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Identification of Potential Vectors and Species Density of Tsetse Fly, Prevalence, and Genetic Diversity of Drug-Resistant Trypanosomes in Kenya [PDF]

Pathogens
Tsetse flies are major vectors of trypanosomes in Sub-Saharan Africa, posing risks to livestock and human health. This study investigated the diversity, distribution, and infection rates of tsetse species, as well as the genetic diversity of drug ...
Ivy S. Okello, Samuel G. Onyoyo, Isaiah N. Kiteto, Sylvia M. Korir, Seth. O. Onyango   +4 more
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Neglected Avian Blood Parasites (Onchocercidae and Trypanosomatidae) in Migratory Passerines of the Temperate Zone, Eastern Baltic Region [PDF]

Pathogens
Passerine birds (n = 3335) of 19 species were caught and investigated for the presence of Trypanosomatidae and Onchocercidae parasites using the buffy coat method, microscopy and PCR in Ventės Ragas, Lithuania.
Rasa Bernotienė, Tatjana Iezhova, Vytautas Eigirdas, Vytautas Jusys, Margarita Kazak, Rasa Binkienė   +5 more
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Murine colon organoids as a novel model to study Trypanosoma cruzi infection and interactions with the intestinal epithelium

Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2023
Chagas disease (CD) is a life-threatening illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). With around seven million people infected worldwide and over 50,000 deaths per year, CD is a major public health issue in Latin America. The main route
Hellen Daghero, Romina Pagotto, Cristina Quiroga, Andrea Medeiros, Andrea Medeiros, Marcelo A. Comini, Mariela Bollati-Fogolín   +6 more
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Presence of trypanosome species and anemic status of dogs in Zuru, Nigeria [PDF]

Macedonian Veterinary Review, 2015
The aim of this research is to study the presence and prevalence of trypanosome species in local dogs between January and July, 2010 in the Zuru area of Kebbi State, Nigeria.Standard trypanosome detection methods comprising of wet blood films, thin films
Rafi Rabecca Tono, Olufemi Oladayo Faleke, Abdullahi Alhaji Magaji, Musbaudeen Olayinka Alayande, Akinyemi Olaposi Fajinmi, Emmanuel Busayo Ibitoye   +5 more
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Human African Trypanocide Resistance

Pathogens, 2022
Background Human African trypanocide resistance (HATr) is a challenge for the eradication of Human African Trypansomiaisis (HAT) following the widespread emergence of increased monotherapy drug treatment failures against Trypanosoma brucei gambiense and ...
Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ewan Thomas MacLeod, Susan Christina Welburn   +2 more
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Biology of Triatoma klugi Carcavallo, Jurberg, Lent & Galvão 2001 (Heteroptera: Reduviidae) under Laboratory Conditions: Effects of Distinct Blood Sources and Susceptibility to Trypanosoma cruzi and Trypanosoma rangeli

Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2002
The life cycle of Triatoma klugi Carcavallo, Jurberg, Lent & Galvão 2001 was compared under laboratory conditions using two groups of the F1 generation obtained from field-collected bugs.
Emmanuelle-Machado Priscilla, Koerich Leonardo B, Joukoski Daiene De Boni, Carvalho-Pinto Carlos J, Grisard Edmundo C, Steindel Mário   +5 more
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Detection of Trypanosoma Infection in Dromedary Camels by Using Different Diagnostic Techniques in Northern Oman

Animals, 2022
Camel trypanosomoses is considered a devastating disease with severe health consequences that can be caused by different hemoprotozoan parasites. Camel samples (388) from the five regions in Northern Oman were assessed using a thin blood film.
Amal Al-Kharusi, Elshafie Ibrahim Elshafie, Senan Baqir, Asim Faraz, Aliya Al-Ansari, Pamela Burger, Osman Mahgoub, Kaadhia Al-Kharousi, Halima Al-Duhli, Mohammed Al-Sinani, Raqiya Al-Hatali, Derek Roberts   +11 more
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Assessing the Tsetse Fly Microbiome Composition and the Potential Association of Some Bacteria Taxa with Trypanosome Establishment

Microorganisms, 2022
The tsetse flies, biological vectors of African trypanosomes, harbour a variety of bacteria involved in their vector competence that may help in developing novel vector control tools.
Calmes Ursain Bouaka Tsakeng, Tito Tresor Melachio Tanekou, Steve Feudjio Soffack, Inaki Tirados, Cedrique Noutchih, Flobert Njiokou, Jude Daiga Bigoga, Charles Sinclair Wondji   +7 more
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Prevalence and Association of Trypanosomes and Sodalis glossinidius in Tsetse Flies from the Kafue National Park in Zambia

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 2023
Tsetse flies are obligate hematophagous vectors of animal and human African trypanosomosis. They cyclically transmit pathogenic Trypanosoma species. The endosymbiont Sodalis glossinidius is suggested to play a role in facilitating the susceptibility of ...
Simegnew Adugna Kallu, Joseph Ndebe, Yongjin Qiu, Ryo Nakao, Martin C. Simuunza   +4 more
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The long and winding road of reverse genetics in Trypanosoma cruzi

Microbial Cell, 2021
Trypanosomes are early divergent protists with distinctive features among eukaryotic cells. Together with Trypanosoma brucei and Leishmania spp., Trypanosoma cruzi has been one of the most studied members of the group.
Miguel A. Chiurillo, Noelia Lander
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