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War diseases revealed by the social media: massive leishmaniasis outbreak in the Syrian Spring
Samer Alasaad Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:94 (12 April 2013)
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This paper adds a new positive effect of the social media as an alarm system used by Doctor-Activists to report war diseases outbreaks. This may call the attention of the international organizations to assume their responsibilities and play their part in controlling the outbreak of such diseases. This study, based on social media, reports a massive leishmaniasis outbreak during the Syrian Spring.
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History of the discovery of the malaria parasites and their vectors
Francis EG Cox Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:5 (1 February 2010)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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The history of African trypanosomiasis
Dietmar Steverding Parasites & Vectors 2008, 1:3 (12 February 2008)
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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).
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Distribution of tick-borne diseases in China
Xian-Bo Wu, Ren-Hua Na, Shan-Shan Wei, Jin-Song Zhu, Hong-Juan Peng Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:119 (23 April 2013)
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Tick-borne diseases have attracted increasing attention in China recently because of their growing incidence and consequent significant harm to humans. This article reviews the distribution and epidemic characteristics of the tick-borne diseases which are commonly observed and newly emerged in China. Image: Ixodes persuleatus.
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The first suicides: a legacy inherited by parasitic protozoans from prokaryote ancestors
Emilie Taylor-Brown, Hilary Hurd Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:108 (18 April 2013)
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Theories concerning the ancient origin of apoptosis are discussed and evaluated with respect to phenotypes and molecular pathways detected in unicellular parasites. Present-day death pathways may have had multifaceted beginnings. Image: A scenario for the origin of apoptosis in parasitic protozoans.
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Zoonotic helminths affecting the human eye
Domenico Otranto, Mark L Eberhard Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:41 (23 March 2011)
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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).
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Using a new odour-baited device to explore options for luring and killing outdoor-biting malaria vectors: a report on design and field evaluation of the Mosquito Landing Box
Nancy S Matowo, Jason Moore, Salum Mapua, Edith P Madumla, Irene R Moshi, Emanuel W Kaindoa, Stephen P Mwangungulu, Deogratius R Kavishe, Robert D Sumaye, Dickson W Lwetoijera, Fredros O Okumu Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:137 (4 May 2013)
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Mosquitoes that bite people outdoors can sustain malaria transmission even where effective indoor interventions such as bednets are already widely used. We evaluated a prototype mosquito control device, the Mosquito Landing Box (MLB), which has potential against outdoor-biting mosquitoes in communities where LLINs are used. To be most effective, candidate contaminants must be those that are effective at ultra-low doses even after short contact periods, since important vector species such as An. arabiensis make only brief visits to such devices. Image: Diagram of the Mosquito Landing Box, a new outdoor mosquito control tool which is baited with human odours and treated with mosquitocidal agents.
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Characterization of the biology and infectivity of Leishmania infantum viscerotropic and dermotropic strains isolated from HIV+ and HIV- patients in the murine model of visceral leishmaniasis
Joana Cunha, Eugenia Carrillo, Carmen Sánchez, Israel Cruz, Javier Moreno, Anabela Cordeiro-da-Silva Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:122 (26 April 2013)
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Biological parameters of four Leishmania infantum strains were evaluated using infectivity in mouse model as read-out. Progression of visceral leishmaniasis was dependent on intrinsic characteristics of the parasites that did not seem to correlate with immunogenicity.
Image: Bone marrow-derived macrophage infected with CFSE-labeled L. infantum.
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The role of Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles coustani in indoor and outdoor malaria transmission in Taveta District, Kenya
Joseph M Mwangangi, Ephantus J Muturi, Simon M Muriu, Joseph Nzovu, Janet T Midega, Charles Mbogo Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:114 (20 April 2013)
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This study investigated indoor and outdoor malaria transmission dynamics in Taveta district along the Kenyan Coast and established that An. arabiensis, An. funestus and An. coustani are main vectors indoors, while An. coustani plays a major role in outdoor transmission. Image: Banana crop is the main staple food and forms most of the agro-ecosystem which determines the malaria vectorial dynamics in Taveta district in Kenya.
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Seropositivity rates for agents of canine vector-borne diseases in Spain: a multicentre study
Guadalupe Miró, Ana Montoya, Xavier Roura, Rosa Gálvez, Angel Sainz Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:117 (22 April 2013)
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This study determines seropositivity rates in Spain for agents causing the following five CVBD using two commercial in-clinic enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kits: leishmaniosis, heartworm, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis and Lyme disease. Image: CVBD prevalences recorded for seven Spanish geographical regions.
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How malaria models relate temperature to malaria transmission
Torleif Markussen Lunde, Mohamed Nabie Bayoh, Bernt Lindtjørn Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:20 (18 January 2013)
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With global warming a reality, we show how the projected changes in malaria
transmission will depend on which Anopheles mortality model is used to make
such predictions. Image: A survival curve.
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Bioefficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets against pyrethroid-resistant populations of Anopheles gambiae s.s. from different malaria transmission zones in Uganda
Michael Okia, Richard Ndyomugyenyi, James Kirunda, Anatol Byaruhanga, Seraphine Adibaku, Denis K Lwamafa, Fred Kironde Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:130 (2 May 2013)
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Bioefficacy of long-lasting insecticidal nets against four pyrethroid-resistant populations of An. gambiae from Uganda varied depending on the net type and origin of the mosquitoes, with the exception of a combination net which performed optimally against all mosquito populations. Observed sub-optimal performance of pyrethroid-only nets is of concern, considering that all nets were unused Rresistance in Uganda is high and increasing, and scale-up of pyrethroid-treated nets is ongoing. Image: Bed nets used against malaria.
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Efficacy of indoxacarb applied to cats against the adult cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, flea eggs and adult flea emergence
Michael W Dryden, Patricia A Payne, Vicki Smith, Kathleen Heaney, Fangshi Sun Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:126 (3 May 2013)
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A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of indoxacarb applied to cats on adult cat fleas, Ctenocephalides felis, flea egg production and adult flea emergence. Image: Female Ctenocephalides felis.
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Use of Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis as a viable option in an Integrated Malaria Vector Control Programme in the Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana
Rita Nartey, Ellis Owusu-Dabo, Thomas Kruppa, Sandra Baffour-Awuah, Augustina Annan, Samuel Oppong, Norbert Becker, Kwasi Obiri-Danso Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:116 (22 April 2013)
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Biological control remains one of the approaches in curbing the malaria menace. In this study, we investigated the contribution of Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis in targeting the larvae of Anopheles mosquitoes. Image: Larva of female Anopheles.
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Altitudinal variation in haemosporidian parasite distribution in great tit populations
Juan van Rooyen, Fabrice Lalubin, Olivier Glaizot, Philippe Christe Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:139 (7 May 2013)
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This study investigated avian haemosporidian parasite (Plasmodium spp., Haemoproteus spp. and Leucocytozoon spp.) prevalence and distribution in great tits based on environmental conditions, primarily brought about by altitudinal differences.
Image: The great tit (Parus major).
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Effect of malaria on HIV/AIDS transmission and progression
Abebe Alemu, Yitayal Shiferaw, Zelalem Addis, Biniam Mathewos, Wubet Birhan Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:18 (17 January 2013)
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Malaria and HIV are two of the most important infectious diseases, which affect millions of people across overlapping geographical distributions. Therefore, knowing of their interaction is very important. Image: Working to reduce the Incidence of malaria and HIV/AIDS co-infection among highly vulnerable groups.
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Identification of Trypanosoma cruzi Discrete Typing Units (DTUs) through the implementation of a High-Resolution Melting (HRM) genotyping assay
Sonia L Higuera, Felipe Guhl, Juan Ramírez Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:112 (20 April 2013)
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We deployed a High Resolution Melting genotyping assay with a single reaction targeted to 24Sa gene which is able to discriminate the six genotypes within Trypanosoma cruzi.
Image: Melting temperature HRM profiles from the six Trypanosoma cruzi Discrete Typing Units.
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The dominant Anopheles vectors of human malaria in the Asia-Pacific region: occurrence data, distribution maps and bionomic précis
Marianne E Sinka, Michael J Bangs, Sylvie Manguin, Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap, Anand P Patil, William H Temperley, Peter W Gething, Iqbal RF Elyazar, Caroline W Kabaria, Ralph E Harbach, Simon I Hay Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:89 (25 May 2011)
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To help target malaria control efforts, we present contemporary distribution maps and relevant bionomic information for the nineteen dominant vector species (DVS) of the Asian-Pacific Region. Image: Occurrence data and predicted distribution of the Dirus Complex, one of the DVS of Asia.
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Feline vector-borne pathogens in the north and centre of Portugal
Hugo Vilhena, Verónica L Martinez-Díaz, Luís Cardoso, Lisete Vieira, Laura Altet, Olga Francino, Josep Pastor, Ana C Silvestre-Ferreira Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:99 (15 April 2013)
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Infections with vector-borne pathogens Babesia canis, Babesia vogeli, Hepatozoon felis and Leishmania infantum were molecularly detected in domestic cats sampled from the northern and central regions of Portugal. Image: Domestic cat from Portugal exposed to vector-borne pathogens.
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Biology and ecology of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus
Filipe Dantas-Torres Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:26 (8 April 2010)
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The biology and ecology of the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) is reviewed and the possible impact of global climate changes on this cosmopolitan tick vector is discussed. Image: Rhipicephalus sanguineus nymphal stage (artwork by author).
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Lutzomyia longipalpis s.l. in Brazil and the impact of the Sao Francisco River in the speciation of this sand fly vector
Iliano V Coutinho-Abreu, Ivan V Sonoda, Jose A Fonseca, Marcia A Melo, Valdir Q Balbino, Marcelo Ramalho-Ortigão Parasites & Vectors 2008, 1:16 (12 June 2008)
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This paper describes the association between the Sao Francisco River and the current population structuring of Lutzomyia longipalpis sand flies in Brazil.Image:The mouth of the Sao Francisco River between the states of Alagoas (left) and Sergipe (right). The Sao Francisco is the fourth largest river system in South America and the longest within Brazil with a length of 3,160 kilometres. This image was obtained from http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/4539/fozaerearl1.jpg
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Comparison of the differential expression miRNAs in Wistar rats before and 10 days after S.japonicum infection
Hongxiao Han, Jinbiao Peng, Yang Hong, Min Zhang, Yanhui Han, Zhiqiang Fu, Yaojun Shi, Jinjun Xu, Jianping Tao, Jiaojiao Lin Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:120 (24 April 2013)
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The study presents for the first time an extensive analysis of miRNA expression profiles in the different tissues of the schistosome-infected Wistar rats, a semi-permissive host. Image: A comparison of the differential expression miRNAs in tissues of Wistar rats under S. japonicum infection.
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The dominant Anopheles vectors of human malaria in Africa, Europe and the Middle East: occurrence data, distribution maps and bionomic précis
Marianne E Sinka, Michael J Bangs, Sylvie Manguin, Maureen Coetzee, Charles M Mbogo, Janet Hemingway, Anand P Patil, Will H Temperley, Peter W Gething, Caroline W Kabaria, Robi M Okara, Thomas Van Boeckel, H Charles J Godfray, Ralph E Harbach, Simon I Hay Parasites & Vectors 2010, 3:117 (3 December 2010)
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To help target malaria control efforts in Africa and prevent its re-emergence in Europe, we present contemporary distribution maps and relevant bionomic information for the seven dominant vector species (DVS) of Africa and the six DVS found across Europe and the Middle East. Image: Occurrence data and predicted distribution of An. gambiae, one of the DVS of Africa.
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Vector-control personnel’s knowledge, perceptions and practices towards insecticides used for indoor residual spraying in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Khumbulani W Hlongwana, Edison J Mavundza, Elda P Mohapi, Phillip Kruger, Jasson Urbach, Samson Mukaratirwa, Rajendra Maharaj Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:118 (23 April 2013)
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The study reports on vector-control personnel's knowledge and perceptions of insecticides used for indoor residual spraying against the backdrop of their experiences and public controversies about insecticides' benefits and harm. Image: Spray operator ready for indoor residual spraying.
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