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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:92 (10 May 2012)Elevation of dopamine level reduces host-seeking activity in the adult female mosquito Aedes albopictus
Female mosquitoes show host-seeking behavior to take blood meals. Our study provides evidence that dopamine is involved in modulating host-seeking behavior in adult female Aedes albopictus. Image: Adult female Aedes albopictus. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:91 (10 May 2012)Pet roundworms and hookworms: A continuing need for global worming
Intestinal nematodes may parasitize from the cosseted pet to the stray animal, causing concern in veterinary and human medicine. This review focuses on pathogenicity, epidemiology and control methods of ascarids and ancylostomatids. Image: Companion dog and cats sharing the same apartment. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:90 (7 May 2012)Growth and ontogeny of the tapeworm Schistocephalus solidus in its copepod first host affects performance in its stickleback second intermediate host
This study evaluated how larval size, age, and ontogeny of the tapeworm Schistocephalus solidus in the copepod first host interact to determine performance in the stickleback second host. Phenotypic variation in the copepod host had carryover effects in the fish host, indicating that transmission up the food web into bigger, "better" hosts does not imply a new start for parasites. Image: Copepod infected with S. solidus. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:89 (7 May 2012)Mansonia africana and Mansonia uniformis are Vectors in the transmission of Wuchereria bancrofti lymphatic filariasis in Ghana
Anopheles species are considered the only vectors of LF in West Africa. We report Mansonia africana and Mansonia uniformis as vectors in parts of Ghana. This has important implications for LF elimination. Image: Proportion of Mansonia species in total mosquitoes collected in the Gomoa District. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:88 (7 May 2012)Prevalence and zoonotic potential of canine hookworms in Malaysia
This study isolated both Ancylostoma ceylanicum and Ancylostoma caninum from dogs with A. ceylanicum being predominant. This implicates dogs as potential reservoir hosts of hookworm in Malaysia. Image: Dogs in close contact with humans. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:87 (28 April 2012)Sequence analysis of the 3'-untranslated region of HSP70 (type I) genes in the genus Leishmania: its usefulness as a molecular marker for species identification
To distinguish among the twenty Leishmania species causing leishmaniasis is crucial for correct prognosis as well as for treatment decisions. We show that the 3'-UTR of HSP70-I genes may be a useful molecular marker for species typing within the Leishmania genus. Image: Giemsa-stained Leishmania infantum promastigotes, and a map of the HSP70 region analyzed in this study. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:86 (28 April 2012)Spatial and temporal dynamics of malaria transmission in rural Western Kenya
This study describes the spatio-temporal dynamics of malaria transmission in rural western Kenya. Bayesian zero-inflated models were used to analyze sparse geostatistical entomological data and produce smooth maps of entomological inoculation rate (EIR). Image: Spatial variation of malaria transmission measured by EIR. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:85 (27 April 2012)Therapeutic efficacy of milbemycin oxime/praziquantel oral formulation (Milbemax(R)) against Thelazia callipaeda in naturally infested dogs and cats
In a placebo controlled field study conducted with 56 dogs and 31cats from Thelazia callipaeda endemic areas of Switzerland and Italy the commercial formulation Milbemax (milbemycin oxime/praziquantel tablets) showed a high therapeutic efficacy in curing T. callipaeda infestations. Image: Eye of a cat from Basilicata (Italy) infested with several adult specimens of Thelazia callipaeda. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:84 (27 April 2012)Human ocular onchocerciasis: further evidence on the zoonotic role of Onchocerca lupi
Two zoonotic cases of human ocular filariosis by Onchocerca lupi are here described in patients from Turkey and Tunisia. This manuscript provides definitive evidence of human zoonotic infestation by this nematode. Image: Extraction of O. lupi from the sub-conjunctiva. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:83 (27 April 2012)Molecular evidence of Culex pipiens form molestus and hybrids pipiens/molestus in Morocco, North Africa
Our study shows that Cx. pipiens form molestus is present in Morocco and hybrids between pipiens and molestus form in North Africa. These findings have important epidemiological implications as hybrids with their opportunistic biting behavior may act as a bridge-vector for transmission of pathogens from birds to humans. Image: Larval breeding site of Culex pipiens in Morocco. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:82 (27 April 2012)Efficacy of an imidacloprid/flumethrin collar against fleas and ticks on cats
Investigations on a new antiparasitic collar revealed a fast onset of and a sustainable 8 months lasting efficacy against fleas and ticks on cats. Image: Cat wearing a new antiparasitic collar, containing imidacloprid and flumethrin. -
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Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:81 (26 April 2012)The global limits and population at risk of soil-transmitted helminth infections in 2010
This study describes the global limits of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) species on the basis of environmental and socioeconomic factors, and investigates the effects of urbanisation and economic development on STH transmission. Image: Limits of STH transmission in the Africa region. - View more articles
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