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Molecular diversity of Bulinus species in Madziwa area, Shamva district in Zimbabwe: implications for urogenital schistosomiasis transmission
BACKGROUND: Bulinus species are freshwater snails that transmit the parasitic trematode Schistosoma haematobium. Despite their importance, the diversity of these …
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Species-specific differences in Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum and Besnoitia besnoiti seroprevalence in Namibian wildlife
BACKGROUND: Knowledge about parasitic infections is crucial information for animal health, particularly of free-ranging species that might come into contact …
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Second generation effects of larval metal pollutant exposure on reproduction, longevity and insecticide tolerance in the major malaria vector Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae)
BACKGROUND: Members of the Anopheles gambiae complex breed in clean, sunlit temporary bodies of water. Anthropogenic pollution is, however, altering …
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Anopheles gambiae populations from Burkina Faso show minimal delayed mortality after exposure to insecticide-treated nets
BACKGROUND: The efficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in preventing malaria in Africa is threatened by insecticide resistance. Bioassays assessing …
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Geographical distribution of Anopheles stephensi in eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The recent detection of the South Asian malaria vector Anopheles stephensi in Ethiopia and other regions in the Horn …
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In vitro activity of 1H-phenalen-1-one derivatives against Leishmania spp. and evidence of programmed cell death
BACKGROUND: The in vitro activity against Leishmania spp. of a novel group of compounds, phenalenone derivatives, is described in this …
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A novel protocol to isolate, detect and differentiate taeniid eggs in leafy greens and berries using real-time PCR with melting curve analysis
BACKGROUND: Zoonotic taeniid cestodes are amongst the most important food-borne parasites affecting human health worldwide. Contamination of fresh produce with …
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Genetic and antigenic variation of the bovine tick-borne pathogen Theileria parva in the Great Lakes region of Central Africa
BACKGROUND: Theileria parva causes East Coast fever (ECF), one of the most economically important tick-borne diseases of cattle in sub-Saharan …
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Parasitological, serological and molecular survey of camel trypanosomiasis in Somalia
BACKGROUND: Camel trypanosomiasis or surra is of great concern in Somalia, since the country possesses the largest one-humped camel (Camelus …
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Two-year longitudinal survey reveals high genetic diversity of Schistosoma mansoni with adult worms surviving praziquantel treatment at the start of mass drug administration in Uganda
BACKGROUND: A key component of schistosomiasis control is mass drug administration with praziquantel. While control interventions have been successful in …
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Implementation of test-and-treat with doxycycline and temephos ground larviciding as alternative strategies for accelerating onchocerciasis elimination in an area of loiasis co-endemicity: the COUNTDOWN consortium multi-disciplinary study protocol
Abstract Background Onchocerciasis is a priority neglected tropical disease targeted for elimination by 2025. The standard strategy to combat onchocerciasis …
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Efficacy of Actellic 300 CS-based indoor residual spraying on key entomological indicators of malaria transmission in Alibori and Donga, two regions of northern Benin
BACKGROUND: The current study shows the results of three years of IRS entomological monitoring (2016, before intervention; 2017 and 2018, …
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Sex aggregation and species segregation cues in swarming mosquitoes: role of ground visual markers
BACKGROUND: Mating swarm segregation in closely related insect species may contribute to reproductive isolation. Visual markers are used for swarm …
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Schistosoma haematobium infection morbidity, praziquantel effectiveness and reinfection rate among children and young adults in Gabon
BACKGROUND: Sub-Saharan Africa carries most of the global burden of schistosomiasis. To optimize disease control and reduce morbidity, precise data …
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Cryptic intermediate snail host of the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica in Africa
BACKGROUND: Snails such as Galba truncatula are hosts for trematode flukes causing fascioliasis, a zoonosis that is a major public …
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Wide distribution of Trypanosoma cruzi-infected triatomines in the State of Bahia, Brazil
BACKGROUND: The identification of Trypanosoma cruzi and blood-meal sources in synanthropic triatomines is important to assess the potential risk of …
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Active dispersal of Aedes albopictus: a mark-release-recapture study using self-marking units
BACKGROUND: Understanding the dispersal dynamics of invasive mosquito species is fundamental to improve vector surveillance and to target control efforts. …
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A review on the eco-epidemiology and clinical management of human granulocytic anaplasmosis and its agent in Europe
Anaplasma phagocytophilum is the agent of tick-borne fever, equine, canine and human granulocytic anaplasmosis. The common route of A. phagocytophilum …
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Correction to: First molecular description, phylogeny and genetic variation of Taenia hydatigena from Nigerian sheep and goats based on three mitochondrial genes
Following publication of the original article [1], the have authors flagged that the information in the legend of Fig. 1 …
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Further evaluation of recombinant Tsol-p27 by enzyme-linked immunoelectrotransfer blot for the serodiagnosis of cysticercosis in pigs from Mozambique
BACKGROUND: Porcine cysticercosis has a negative impact on human health and the meat industry, as it makes infected meat unaproprieted …
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