Coprological study of trematode infections and associated host risk factors in cattle during the dry season in and around Bahir Dar, northwest Ethiopia. [PDF]
This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and identify risk factors associated with trematode infections in cattle in and around Bahir Dar, northwest Ethiopia. Fecal samples collected from randomly selected 369 cattle were examined using simple
Aragaw K, Tilahun H.
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Trematode infections in farm animals and their vector snails in Saint Martin's Island, the southeastern offshore area of Bangladesh in the Bay of Bengal. [PDF]
The prevalence of snail-borne trematode (SBT) infections in farm animals on the offshore Saint (St.) Martin’s Island of Bangladesh were 68.9% for cattle, 76.7% for buffaloes, 56.3% for goats, respectively.
Yasin MG +8 more
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Aetiopathogenesis, clinico-epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of human ocular trematode infections: a scoping review protocol [PDF]
Introduction Human ocular trematode infections, caused by parasitic flatworms, are a significant public health concern worldwide. It can lead to mild-to-severe consequences if untreated.
Harshi Weerakoon +4 more
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Ileal proteomic changes associated with IL-25-mediated resistance against intestinal trematode infections [PDF]
Background Echinostoma caproni (Trematoda: Echinostomatidae) is an intestinal trematode, which has been extensively used to investigate the factors that determine the rejection of intestinal helminths. In this sense, several studies have shown that IL-25
María Álvarez-Izquierdo +3 more
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Molecular insights into seasonal trematode infections in Bithynia Snails: host lineages, parasite diversity, and Opisthorchis viverrini susceptibility in southern Lao PDR [PDF]
Background Opisthorchiasis, caused by Opisthorchis viverrini, is a major public health concern in Southeast Asia. Despite control programs, O. viverrini infection persists and contributes to severe liver diseases, including cholangiocarcinoma. This study
Naruemon Bunchom +13 more
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Trematode Infection Prevalence Increases With Snail Richness: Observations From a 4‐Year Study of Snail–Trematode Interactions [PDF]
Digenetic trematodes are valuable study organisms for exploring how biodiversity influences disease. In this study, we investigated the relationship between snail richness and trematode infection prevalence using data from a 4‐year study (2019–2022) of ...
Brooke A. McPhail +3 more
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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra Linnaeus, 1758) of Blackbuck Conservation Area, Khairapur, Bardia, Nepal. [PDF]
A. Eimeria sp. (31×18 µm, 400x) B. Entamoeba sp. (43×37 µm, 400x) C. Moniezia sp.(63µm, 400x) D. Fasciola sp. (132×78 µm, 400x) E. Paramphistomum sp. (137×81 µm, 400x) F. Trichostrongylus sp. (92×39 µm, 400x) G. Ascaris sp. (48×31µm, 400x) H. Haemonchus sp. (77×46 µm, 400x) I. Trichuris sp. (72×29 µm, 400x) J. Strongyloides sp.
Thapa M, Subedi JR.
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Exploring the Parasite Biodiversity in Climbing Perch (Anabas testudineus) in Buriram, Thailand: Morphological-Based Characterization [PDF]
Anabas testudineus is an amphibious freshwater fish species native to Thailand, which is afflicted by protozoan and metazoan infections. This study was aimed at identifying the presence of parasites in A.
Supamas Sriwongpuk, Surachai Techaoei
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Intermediate insights: tracing trematodes infecting amphibians via their first intermediate snail hosts [PDF]
Background Amphibians are a prime example of the global biodiversity crisis, as they represent the most threatened group of vertebrates. Yet, amphibian macroparasites remain one of the most poorly described groups of parasites, with the majority of ...
Annabell Hüsken +3 more
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Potential association between trematode infections and development of pregnancy toxaemia in sheep
SummaryObjective of the work was to study a potential association between trematode infections in pregnant ewes and concentrations β-hydroxybutyrate, which is a ketone body found in animals with pregnancy toxaemia.
Papadopoulos E. +5 more
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