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The impacts of biological invasions
ABSTRACT The Anthropocene is characterised by a continuous human‐mediated reshuffling of the distributions of species globally. Both intentional and unintentional introductions have resulted in numerous species being translocated beyond their native ranges, often leading to their establishment and subsequent spread – a process referred to as biological
Phillip J. Haubrock +42 more
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Abstract Background The giant African land snail (Lissachatina fulica), an invasive species with significant medical, agricultural and economic importance, is abundant in urban areas of Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. The proximity between humans and the snail may increase the risk of pathogen transmission.
Farid Farhan Mohd Nor +4 more
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IL‐25 Enhances Eosinophil‐Associated Inflammation in Angiostrongylus cantonensis‐Infected Mice
ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the role of interleukin (IL)‐25 in the pathogenesis of angiostrongylosis. We used ICR mice as non‐permissive hosts, divided them into groups and experimentally infected them with infective larvae of the Angiostrongylus cantonensis.
Chih‐Cheng Chuang +4 more
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis in anterior chamber
Live worm in anterior chamber is a rare finding. We hereby report a case of ocular Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which, to the best of our knowledge, is the third case report from India.
Uma Sharan Tiwari +3 more
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There is a lack of information on horse parasite management practices currently used by individual horse owners in Australia. A voluntary, anonymous online survey was developed for and distributed by Pony Club Australia to its members seeking information on horse population; housing; paddock, manure and parasite management; and owner attitudes.
W Nixon, P Buckley, R Butler
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Neuroangiostrongyliasis: accidental zoonosis caused by the rat lungworm
The genus Angiostrongylus comprises parasitic nematodes that primarily infect the respiratory and circulatory systems of vertebrates, posing significant medical and veterinary concerns. The life cycle involves an indirect transmission between definitive and intermediate mollusc hosts, such as slugs or snails. Three species, A.
Phoebe Rivory, Jan Šlapeta
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This study elucidates pesticide docking onto proteins encoded by differentially expressed genes, revealing interaction networks involving chemicals, genes, proteins, drugs and diseases. It highlights structural insights, regulatory pathways and potential therapeutic or environmental implications, providing a comprehensive understanding of the ...
Jyoti Kant Choudhari +4 more
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When the zoonotic parasite of rodents that can cause human neuroangiostrongyliasis, i.e., Angiostrongylus cantonensis, is found in its natural definitive hosts, it is usually reported in isolation, as if the rat lungworm were the only component of its ...
María Teresa Galán-Puchades +8 more
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ABSTRACT The ongoing invasion of the zoonotic parasite Angiostrongylus cantonensis threatens humans, other mammals, and birds. In Mallorca, neurological disorders associated with this parasite are increasingly reported in free‐living Algerian hedgehogs, Atelerix algirus, raising public health concerns.
Anna Šipková +7 more
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ABSTRACT Wildlife health assessments offer critical insights in applied ecological research, but their interpretation is often limited by missing complementary data. There is heightened need for such data for European harbor seals (Phoca vitulina vitulina) given their recent population decline.
Bradley C. England +4 more
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