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NLR proteins and parasitic disease. [PDF]

Immunol Res, 2014
Clay GM, Sutterwala FS, Wilson ME.
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Comparison of two novel one-tube nested real-time qPCR assays to detect human-infecting Cyclospora spp.

Microbiology Spectrum, 2023
Human-infecting Cyclospora spp. currently include three coccidian parasites that cause the gastrointestinal disease cyclosporiasis in humans. They are often spread through contaminated produce, including leafy greens and berries.
Travis Richins, Katelyn Houghton, Joel Barratt, Sarah G. H. Sapp, Anna Peterson, Yvonne Qvarnstrom   +5 more
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Molecular Detection and Phylogeny of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Ticks Collected from Dogs in the Republic of Korea

Pathogens, 2021
Ticks are important vectors of various pathogens that result in clinical illnesses in humans and domestic and wild animals. Information regarding tick infestations and pathogens transmitted by ticks is important for the identification and prevention of ...
A-Tai Truong, Jinhyeong Noh, Yeojin Park, Hyun-Ji Seo, Keun-Ho Kim, Subin Min, Jiyeon Lim, Mi-Sun Yoo, Heung-Chul Kim, Terry A. Klein, Hyunkyoung Lee, Soon-Seek Yoon, Yun Sang Cho   +12 more
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Real-time PCR biochip for on-site detection of Coxiella burnetii in ticks

Parasites & Vectors, 2021
Background Q fever, a zoonosis caused by Coxiella burnetii, has adverse effects on public health. Ticks are vectors of C. burnetii and they contribute to the transmission of the pathogen. A tool for rapid, sensitive, and accurate detection of C. burnetii
A.-Tai Truong, Bo-Ram Yun, Jiyeon Lim, Subin Min, Mi-Sun Yoo, Soon-Seek Yoon, Young-Min Yun, Jong-Taek Kim, Yun Sang Cho   +8 more
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Characteristics of imported Plasmodium ovale spp. and Plasmodium malariae in Hubei Province, China, 2014–2018

Malaria Journal, 2020
Background There have been an increasing number of imported cases of malaria in Hubei Province in recent years. In particular, the number of cases of Plasmodium ovale spp. and Plasmodium malariae significantly increased, which resulted in increased risks
Jing Xia, Dongni Wu, Lingcong Sun, Hong Zhu, Kaijie Li, Juan Zhang, Wen Lin, Lun Wan, Huaxun Zhang, Si Liu   +9 more
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Utility of ultra-rapid real-time PCR for detection and prevalence of Rickettsia spp. in ticks

BMC Veterinary Research, 2022
Background Rickettsia spp. are important tick-borne pathogens that cause various human and animal diseases worldwide. A tool for rapid and accurate detection of the pathogens from its vectors is necessary for prevention of Rickettsioses propagation in ...
A-Tai Truong, Bo-Ram Yun, Mi-Sun Yoo, Jiyeon Lim, Subin Min, Soon-Seek Yoon, Young-Min Yun, Jong-Taek Kim, Yun Sang Cho   +8 more
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Imported and indigenous Plasmodium Vivax and Plasmodium Falciparum malaria in the Hubei Province of China, 2005–2019

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background The Hubei Province in China reported its last indigenous malaria case in September 2012, but imported malaria cases, particularly those related to Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum, threaten Hubei’s malaria-free status.
Dongni Wu, Hong Zhu, Lun Wan, Juan Zhang, Wen Lin, Lingcong Sun, Huaxun Zhang, Si Liu, Eimear Cleary, Andrew J. Tatem, Jing Xia, Shengjie Lai   +11 more
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Arginase promotes immune evasion of Echinococcus granulosus in mice

Parasites & Vectors, 2020
Background Cystic echinococcosis is a chronic disease caused by infection with the larvae of Echinococcus granulosus. The parasite’s ability to establish persistent infection is partly due to its evolving immune evasion strategies.
Shengkui Cao, Wenci Gong, Xiaofan Zhang, Meng Xu, Ying Wang, Yuxin Xu, Jianping Cao, Yujuan Shen, Jiaxu Chen   +8 more
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Restriction enzyme digestion of host DNA enhances universal detection of parasitic pathogens in blood via targeted amplicon deep sequencing

Microbiome, 2018
Background Targeted amplicon deep sequencing (TADS) of the 16S rRNA gene is commonly used to explore and characterize bacterial microbiomes. Meanwhile, attempts to apply TADS to the detection and characterization of entire parasitic communities have been
Briana R. Flaherty, Eldin Talundzic, Joel Barratt, Kristine J. Kines, Christian Olsen, Meredith Lane, Mili Sheth, Richard S. Bradbury   +7 more
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Epidemiological characteristics of malaria from control to elimination in Hubei Province, China, 2005–2016

Malaria Journal, 2018
Background Hubei Province, China, has been operating a malaria elimination programme. This study aimed at investigating the epidemiologic characteristics of malaria in Hubei Province (2005–2016) to plan resource allocation for malaria elimination ...
Jing Xia, Xibao Huang, Lingcong Sun, Hong Zhu, Wen Lin, Xiaorong Dong, Dongni Wu, Juan Qiu, Li Zheng, Mumin Cao, Si Liu, Huaxun Zhang   +11 more
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