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Effect of Parasitic Infections on Hematological Profile, Reproductive and Productive Performance in Equines [PDF]

Animals
Equines play a crucial role in global food security, economic development, and recreation, particularly in regions such as Central Asia, parts of Africa, and South America.
Abd Ullah, Mingyang Geng, Wenting Chen, Qifei Zhu, Limeng Shi, Xuemin Zhang, Muhammad Faheem Akhtar, Changfa Wang, Muhammad Zahoor Khan   +8 more
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Multiple Regulations of Parasitic Protozoan Viruses: A Double-Edged Sword for Protozoa

mBio, 2023
Parasite infections affect human and animal health significantly and contribute to a major burden on the global economy. Parasitic protozoan viruses (PPVs) affect the protozoan parasites’ morphology, phenotypes, pathogenicity, and growth rates.
Zhiteng Zhao, Xin Li, Nan Zhang, Jianhua Li, Na Zhao, Mengyao Gao, Xichen Zhang, Xiaocen Wang, Panpan Zhao, Lu Li, Min Sun, Lili Cao, Pengtao Gong   +12 more
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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Captive Snakes, Bangladesh. [PDF]

Vet Med Sci
This study documented gastrointestinal parasitic infections in captive venomous and non‐venomous snakes in Bangladesh for the first time, finding an overall prevalence of 39.1%, with helminths more common than protozoa. Non‐venomous snakes and juveniles were most susceptible, while controlled terrarium housing reduced risk, highlighting the need for ...
Hasan N, Islam S, Rahman M, Auawal A, Rahman MM, Noman M, Sayeed AA, Alim MA.   +7 more
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Primary Tick-Borne Protozoan and Rickettsial Infections of Animals in Turkey [PDF]

Pathogens, 2021
Parasitic diseases caused by ticks constitute a barrier on global animal production, mainly in tropical and subtropical regions. As a country with a temperate and subtropical climate, Turkey has topography, climate, and pasture resources, and these resources are suitable for animal breeding and parasite–host–vector relationships throughout the country.
Onur Ceylan, Xuenan Xuan, Ferda Sevinc
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Molecular Detection of Vector-Borne Pathogens and Their Association with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and Feline Leukemia Virus in Cats from Northeastern Thailand [PDF]

Animals
In Thailand, domestic cats are frequently exposed to vectors that transmit a variety of pathogens. In this study, the prevalence of vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) and their association with feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus ...
Charinya So-In, Laksanachan Watayotha, Thikhamporn Sonsupee, Surasak Khankhum, Nuchsupha Sunthamala   +4 more
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Factors associated with high prevalence of intestinal protozoan infections among patients in Sana'a City, Yemen. [PDF]

PLoS ONE, 2011
BACKGROUND: Intestinal protozoan diseases in Yemen are a significant health problem with prevalence ranging from 18% to 27%. The present study is a cross-sectional study aimed at determining the factors associated with the high prevalence of intestinal ...
Naelah A Alyousefi, Mohammed A K Mahdy, Rohela Mahmud, Yvonne A L Lim   +3 more
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A review on current knowledge of major zoonotic protozoan diseases affecting farm and pet animals

German Journal of Veterinary Research, 2021
Given the high importance of animal uses for human being, avoidance of contact with animals is far from straightforward even if there is a risk of zoonotic diseases. Animal products or byproducts are essential source of food for human.
Ragab Fereig, Hanan Abdelbaky, Kousuke Umeda, Thu-Thuy Nguyen, Adela Mohamed   +4 more
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A review of the occurrence and clinical consequences of protozoan infections in carnivorous fur farm animals

Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, 2021
The aim was to review available data concerning the occurrence of protozoan parasites affecting carnivorous fur farm animals, such as: American mink, blue and silver foxes, and raccoon dogs. Although, many protozoan pathogens have been isolated in wild fur animals, some are still not recognised as relevant to particular fur farm animal species ...
Maciej Klockiewicz, Ewa Długosz, Tadeusz Jakubowski   +2 more
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Protozoan co-infections and parasite influence on the efficacy of vaccines against bacterial and viral pathogens

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
A wide range of protozoan pathogens either transmitted by vectors (Plasmodium, Babesia, Leishmania and Trypanosoma), by contaminated food or water (Entamoeba and Giardia), or by sexual contact (Trichomonas) invade various organs in the body and cause ...
Lavoisier Akoolo, Sandra C. Rocha, Nikhat Parveen   +2 more
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Prevalence and risk factors of intestinal protozoan infection among symptomatic and asymptomatic populations in rural and urban areas of southern Algeria

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2021
Background Intestinal parasitic infections are amongst the most common infections worldwide and have been identified as one of the most significant causes of morbidity and mortality among disadvantaged populations.
Soumia Sebaa, Jerzy M. Behnke, Djamel Baroudi, Ahcene Hakem, Marawan A. Abu-Madi   +4 more
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