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Prevalence and risk factors for Giardia duodenalis infection among children: A case study in Portugal

Julio C, Vilares A, Oleastro M, Ferreira I, Gomes S, Monteiro L, Nunes B, Tenreiro R et al. Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:22 (27 January 2012)

We investigated the prevalence of Giardia duodenalis infection and identified possible associated risk factors in a healthy paediatric population from Portugal. We highlight the high prevalence of G.duodenalis in these children, as well as the parents¿ education level as the main risk factor. Of interest, we also found an association between G. duodenalis and Helicobacter pylori infections. Image: Giardia duodenalis cysts stained by FICT.
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Low and seasonal malaria transmission in the middle Senegal River basin: identification and characteristics of Anopheles vectors.

Ndiath MO, Sarr JB, Gaayeb L, Mazenot C, Sougoufara S, Konate L, Remoue F, Hermann E et al. Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:21 (23 January 2012)

This study, conducted in the Middle Senegal River basin demonstrates that, although various malaria vectors are present all the year round in this region, malaria transmission remains low and limited to the short rainy season. Image: Senegal River in Guede village.
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The transmission of Leishmania infantum chagasi by the bite of the Lutzomyia longipalpis to two different vertebrates

Secundino NFC, Freitas VCDE, Monteiro CC, Pires ACAM, David BA and Pimenta PFP Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:20 (19 January 2012)

We established a transmission model of Leishmania infantum chagasi by the bite of Lutzomyia longipalpis, the vector of American visceral leishmaniasis. The parasites were successfully transmitted to mice and hamsters indicating that both animals are good experimental models.Image: An infected sandfly biting a mouse ear (transmission experiment). Inset: The mouse ear after bite (red dot).
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First report on the occurrence of Rickettsia slovaca and Rickettsia raoultii in Dermacentor silvarum in China

Tian ZCHENG, Liu GYUAN, Shen H, Xie JREN, Luo J and Tian MYUAN Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:19 (19 January 2012)

This study reported the occurrence of R. raoultii and R. slovaca in XUAR, China and suggests that D. silvarum could be involved in the transmission of rickettsial agents in China. Image: An stereomicroscope view of a Dermacentor silvarum adult female.
Review

Taeniasis and cysticercosis due to Taenia solium in Japan

Yanagida T, Sako Y, Nakao M, Nakaya K and Ito A Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:18 (17 January 2012)

This paper provides an overview of the status of T. solium infection in Japan over the past 35 years and point out the potential risks to Japanese society. Image: Egg of Taenia solium in feces.
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Ecological factors related to the widespread distribution of sylvatic Rhodnius ecuadoriensis populations in southern Ecuador

Grijalva MJ, Suarez-Davalos V, Villacis AG, Ocana-Mayorga S and Dangles O Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:17 (13 January 2012)

Searches conducted in 23 localities in southern Ecuador show an abundance of sylvatic triatomines associated with squirrel, bird and rat nests, which may jeopardize the effectiveness of Chagas disease control campaigns. Image: Nests of the squirrel Sciurus stramineus are frequently infested with R. ecuadoriensis.
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Efficient in vitro RNA interference and immunofluorescence-based phenotype analysis in a human parasitic nematode, Brugia malayi

Landmann F, Foster JM, Slatko BE and Sullivan W Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:16 (13 January 2012)

This manuscript demonstrates the efficient use of heterogeneous short interfering RNA mixes for performing RNAi in the parasitic nematode Brugia malayi and immunofluorescence-based analysis of cellular phenotypes. Image: Defective 2 cell embryo of Brugia malayi following RNAi targeting the polarity-determining gene, par-1.
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SYBR Green-based Real-Time PCR targeting kinetoplast DNA can be used to discriminate between the main etiologic agents of Brazilian cutaneous and visceral leishmaniases

Pita-Pereira D, Lins R, Oliveira MP, Lima RB, Pereira BAS, Moreira OC, Brazil RP and Britto C Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:15 (12 January 2012)

SYBR Green-based real-time PCR targeting kDNA minicircles can differentiate between Leishmania subgenera through the amplicons dissociation kinetic. This methodology was further validated with human clinical specimens and field sandflies from Brazil. Image: Characteristic SYBR Green dissociation curve profiles of kDNA conserved regions amplicons from both Leishmania subgenera.
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Molecular detection of Setaria tundra (Nematoda: Filarioidea) and an unidentified filarial species in mosquitoes in Germany

Czajka C, Becker N, Poppert S, Jost H, Schmidt-Chanasit J and Krueger A Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:14 (11 January 2012)

We show for the first time that the cervid filaria Setaria tundra is widespread in southern Germany and transmitted by various mosquito species, except Culex spp. In contrast, a second, yet unidentified filarial species, was exclusively found in Culex spp. in Baden-Wurttemberg, and is likely to be a bird parasite. We found no zoonotic filariae. Image: A female house mosquito, Culex pipiens s.l., seeking an overwintering shelter in September 2011.
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High seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection in a subset of Mexican patients with work accidents and low socioeconomic status

Alvarado-Esquivel C, Torres-Castorena A, Liesenfeld O, Estrada-Martinez S and Urbina-Alvarez JD Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:13 (11 January 2012)

This case control seroprevalence study shows for the first time a link between seropositivity to Toxoplasma and recent work accidents in a subset of Mexican workers with low socioeconomic status. Image: Work accidents and Toxoplasma infection.
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Retarded Onchocerca volvulus L1 to L3 larval development in the Simulium damnosum vector after anti-wolbachial treatment of the human host

Albers A, Esum MENYONG, Tendongfor N, Enyong P, Klarmann U, Wanji S, Hoerauf A and Pfarr K Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:12 (11 January 2012)

Depleting Wolbachia essential endosymbionts from Onchocerca volvulus led to fewer third-stage larvae developing in the Simulium blackfly vector required for development and disease transmission. Image: Fewer third-stage larvae (light gray bars) are recovered from blackflies that have fed on Onchocerca volvulus infected volunteers.
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A dysflagellar mutant of Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis isolated from a cutaneous leishmaniasis patient

Zauli RC, Yokoyama-Yasunaka JKU, Miguel DC, Moura AS, Pereira LIA, da Silva IA, Lemes LGN, Dorta ML et al. Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:11 (11 January 2012)

We describe a morphologically atypical Leishmania isolate, obtained from a cutaneous leishmaniasis patient in Brazil. In axenic cultures, atypical promastigotes grow as round cells with very short or absent flagella. We show that, in spite of the defective flagella, they can infect macrophages and are able to establish infections in mice and sand flies. Image: Atypical promastigote of a L. (V.) braziliensis isolate.
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Manuscripts on all aspects of the basic and applied biology of parasites, intermediate hosts, vectors and vector-borne pathogens will be considered. In addition to the traditional and well-established areas of science in these fields, we also aim to provide a vehicle for publication of the rapidly developing resources and technology in parasite, intermediate host and vector genomics and their impacts on biological research. We are able to publish movies and also large datasets and extensive results, frequently associated with genomic and post-genomic technologies, which are not readily accommodated in traditional journals. Manuscripts addressing broader issues, for example economics, social sciences and global climate change in relation to parasites, vectors and disease control, are also welcomed.

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Taeniasis and cysticercosis due to Taenia solium in Japan

Yanagida T, Sako Y, Nakao M, Nakaya K and Ito A

Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:18 (17 January 2012)

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