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Parasitology
Damiana Ravasi, Diego Parrondo Monton, Matteo Tanadini, Eleonora Flacio
Summary: The study results indicate that the integrated vector management (IVM) programme implemented in southern Switzerland effectively controlled the numbers of tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus), maintaining them at a manageable level compared to municipalities without defined control measures. The IVM programme reduced the nuisance for human populations and the risk of arbovirus epidemics, demonstrating its efficacy in containing mosquito populations.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eduardo Wright, Maria Angelica Carrillo, David Matamoros, Rocio Cardenas Sanchez, Johanna Yanez, Giusseppe Di Lorenzo, Juan Manuel Villa, Axel Kroeger
Summary: This study summarized the existing literature on the ovitrap system, indicating its superior performance in vector surveillance and positive correlation with other entomological and disease variables. Field testing demonstrated that ovitraps are an affordable and feasible method in the context of a Colombian municipality and similar endemic areas.
PATHOGENS AND GLOBAL HEALTH
(2022)
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Parasitology
Juliane Hartke, Friederike Reuss, Isabelle Marie Kramer, Axel Magdeburg, Isra Deblauwe, Reshma Tuladhar, Ishan Gautam, Meghnath Dhimal, Ruth Mueller
Summary: Vector-borne diseases are increasing globally and are expected to worsen due to human-induced climate change. This has a particularly severe impact on resource-limited regions, where current surveillance programs are inadequate for monitoring the expansion of potential vector species. To address this, we utilized a field barcoding pipeline based on DNA nanopore sequencing to enhance entomological capacity in Nepal, a country with endemic vector-borne diseases. Our results confirmed the effectiveness of the barcoding pipeline for different mosquito life stages and storage methods. Additionally, an online workshop successfully facilitated knowledge transfer to Nepalese scientific experts from various disciplines, providing an opportunity for sustainable implementation of low-cost portable sequencing solutions in Nepal.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chao-Ying Pan, Lie Cheng, Wei-Liang Liu, Matthew P. Su, Hui-Pin Ho, Che-Hun Liao, Jui-Hun Chang, Yu-Chieh Yang, Cheng-Chun Hsu, Joh-Jong Huang, Chun-Hong Chen
Summary: The study compared Aedes mosquito catch rates between passive gravitraps and active fan-traps in six urban areas of Kaohsiung City in 2019. Fan-traps consistently showed higher capture rates compared to gravitraps, with values more closely aligned with reported dengue fever cases and weekly fluctuations in temperature and rainfall. This supports the use of fan-traps for Aedes mosquito surveillance and control within broader vector management strategies, potentially aiding in early identification and prevention of disease outbreaks.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Andre S. Leandro, Wagner A. Chiba de Castro, Renata D. Lopes, Robson M. Delai, Daniel A. M. Villela, Rafael Maciel De-Freitas
Summary: Arbovirus epidemiology in Brazil lacks efficient surveillance systems, but the study successfully developed a citywide integrated surveillance system combining entomologic, epidemiologic, and entomo-virologic data. The system proved to have higher outbreak predictive values using adult mosquito sampling compared to larval indices.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Rutchanee Rodpai, Patcharaporn Boonroumkaew, Lakkhana Sadaow, Oranuch Sanpool, Penchom Janwan, Tongjit Thanchomnang, Pewpan M. Intapan, Wanchai Maleewong
Summary: This study characterized the microbial communities associated with Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus larvae and adults in Thailand. There were significant changes in the representation of many bacterial taxa between the larval and adult stages. Aedes aegypti had a higher number of bacterial genera than Aedes albopictus, except for the genus Wolbachia, which was more abundant in male Aedes albopictus. The findings suggest transstadial transmission and provide important insights into mosquito microbial diversity for future disease control programs.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Triwibowo Ambar Garjito, Lulus Susanti, Mujiyono Mujiyono, Mega Tyas Prihatin, Dwi Susilo, Sidiq Setyo Nugroho, Mujiyanto Mujiyanto, Raden Ajeng Wigati, Tri Baskoro Tunggul Satoto, Sylvie Manguin, Laurent Gavotte, Roger Frutos
Summary: There are various methods to collect and assess the abundance of dengue vector mosquitoes, but the lack of long-term sampling methods may result in variability and lack of statistical significance in the results. There is no correlation between the collection methods and the presence of dengue virus in mosquitoes or the incidence of dengue, and the efficacy of a given method is inconsistent across different locations.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Philip Raj Abraham, R. Bharathy, Pradeep Kumar N, Ashwani Kumar
Summary: This study examined the utility of a commercial Dengue NS1 antigen kit for detecting recombinant dengue virus-2 NS1 protein and serum of dengue infected patients spiked with Aedes aegypti mosquito pools. The kit showed high sensitivity and specificity towards all serotypes of DENV, and could detect as low as 750 femto gram of rDENV-2 NS1 protein.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jessica Fay, Sonia L. Espinola, Maria Boaglio, Maria J. Blariza, Karen Lopez, Fabian Zelaya, Manisha A. Kulkarni, Carina F. Arguelles, Julian A. Ferreras, Marcos M. Miretti
Summary: This study investigated the distribution of pyrethroid resistance mutations in Aedes aegypti in four neighborhoods in Posadas, Argentina. The results showed that approximately 70% of adult females had enhanced resistance to pyrethroids. The distribution of resistance mutations varied between neighborhoods, possibly due to different public health interventions, social habits, and insecticide use.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Jakub Vojtisek, Nele Janssen, Silvie Sikutova, Oldrich Sebesta, Helge Kampen, Ivo Rudolf
Summary: Aedes japonicus, a mosquito species native to North-East Asia, has recently spread to the Czech Republic. This study used ovitrapping and citizen reports to monitor AIM. The species was found in Prachatice and Mikulov, close to the Czech-German and Czech-Austrian borders, respectively, indicating potential further spread in the country.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Ahmad Mohiddin Mohd Ngesom, Anis Ahmad Razi, Nur Syahirah Azizan, Nazni Wasi Ahmad, Asmalia Md Lasim, Yanfeng Liang, David Greenhalgh, Jasmine Chia Siew Min, Mazrura Sahani, Rozita Hod, Hidayatulfathi Othman
Summary: The study found that MHAQ was highly effective against Ae. aegypti, with a residual effect of up to 3 months, impacting fecundity, fertility, and wing size. In field trials, the commercial MHAQ formulation was found to be more attractive to local Aedes spp. mosquitoes compared to traditional ovitraps. Additionally, horizontal transfer of MHAQ in laboratory and small-scale field trials was demonstrated, showing the potential for the formulation to be transferred to new containers at each study site.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ling Kong, Jie Xiao, Lu Yang, Yuan Sui, Duoquan Wang, Shaoqiang Chen, Peiwen Liu, Xiao-Guang Chen, Jinbao Gu
Summary: This study reveals the wide distribution of mosquito densoviruses in natural mosquito populations in China, including Ae. albopictus. Furthermore, these virus infections suppress the replication of DENV-2 in mosquitoes, reducing vector susceptibility to DENV-2. The findings support the hypothesis that mosquito densoviruses may contribute to reducing DENV transmission and provide an alternative strategy for mosquito-transmitted disease control.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF POVERTY
(2023)
Article
Biology
Jiayue Yan, Chang-Hyun Kim, Leta Chesser, Jose L. Ramirez, Chris M. Stone
Summary: Diet-induced nutritional stress can impact mosquito traits, infection outcomes, and immune responses, affecting the transmission potential of dengue virus. Inadequate nutrition during both larval and adult stages compromises key life history traits, increases vulnerability to dengue infection, and suppresses the immune response. Understanding the role of nutritional stress is crucial for studying mosquito vector competence for dengue transmission.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cory W. Morin, Samuel Sellers, Kristie L. Ebi
Summary: This study explored the relationship between seasonal climate variability and dengue fever (DF) in Brazil using temperature-based models. The results showed that areas with higher mosquito survival probabilities and shorter extrinsic incubation periods (EIPs) were more likely to have DF case reports, but with significant intra-annual variability. The study also extrapolated the findings to the Americas, mapping the seasonal change in the range of areas suitable for dengue virus transmission and the population living in those areas using climate data from the past decade (2010-2019).
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Lindsay P. Campbell, Nathan D. Burkett-Cadena, Evaristo Miqueli, Isik Unlu, Kristin E. Sloyer, Johana Medina, Chalmers Vasquez, William Petrie, Lawrence E. Reeves
Summary: Aedes scapularis is an important mosquito species that recently established in southern Florida, marking its first appearance on the Florida Peninsula. Model projections suggest suitable habitats for Ae. scapularis in various areas across the Americas and Caribbean Islands, indicating the need for enhanced surveillance to prevent further spread.
Article
Parasitology
Fanny Cortes, Celina Maria Turchi Martelli, Ricardo Arraes de Alencar Ximenes, Ulisses Ramos Montarroyos, Joao Bosco Siqueira Junior, Oswaldo Gonsalves Cruz, Neal Alexander, Wayner Vieira de Souza
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Eloina Maria de Mendonca Santosa, Leda Narcisa Regis, Maria Helena Neves Lobo Silva-Filha, Rosangela Maria Rodrigues Barbosa, Maria Alice Varjal de Melo-Santos, Tatiane Cibele Souza Gomes, Claudia Maria Fontes de Oliveira
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2018)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wayner Vieira de Souza, Maria de Fatima Pessoa Militao de Albuquerque, Enrique Vazquez, Luciana Caroline Albuquerque Bezerra, Antonio da Cruz Gouveia Mendes, Tereza Maciel Lyra, Thalia Velho Barreto de Araujo, Andre Luiz Sa de Oliveira, Maria Cynthia Braga, Ricardo Arraes de Alencar Ximenes, Democrito de Barros Miranda-Filho, Amanda Priscila de Santana Cabral Silva, Laura Rodrigues, Celina Maria Turchi Martelli
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Entomology
Marcelo H. S. Paiva, Rosangela M. R. Barbosa, Suzane A. Santos, Norma M. Silva, Marcia B. Paula, Constancia F. J. Ayres, Walter S. Leal
Article
Parasitology
Morgana do Nascimento Xavier, Eloina Maria de Mendonca Santos, Ana Paula Alves da Silva, Plinio Pereira Gomes Junior, Rosangela Maria Rodrigues Barbosa, Claudia Maria Fontes de Oliveira
REVISTA DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE MEDICINA TROPICAL
(2018)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Maria de Fatima Pessoa Militao de Albuquerque, Wayner Vieira de Souza, Thalia Velho Barreto Araujo, Maria Cynthia Braga, Democrito de Barros Miranda-Filho, Ricardo Arraes de Alencar Ximenes, Djalma Agripino de Melo Filho, Carlos Alexandre Antunes de Brito, Sandra Valongueiro, Ana Paula Lopes de Melo, Sinval Pinto Brandao-Filho, Celina Maria Turchi Martelli
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2018)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kaiming Tan, Gabriel B. Faierstein, Pingxi Xu, Rosangela M. R. Barbosa, Garrison K. Buss, Walter S. Leal
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabriel B. Faierstein, WeiYu Lu, Andrea K. L. S. Sena, Rosangela M. R. Barbosa, Walter S. Leal
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jarvis Campos, Jose Irineu Rangel Rigotti, Emerson Augusto Baptista, Antonio Miguel Vieira Monteiro, Ilka Afonso Reis
Article
Transportation
Tatiana K. Ferrari, Flavia Da F. Feitosa, Diego B. Tomasiello, Antonio Miguel Monteiro
Summary: Household structure is an important factor in residential location choice, which can lead to disparities in urban life and opportunities. The study in Sao Paulo Metropolitan Area found that household size is associated with lower accessibility levels, especially in terms of jobs. Additionally, higher deprivation levels affect single-parent households' accessibility.
JOURNAL OF TRANSPORT AND LAND USE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fernanda Santos Mota de Jesus, Antonio Miguel Vieira Monteiro, Javier Tomasella
Summary: Access to drinking water is a human right, and this research evaluated the Safe Drinking Water Access Index (SDWA) and inequalities in access in all Brazilian municipalities. The study revealed low SDWA rates and high inequality index values in the north and northeast regions, particularly in rural areas with low GDP per capita. The adapted Gini Index highlighted significant inequalities in safe drinking water access.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luca Facchinelli, Bashir Alsharif, Jeff D. Jones, Agnes Matope, Rosangela M. R. Barbosa, Constancia F. J. Ayres, Philip J. McCall
Summary: This study found that Aedes aegypti mosquitoes prefer to rest at the base of walls, especially at higher temperatures, highlighting the importance of this resting behavior for mosquito control. The researchers discovered that treating the lowest 20 cm of indoor walls with insecticide significantly reduced the mosquito population.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Morgana do Nascimento Xavier, Marina Praxedes Rodrigues, Danielle Cristina Tenorio Varjal de Melo, Eloina Maria de Mendonca Santos, Rosangela Maria Rodrigues Barbosa, Claudia Maria Fontes de Oliveira
REVISTA DO INSTITUTO DE MEDICINA TROPICAL DE SAO PAULO
(2020)
Article
Parasitology
Rosangela Maria Rodrigues Barbosa, Maria Alice Varjal de Melo-Santos, Jose Constantino Silveira Jr, Maria Helena Neves Lobo Silva-Filha, Wayner Vieira Souza, Claudia Maria Fontes de Oliveira, Constancia Flavia Junqueira Ayres, Morgana do Nascimento Xavier, Marina Praxedes Rodrigues, Suzane Alves dos Santos, Mitsue Maia Nakazawa, Leda Narcisa Regis
MEMORIAS DO INSTITUTO OSWALDO CRUZ
(2020)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amanda Priscila de Santana Cabral Silva, Wayner Vieira de Souza, Maria de Fatima Pessoa Militao de Albuquerque
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.