Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Salma H. Abu Hafsa, Haytham Senbill, Mohamed M. Basyony, Ayman A. Hassan
Summary: Sarcoptic mange is a common disease in rabbits that can be effectively treated with Ivermectin, but has side effects. Turmeric extract, with its antioxidant potential, can alleviate these side effects while improving rabbit performance and antioxidant status.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Luis E. Escobar, Scott Carver, Paul C. Cross, Luca Rossi, Emily S. Almberg, Michael J. Yabsley, Kevin D. Niedringhaus, Peach Van Wick, Ernesto Dominguez-Villegas, Francis Gakuya, Yue Xie, Samer Angelone, Christian Gortazar, Francisca Astorga
Summary: Sarcoptic mange, caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei, is an emerging disease threatening the welfare and conservation of wildlife. The disease has a global distribution and affects a wide range of host species. Recent research shows increasing transmission and virulence of sarcoptic mange in wildlife populations.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Georgiana Deak, Barbara Moroni, Ana Maria Boncea, Luisa Rambozzi, Luca Rossi, Andrei Daniel Mihalca
Summary: This paper presents two clinical scenarios of sarcoptic mange in camelids, successfully treated with a combination of ectocides and subcutaneous moxidectin. The treatment resulted in negative scrapings and regrowth of hair in previously affected areas for both cases.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Kotaro Takano, Lachlan de Hayr, Scott Carver, Robert J. Harvey, Kate E. Mounsey
Summary: Sarcoptes scabiei is a microscopic burrowing mite that causes sarcoptic mange in various mammalian species. In Australia, sarcoptic mange is a problem in native and introduced wildlife species, with severe cases observed in wombats and emerging issues in koalas and quendas. Effective treatment of sarcoptic mange in wild populations is challenging due to safety concerns, efficacy, and the potential emergence of acaricide resistance. This review critically evaluates the use of acaricides in treating sarcoptic mange in Australian wildlife, including their pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties, and current reports of drug resistance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY-DRUGS AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Federica Obber, Roberto Celva, Martina Libanora, Graziana Da Rold, Debora Dellamaria, Piergiovanni Partel, Enrico Ferraro, Maria Santa Calabrese, Lia Morpurgo, Simone Roberto Rolando Pisano, Carlo Vittorio Citterio, Rudi Cassini
Summary: This study analyzed 15 years (2006-2020) of passive surveillance and demographic data to describe a mange outbreak in the Alpine chamois population in the Dolomites. An enhanced passive surveillance protocol was implemented to evaluate its efficiency compared to the ordinary protocol in identifying dead chamois and determining the cause of death. The results confirmed the role of mange in chamois mortality and emphasized the need to consider other factors affecting population dynamics. The enhanced protocol improved carcass retrieval and cause of death identification, but its long-term and wide-scale application may be costly. Future passive surveillance should incorporate other strategies to study the eco-epidemiology of the disease in wild Caprinae.
Article
Parasitology
Christina Naesborg-Nielsen, Raphael Eisenhofer, Tamieka A. Fraser, Vicky Wilkinson, Christopher P. Burridge, Scott Carver
Summary: This study investigated the microbial changes associated with sarcoptic mange in a marsupial host, as well as the fungal microbial changes on the skin of hosts suffering from sarcoptic mange. The results showed significant changes in microbial communities and diversity in mange-affected individuals, with an increased abundance of potential pathogenic microbial taxa. The findings suggest that the impacts of mange on the epidermal microbiota may be generalizable across host species.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
E. Castilla-Castano, N. Herman, E. Martinelli, L. A. Lecru, C. Pressanti, F. Schelcher, M. C. Cadiergues
Summary: An outbreak of intense pruritus and weight loss in a herd of alpacas in southwest France resulted in several deaths. Treatment involving topical and systemic medications, as well as nutritional measures, led to improvement of symptoms, resolution of skin lesions, and negative skin scrapes six months post-treatment.
NEW ZEALAND VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Qiaoxing Wu, Liang Chen, Qiqi Zhang, Xuelin Jin, Liubin Tang, Xueli Zhang, Yuqiang Liu, Jun'an Li, Junfeng Pei, Qifeng Zhu, Shiyu Jin, Qingxia Zhao, Jie Shen, Zemin Zhao, Yipeng Jin, Hongxuan He, Xiangyang Gu, Minghai Yang
Summary: This study aims to improve the understanding of the impacts of sarcoptic mange on wildlife populations, the mechanisms involved in its eco-epidemiology, and the associated risks to public and ecosystem health. By investigating mass death events in gorals and serows in the Qinling Mountains, the study confirms that sarcoptic mange is the major cause of the mass death events and may have spread from the western to eastern Qinling Mountains. Several protection strategies are proposed to help preserve biodiversity in the Qinling Mountains.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Barbara Moroni, Samer Angelone, Jesus M. Perez, Anna Rita Molinar Min, Mario Pasquetti, Paolo Tizzani, Jorge Ramon Lopez-Olvera, Marta Valldeperes, Jose Enrique Granados, Santiago Lavin, Gregorio Mentaberre, Leonor Camacho-Sillero, Carlos Martinez-Carrasco, Alvaro Oleaga, Monica Candela, Pier Giuseppe Meneguz, Luca Rossi
Summary: The study in Spain reveals the existence of three genetic strains of Sarcoptes scabiei in wild ruminant populations, with two clusters being host- and geography-related, and one cluster consisting of multi-host mites from geographically distant populations. This suggests that the spread and persistence of the parasite may be influenced by host species composition and the permissiveness of each host population to different strains, among other factors. Investigating wildlife-livestock interactions and human-driven introductions or trades of wild and domestic animals is crucial to prevent further spread of sarcoptic mange in unaffected natural areas of the Iberian Peninsula.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Mirabela O. Dumitrache, Marie-Christine Cadiergues
Summary: This paper reviews the evidence comparing different types of systemic treatment for canine scabies. The analysis of the results shows that afoxolaner, fluralaner, sarolaner, as well as several macrocyclic lactones such as selamectin, moxidectin, and milbemycin oxime, can lead to parasitological and clinical cure.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jesus M. Perez, Antonio J. Lopez-Montoya, Francisco J. Cano-Manuel, Ramon C. Soriguer, Paulino Fandos, Jose E. Granados
Summary: The study conducted time-series analysis and data modeling to monitor the prevalence of sarcoptic mange in the Iberian ibex population in Sierra Nevada Natural Space. The results showed a decreasing trend in prevalence with seasonal variations.
JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Candela Canton, Sebastian Muchiut, Maria Paula Dominguez, Carlos Lanusse, Luis Ignacio Alvarez, Adrian Lifschitz
Summary: This study compared the pharmacokinetic behavior and effectiveness of ivermectin (IVM) and doramectin (DRM) in treating cattle infected with Psoroptes ovis. DRM showed better therapeutic effects and long-acting pharmaceutical formulations may be more useful in controlling mange in cattle.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fernando Najera, Elena Crespo, Amalia Garcia-Talens, Rebeca Grande-Gomez, Francisco Javier Herrera-Sanchez, Michaela Gentil, Carmen Cortes-Garcia, Elisabeth Mueller, Rafael Calero-Bernal, Luis Revuelta
Summary: The study describes the diagnosis of Sarcoptes scabiei in a dead European wildcat in Spain, marking the first description of this mite in a European wildcat. Considering the critical demography of European wildcats in the southernmost population of the Iberian Peninsula, the potential impacts of infectious diseases, including sarcoptic mange, should be taken into account in disease surveillance programs for this species.
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Jaskaran Bains, Scott Carver, Susan Hua
Summary: Sarcoptic mange is a serious parasitic infection in wombats that can potentially be treated through transdermal drug delivery. This review discusses the physiological impact of sarcoptic mange on wombats, the commonly used antiparasitic drugs, and the prospects for improving drug absorption.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Barbara Moroni, Jose Enrique Granados Torres, Jorge Ramon Lopez-Olvera, Jose Espinosa Cerrato, Arian Raez Bravo, Gregorio Mentaberre, Paulino Fandos, Marco Pazzi, Monica Romagnoli, Giulia Gardini, Luca Rossi, Marta Valldeperes, Emmanuel Serrano, Blanca Ramos, Rosangela Odore
Summary: Sarcoptic mange is a major factor causing the decline of Iberian ibex populations. Use of in-feed acaricides as a mass treatment measure lacks evidence on its effectiveness. This study investigates the pharmacokinetics of ivermectin (IVM) in ibexes and suggests that a single in-feed dose may not effectively control sarcoptic mange.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Saiful Islam, Hasan Mohammad Al-Amin, Saiful Arefeen Sazed, Kazi Mehetazul Islam, Md. Jamal Uddin Bhuiyan, Tilak Chandra Nath, Mohammad Shafiul Alam
Summary: This study conducted the first tick survey in Sylhet, Bangladesh, and identified eight tick species, with Rhipicephalus spp. dominant in hosts and Haemaphysalis spp. most prevalent in the environment. Further investigations are needed to assess the burden and control the associated socio-economic risks.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY- REGIONAL STUDIES AND REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Hamza Avcioglu, Mohammed Mebarek Bia, Ibrahim Balkaya, Ridvan Kirman, Muzaffer Akyuz, Esin Guven
Summary: Cystic echinococcosis is a significant zoonotic infection in Turkey, particularly in sheep. The study found a high prevalence of the disease in sheep, with the lungs being the most commonly affected organ. The dominant genotype of the disease was G1, which is pathogenic to humans. Therefore, measures such as raising public awareness, deworming programs, and disease monitoring are necessary to control the disease.
Article
Parasitology
Chamali Akter Shykat, Saiful Islam, Foyez Ahmed, Kazi Mehetazul Islam, Jamal Uddin Bhuiyan, Tilak Chandra Nath
Summary: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of liver fluke infection in goats in Sylhet, Bangladesh and identified the flukes using morphometric and molecular techniques. The results showed a high prevalence of fascioliasis in goats with the main species identified as Fasciola gigantica. The infection rate varied between different genders and seasons.
JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tilak Chandra Nath, Keeseon S. Eom, Seongjun Choe, Hansol Park, Dongmin Lee
Summary: Accurate diagnosis is crucial for control interventions, but there is limited and nonspecific literature on hookworms in Bangladesh. This study investigated the occurrence of hookworms in public locations in northeastern Bangladesh using parasitological and molecular assays. The results revealed a significant contamination of hookworms in the public environment, with the presence of Ancylostoma caninum and Ancylostoma ceylanicum.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Barakaeli Abdieli Ndosi, Dongmin Lee, Mohammed Mebarek Bia, Heejae Yang, Min-Ji Hong, Sungbo Seo, Hansol Park, Keeseon S. S. Eom
Summary: This study aimed to examine the morphometry and molecular characteristics of Haemonchus species isolated from sheep in the Babati district of Tanzania. A total of 486 trichostrongylid nematodes were collected, with 106 nematodes being identified as 37 males and 69 females. Various measurements and molecular analyses were conducted to identify the different species. The results provide insights into the genetic diversity and potential drug resistance of Haemonchus species in Tanzania.
JOURNAL OF PARASITOLOGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mandira Mukutmoni, Fahmida Tasnim Liza, Rawnaq Ara Parvin, Tilak Chandra Nath
Summary: This study aimed to explore the perceptions and practices concerning soil-transmitted helminths (STH) and to assess the associated risk of infections among slum-dwelling women in Dhaka South City Corporations, Bangladesh. The findings revealed that lack of formal education, overcrowded living, large family sizes, and using shared toilets were significantly associated with STH infections. Irregular nail cutting, irregular soap usage after toilet, wearing no shoes, and failing to teach kids to wash their hands were revealed as practice concerns linked to high STH prevalence. It is recommended to revise the policy of ongoing anthelmintic distribution programs and implement widespread health education programs to control STH.
PARASITE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Sungryong Kim, Namphil Kim, Hyo-Min Kang, Hye-Jin Jang, Amos Chungwon Lee, Ki-Jeong Na
Summary: This study used whole-exome sequencing to analyze somatic mutations in dogs with B-cell lymphoma. The analysis revealed common somatic variants and identified potential genetic markers and pathways associated with the disease.
Article
Parasitology
Jannatul Nyema, Tilak Chandra Nath, Md. Jamal Uddin Bhuiyan, Saiful Islam, Kazi Mehetazul Islam, Samiul Basir, Nilotpal Dey, Tiluttom Bhattacharjee, Dongmin Lee
Summary: This study used morpho-molecular approaches to identify ticks and fleas in companion animals in Bangladesh and found that these ectoparasites pose potential threats to public health. The study also revealed a lack of concern among some animal owners regarding ectoparasitic infestations and related diseases. The findings will provide guidance for epidemiologists and policymakers in the region.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY- REGIONAL STUDIES AND REPORTS
(2024)
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tilak Chandra Nath, Keeseon S. Eom, Seongjun Choe, Hansol Park, Dongmin Lee
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Tilak Chandra Nath, Jamal Uddin Bhuiyan, Hansol Park, Dongmin Lee, Keeseon S. Eom
Summary: For the first time in Bangladesh, human infection of rhabditiasis was confirmed. The identification was made based on morphometric features and gene amplification.
Article
Parasitology
Seongjun Choe, Sunmin Kim, Tilak Chandra Nath, Jeong-Ho Kim
Summary: This study reports additional cases of T. callipaeda infections in dogs from Korea, indicating the potential for transmission to humans and other animals. The findings suggest that T. callipaeda infections in animals in Korea may be underestimated and are distributed close to human environments.
PARASITES HOSTS AND DISEASES
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Sungryong Kim, Su-Jin Kim, Ki-Jeong Na
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and genetic characteristics of budgerigar fledgling disease polyomavirus (BFDV) in pet parrots in South Korea. The results showed a low prevalence of BFDV infection in Korea, with sporadic reports in different species and geographical locations. Whole-genome analysis revealed a certain level of genetic variation among the analyzed strains.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Medical Laboratory Technology
T. C. Nath, S. Islam, K. Nag, S. Das
CLINICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tilak Chandra Nath, Keeseon S. Eom, Seongjun Choe, Saiful Islam, Siblee Sadik Sabuj, Eva Saha, Rumman Hossain Tuhin, Barakaeli Abdieli Ndosi, Yeseul Kang, Sunmin Kim, Mohammed Mebarek Bia, Hansol Park, Dongmin Lee
Summary: This study investigated the parasitic infections in common animals in Bangladesh and assessed the knowledge and understanding of parasite disease management among animal owners. The results showed that various types of parasites are prevalent in animals of Bangladesh, posing a potential risk to human health. However, despite the good understanding of parasite infections among animal owners, this knowledge was not being translated into practice.
PARASITE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CONTROL
(2022)
