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Transcriptomic analysis of reproductive damage in the epididymis of male Kunming mice induced by chronic infection of Toxoplasma gondii PRU strain
BACKGROUND: Some researchers have reported that Toxoplasma gondii can cause serious reproductive impairment in male animals. Specifically, T. gondii destroy …
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Assessment of multiplex Onchocerca volvulus peptide ELISA in non-endemic tropical regions
BACKGROUND: Currently, serodiagnosis of infection with the helminth parasite Onchocerca volvulus is limited to the Ov-16 IgG4 test, a test …
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Whole-genome sequencing of ocular Chlamydia trachomatis isolates from Gadarif State, Sudan
BACKGROUND: Trachoma, caused by ocular Chlamydia trachomatis, is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. Sudan first reported trachoma in …
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Associations between Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and trachoma clustering at aggregate spatial scales, Amhara, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness globally. The WHO has recommended the SAFE (Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness …
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First molecular description, phylogeny and genetic variation of Taenia hydatigena from Nigerian sheep and goats based on three mitochondrial genes
BACKGROUND: Cysticercosis caused by the metacestode larval stage of Taenia hydatigena is a disease of veterinary and economic importance. A …
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Evaluation of an alpha-cypermethrin + PBO mixture long-lasting insecticidal net VEERALIN® LN against pyrethroid resistant Anopheles gambiae s.s.: an experimental hut trial in M’bé, central Côte d’Ivoire
BACKGROUND: Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the primary method of malaria prevention. However, the widespread resistance to pyrethroids among major …
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Development of a recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) fluorescence assay for the detection of Schistosoma haematobium
BACKGROUND: Accurate diagnosis of urogenital schistosomiasis is vital for surveillance and control programmes. While a number of diagnostic techniques are …
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Genetic diversity of trypanosome species in tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Trypanosomes cause disease in humans and livestock in sub-Saharan Africa and rely on tsetse flies as their main insect …
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Population genetics of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in its native range in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
BACKGROUND: The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse) is an important worldwide invasive species and can be a locally …
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A national atlas of tsetse and African animal trypanosomosis in Mali
BACKGROUND: Tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis is a deadly, neglected tropical disease and a major challenge for mixed crop-livestock agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa. …
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A comparative assessment of adult mosquito trapping methods to estimate spatial patterns of abundance and community composition in southern Africa
BACKGROUND: Assessing adult mosquito populations is an important component of disease surveillance programs and ecosystem health assessments. Inference from adult …
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Susceptibility to insecticides and resistance mechanisms in three populations of Aedes aegypti from Peru
BACKGROUND: Epidemics of dengue, chikungunya and Zika are a growing threat to areas where Aedes aegypti are present. The efficacy …
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A comprehensive survey of the prevalence and spatial distribution of ticks infesting cattle in different agro-ecological zones of Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Ticks and tick-borne diseases are a major impediment to livestock production worldwide. Cattle trade and transnational transhumance create risks …
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The Geshiyaro Project: a study protocol for developing a scalable model of interventions for moving towards the interruption of the transmission of soil-transmitted helminths and schistosome infections in the Wolaita zone of Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: National deworming programmes rely almost exclusively on mass drug administration (MDA) to children to control morbidity caused by these …
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Immediate and persistent efficacy of sarolaner (Simparica™) against Haemaphysalis elliptica on dogs
BACKGROUND: The southern African yellow dog tick, Haemaphysalis elliptica, occurs in eastern and southern Africa and adults infest domestic and …
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Can trials of spatial repellents be used to estimate mosquito movement?
BACKGROUND: Knowledge of mosquito movement would aid the design of effective intervention strategies against malaria. However, data on mosquito movement …
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Knowledge, perceptions and practices regarding schistosomiasis among women living in a highly endemic rural district in Zimbabwe: implications on infections among preschool-aged children
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis primarily affects poor and neglected communities due to their lack of safe water and sanitation facilities. In an …
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Mini-FLOTAC as an alternative, non-invasive diagnostic tool for Schistosoma mansoni and other trematode infections in wildlife reservoirs
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis and food-borne trematodiases are not only of major public health concern, but can also have profound implications for …
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Update of the species checklist of Culicoides Latreille, 1809 biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) of Morocco
BACKGROUND: Investigations of Culicoides fauna, including inventories, were carried out in Morocco at different periods after the country had faced …
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Semi-field and indoor setups to study malaria mosquito swarming behavior
BACKGROUND: The recent resurgence of interest in sterile insect techniques to control vector mosquitoes has renewed interest in novel methods …