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Immunology and Infection by Protozoan Parasites [PDF]

Mediators of Inflammation, 2015
Protozoan infection is the cause of diseases of high morbidity and mortality. Most are non-self-limiting chronic infections and neglected diseases; emergent antimicrobial-resistant strains pose a substantial problem; for many of them treatment either is highly toxic or has limited effectiveness.
Edecio Cunha-Neto, Christophe Chevillard, Mauricio Martins Rodrigues, Marcelo T. Bozza   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Symposium Review: Wild Animal Welfare is in Our Backyards

The Bulletin of the Ecological Society of America, EarlyView.
Bonnie Fairbanks Flint, David R. Daversa, M. Camille Hopkins, Jessica X. Wright‐Lichter   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical management of recurrent oesophageal obstruction in a yearling Saddlebred filly

Equine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary This case report describes the diagnostic approach and surgical management of a yearling Saddlebred filly with recurrent oesophageal obstruction, likely caused by an acquired extraluminal oesophageal stricture. The filly initially presented with repeated episodes of oesophageal obstruction, which were resolved with sedation and nasogastric ...
K. M. Andrews, J. Melcher, J. F. Peroni, M. Perlini, E. M. Beasley   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Role of Leukotrienes on Protozoan and Helminth Infections

Mediators of Inflammation, 2012
Leukotrienes (LTs), formed by the 5-lipoxygenase-(5-LO-) catalyzed oxidation of arachidonic acid, are lipid mediators that have potent proinflammatory activities.
Alexandre P. Rogerio, Fernanda F. Anibal
doaj   +1 more source

Testing of Great Bay Oysters for Two Protozoan Pathogens [PDF]

, 2011
Two protozoan pathogens, Haplosporidium nelsoni (MSX) and Perkinsus marinus (Dermo), are known to be present in Great Bay oysters. With funds provided by the Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership ( PREP ), the Marine Fisheries Division of the New Ham ...
Grout, Douglas E., New Hampshire Fish and Game Department   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Genotyping of Cryptosporidium spp. isolated from human stool samples in Switzerland [PDF]

, 2003
In a study to estimate the frequency of Cryptosporidium infections in Switzerland, stool samples from patients found to be positive for Cryptosporidium spp.
Fretz, R., Svoboda, P., Ryan, U., Thompson, R.C.A., Tanner, M., Baumgartner, A.   +5 more
core   +2 more sources

Screening for Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) in the Latin American population living with HIV in London

HIV Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background There are an estimated 2482 people born in Latin American countries receiving care for HIV in the United Kingdom. Although national guidance recommends screening for Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) in this population, there is no formal screening programme.
Natalie Elkheir, Shivani Singh, Birgit Barbini, Lucy Campbell, Alice Sharp, Jacqueline O'Connell, Louise Terry, Margherita Bracchi, Javier Rubio, Nicolo Girometti, Mohammed Hassan, Hannah Davies, Frank A. Post, Laura Nabarro, Debbie Nolder, Geraldine O'Hara, Julie Fox, Peter L. Chiodini, David A. J. Moore   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi, Carmen Scieuzo, Federica De Stefano, Luca Masucci, Patrizia Falabella   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Asymptomatic Plasmodium Infections in Children in Low Malaria Transmission Setting, Southwestern Uganda

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2016
A survey of asymptomatic children in Uganda showed Plasmodium malariae and P. falciparum parasites in 45% and 55% of microscopy-positive samples, respectively. Although 36% of microscopy-positive samples were negative by rapid diagnostic test, 75% showed
Michelle E. Roh, Caesar Oyet, Patrick Orikiriza, Martina Wade, Gertrude N. Kiwanuka, Juliet Mwanga-Amumpaire, Sunil Parikh, Yap Boum   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Robert Koch, Creation, and the Specificity of Germs [PDF]

, 2010
Microbiology is dominated by evolution today. Just look at any text, journal article, or the topics presented at professional scientific meetings. Darwin is dominant. Microbiology is dominated by evolution today.
Gillen, Alan L., Oliver, Douglas, Sherwin, Frank   +2 more
core   +1 more source