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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cosme Alvarado-Esquivel, Sergio Estrada-Martinez, Alma Rosa Perez-Alamos, Agar Ramos-Nevarez, Karina Botello-Calderon, Angel Osvaldo Alvarado-Felix, Raquel Vaquera-Enriquez, Gustavo Alexis Alvarado-Felix, Antonio Sifuentes-Alvarez, Carlos Alberto Guido-Arreola, Elizabeth Rabago-Sanchez, Leandro Saenz-Soto
Summary: This study determined the association between Toxoplasma gondii infection and insomnia. The results showed that individuals with insomnia had a higher prevalence of anti-T. gondii IgG antibodies compared to those without insomnia. Men and individuals over the age of 50 were more susceptible to T. gondii infection-related insomnia.
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Niuping Zhu, Liulu Yang, Shilin Xin, Wei Huang, Yibao Jiang, Yurong Yang
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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
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BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Lei Ma, Shuai Li, Yongbin Zhang, Ziru Wen
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ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
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Parasitology
Ana Huertas-Lopez, Woraporn Sukhumavasi, Gema Alvarez-Garcia, Silvia Martinez-Subiela, David Cano-Terriza, Sonia Almeria, Jitender P. Dubey, Ignacio Garcia-Bocanegra, Jose Joaquin Ceron, Carlos Martinez-Carrasco
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence and risk factors associated with Toxoplasma gondii exposure in dogs and cats in Bangkok, Thailand. The overall seroprevalence was 7.9% in dogs and 18.7% in cats, with risk factors such as mixed-breed and outdoor living identified for dogs, and increasing age for cats. Seroconversion was not detected in the longitudinal study and titres from positive animals remained constant.
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Veterinary Sciences
Hanna Turlewicz-Podbielska, Jakub Jedrzej Ruszkowski, Maciej Gogulski, Malgorzata Pomorska-Mol
Summary: The seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in domestic cats, dogs, and rabbits in Poland was investigated. The study found that cats had the highest seroprevalence rate (49.74%), followed by dogs (28.92%) and rabbits (1.41%). There was a significant correlation between seropositivity and age in cats and dogs, but no significant difference based on gender or location. These findings suggest that cats and dogs in Poland are frequently exposed to T. gondii and develop an immune response.
VETERINARY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
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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.
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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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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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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.
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Environmental Sciences
Scott A. Lindsay, Charles G. B. Caraguel, Ryan O'Handley, Jan Slapeta, Rachael Gray
Summary: This study reports on the exposure of the Australian sea lion to Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoon. The results showed that adult female sea lions had a seroprevalence of 30.4%, while no antibodies were detected in the surveyed pups. The study suggests that the infection may be associated with food intake. These findings have implications for parasitic disease risk in wildlife inhabiting Australia's islands and for the feral cat control program.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
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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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Immunology
Fanzhen Mao, Yougui Yang, Yuying Chen, Qiang Zhang, Xin Ding, Bixian Ni, Xiangzhen Xu, Xiaolin Jin, Yang Dai
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among high-risk populations in Jiangsu Province, eastern China. The results showed significantly lower infection rates in pregnant women and higher infection rates in cancer patients. Higher educational levels were associated with lower seropositivity rates for T. gondii infection.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Agnieszka Pawelczyk, Malgorzata Bednarska, Kamila Caraballo Cortes, Marianna Glamkowska-Sady, Justyna Kowalska, Beata Uszynska-Kaluza, Marek Radkowski, Renata Welc-Faleciak
Summary: This study examined the detection of Toxoplasma gondii infection in asymptomatic HIV-infected individuals and found that T. gondii DNA could be detected in seronegative subjects. This suggests the need to supplement routine serologic testing with molecular methods to accurately monitor infection reactivation and introduce specific therapy in a timely manner. This is of high importance for ensuring the safety of blood donations.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Microbiology
Guojing Li, Wangli Zheng, Jinfang Yang, Tongsheng Qi, Yongcai He, Wangkai Chen, Hejia Ma, Yali Sun, Ying Li, Ming Kang, Jixu Li
Summary: This study conducted in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Area revealed a high seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infections among various animal species in the region, particularly in pigs and Tibetan sheep.
Review
Microbiology
Zhilong Wang, Wanhang Lu, Yiling Zhang, Feng Zou, Zhigang Jin, Tiejun Zhao
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(2020)
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Parasitology
Li-Hua Pu, Zhao Li, Jie Wu, Yu-Lin Zhang, Jia-Qi Chen, Jian-Fa Yang, Feng-Cai Zou
PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2020)
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Veterinary Sciences
Li-Xiu Sun, Qin-Li Liang, Xiao-Hui Hu, Zhao Li, Jian-Fa Yang, Feng-Cai Zou, Xing-Quan Zhu
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2020)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Min Shi, Yufei Tang, Xingquan Zhu
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NEURAL NETWORKS AND LEARNING SYSTEMS
(2020)
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Computer Science, Information Systems
Shuliang Wang, Qi Li, Chuanfeng Zhao, Xingquan Zhu, Hanning Yuan, Tianru Dai
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INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2021)
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Parasitology
Sen Li, Yang Zou, Xue-Liang Zhang, Ping Wang, Xiao-Qing Chen, Xing-Quan Zhu
KOREAN JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY
(2020)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Information Systems
Shuwen Wang, Magdalyn E. Elkin, Xingquan Zhu
11TH IEEE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON KNOWLEDGE GRAPH (ICKG 2020)
(2020)