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Evolution of sexual systems, sex chromosomes and sex-linked gene transcription in flatworms and roundworms [PDF]
Nature Communications, 2022 Transitions between hermaphroditic and separate sexes are relatively understudied in animals compared to pants. Here, Wang et al. reconstruct the evolution of separate sexes in the flatworms and complex changes of sex chromosomes in the roundworms.
Yifeng Wang +3 more
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CellsHuman infections are greatly impacted by intestinal nematodes. These nematodes, which encompass the large roundworms, have a direct impact on human health and well-being due to their close cohabitation with the host’s microorganisms.
Meisam Khazaei +4 more
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Genetic analysis of Toxocara spp. in stray cats and dogs in Van province, Eastern Turkey
Journal of Veterinary Research, 2018 Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati are roundworms of dogs and cats. The purpose of this study was to investigate the infection caused by these ascarids in cats and dogs, using microscopic and molecular analysis methods.
Oguz Bekir, Ozdal Nalan, Serdar Deger M.
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F1000Research, 2016 Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also called “superbugs”, can at worst retrogress modern medicine to an era where even sore throats resulted in death. A solution is the development of novel types of antibiotics from untapped natural sources.
Ryan Musumba Awori +3 more
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Mursamacin: a novel class of antibiotics from soil-dwelling roundworms of Central Kenya that inhibits methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus [version 2; referees: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations] [PDF]
F1000Research, 2017 Antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also called “superbugs”, can at worst retrogress modern medicine to an era where even sore throats resulted in death. A solution is the development of novel types of antibiotics from untapped natural sources.
Ryan Musumba Awori +4 more
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A Case Report of Roundworms Causing Intestinal Obstruction in a Child
Case Reports in SurgeryBackground. Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are a common global health issue that affects underprivileged communities without adequate access to clean drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene.
Tushar Krishnaraju +3 more
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Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux, 2023 The aim of this study was to analyse the epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths among local and exotic breeds of chickens in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria. Fresh faecal samples (n=800) were collected from birds at live poultry markets (Maiduguri
Jallailudeen Rabana Lawal +4 more
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Roundworm in a Chest Drain [PDF]
Indian Journal of Surgery, 2010 A 19 year old man who suffered a stab injury in the epigastric region and had a chest drain was referred to our accident and emergency department. A chest x-ray showed left sided opacities with fundic gas in the region of the left hemithorax.A roundworm was seen in the chest tube.
Saurav, Chakravartty, Krishnendu, Maiti
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Raccoon Roundworm Encephalitis [PDF]
Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2004 The raccoon roundworm, Baylisascaris procyonis, is increasingly recognized as a cause of zoonotic visceral, ocular, and neural larva migrans and, in particular, of devastating encephalitis in young children. Exposure occurs mainly at raccoon latrines, where large numbers of infective eggs may be accidentally ingested. Risk factors for infection include
L. J. Strausbaugh +2 more
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Helminthologia, 2020 This review updates the current knowledge on the taxonomy of intestinal nematodes of the genus Cooperia parasitizing in wild and domestic ruminants. The emphasis is put on revision of 19 valid species belonging to the genus. This analysis focuses on main
Albrechtová M. +3 more
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