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Environmental Sciences
Sabrina Krief, Petra Spirhanzlova, Shelly Masi, Chloe Couturier, Eric Okwir, Edward Asalu, Paco Bustamante, David Costantini
Summary: Agricultural expansion leads to habitat loss and exposure to pesticides for non-human primates. This study analyzes the presence of pesticides in river water in the habitat range of wild chimpanzees in Uganda and investigates the relationship between pesticide exposure and oxidative damage. The results show that chimpanzees from high exposure areas have higher levels of oxidative DNA damage, and individuals with higher C-peptide levels also have higher oxidative DNA damage and lipid peroxides.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Camille Lacroux, Benjamin Robira, Nicole Kane-Maguire, Nelson Guma, Sabrina Krief
Summary: This study aims to explore how chimpanzees in African savannah forests engage in nocturnal activities. The results show that chimpanzees mainly engage in nocturnal activities in maize fields, possibly due to lower human surveillance. This survey reveals the behavioral plasticity of chimpanzees in response to neighboring human farming activities.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michael Kibuule, Deogratias Sekimpi, Aggrey Agaba, Abdullah Ali Halage, Michael Jonga, Leonard Manirakiza, Catherine Kansiime, Dominic Travis, Katharine Pelican, Innocent B. Rwego
Summary: The study assessed the preparedness of healthcare facilities in Kasese and Rubirizi districts for Ebola outbreak and found deficiencies in necessary preventive measures and equipment in some institutions. The knowledge level of healthcare workers was associated with their education level and religious beliefs, highlighting the need for knowledge training for workers.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emily F. Dunay, Joshua Rukundo, Rebeca Atencia, Megan G. Cole, Averill L. Cantwell, Melissa Emery Thompson, Alexandra Rosati, Tony Goldberg
Summary: Using metagenomic methods, 20 viruses were identified in saliva samples from sanctuary-housed chimpanzees. None of these viruses have been shown to cause disease in chimpanzees or humans, suggesting a lower risk of zoonotic viral disease from chimpanzee oral fluids in sanctuaries than commonly assumed.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Clare Watson
Summary: Despite the recent description of global efforts to eradicate the poliovirus as unsuccessful, Afghanistan and Pakistan are now on the verge of eliminating it.
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Parasitology
Camille Lacroux, Sarah Bonnet, Emmanuelle Pouydebat, Marie Buysse, Nil Rahola, Sabine Rakotobe, John-Paul Okimat, Rachid Koual, Edward Asalu, Sabrina Krief, Olivier Duron
Summary: This study investigated ticks and tick-borne pathogens in a forested habitat of a community of 100 chimpanzees living in Kibale National Park, Western Uganda. The presence and abundance of ticks were found to be influenced by environmental factors, and various tick-borne pathogens were detected. The results of this study are important for understanding the health status of chimpanzees and other wildlife.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Jacob D. Negrey, John C. Mitani, Richard W. Wrangham, Emily Otali, Rachna B. Reddy, Tressa E. Pappas, Kristine A. Grindle, James E. Gern, Zarin P. Machanda, Martin N. Muller, Kevin E. Langergraber, Melissa Emery Thompson, Tony L. Goldberg
Summary: This study reveals the relationship between viral infection and ill health in wild chimpanzees during non-outbreak periods. The total viral load is higher in ill individuals compared to healthy individuals, and male chimpanzees exhibit higher infection rates and total viral loads as they age. The findings support the hypothesis that nonlethal viral infections contribute to senescence in chimpanzees.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PRIMATOLOGY
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Murat Hasanreisoglu, Muhammad Sohail Halim, Maria Stefania Latrofa, Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan, Betul Ogut, Mervenur Yilmaz, Atike Burcin Tefon Aribas, Kayhan Caglar, Ipek Isik Gonul, Funda Dogruman-Al, Quan Dong Nguyen, Domenico Otranto
Summary: This case report describes a human ocular infection caused by zoonotic Onchocerca lupi, with molecular analyses confirming the diagnosis at species level. The rarity of human infection by O. lupi in Turkey suggests that the pathogen may be more common than previously reported, indicating a need for further attention and investigations.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Andrea Dias-Alves, Johan Espunyes, Teresa Ayats, Celsus Sente, Peregrine Sebulime, Jesus Muro, Josephine Tushabe, Caroline Asiimwe, Xavier Fernandez Aguilar, Robert Aruho, Ignasi Marco, Marta Planellas, Jesus Cardells, Oscar Cabezon, Marta Cerda-Cuellar
Summary: To assess the presence of foodborne pathogens in livestock, wildlife, and humans in western Uganda, 479 fecal samples were tested. The results showed that Salmonella and Campylobacter were more frequently detected in livestock compared to wildlife. The occurrence of these pathogens was lower in wildlife from remote areas, indicating possible spill-over from livestock or humans.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Siyuan Yang, Li Bai, Wei Xu, Ruoyi Zhang, Dehua Hu, Yuxian Nie, Rumei Xiang, Qiuling Shi
Summary: This proposed cohort study aims to describe the treatment status and factors influencing treatment decisions for high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) infection. The study will be conducted in Lueyang County, China, and will utilize questionnaires, laboratory examinations, and in-depth interviews to evaluate treatment patterns and potential influencing factors. The findings from this study will contribute to the understanding of HPV treatment and may have implications for reducing the incidence of cervical cancer.
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Environmental Sciences
Aykut Yozukmaz
Summary: The presence of microplastics was determined in Mediterranean mussel and grooved carpet shell samples as well as water samples in Izmir Bay, Western Turkey. Higher levels of microplastics were found in water samples compared to the mussel samples, and the nearby wastewater treatment plant may contribute to this disparity. Consumption of Mediterranean mussels may pose a public health risk due to potential ingestion of microplastics.
MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jacob D. Negrey, Verena Behringer, Kevin E. Langergraber, Tobias Deschner
Summary: The study found that neopterin levels in chimpanzees significantly increase with age, with males exhibiting higher levels than females, and reproductive status affecting females' levels.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
A. Marzal, M. Ferraguti, J. Muriel, S. Magallanes, J. A. Ortiz, L. Garcia-Longoria, D. Bravo-Barriga, F. Guerrero-Carvajal, P. Aguilera-Sepulveda, F. Llorente, F. de Lope, M. A. Jimenez-Clavero, E. Frontera
Summary: This study reveals the presence of zoonotic flavivirus neutralizing antibodies in rarely studied passerine bird species, which has significant implications for animal and public health. Passerines should be considered as a priority target species in flavivirus surveillance programs.
VETERINARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Veterinary Sciences
Katsuhiko Fukai, Rie Kawaguchi, Tatsuya Nishi, Mitsutaka Ikezawa, Manabu Yamada, Kingkarn Boonsuya Seeyo, Kazuki Morioka
Summary: Understanding disease dynamics and viral shedding in wild boar is crucial for controlling foot-and-mouth disease. In this study, wild boar were experimentally infected with FMDV and found to transmit the virus to other animals without showing clinical signs. These findings provide valuable insights for controlling FMD outbreaks.
VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Qouilazoni A. Ukuli, Bernard Erima, Andrew Mubiru, Gladys Atim, Titus Tugume, Hannah Kibuuka, Edison Mworozi, Mariette F. Ducatez, Fred Wabwire-Mangen, Denis K. Byarugaba
Summary: This study characterized respiratory human adenoviruses and associated factors in samples collected from hospitals in Uganda. The results showed a high prevalence and genetic diversity of respiratory HAdV in the Ugandan population, with most isolates identified as genotype B3. Age was found to be significantly associated with HAdV infections, with the majority of positives found in children aged 5 years and below.
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Tobias Vahsen, Laura Zapata, Rodrigo Guabiraba, Elise Melloul, Nathalie Cordonnier, Francoise Botterel, Jacques Guillot, Pascal Arne, Veronica Risco-Castillo
Summary: The study confirms the earlier activation of chickens' pro-inflammatory effectors to control Aspergillus dissemination, whereas turkeys' immune response enables the exacerbation of lung lesions.
Article
Microbiology
Cecile Le Barzic, Adela Cmokova, Chloe Denaes, Pascal Arne, Vit Hubka, Jacques Guillot, Veronica Risco-Castillo
Summary: This study evaluated the frequency of dermatophyte detection in hedgehogs at a wildlife rehabilitation center near Paris, finding that over a quarter of samples tested positive. Treatment required several months, but dermatophytosis did not seem to reduce the probability of hedgehogs being released.
Article
Dermatology
Forough Shamsizadeh, Saham Ansari, Ali Zarei Mahmoudabadi, Vit Hubka, Adela Cmokova, Jacques Guillot, Abdollah Rafiei, Kamiar Zomorodian, Sadegh Nouripour-Sisakht, Kambiz Diba, Tooba Mohammadi, Hossein Zarrinfar, Ali Rezaei-Matehkolaei
Summary: Species from the Trichophyton benhamiae complex were identified and evaluated for in vitro antifungal susceptibility against eight common and new antifungal agents. Luliconazole, efinaconazole, and terbinafine were found to be the most potent antifungals against strains from the complex, regardless of geographic locations. These findings may assist dermatologists in developing effective therapies for infections caused by T benhamiae complex species.
Review
Microbiology
Pascal Arne, Veronica Risco-Castillo, Gregory Jouvion, Cecile Le Barzic, Jacques Guillot
Summary: Fungi of the genus Aspergillus can thrive in various environments and pose a serious threat to birds. The importance of innate immunity and exposure level varies in the development of Aspergillosis among avian species and epidemiological situations. Due to the low efficacy of treatments, understanding the conditions favoring the emergence of Aspergillosis is crucial for prevention.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
M. Voinot, F. Arroyo, J. A. Hernandez, A. Paz-Silva, R. Sanchez-Andrade, R. Bermudez, J. Guillot, L. M. Madeira de Carvalho, M. S. Arias, C. F. Cazapal-Monteiro
Summary: The study tested the innocuousness of prolonged ingestion of commercial nutritional pellets containing spores of Mucor circinelloides and Duddingtonia flagrans on grazing dairy heifers. The results showed that daily ingestion of these pellets over a long period of time is completely safe for the heifers, with no negative impacts observed.
BIOCONTROL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dermatology
Forough Shamsizadeh, Ali Zarei Mahmoudabadi, Maryam Shariat Nabavi, Jacques Guillot, Simin Taghipour, Ali Rezaei-Matehkolaei
Summary: This study evaluated the in vitro antifungal activity of common and new antifungals against a set of environmental and clinical geophilic dermatophyte isolates, finding that luliconazole, terbinafine, and efinaconazole exhibited the highest efficacy. Further surveillance studies are recommended to confirm the implications of such in vitro data for the clinical recovery rate of dermatophytosis with geophilic species following antifungal therapy.
Review
Microbiology
Barbara Moroni, Luca Rossi, Charlotte Bernigaud, Jacques Guillot
Summary: Zoonotic scabies, also known as pseudoscabies, is a self-limiting disease. Although it is commonly believed that scabies mites from animals cannot reproduce and persist on human skin, several case reports have mentioned the persistence of symptoms and occasionally mites. This review aims to collect and organize literature on zoonotic transmission of Sarcoptes scabiei, focusing on the source of outbreak, transmission circumstances, diagnosis, and treatment.
Article
Microbiology
Clemence Nadal, Maud Marsot, Gael Le Metayer, Pascal Boireau, Jacques Guillot, Sarah I. Bonnet
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the spatio-temporal variations of equine piroplasmosis in France and provide baseline information regarding the sero-epidemiology of Babesia caballi and Theileria equi infection in horses. The results showed that horses from southern regions of France were the most affected by B. caballi and T. equi infection, while the proportion of horses having antibodies against T. equi increased over time.
Article
Microbiology
Arnaud Jabet, Anne-Cecile Normand, Alicia Moreno-Sabater, Jacques Guillot, Veronica Risco-Castillo, Sophie Brun, Magalie Demar, Romain Blaizot, Cecile Nabet, Ann Packeu, Renaud Piarroux
Summary: The objective of the study was to reduce recurrent errors between phylogenetically close species by adding new reference spectra. Diversifying the references and adding spectra from various culture media and culture durations improved identification performance, although confusion remained between certain closely related species.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Valerie Andriantsoanirina, Jacques Guillot, Michel Ratsimbason, Ghozlene Mekhloufi, Faliarivony Randriamialinoro, Lalasoanirina Ranarivelo, Frederic Ariey, Remy Durand
Summary: This study evaluated the acaricidal activity of numerous plant essential oils against Sarcoptes scabiei, the mite responsible for scabies. Cinnamomum zeylanicum and Ocimum sanctum oils demonstrated the highest activity and may have potential as topical treatments.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Estelle Cateau, Antoine Leclerc, Noemie Cartier, Isabel Valsecchi, Eric Bailly, Ronan Le Senechal, Margaux Becerra, Brice Le Gallou, Rose-Anne Lavergne, Adelaide Chesnay, Jean-Patrice Robin, Carolyn Cray, Nicolas Goddard, Milan Thorel, Jacques Guillot, Baptiste Mulot, Guillaume Desoubeaux
Summary: The incidence of aspergillosis in the penguin population of a French zoo was found elevated, mostly in juveniles. The fungal contamination was high in the surrounding environment, especially at the end of summer. Globally, a great level of genetic diversity was observed, except for one clonal strain.
Article
Mycology
A. Cmokova, M. Kolarik, J. Guillot, V Risco-Castillo, F. J. Cabanes, P. Nenoff, S. Uhrlass, R. Dobias, N. Mallatova, T. Yaguchi, R. Kano, I Kuklova, P. Lyskova, K. Mencl, P. Hamal, A. Peano, V Hubka
Summary: Trichophyton erinacei is the main causative agent of hedgehog dermatophytosis and its population genetics and classification are of great clinical significance. The study identified two subpopulations within T. erinacei, each associated with different hosts, but with gene flow between them. The study provides a suitable method for further exploration of the epidemiology of this pathogen and highlights the importance of using multigene phylogeny and other independent molecular markers.
Article
Immunology
Sana Jemel, Yannick Raveloarisaona, Anne-Laure Bidaud, Elie Djenontin, Aicha Kallel, Jacques Guillot, Kalthoum Kallel, Francoise Botterel, Eric Dannaoui
Summary: Azole resistance in Aspergillus fumigatus is a major concern for the optimal management of patients with invasive aspergillosis. This study evaluates the combination of caspofungin with voriconazole or posaconazole for the treatment of azole-resistant strains. In vitro and in vivo experiments were conducted, and the combination therapy showed promising results.
FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Parasitology
Barbara Moroni, Francesco Albanese, Anna Rita Molinar Min, Mario Pasquetti, Jacques Guillot, Simone Roberto Rolando Pisano, Marie-Pierre Ryser-Degiorgis, Silvia Ruefenacht, Dominique Gauthier, David Cano-Terriza, Dino Scaravelli, Luca Rossi, Andrea Peano
Summary: This study aimed to characterize the genetic structure of Sarcoptes scabiei mites from domestic cats and Eurasian lynx, comparing them with mites from sympatric domestic and wild carnivores. The results showed that the genetic structure of the mites exhibited a geographical distribution pattern, which may be due to interactions between different hosts living in the same ecological niche rather than simple infection among hosts belonging to the same taxon.
Article
Parasitology
Irene Vonfeld, Thibaut Prenant, Bruno Polack, Jacques Guillot, Benoit Quintard
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in non-human primates housed in zoological institutions in France and developed a decision-making tree and diagnostic atlas for parasite diagnosis.