Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gedamu Ayalew Wolelaw, Worku Awoke Yalew, Abebaw Gedef Azene, Gizachew Tadesse Wassie
Summary: This study aimed to determine the level of rabies prevention practices and associated factors among household heads in Bure Zuria district, North-west Ethiopia. The study found that the level of good prevention practices of rabies was low in the district, indicating a need for increased awareness creation trainings and multi-sectoral collaborations to prevent rabies.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ariba Abbasi, Khuram Shahzad, Rana Muhammad Kamran Shabbir, Muhammad Sohail Afzal, Hamza Zahid, Talha Zahid, Haroon Ahmed, Jianping Cao
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, practices (KAP), and one health perspective regarding diarrhea among participants from urban and rural populations of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan. Results showed that most residents had good knowledge, attitude, and practices towards diarrhea, with differences observed based on age, religion, and education levels. Further exploration in remote areas and raising awareness about the dangers of viruses and bacteria are crucial for developing a nationwide health policy in Pakistan.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Family Studies
Muhammad Arslan Iqbal, Muhammad Zeeshan Younas
Summary: The study examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of university students and graduates in Pakistan regarding COVID-19, finding a lower level of knowledge compared to similar studies in the region. While most participants were optimistic about Pakistan's successful control of COVID-19, they showed skepticism towards the health facilities in local hospitals. The results indicated a significant association between low knowledge scores, lack of confidence in successful control of COVID-19, and socially undesirable practices, emphasizing the urgent need for health education programs and rebuilding trust in local hospital facilities.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES REVIEW
(2021)
Article
Immunology
Narendar Kumar, Fatima Ahmed, Muhammad Sauban Raza, Pushp Lata Rajpoot, Wajiha Rehman, Shoaib Alam Khatri, Mustapha Mohammed, Shaib Muhammad, Rabbiya Ahmad
Summary: This study aimed to explore knowledge, attitude, perceptions, and willingness regarding vaccination among university students in Pakistan. The majority of the respondents had average knowledge and neutral attitudes towards monkeypox. The study revealed a significant association between knowledge of monkeypox and the type of academic degree, study discipline, and region of respondents. The findings emphasize the need to raise public awareness and educate students on monkeypox virus to improve adherence to preventative recommendations.
Article
Microbiology
Mouhamadou Faly Ba, Ndeye Mbacke Kane, Mamadou Kindi Korka Diallo, Oumar Bassoum, Oumy Kaltome Boh, Fatoumata Zahra Mohamed Mboup, El Hadji Bilal Faye, Andre Pouwedeou Bedekelabou, Sara Daniele Dieng, Fatimata Niang Diop, Medoune Badiane, Valery Ridde, Adama Faye
Summary: The study found that in Senegal, 35.8% of healthcare professionals have sufficient knowledge about rabies, 26.3% have a positive attitude, and 45.3% exhibit good practices. Professionals working in urban areas and in animal health are more likely to have sufficient knowledge about rabies. Those with tertiary education and sufficient knowledge are more likely to have a positive attitude, and professionals with a positive attitude are more likely to have good practices when facing animal bite cases.
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Ushaque Ahmed, Rabia Aslam, Najmonnisa Khan, Muhammad Mujtaba Asad
Summary: This study aimed to investigate EFL teachers' knowledge management practices. The findings showed that teachers create, share, and utilize knowledge through various activities and media, but rarely use technological devices for knowledge management. The study suggests that teachers should receive regular training in knowledge management.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Muhammad Rizwan, Tauseef Ahmad, Xuehong Qi, Manal Abdulaziz Murad, Mukhtiar Baig, Abdullah Khalid Sagga, Saba Tariq, Fizzah Baig, Rozina Naz, Jin Hui
Summary: This study examined the social media use, psychological distress, and knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding COVID-19 among a sample of the population in Pakistan. Women were more likely to experience psychological problems like anxiety, depression, and stress during the pandemic. Men had higher knowledge scores on COVID-19 compared to women, but women showed better attitudes and practices towards COVID-19 prevention measures.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Krithika Murali, Nitya Balagopalan, Jyoti Benawri, Anand Kumar Bairagi, Nagappa Veerappa Heggannanavar, Ashish Srivastava, Swati Mahajan
Summary: COVID-19 poses unprecedented challenges, particularly impacting poor and marginalized populations. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices towards COVID-19 in central India, and identify associated factors for effective risk communication and community engagement. The survey revealed low knowledge and attitude scores among respondents, with high prevalence of stigma towards recovered COVID-19 patients and health workers. Education, occupation, age, and primary source of information were correlated with higher knowledge, attitude, and practice scores. Effective risk communication through alternative channels is crucial for these communities.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Shahid Shah, Muhammad Hanif, Hafeez Ullah Khan, Faiz Ullah Khan, Ghulam Abbas, Haris Khurram, Ahmed Khames, Mohamed A. Abdelgawad, Amira S. A. Said, Mohammed A. S. Abourehab, Safirah Maheen, Usman Rashid Chand, Muhammad Haris
Summary: Senior pharmacy students in Punjab, Pakistan have good knowledge and attitudes towards pharmacogenomics, but there is room for improvement in their practice.
PHARMACOGENOMICS & PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tshering Yangzom, Tshering Cheki, Nirmala Koirala, Dipsika Rai
Summary: This study describes the knowledge, attitude, and practice of COVID-19 preventive measures in Bhutan. The findings show that most people have good knowledge and hold positive attitudes and practices, but there is still a small proportion of people with poor knowledge.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fadwa Hammouh, Mai Abdullah, Ala'a Al-Bakheit, Narmeen Jamal Al-Awwad, Ibrahim Dabbour, Ayoub Al-Jawaldeh
Summary: Nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAPs) among Jordanian older people were assessed in a cross-sectional survey of 1200 participants aged 60 and over. The results showed that a significant portion of the participants had poor knowledge, negative attitudes, and poor practices regarding nutrition. There were also regional differences in the prevalence of these KAPs, with the northern region having the highest prevalence of poor knowledge and the central region having the highest prevalence of positive attitudes.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rehana Rehman, Shireen Jawed, Rabiya Ali, Khola Noreen, Mukhtiar Baig, Javaria Baig
Summary: The study revealed that the general Pakistani population has high awareness and positive attitudes towards COVID-19, but their knowledge is insufficient. Most people primarily obtain information from social media and television, with younger individuals and students showing more positive attitudes.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wakgari Deressa, Alemayehu Worku, Workeabeba Abebe, Muluken Gizaw, Wondwossen Amogne
Summary: The study shows that healthcare professionals widely implement preventive measures and have a high level of perceived risk and worry about the COVID-19 crisis, particularly concerning the overwhelming of the healthcare system by patients, the health of their loved ones, and losing someone due to COVID-19.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Adane Bahiru, Wassie Molla, Liuel Yizengaw, Sefinew Alemu Mekonnen, Wudu Temesgen Jemberu
Summary: The study assessed the community's knowledge, attitude, and practice towards rabies in the Amhara region of Ethiopia and found that participants had good knowledge and attitude but poor prevention and control practices.
Article
Parasitology
Shamaila Irum, Malik Aftab, Aisha Khan, Shumaila Naz, Sami Simsek, Ayesha Habib, Muhammad Sohail Afzal, Muhammad Arif Nadeem, Muhammad Qasim, Haroon Ahmed
Summary: A recent study in North Waziristan Agency, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, found that the local community had limited knowledge about Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL), but showed a positive attitude towards the seriousness of the disease and the possibility of treatment with modern medicines. The study highlighted the importance of initiating health education and awareness campaigns to reduce the disease risk and burden in the highly endemic area in the near future.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rana Muhammad Mateen, Asma Tariq, Muhammad Sohail Afzal, Muhammad Ali, Imran Tipu, Mureed Hussain, Mahjabeen Saleem, Muhammad Naveed
Summary: The study presents a novel approach of inhibiting the nuclear localization signal to interrupt the nuclear translocation of TULP3, potentially offering a new drug target for cancer therapeutics based on in silico experiments.
JOURNAL OF BIOMOLECULAR STRUCTURE & DYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mateen Ahmad, Shinawar Waseem Ali, Aneela Hameed, Mamoona Amir, Jawad Ashraf, Muhammad Inam Afzal, Muhammad Umer, Suliman A. Alsagaby, Muhammad Awais, Muhammad Imran, Sanaullah Iqbal, Aftab Ahmed, Muhammad Riaz
Summary: The present study aimed to investigate the functional potential of Aloe vera juice against CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity using an animal model. After 4 weeks of oral administration of Aloe vera juice, various biochemical analyses were conducted. The results showed that Aloe vera juice reduced liver enzymes, total bilirubin, serum cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides levels. It also increased serum proteins, albumin, and improved bone biomarkers. Furthermore, Aloe vera juice consumption reduced oxidative stress markers and had positive effects on liver and renal health.
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Fahim Nawaz, Rashid Rafeeq, Sadia Majeed, Muhammad Shoaib Ismail, Muhammad Ahsan, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad, Ahsan Akram, Ghulam Haider
Summary: The beneficial effects of biochar and plant growth-promoting bacteria on increasing crop yields under harsh environments have been widely reported. However, the synergistic effects of biochar and plant growth-promoting bacteria in inducing drought tolerance in oilseeds are not well understood. In this study, the effects of cotton sticks derived biochar together with two strains of plant growth-promoting bacteria (Paraburkholderia phytofirmans and Bacillus sp.) were examined in water-stressed soybean plants. The results showed that the combined application of biochar and P. phytofirmans significantly increased photosynthetic and enzymatic antioxidant activities in soybean plants under drought stress conditions, leading to a considerable increase in grain yield.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sidra Khalil, Ansar Mehmood, Muhammad Abdul Rauf Khan, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad, Fozia Abasi, Muhammad Raffi, Kishwar Ali, Muhammad Ezaz Hasan Khan, David Aaron Jones, Mouaadh Abdelkarim
Summary: In this study, silver nanoparticles were synthesized using the leaf filtrate of Rubus ellipticus. The nanoparticles showed significant bactericidal activity against various bacteria and also demonstrated dose-dependent antioxidant and photocatalytic activities.
JOURNAL OF SAUDI CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ambreen Naz, Kashif Razzaq, Nighat Raza, Muzzamal Hussain, Ahmed Mujtaba, Muhammad Inam Afzal, Muhammad Umer, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Amal Hassan Al-Shawi, Maryam Umar, Zarina Mushtaq, Muhammad Imran, Entessar AL JBawi
Summary: This research studied the impact of germination on the enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidant activities of five domestic staple legumes from Pakistan. The moisture content and antioxidant enzyme activities of the legumes varied during germination. The findings suggest that incorporating germinated legumes with high antioxidant activity into everyday meals would be a contemporary addition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Aneela Hameed, Muhammad Junaid Anwar, Saima Perveen, Muhammad Amir, Iqra Naeem, Muhammad Imran, Muzzamal Hussain, Ishtiaque Ahmad, Muhamad Inam Afzal, Saima Inayat, Chinaza Godswill Awuchi
Summary: Dairy waste management is a major concern for the dairy industry, and this review aims to summarize the extraction methods and potential applications of buttermilk and cheese whey in various products. These waste materials can be extracted from dairy products using methods like homogenization, ultrafiltration, and reverse osmosis. The extracted components have been used in technologies like microencapsulation, fermentation, and edible films. The utilization of dairy waste materials can lead to the production of healthy products, reduction of environmental pollution, and economic growth.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Umrah Zafar, Aneela Hameed, Adnan Amjad, Muhammad Sameem Javed, Muhammad Inam Afzaal, Muhammad Umer, Rasha Hamed Al-Serwi, Tahira Batool Qaisarani, Muhammad Imran, Muzzamal Hussain, Muhammad Junaid Anwar, Farzana Siddique, Raheel Suleman, Entessar AL JBawi
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of barley bran and flour-enriched yogurt against hypercholesterolemia in rats. The enrichment of 6% barley flour and barley bran in yogurt improved the viscosity, textural, physicochemical and sensory attributes. The barley bran and flour-enriched yogurt improved the growth of probiotics and lipid profile, as well as decreased glucose levels in response to functional yogurts. It was concluded that barley bran exhibited greater potential than barley flour in the improvement of yogurt quality and hypercholesterolemia management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Retraction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mubashrah Munir, Sehrish Sadia, Adnan Khan, Bakht Zareen Rahim, Brian Gagosh Nayyar, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad, Arshad Mahmood Khan, Ishrat Fatima, Rahmatullah Qureshi
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Iftikhar Ahmad, Mohammad Sohail, Mansoor Hameed, Sana Fatima, Muhammad Sajid Aqeel Ahmad, Farooq Ahmad, Ansar Mehmood, Sana Basharat, Ansa Asghar, Syed Mohsan Raza Shah, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the microstructural alterations involved in the growth and yield responses of different Olive cultivars. Eleven cultivars were collected and planted in Pakistan. The study found significant variations in morpho-anatomical traits, yield parameters, and anatomical features of the roots, stems, and leaves among different olive cultivars.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Humera Nawaz, Naila Asghar, Aamir Ali, Amina Ameer, Muhammad Asif Shehzad, Fahim Nawaz, Ansar Mehmood, Muhammad Sajjad Iqbal, Ummar Iqbal, Muhammad Kaleem, Ameer Khan, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad
Summary: Heavy metals in industrial waste pose a serious threat to living organisms. Phytoremediation using chelating agents like citric acid and EDTA can enhance the phyto-extraction potential of Brassica napus for removing nickel from contaminated soil. The study found that citric acid (10 mM) and EDTA (1.5 mM) separately and in combination performed better for phytoremediation.
WATER AIR AND SOIL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kashif Safeen, Akif Safeen, Danish Arif, Wiqar H. Shah, Akhtar Ali, Ghafar Ali, Fayaz Hussain, Naveed Imran, Atta Ullah Shah, Abed Alataway, Ahmed Z. Dewidar, Hosam O. Elansary, Mohamed Al-Yafrsi, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad
Summary: In this study, pure and doped ZnO nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized using various techniques. The inclusion of Co and Co/Gd in the ZnO lattice was confirmed by XRD analysis, while SEM images showed different morphologies of the nanoparticles. UV-Vis spectroscopy revealed increased absorption and a redshift in the doped samples. The bandgap decreased with doping, as observed in PL spectroscopy. The dielectric constant decreased and the electrical conductivity increased with Co and Co/Gd doping. VSM analysis showed ferromagnetic behavior in the doped samples. Moreover, Co/Gd-ZnO nanoparticles exhibited higher photocatalytic activity compared to ZnO nanoparticles.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ambreen Naz, Nighat Raza, Misbah Sharif, Kashif Razzaq, Sami Ullah, Muhammad Inam Afzal, Muzzamal Hussain, Samiah H. Al-Mijalli, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Amal Hassan Al-Shawi, Muhammad Imran, Zarina Mushtaq, Entessar Al Jbawi
Summary: This study assessed the effect of storage temperatures on the ascorbic acid content, reducing sugar content, and titratable acidity of four different varieties of ber. The results showed that low storage temperatures (5°C) maintained the levels of ascorbic acid, reducing sugars, and titratable acidity in the different ber varieties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zafar Iqbal, Hafiz Muhammad Saleem Akhtar, Farhan Aslam, Muhammad Atif Randhawa, Muhammad Inam Afzal, Muhammad Umer, Muhammad Imran, Muzzamal Hussain, Taghrid S. Alomar, Najla AlMasoud, Mohammed M. Ghoneim, Hasnaa Ali Ebrahim, Entessar Al JBawi, Ahmed Mujtaba
Summary: In this study, chemical characteristics and friabilin of two wheat varieties were analyzed using Near Infra-Red spectroscopy. The results showed significant variation and uneven distribution of chemical constituents and friabilin among flour streams. Break streams of both wheat varieties had higher protein, moisture, gluten, Zeleny and ash values. Inqulab-91 break streams had higher lipid content than AS-2002 flour streams.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD PROPERTIES
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Muhammad Asif Shehzad, Israr Hussain, Gulzar Akhtar, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad, Fahim Nawaz, Hafiz Nazar Faried, Ansar Mehmood
Summary: Drought is a critical climatic factor that poses severe threats to crop production worldwide. Exogenous supply of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) or spermidine (Spd) has positive responses in alleviating drought adversities in crops, but their combined effects are still unclear. This study investigated the protective role of combined SNP and Spd in conferring drought resistance in sunflower through upregulation of physiological and metabolic processes. The results showed that the combined application of SNP and Spd could alleviate drought-induced damages in sunflower by increasing water status, antioxidant enzymes, chlorophyll pigments, and growth performance under drought stress.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rana M. Alshegaihi, Manar Fawzi Bani Mfarrej, Muhammad Hamzah Saleem, Abida Parveen, Khawaja Shafique Ahmad, Baber Ali, Amany H. A. Abeed, Dikhnah Alshehri, Sameera A. Alghamdi, Suliman M. S. Alghanem, Javeed Ahmad Lone, Tarek M. A. Soliman, Fathia A. Soudy
Summary: Soil contamination with toxic environmental pollutants, such as Cd, is a global problem. The application of chelating agents such as EDTA and CA can improve plant growth and nutrient uptake. In a pot experiment, it was found that Cd contamination reduced plant growth and biomass, while increasing oxidative stress indicators. However, the use of EDTA and CA mitigated the negative impacts of Cd by improving plant growth, antioxidant defense, and nutrient uptake.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Gabriela Martinez Moura Tavares, Hannar Angelica de Melo Alverga, Estela Moraes Felix, Giovana de Oliveira Dichman, Gabriel Monteiro Pinheiro, Yara Juliano, Priscila Paruci, Dennis Minoru Fujita, Lucas Melo Neves, Marina Tiemi Shio, Luiz Henrique da Silva Nali
Summary: This study investigated the frequency of N. gonorrhoeae infection in women in a poor area of São Paulo and found that most of the strains detected showed resistance to one or more antimicrobials.
Article
Parasitology
Qian Yao, Ying-Ying Fan, Shuang Huang, Gui-Rong Hu, Jun-Ke Song, Xin Yang, Guang-Hui Zhao
Summary: This study found that the expression of miR-4521 was upregulated during C. parvum infection, and this upregulation was related to the TLR/NF-kappa B signal pathway. Additionally, miR-4521 promoted the propagation of C. parvum in HCT-8 cells by regulating BCL2-mediated cell apoptosis through targeting foxm1.
Article
Parasitology
Cho Naing, Maxine A. Whittaker, Wong Siew Tung, Htar Aung, Joon Wah Mak
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of zoonotic brugian filariasis in animals and compare it with the prevalence in humans in the same area. The findings suggest that cats, dogs, and leaf-eating monkeys may serve as potential reservoirs for human brugian filariasis.
Review
Parasitology
Raissa Nogueira de Brito, Susan Tanner, Julie Velasquez Runk, Juliana Hoyos
Summary: This study conducted a scoping review to identify major research themes and knowledge gaps in the social science literature on leishmaniases or Chagas disease. The findings showed that research in this field mainly focuses on the sociocultural, economic, historical, and political dimensions of the diseases. Future research should pay more attention to how social institutions and economic factors shape disease education, control measures, healthcare access, and quality of life of affected individuals.
Article
Parasitology
Minghao Zheng, Mengyao Zhang, Hao Li, Shipo Wu, Yuee Zhao, Jinlong Zhang, Yunyue Zhou, Mohamed Boie Jalloh, Kun Zhang, Lina Chen, Zhiqiang Mi, Yong Cui, Lihua Hou
Summary: Rapid and convenient detection of Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite in Africa, is crucial for malaria eradication efforts in medical resource-limited settings. A CRISPR-based diagnostic method that can detect P. falciparum without nucleic acid extraction was developed and showed high sensitivity and consistency with qPCR test. It can also detect artemisinin-resistant strains and other laboratory-cultured strains. This method has great potential for clinical testing and large-scale community screening in Africa and other regions.
Article
Parasitology
Fabian Correa-Morales, Cassandra Gonzalez-Acosta, David Ibarra-Ojeda, Miguel Moreno-Garcia
Summary: Since 2002, West Nile Virus (WNV) has been reported in 18 states in Mexico. This paper discusses the proposed hypotheses for the absence of WNV outbreaks in Latin America and provides a context-specific explanation for Mexico.
Article
Parasitology
Umberto Molini, Lauren M. Coetzee, Vernon Christians, Maria Y. Hemberger, Bernard Chiwome, Maria Amukwaya, Siegfried Khaiseb, Giovanni Cattoli, William G. Dundon, Giovanni Franzo
Summary: Porcine circovirus 3 (PCV-3) has been reported globally since its first identification in 2015. Limited data on PCV-3 in Africa led to a study in Namibia, which found a high prevalence of PCV-3 in backyard piggeries, but not in commercial farms with higher biosecurity measures. The source of viral introduction and factors such as semen importation, feeding backyard pigs with human food waste, pig exchanges, and wildlife movements may be involved in the dispersal of PCV-3 within Namibia. Further studies are needed to understand the epidemiology and impact of PCV-3 on pig productivity and wildlife health.
Article
Parasitology
Chutchai Piewbang, Panida Poonsin, Pattiya Lohavicharn, Panitnan Punyathi, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Tanit Kasantikul, Somporn Techangamsuwan
Summary: This study provides insights into the pathology of natural SARS-CoV-2 infection in dogs, revealing severe damage to the lungs and involvement of multiple organs. The findings suggest the potential utility of dogs as a model for studying SARS-CoV-2 infection in humans, highlighting the need for further investigation.
Article
Parasitology
Julian Avila-Jimenez, Juan David Gutierrez, Mariano Altamiranda-Saavedra
Summary: Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease transmitted to humans by sandfly vectors and vertebrate hosts. This study used ecological niche modeling to investigate the potential distribution of host and vector species associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis transmission, revealing different distribution patterns under varying climatic conditions.
Article
Parasitology
Luis A. Gomez-Puerta, Juan Olazabal, Santiago Paredes, Juan Lopez, Miguel Anampa, Angelica Mondragon, Ana Vargas-Calla, Hugo Castillo
Summary: This study reports the first detection of Candidatus M. haemolamae infection in vicunas from the Pampa Galeras National Reserve in Peru, using molecular diagnosis. Tick-infested vicunas had a higher likelihood of being infected with Candidatus M. haemolamae compared to tick-free vicunas. Gender and age were not associated with infection.
Article
Parasitology
Berlin Londono-Renteria, Zakaria Seidu, Helena Lamptey, Michael F. Ofori, Lars Hviid, Mary Lopez-Perez
Summary: Heterozygous carriers of HbAS and HbAC have a reduced risk of severe malaria, but not immunity against Plasmodium falciparum infection. Antibody levels against gSG6-P1 peptide in Anopheles mosquito saliva can serve as a serological biomarker for exposure to Plasmodium infection. This study highlights the importance of studying the role of hemoglobinopathies in malaria transmission for improving control interventions.
Article
Parasitology
Imane Belbacha, Meryem El Azzouzi, Rajae Bensghir, Kamal Filali Marhoum, Khadija Hajjout, El Mir Elharti, Khalid Sadki, Hicham Oumzil
Summary: This study investigates the association of three SNPs in the APOBEC3G gene with disease outcomes in Moroccan HIV-1 infected patients. The rs2294367 CG genotype is strongly associated with protection against HIV-1 infection, particularly in older individuals.
Article
Parasitology
Tan Luong, Do Kien Tran, Anh Hung Pham, Thi Thu-Ha Hoang, Van Khang Pham, Quang Thai Pham, Thi Mai Hung Tran, Minh Hoa Luong, Thanh Long Pham, Jason K. Blackburn
Summary: This study examined the epidemiology of anthrax in Lai Chau province, Vietnam, using historical data. Spatial clusters of human and livestock anthrax were identified, and the characteristics of the disease were described. The study found that there were distinct differences between the high-risk areas for human and livestock anthrax, and most human cases occurred during specific seasons. Additionally, the decrease in livestock anthrax vaccine coverage was associated with an increase in disease incidence.
Article
Parasitology
Jin-tao Chen, Jian-bo Zhan, Ming-chao Zhu, Kai-ji Li, Man-qing Liu, Bin Hu, Kun Cai, Hai-rong Xiong, Shu-liang Chen, Wei-long Tan, Liang-jun Chen, Wei Hou
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and variation of orthohantavirus in rodents and humans in Hubei province, China. It identified the diversity of orthohantaviruses circulating in the region, with the HV004-like subtype being the main genotype in rodents and patients. This highlights the importance of continued attention and research on orthohantaviruses, especially newly identified strains.