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Veterinary Sciences
Ningbo Xia, Nuo Ji, Longjiao Li, Yuan Huang, Congshan Yang, Xuefang Guo, Qinghong Guo, Bang Shen, Lihua Xiao, Yaoyu Feng
Summary: This study investigated the seroprevalence and risk factors of T. gondii infection in cats across China. The study found higher infection rates in Sichuan, Chongqing, and Hunan, and reported the seroprevalence in Qinghai, Anhui, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, and Ningxia for the first time. Age and lifestyle (stray or pet) of cats were identified as risk factors for T. gondii infection.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Microbiology
Charalampos Attipa, Christos Yiapanis, Severine Tasker, Anastasia Diakou
Summary: The study found that 32.3% of cats in Cyprus were infected with T. gondii, with factors such as feline immunodeficiency virus and lack of vaccination history being associated with seropositivity. This research highlights the importance of raising public awareness to prevent infection in animals and humans.
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Immunology
Xiaomei Liu, Li Fan, Qianqian Tan, Xiao Chen, Hongmei Li, Xiaomin Zhao, Xiao Zhang
Summary: This study developed an ELISA method using SAG1 to investigate the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in pigs in Shandong province, China. The results showed significant differences in infection rates among different regions and populations, with the highest seroprevalence observed in gestating sows.
COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Pallavi Moudgil, Sakshi Pandita, Ramesh Kumar, Vipin Khasa, Spandan Shashwat Dash, Yogesh C. Bangar, Naresh Jindal
Summary: This study investigated the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and associated risk factors in pigs in Haryana, India. The findings showed a high prevalence of T. gondii infection in pigs, with various risk factors influencing the infection rate.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
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Immunology
Monica Leszkowicz Mazuz, Adi Weiss, Oren Beer, Sharon Tirosh-Levy, Irena Riklis, Zeev Dveyrin, Efrat Rorman, Naama Zaaroor Cohen, Michal Perry Markovich, Gad Baneth
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence and seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in livestock in Israel. The results showed a high infection rate and seropositivity in livestock. Additionally, the molecular screening revealed the presence of T. gondii DNA in meat intended for human consumption. These findings indicate a widespread exposure to T. gondii in Israel with the presence of parasite DNA in meat from cattle, sheep, and pigs.
COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Julio Cesar Castillo-Cuenca, Alvaro Martinez-Moreno, Jose Manuel Diaz-Cao, Angel Entrena-Garcia, Jorge Fraga, Pedro Casanova Arias, Sonia Almeria, Ignacio Garcia-Bocanegra
Summary: The study in Cuba's largest pork-producing region found that sows and locations below 250 meters above sea level are more likely to be seropositive for Toxoplasma gondii. This poses a public health concern as consumption of raw or undercooked pork meat products containing tissue cysts is a major route of T. gondii transmission worldwide.
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lei Ma, Shuai Li, Yongbin Zhang, Ziru Wen
Summary: The study revealed a higher seroprevalence of N. caninum in dairy cows in Hebei province, China, compared to previous data, and it is the first to detect T. gondii and N. caninum antibodies in the vast areas of Hebei province.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Maciej Grzybek, Daniela Antolova, Katarzyna Tolkacz, Mohammed Alsarraf, Jolanta Behnke-Borowczyk, Joanna Nowicka, Jerzy Paleolog, Beata Biernat, Jerzy M. Behnke, Anna Bajer
Summary: A serosurvey for Toxoplasma gondii in sylvatic rodent species in Poland revealed an overall seroprevalence of 5.5%, with Myodes glareolus at 3.6% and other vole species at 20%. Seroprevalence in bank voles varied significantly between host age and sex. These findings contribute to understanding the role of wild rodent populations in the maintenance and dissemination of T. gondii.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kassiopi Christina G. Kokkinaki, Manolis N. Saridomichelakis, Mathios E. Mylonakis, Leonidas Leontides, Panagiotis G. Xenoulis
Summary: The prevalence of seropositivity for Toxoplasma gondii varies in different subpopulations of cats in Greece, and is associated with age, history of cat-fight trauma, and lack of vaccination. This indicates that toxoplasmosis is still a significant public health concern in Greece, and optimal strategies for preventing T. gondii infection in cats should be established.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Lucien Kelbert, Roger Stephan, Caroline Furtwaengler, Juan Antonio Pinillo, Marina Morach, Magdalena Nueesch-Inderbinen
Summary: The study investigated the seroprevalence of T. gondii, HEV, and Salmonella in healthy pigs at Swiss slaughterhouses. Results showed higher T. gondii seropositivity in free-range pigs compared to indoor pigs, while anti-Salmonella antibodies were more common in indoor farming pigs. The seroprevalence of anti-HEV antibodies was similar in both free-range and indoor farming pigs.
JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yehua Zhang, Rongsheng Mi, Jianhua Xie, Haiyan Jia, Hongquan Ling, Xiaoli Zhang, Lu Luo, Haiyan Gong, Xiangan Han, Yan Huang, Zheng Zeng, Zhaoguo Chen
Summary: This study analyzed the infection of Toxoplasma gondii in pigs in Chongqing and found that the season and year were potential risk factors for infection. The results of this study are important for managing livestock and human infections in downstream areas.
VECTOR-BORNE AND ZOONOTIC DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Cristiana Luiza Radoi, Ovidiu Mircea Zlatian, Maria Balasoiu, Lucian Giubelan, Andreea Cristina Stoian, Livia Dragonu, Alexandru Neacsu, Dominic Gabriel Iliescu
Summary: This study examined the prevalence of anti-T. gondii IgM and IgG antibodies in two groups of childbearing age women. The results showed a decrease in the overall positivity rate of anti-T. gondii IgM antibodies, indicating improved public health interventions. However, there were variations among different age groups and between rural and urban environments, with a significant decrease in urban areas.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhongjun Wang, Tingting Qu, Huiyang Qi, Shuchao Zhao, Hailei Shi, Wenye Bai, Yang Yu, Xiao Wu, Peng Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection among women diagnosed with a gynecological tumor in China. It found that contact with cats, exposure to soil, being a farm-worker, and history of chemotherapy were independent risk factors for T. gondii infection in these patients. Furthermore, T. gondii infection in patients with a gynecological tumor mostly occurred within two years of diagnosis.
Article
Immunology
Niuping Zhu, Liulu Yang, Shilin Xin, Wei Huang, Yibao Jiang, Yurong Yang
Summary: This study evaluated T. gondii infections in dogs from central China, finding that 4.40% of dogs were seropositive for T. gondii and 4.10% of dog feces contained T. gondii DNA. The prevalence of T. gondii antibodies in dogs significantly declined from 2020 to 2021 compared to previous years. Dogs from Zhoukou City or from pet shops showed significantly higher prevalence for T. gondii compared to other sources.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Abdelfattah Selim, Marawan A. Marawan, Abdelhamed Abdelhady, Majed H. Wakid
Summary: A cross-sectional study conducted in Egypt found that the seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in dromedary camels was 46.9%. Risk factors for T. gondii infection in camels included locality, sex, age, contact with small ruminants, history of abortion, and number of parities. Evaluating the seroprevalence and related risk factors is crucial for controlling T. gondii infection in camels and preventing transmission to humans.
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Min Shi, Yufei Tang, Xingquan Zhu, Jianxun Liu, Haibo He
DATA MINING AND KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY
(2020)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Chun-Xue Zhou, Kang Ai, Cui-Qin Huang, Jing-Jing Guo, Hua Cong, Shen-Yi He, Xing-Quan Zhu
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Christian Garbin, Xingquan Zhu, Oge Marques
MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Parasitology
Ting-Cui Li, Zhao Li, Yu-Lin Zhan, Wen-Jie Chen, Xian-Lan Dong, Jian-Fa Yan, Hong-Xia Li, Feng-Cai Zou
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Parasitology
Ye-Ting Ma, Qing Liu, Shi-Chen Xie, Xiao-Dong Li, Yuan-Yuan Ma, Tao-Shan Li, Wen-Wei Gao, Xing-Quan Zhu
KOREAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Parasitology
Li-Xiu Sun, Qin-Li Liang, Lan-Bi Nie, Xiao-Hui Hu, Zhao Li, Jim-Fa Yang, Feng-Cai Zou, Xing-Quan Zhu
PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Shuliang Wang, Qi Li, Chuanfeng Zhao, Xingquan Zhu, Hanning Yuan, Tianru Dai
Summary: Peak clustering, a density based clustering method, has shortcomings in finding cluster centers in low density clusters and detecting normal points as noises. Extreme clustering, which identifies density extreme points and introduces a noise detection module, overcomes these drawbacks and improves performance significantly.
INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Yang Zou, Wen-Bin Yang, Feng-Cai Zou, Rui-Qing Lin, Xing-Quan Zhu, Jun-Ling Hou
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and subtypes of Blastocystis infections in farmed pigs in southern China, with ST5 being the predominant subtype. Factors such as gender, age, and region were considered as risk factors associated with Blastocystis infection in farmed pigs. This study provided valuable data for the control of Blastocystis infections in pigs, other animals, and humans in China.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Theory & Methods
Zhabiz Gharibshah, Xingquan Zhu
Summary: This survey provides a comprehensive review of user response prediction in online advertising and related recommender applications. It covers the ecosystem, stakeholders, data availability, and prediction methods in online advertising platforms. A taxonomy is proposed to categorize machine learning methods used in different online platforms, and applications and resources in the field are also reviewed.
ACM COMPUTING SURVEYS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Xia-Xia Liang, Yang Zou, Tao-Shan Li, Hong Chen, Sha-Sha Wang, Fu-Qiong Cao, Jian-Fa Yang, Xiao-Lin Sun, Xing-Quan Zhu, Feng-Cai Zou
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and characterization of Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium spp. in Yunling cattle in Yunnan province, China. The overall prevalence of G. duodenalis was 10.49% and Cryptosporidium spp. was 0.77%. Age was identified as a risk factor for G. duodenalis infection in Yunling cattle. Two assemblages of G. duodenalis and two species of Cryptosporidium were identified using nested PCR methods. This study provides baseline data for further research on the prevalence, genetic identity, and public health implications of these parasites in Yunling cattle.
MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Yu-Gui Wang, Yang Zou, Ze-Zhong Yu, Dan Chen, Bin-Ze Gui, Jian-Fa Yang, Xing-Quan Zhu, Guo-Hua Liu, Feng-Cai Zou
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and genotypes of Giardia duodenalis, Enterocytozoon bieneusi, and Cryptosporidium spp. in pet dogs and cats in Yunnan province, southwestern China. The results showed a higher prevalence and genetic diversity in dogs compared to cats, with potential zoonotic threats posed by both pet dogs and cats.
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Magdalyn E. Elkin, Xingquan Zhu
Summary: Clinical trials are essential for medical advancement, but there is limited analysis of the valuable data from ClinicalTrials.gov. This study uses network analysis to understand infectious disease clinical trials, focusing on summarizing research areas and recommending clinical trials to sponsors.
NETWORK MODELING AND ANALYSIS IN HEALTH INFORMATICS AND BIOINFORMATICS
(2021)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Meilin Hao, Juncai Jiang, Yongyun Zhang, Shaoqing Wang, Guowen Fu, Fengcai Zou, Yuxiao Xie, Sumei Zhao, Weizhen Li
Summary: This study utilized RNA-seq to analyze the mammary tissue transcriptomics of water buffalo with different milk fat phenotypes, revealing differentially expressed genes (DEGs). The results indicated similar gene expression patterns between high and medium fat buffalo, with the identified DEGs involved in milk protein and fat synthesis as well as immune response.
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Youxi Wu, Meng Geng, Yan Li, Lei Guo, Zhao Li, Philippe Fournier-Viger, Xingquan Zhu, Xindong Wu
Summary: Nonoverlapping sequential pattern mining aims at identifying repetitive patterns in a set of discrete sequences. Compared with overlapping patterns, nonoverlapping patterns have stricter constraints on occurrences and meet the Apriori property. This paper proposes an efficient algorithm for mining high average utility nonoverlapping sequential patterns, demonstrating its efficiency and superiority through experiments.
KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Hai-Yang Song, Kai-Sheng Wang, Jian-Fa Yang, Hua-Ming Mao, Li-Hua Pu, Yang Zou, Jun Ma, Xing-Quan Zhu, Feng-Cai Zou, Jun-Jun He
Summary: This study reported the prevalence and genotype distribution of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in dairy cattle in Yunnan province, China, identifying two novel zoonotic potential genotypes. Despite the low prevalence in dairy cattle, they may still pose a risk for transmitting E. bieneusi to humans. These findings are crucial for the development of effective prevention strategies for microsporidiosis.
