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	1. 1403 Accesses	Research Vetufebrus ovatus n. gen., n. sp. (Haemospororida: Plasmodiidae) vectored by a streblid bat fly (Diptera: Streblidae) in Dominican amber George O Poinar Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:229 (7 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The haemosporidian Vetufebrus ovatus, n. gen., n. sp. in a streblid bat fly in Dominican amber shows that representatives of the Hippoboscoidea were vectoring bat malaria in the mid-Tertiary. Image: A fossil streblid fly vector of bat malaria
	2. 945 Accesses	Review Zoonotic helminths affecting the human eye Domenico Otranto, Mark L Eberhard Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:41 (23 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Zoonotic helminths that affect human eyes may cause blindness with severe socio-economic consequences to human communities. Their biology and epidemiology are discussed as well as clinical descriptions of the diseases, and video clips on their presentation. Image: Coenurus cyst with multiple protoscoleces behind displaced retina. (modified from Orihel and Ash, ASCP Press, 1995).
	3. 863 Accesses	Editorial The 'Neglected Tropical Diseases': now a brand identity; responsibilities, context and promise. David H Molyneux Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:23 (30 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	4. 852 Accesses	Short report West Nile virus vector Culex modestus established in southern England Nick Golding, Miles A Nunn, Jolyon M Medlock, Bethan V Purse, Alexander G C Vaux, Stefanie M Schafer Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:32 (9 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This paper reports the discovery of substantial breeding populations of the potential West Nile virus vector Culex modestus in marshland in south-east England. Image: Culex modestus feeding on a human (copyright: Institute for Animal Health)
	5. 685 Accesses	Review The history of African trypanosomiasis Dietmar Steverding Parasites & Vectors 2008, 1:3 (12 February 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary This review article summarises the history of African trypanosomiasis from prehistory to current developments. From this history we learn which factors determine, and which measures control, the emergence and the spread of the disease. Image: Sir David Bruce (1855-1931).
	6. 666 Accesses	Review History of the discovery of the malaria parasites and their vectors Francis EG Cox Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:5 (1 February 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary The story of the history of the malaria parasites and their mosquito vectors is traced from the first discovery of the parasites in 1880 to the present time. Image: Ronald Ross who discovered that malaria parasites were transmitted by mosquitoes.
	7. 544 Accesses	Review Biology and pathogenesis of Acanthamoeba Ruqaiyyah Siddiqui, Naveed Khan Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:6 (10 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary We describe the current understanding of Acanthamoeba biology, its ability to produce disease and the underlying molecular mechanisms. The use of Acanthamoeba as a model organism to study cellular processes and its role as a Trojan horse of the microbial world is highlighted. Image: Acanthamoeba trophozoite exhibiting phagocytic cups, known as amoebastomes.
	8. 540 Accesses	Research Co-infection of HIV and intestinal parasites in rural area of China Li-Guang Tian, Jia-Xu Chen, Tian-Ping Wang, Guo-Jin Cheng, Peter Steinmann, Feng-Feng Wang, Yu-Chun Cai, Xiao-Mei Yin, Jian Guo, Li Zhou, Xiao-Nong Zhou Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:36 (13 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| Editor’s summary We performed a case control study to correlate HIV infection and intestinal parasitic infections in a rural village of Fuyang, Anhui province, China. Results indicated HIV positive individuals are more susceptible to co-infections with Cryptosporidium spp. than HIV negative people, particularly younger males with poor personal hygiene habits. Therefore, health promotion and surveillance need to be strengthened in this area. Image: The study village at Fuyang, Anhui province, China.
	9. 487 Accesses	Research Prevalence and risk factors for Giardia duodenalis infection among children: A case study in Portugal Cláudia Júlio, Anabela Vilares, Mónica Oleastro, Idalina Ferreira, Salomé Gomes, Lurdes Monteiro, Baltazar Nunes, Rogério Tenreiro, Helena Ângelo Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:22 (27 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary 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.
	10. 485 Accesses	Research Low and seasonal malaria transmission in the middle Senegal River basin: identification and characteristics of Anopheles vectors Mamadou O Ndiath, Jean-Biram Sarr, Lobna Gaayeb, Catherine Mazenot, Seynabou Sougoufara, Lassana Konate, Franck Remoue, Emmanuel Hermann, Jean-francois Trape, Gilles Riveau, Cheikh Sokhna Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:21 (23 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary 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.
	11. 483 Accesses	Research Larvicidal effects of Chinaberry (Melia azederach) powder on Anopheles arabiensis in Ethiopia Ryan E Trudel, Arne Bomblies Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:72 (10 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This study confirms the larvicidal potency of Chinaberry (Melia azederach) seed, which may provide a truly sustainable, locally sourced method for controlling the malaria vector Anopheles arabiensis in Ethiopia. Image: The larvicidal Chinaberry (Melia azederach) fruit and seeds.
	12. 472 Accesses	Short report Female Anopheles gambiae antennae: increased transcript accumulation of the mosquito-specific odorant-binding-protein OBP2 Seth A Hoffman, Lakshminarayanan Aravind, Soundarapandian Velmurugan Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:27 (6 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The odorant binding protein, OBP2, had increased transcript accumulation in the antennae of female vs. male Anopheles gambiae. suggesting it may play a role in female feeding and breeding behavior. Image: Heads, mouthparts and antennae of female (left) and male (right) Anopheles gambiae
	13. 438 Accesses	Research Variations in susceptibility to common insecticides and resistance mechanisms among morphologically identified sibling species of the malaria vector Anopheles subpictus in Sri Lanka Sinnathamby N Surendran, Pavilupillai J Jude, Thilini C Weerarathne, SHP Parakrama Karunaratne, Ranjan Ramasamy Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:34 (10 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Blood feeding Anopheles subpictus is common in the coastal areas of northern and eastern Sri Lanka.¿ An. subpictus is composed of four sibling species A - D that have been differentiated on cytological and morphological criteria and show differences in salinity tolerance and susceptibility to insecticides.¿ The numbers of ridges are one of the features used for identifying An. subpictus sibling species. Image: Adult An. subpictus species B feeding on human. The insert shows an An. subpictus egg with ridges.
	14. 413 Accesses	Research Loop-mediated isothermal amplification applied to filarial parasites detection in the mosquito vectors: Dirofilaria immitis as a study model Hiroka Aonuma, Aya Yoshimura, Namal Perera, Naoaki Shinzawa, Hironori Bando, Sugao Oshiro, Bryce Nelson, Shinya Fukumoto, Hirotaka Kanuka Parasites & Vectors 2009, 2:15 (15 March 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A novel method for surveillance of filarial parasites-transmitting mosquitoes using LAMP was developed. The method demonstrated accurate identification of infected mosquitoes among intact ones with a laboratory model and also with wild-caught mosquitoes. Image: Filarial parasites in mosquito.
	15. 414 Accesses	Review Are Ascaris lumbricoides and Ascaris suum a single species? Daniela Leles, Scott Gardner, Karl Reinhard, Alena Iniguez, Adauto Araujo Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:42 (20 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| Editor’s summary In this study we conclude that only a single interbreeding population of Ascaris exists, infecting both humans and pigs. Thus, we recommend synonymizing the two existing species with the name Ascaris lumbricoides. Image: Close relationships favored parasite transfer - woman breastfeeding a wild pig
	16. 401 Accesses	Review LeishVet guidelines for the practical management of canine leishmaniosis Laia Solano-Gallego, Guadalupe Miró, Alek Koutinas, Luis Cardoso, Maria Pennisi, Luis Ferrer, Patrick Bourdeau, Gaetano Oliva, Gad Baneth Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:86 (20 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Canine leishmaniosis due to Leishmania infantum is a major global zoonosis. This publication includes the LeishVet’s group current consensus recommendations for standardized and rational approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, control and prevention of canine leishmaniosis. These graphically displayed recommendations summarize recent evidence-based literature combined with extensive clinical experience. Image: Cutaneous lesions including exfoliative periocular alopecia in a dog with clinical leishmaniosis.
	17. 399 Accesses	Research Incidence and risk factors of Blastocystis infection in an orphanage in Bangkok, Thailand Duangnate Pipatsatitpong, Ram Rangsin, Saovanee Leelayoova, Tawee Naaglor, Mathirut Mungthin Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:37 (14 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| Editor’s summary A retrospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate incidence and risk factors of Blastocystis infection in a Thai orphanage. Person-to-person transmission was indicated since a significant association was found between the infected childcare workers and the orphans under their responsibility. Image: Blastocystis in culture.
	18. 398 Accesses	Research Blood-feeding patterns of the Anopheles mosquitoes in a malaria-endemic area of Bangladesh Kabirul Bashar, Nobuko Tuno, Touhid UDDIN Ahmed, Abdul JABBER Howlader Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:39 (15 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| Editor’s summary Little information is available on the blood-feeding patterns of Anopheles mosquitoes in Bangladesh. Host blood meals were successfully detected in 1318 (53.66%) Anopheles samples belonging to 17 species. Anopheles baimai (Bi = 0.63) and An. minimus s.l. (Bi = 0.24) showed strong relative preferences (Bi) for humans among all hosts. Image:Mosquito collection using light trap.
	19. 392 Accesses	Review Canine and feline cardiopulmonary parasitic nematodes in Europe: emerging and underestimated Donato Traversa, Angela Di Cesare, Gary Conboy Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:62 (23 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Cardiopulmonary nematodes of dogs and cats cause parasitic diseases of central relevance in current veterinary practice. In the recent past the distribution of canine and feline heartworms and lungworms has increased in various geographical areas, including Europe. Knowledge of the most important heartworm and lungworm infections of dogs and cats in Europe is reviewed with a focus on recent advances in epidemiology, clinical aspects and control. Image: Eggs of Trichuris vulpis (left) and Eucoleus aerophilus (right)
	20. 391 Accesses	Review Neglected Tropical Diseases and the Millennium Development Goals-why the "other diseases" matter: reality versus rhetoric David H Molyneux, Mwele N Malecela Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:234 (13 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The paper responds to criticism of mass drug distribution programmes for the control of neglected tropical diseases identifying recent successes and arguing for immediate expansion of programmes based on donated safe and efficacious drugs. Image: Drug distributor with dose pole in Zanzibar during mass distribution of praziquantel and albendazole (Courtesy WHO/A-F Gabrielli).
	21. 381 Accesses	Research Seroprevalence of Ehrlichia canis, Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Ehrlichia ewingii in dogs in North America Melissa J Beall, A Rick Alleman, Ed B Breitschwerdt, Leah A Cohn, C Guillermo Couto, Michael W Dryden, Lynn C Guptill, Cristina Iazbik, Stephen A Kania, Patty Lathan, Susan E Little, Alma Roy, Katherine A Sayler, Brett A Stillman, Elizabeth G Welles, Wendy Wolfson, Michael J Yabsley Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:29 (8 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The dog has been described as a sentinel for vector-borne infections. Serological results from dogs tested using Ehrlichia species-specific peptides revealed the geographic distribution of these organisms in the Eastern half of the U.S. and provided a gauge of the potential risk for human infection with these tick-transmitted pathogens. Image: Schematic of the study (courtesy of Lucienne Timblin)
	22. 376 Accesses	Research Effects of co-habitation between Anopheles gambiae s.s. and Culex quinquefasciatus aquatic stages on life history traits Eliningaya J Kweka, Guofa Zhou, Leila B Beilhe, Amruta Dixit, Yaw Afrane, Thomas M Gilbreath, Stephen Munga, Mramba Nyindo, Andrew K Githeko, Guiyun Yan Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:33 (9 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This study is the first to evaluate the life traits effect on co-habitation of Anopheles gambiae s.s and Culex quinquefasciatus in terms of wing length, developmental time, survivorship, survival advantage and sex ratio. Image: Counting larvae survivorship in a controlled semifield environment.
	23. 375 Accesses	Research Validation of the Rapid Assessment Procedure for Loiasis (RAPLOA) in the Democratic Republic of Congo Samuel Wanji, Dowo O Akotshi, Maurice N Mutro, Tepage Floribert, Tony O Ukety, Peter J Diggle, Jan H Remme Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:25 (2 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This study was designed to validate RAPLOA in two regions in the North East and South West of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In each selected community, 80 people above the age of 15 years were interviewed for a history of eye and parasitologically examined for the presence and intensity of L. loa infection. The results confirmed the findings of the original RAPLOA study and the methodology is recommended for the assessment of loiasis endemicity in areas targeted for ivermectin treatment by lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis control programmes. Image: RAPLOA Interview; Field surveyor showing the picture of L. loa in the eye to a participant
	24. 369 Accesses	Review The control of hookworm infection in China Qi Zheng, Ying Chen, Hao-Bing Zhang, Jia-Xu Chen, Xiao-Nong Zhou Parasites & Vectors 2009, 2:44 (24 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Hookworm is still one of the three main soil-transmitted helminths endemic in China. This article reviews the challenges and needs of continuing to strengthen the current strategy to control hookworm infections in China, by implementation of a three-pronged approach, i.e. distributing anthelmintic drugs in schools and undertaking large-scale hookworm deworming, improving water supplies and sanitation and proper health education. Image: Children barefoot, the main way that infection with hookworm is acquired in daily life.
	25. 366 Accesses	Short report The transmission of Leishmania infantum chagasi by the bite of the Lutzomyia longipalpis to two different vertebrates Nagila F C Secundino, Vanessa C DE Freitas, Carolina C Monteiro, Ana Clara A M Pires, Bruna A David, Paula F P Pimenta Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:20 (19 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary 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).