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Malaria: A sporozoite runs through it [PDF]

Current Biology, 2001
A recent study reveals new insights into the development of Plasmodium sporozoites, the infectious agents of malaria. These findings may lead to changes in the approach to malaria vaccines and novel interpretations of the mechanisms of immunity to malaria.
Krettli, Antoniana U., Miller, Louis H.
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Urbanization and Vector Species Shape Avian Malaria Prevalence in Mosquitoes

Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.
Avian malaria prevalence was assessed in two mosquito species across urban and peri‐urban habitats. No infections were detected in either species in urban areas, while a 2.53% prevalence was found in the native Culex pipiens from peri‐urban sites, highlighting the influence of urbanization on parasite transmission dynamics.
Paula Parra, Jesús Veiga, Marta Garrigós, Guillermo Panisse, Mario Garrido, Josué Martínez‐de la Puente   +5 more
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Transgenic selection and underlying mechanisms in apicomplexan parasites

The FEBS Journal, EarlyView.
Transgenic selection markers have driven genetic engineering in apicomplexans, enabling precise, iterative experiments. This review discusses mechanistic details of drug selection markers, strategies for marker recycling, and practical considerations for several clinically relevant parasites.
Swaroop Peddiraju, Rakhee Lohia, Nishith Gupta   +2 more
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Indoor residual spraying of distinct insecticide formulations in a household‐scale micro‐mosaic format: Feasibility and effectiveness for malaria vector control in rural Zambia

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.
Densities of all Anopheles species were approximately comparable across all IRS regimes. No differences observed between treatment regimes regarding species composition of the Anopheles funestus group or An. gambiae complex. This operational pilot demonstrates the practical feasibility of IRS micro‐mosaics, despite the inherent increase in deployment ...
Dingani Chinula, Kenzo Mumba, Reuben Zulu, Ketty Ndhlovu, Deogratius R. Kavishe, Neil Philip Hobbs, Samson Kiware, Thomas Reed, Busiku Hamainza, Gerry F. Killeen   +9 more
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Field Relevant Variation in Ambient Temperature Modifies Density-Dependent Establishment of Plasmodium falciparum Gametocytes in Mosquitoes

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019
The relationship between Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte density and infections in mosquitoes is central to understanding the rates of transmission with important implications for control.
Ashutosh K. Pathak, Ashutosh K. Pathak, Ashutosh K. Pathak, Justine C. Shiau, Matthew B. Thomas, Courtney C. Murdock, Courtney C. Murdock, Courtney C. Murdock, Courtney C. Murdock, Courtney C. Murdock, Courtney C. Murdock   +10 more
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Life Course Malaria Exposure and SARS‐CoV‐2 Seroepidemiology in Ugandan Adolescents: A Longitudinal Study Nested in a Birth Cohort

Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background COVID‐19 has had major global health impacts, yet reported morbidity and mortality have been lower in Africa despite serological evidence of widespread infection. Malaria has been proposed as a potential modifier of susceptibility to and outcomes of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection.
Ludoviko Zirimenya, Doreen Nayebare, Claire Baine, Jacent Nassuuna, Milly Namutebi, Christopher Zziwa, Denis Nsubuga, Fred Kiwudhu, Florence Akello, Josephine Tumusiime, Gloria Oduru, Grace Kabami, Hellen Akurut, Rachel Nakyesige, Agnes Natukunda, Anne Wajja, Lawrence Lubyayi, Simon Kimuda, Gyaviira Nkurunungi, Jennifer Serwanga, Katie J. Doores, Emily L. Webb, Alison M. Elliott   +22 more
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Screening of viral-vectored P. falciparum pre-erythrocytic candidate vaccine antigens using chimeric rodent parasites.

PLoS ONE, 2021
To screen for additional vaccine candidate antigens of Plasmodium pre-erythrocytic stages, fourteen P. falciparum proteins were selected based on expression in sporozoites or their role in establishment of hepatocyte infection. For preclinical evaluation
Surendra Kumar Kolli, Ahmed M Salman, Jai Ramesar, Severine Chevalley-Maurel, Hans Kroeze, Fiona G A Geurten, Shinya Miyazaki, Ekta Mukhopadhyay, Catherin Marin-Mogollon, Blandine Franke-Fayard, Adrian V S Hill, Chris J Janse   +11 more
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Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

Journal of Applied Entomology, Volume 150, Issue 7, Page 990-1015, August 2026.
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
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Transgenic Plasmodium berghei sporozoites expressing β-galactosidase for quantification of sporozoite transmission [PDF]

Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology, 2006
Malaria transmission occurs during a blood-meal of an infected Anopheles mosquito. Visualization and quantification of sporozoites along the journey from the mosquito midgut, where they develop, to the vertebrate liver, their final target organ, is important for understanding many aspects of sporozoite biology.
Sabine, Engelmann, Photini, Sinnis, Kai, Matuschewski   +2 more
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From Infection to Anxiety: A Sequential Model Linking Latent Toxoplasmosis to Psychological Distress via Health and Stress

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, Volume 67, Issue 4, Page 1026-1043, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Identifying the drivers of chronic stress is crucial for understanding its impact on mental health. Latent toxoplasmosis, a widespread parasitic infection, has been linked to various psychological changes. The Stress‐Coping Hypothesis proposes that at least some of these changes are consequences of chronic stress arising from the infection's ...
Jaroslav Flegr, Ashkan Latifi, Šárka Kaňková   +2 more
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