Article
Agronomy
Samia Metwally, Bruce Wagner, Mo Salman, Julian A. Drewe, Giancarlo Ferrari, Melissa McLaws, Jose L. Gonzales
Summary: Progressive control pathways offer a systematic approach for disease control, with a focus on surveillance systems providing useful information for documenting progress, assessing interventions, and achieving desired outcomes. This approach, demonstrated using foot-and-mouth disease as an example, involves measuring disease epidemiology and risk factors, evaluating intervention options, and documenting low disease prevalence.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fadila Abosrer, Giulia Pezzoni, Emiliana Brocchi, Anna Castelli, Stefano Baselli, Santina Grazioli, Hafsa Madani, Elfurgani Kraim, Abdunaser Dayhum, Ibrahim Eldaghayes
Summary: Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious viral disease that affects cloven-hoofed domestic and wild animals. Diagnosing and controlling FMD outbreaks is crucial, and using FTA cards can be a cost-effective method for sending samples for diagnosis.
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Veterinary Sciences
Edyniesky Ferrer-Miranda, Osvaldo Fonseca-Rodriguez, Jones Albuquerque, Erivania Camelo de Almeida, Claudio Tadeu Cristino, Kleber Regis Santoro
Summary: This study evaluated the FMD surveillance system in Brazil and identified issues of low notification numbers and delayed reporting. However, the Veterinary Services in Brazil showed effective response to suspected cases. The findings can contribute to improving the surveillance system and transitioning to vaccination stop.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kelley Leung
Summary: Sampling DNA from snail mucus using Flinders Technology Associates (FTA) cards is a viable alternative to tissue clipping, allowing non-lethal sampling of gastropods of different sizes, habitat types, and evolutionary lineages.
CONSERVATION GENETICS RESOURCES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhi-Ying Zhan, Hai-Yin Fang, Xin-Ying Xu, Zhi-Jian Hu
Summary: This study reveals the associations between hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and meteorological variables and particulate matter (PM), finding that high temperature, humidity, and PM concentration increase the risk of HFMD. Infants are more susceptible, and there are synergistic effects between meteorological variables and PM.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
John Ellis, Emma Brown, Claire Colenutt, Simon Gubbins
Summary: This study assesses the effectiveness of environmental sampling strategies in detecting foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV). The results show that multiple samples on multiple occasions are required for effective detection, and environmental sampling can detect the virus faster than clinical inspection. Additionally, it can be used as an alternative to pre-emptive culling for at-risk herds, but achieving a high level of confidence (> 99%) in infection-free status takes at least 1 week.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Graeme Garner, Wilna Vosloo, Sorada Tapsuwan, Richard Bradhurst, Ann Hillberg Seitzinger, Andrew C. Breed, Tim Capon
Summary: Following an FMD eradication program, surveillance is required to demonstrate success. Serological surveillance is recommended but time-consuming and expensive, while new technologies and sampling methods can make surveillance more efficient.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Kelly Buckle, Rudolfo Bueno, Andrew McFadden, Mary van Andel, Richard Spence, Carolyn Hamill, Wendi Roe, Emilie Vallee, Fernanda Castillo-Alcala, Ronel Abila, Blesilda Verin, Bolortuya Purevsuren, Ashish Sutar, Htun Htun Win, Myo Thiha, Khin Ohnmar Lwin, Syseng Khounsy, Sengxay Phonthasy, Viliddeth Souriya, Chattouphone Keokhamphet, Jonathan Arzt, Anna Ludi, Valerie Mioulet
Summary: This study investigated the presence of FMDV RNA in healthy cattle and buffalo in Laos and Myanmar, revealing that 7.3% of animals had detectable FMDV RNA on their mucosal surfaces, suggesting subclinical infection may play a role in FMD epidemiology. Additionally, a high percentage of animals tested positive for NSP antibodies, indicating previous exposure to FMDV.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Claire Colenutt, Emma Brown, David J. Paton, Mana Mahapatra, Satya Parida, Noel Nelson, Jenny Maud, Paolo Motta, Keith Sumption, Bishnu Adhikari, Sharmila Chapagain Kafle, Mukul Upadhyaya, Samjana Kafle Pandey, Simon Gubbins
Summary: Livestock markets play a vital role in the agricultural economy, offering opportunities for the surveillance of circulating pathogens. A study conducted in a live goat market in Nepal showed the potential of environmental sampling in detecting foot-and-mouth disease virus and peste des petits ruminants virus.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
George Zardalidis, Maria K. Daletou, Filippos Farmakis
Summary: The study demonstrates an increase in sensitivity and performance of humidity sensors by combining GO with ZIF-8, with ZIF-8 particles dispersed on the GO surface contributing to improved ionic conductivity and sensing capabilities. The enhanced sensitivity of the surface-treated GO is attributed to the proton ion hopping mechanism from low relative humidity values, indicating the superficial origin of the sensing mechanism.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Steven Yuk-Fai Lau, Enfu Chen, Kirran N. Mohammad, Jian Cai, Maggie Haitian Wang, Benny Chung-Ying Zee, Shi Zhao, Ka Chun Chong, Xiaoxiao Wang
Summary: The study found that meteorological factors such as ambient temperature and relative humidity were significantly associated with the incidence rate of HFMD in Zhejiang province, China. However, total rainfall, average wind speed, and total sunshine duration showed no significant association with the disease. The findings suggest that local authorities could utilize meteorological information for early disease surveillance and outbreak preparation to alleviate the burden of HFMD.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sadhana Shrestha, Bikash Malla, Eiji Haramoto
Summary: Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a highly contagious disease primarily affecting children under five, caused by serotypes of Enterovirus A (EVA). This study developed a highly sensitive qPCR assay for CVA6 and tested it in wastewater samples from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is the first study to report the detection and seasonal trends of EVA serotypes associated with HFMD in wastewater samples.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Jennifer Manyweathers, Yiheyis Maru, Lynne Hayes, Barton Loechel, Heleen Kruger, Aditi Mankad, Gang Xie, Rob Woodgate, Marta Hernandez-Jover
Summary: In order to maintain and strengthen Australia's competitive international advantage in sheep meat and wool markets, robust and effective biosecurity systems are needed. An observational study was conducted to develop a Vulnerability framework to understand individual producer risk of exposure to animal diseases and their capacity to respond. The study found that while sheep producers have high levels of implementation of certain biosecurity practices, adoption of other practices such as feral animal control and visitor biosecurity protocols was limited.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jarunee Siengsanan-Lamont, Bounlom Douangngeun, Watthana Theppangna, Syseng Khounsy, Phouvong Phommachanh, Somjai Kamolsiripichaiporn, Romphruke Udon, Kingkarn Boonsuya Seeyo, Paul W. Selleck, Nina Matsumoto, Laurence J. Gleeson, Stuart D. Blacksell
Summary: Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a high-impact, contagious transboundary animal disease endemic in Southeast Asia. A study of abattoir samples in selected provinces found that 22.8% of animals tested positive for FMD NSP antibodies, with significant differences in seroprevalence by age group and origin province. Evidence of FMD serotypes O and A virus circulation was also uncovered in some provinces, highlighting the need for timely information on virus circulation for effective control programs.
TROPICAL ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Virology
Anuj Tewari, Helen Ambrose, Krupali Parekh, Toru Inoue, Javier Guitian, Antonello Di Nardo, David James Paton, Satya Parida
Summary: In foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) virus infection, additional antibody responses to nonstructural proteins could be detected. Antibodies against nonstructural proteins are used to differentiate infection in vaccinated animals to estimate the prevalence of infection or its absence.
Article
Virology
Nagendrakumar Balasubramanian Singanallur, Phaedra Lydia Eble, Anna Barbara Ludi, Bob Statham, Abdelghani Bin-Tarif, Donald P. King, Aldo Dekker, Wilna Vosloo
Summary: The emergence and circulation of the A/G-VII lineage of foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) has led to the development of homologous vaccines, but the A/IRN/05 lineage continues to circulate. This study evaluated the cross protective ability of an A/G-VII vaccine and found that it does not provide sufficient protection against the A/IRN/05 lineage.
Article
Biology
Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Essam H. Ibrahim, Mohammed Asiri, Mona Kilany, Ahmad Alshehri, Ali G. Alkhathami, Kareem Morsy, Harish C. Chandramoorthy
Summary: The study found that the ethanolic extract of Coccinia indica exhibited inhibitory effects on MRSA, Candida auris, and Streptococcus pyogenes, while showing weaker effects on E. coli and Trichophyton rubrum. The aqueous extract did not show any inhibitory effects. The results demonstrate concentration-dependent antibacterial and antifungal activities of the plant extract, suggesting its potential in combating multidrug resistance.
SAUDI JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ali S. Alshehri, Attalla F. El-Kott, Ayman E. El-Kenawy, Mohamed Samir A. Zaki, Kareem Morsy, Reham A. Ghanem, Eman T. Salem, Eman R. Ebealy, Heba S. Khalifa, Ahmed E. Altyar, Hussah I. M. AlGwaiz, Essam H. Ibrahim, Mohammed S. Mahmoud, Mohammad A. Dallak, Eman M. Abd-Ella
Summary: This study demonstrates that kaempferol has a nephroprotective effect against cadmium-induced nephropathy by reducing kidney damage, improving kidney function, and attenuating oxidative stress and inflammation. It achieves these effects by suppressing NF-kappa B p65 and activating Nrf2.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Virology
Petrus Jansen van Vuren, Alexander J. McAuley, Michael J. Kuiper, Nagendrakumar Balasubramanian Singanallur, Matthew P. Bruce, Shane Riddell, Sarah Goldie, Shruthi Mangalaganesh, Simran Chahal, Trevor W. Drew, Kim R. Blasdell, Mary Tachedjian, Leon Caly, Julian D. Druce, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammad Suhail Khan, Sameer Kumar Malladi, Randhir Singh, Suman Pandey, Raghavan Varadarajan, Seshadri S. Vasan
Summary: As existing vaccines fail to completely prevent COVID-19 infections or community transmission, there is a need for vaccines that can better combat SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. Researchers have developed thermo-tolerant receptor-binding domain derivatives that can induce high levels of neutralizing antibodies in mice and effectively neutralize different variants of SARS-CoV-2. The study suggests that monomeric formulations are suitable for upcoming human clinical trials and that vaccine matching has the potential to improve responses against emerging variants.
Article
Immunology
Nagendrakumar B. Singanallur, Petrus Jansen van Vuren, Alexander J. McAuley, Matthew P. Bruce, Michael J. Kuiper, Stella M. Gwini, Shane Riddell, Sarah Goldie, Trevor W. Drew, Kim R. Blasdell, Mary Tachedjian, Shruthi Mangalaganesh, Simran Chahal, Leon Caly, Julian D. Druce, Jennifer A. Juno, Stephen J. Kent, Adam K. Wheatley, Seshadri S. Vasan
Summary: Plasma samples from donors who received AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines were assessed in virus neutralization assays. The results showed a significant increase in neutralizing antibody titres against Delta and VIC31 after the third dose, while neutralization of Omicron was observed only after the third dose.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Anne Balkema-Buschmann, Kerstin Fischer, Leanne McNabb, Sandra Diederich, Nagendrakumar Balasubramanian Singanallur, Ute Ziegler, Gunther M. Keil, Peter D. Kirkland, Maren Penning, Balal Sadeghi, Glenn Marsh, Jennifer Barr, Axel Colling
Summary: An indirect ELISA method was developed in this study for identification of Hendra virus infected horses and detection of antibody in vaccinated horses, showing reliable and high specificity and sensitivity. The method demonstrated good correlation in testing horse serum samples from different geographical regions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
F. El-Sayed, Mai S. A. Hussien, T. H. AlAbdulaal, Abdel-Haleem Abdel-Aty, H. Y. Zahran, I. S. Yahia, Mohamed Sh. Abdel-wahab, Essam H. Ibrahim, Medhat A. Ibrahim, Hanan Elhaes
Summary: Cationic dye (methylene blue) and anionic dye (carmine) degradation were demonstrated using SrO and G-SrO NPs. The efficacy of photocatalysis and electro & photo-electrocatalytic oxidation in degrading carmine dye was compared. The study found that graphene-modified SrO nanoparticles showed improved photocatalytic activity and the 0.25G-SrO catalyst achieved high degradation efficiency for methylene blue dye under UV light.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mohammad Y. Alshahrani, Essam H. Ibrahim, Mohammed Asiri, Mona Kilany, Ali G. Alkhathami, Mohammed N. Alshahrani, Harish C. Chandramoorthy
Summary: The addition of lycopene to the extract enhances the antioxidant and antibacterial activities, showing potential inhibition against multidrug-resistant bacteria.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Ramya Rajendran, Jaisree Srinivasan, Jayanthi Natarajan, Kalaiselvi Govindan, Karthik Kumaragurubaran, Madhanmohan Muthukrishnan, Manoharan Seeralan, Madhuri Subbiah, Revathi Shunmuga Sundaram, Pachineella Lakshmana Rao, Sridhar Ramasamy
Summary: Sudden death of ducklings occurred in a duck farm in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India. Investigation revealed the presence of duck hepatitis A virus (DHAV) infection, which causes acute and high-mortality in ducklings. This is the first laboratory confirmation of DHAV genotype 2 (DHAV-2) in India, highlighting the need for extensive epidemiological surveillance and control measures.
VETERINARY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
K. Morsy, S. B. Dajem, A. Alghamdi, A. El-kott, E. Ibrahim, K. Attia, A. Al-Doaiss, H. El-Mekkawy, N. Sheraba, A. Baiomy, M. Fahmy, F. Shalaby
Summary: In 2020, 52 marine fish specimens were caught from boat landing sites along the Alexandria coast in Egypt. Among them, 30 fish were found to be infected with three different parasitic species, which can negatively impact fish health and lead to consumers rejecting the fish.
ARQUIVO BRASILEIRO DE MEDICINA VETERINARIA E ZOOTECNIA
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Kareem Morsy, Saad Bin Dajem, Mohammed Al-Kahtani, Attalla El-Kott, Essam Ibrahim, Hamida Hamdi, Amin Al-Doaiss, Mohamed Abumandour, Haitham El-Mekkawy, Diaa Massoud, Asmaa Adel, Shams Abd El-Kareem
Summary: Members of the order Trypanorhyncha are cestode parasites that infect the muscles of marine fish, affecting fish health and consumer behavior. This study identified four different species of parasites and confirmed their taxonomic position through molecular analysis. The results emphasize the importance of removing parasites during the commercialization of fish.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE PARASITOLOGIA VETERINARIA
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Essam Hassan Ibrahim, Mohammad Yahya Alshahrani, Hamed Ali Ghramh, Hani Alothaid, Mona Kilany, Kareem Morsy, Ramadan Taha, Khalid Mushabab Al Syaad, Haitham Ibrahim El-Mekkawy, Gamal Awad EL-Shaboury, Ahmed Abdel Aziz El-Mansi, Ahmad Alamri, Mahmoud Ahmed Sayed, Ibrahim Sayed Yahia, Rahaf Mohammed Hussein Alshareef, Badria Mohammed Al-Shehri, Mohammed Elimam Ahamed Mohammed
Summary: This study investigated the biological effects of Moringa oleifera leaf extract (MOE) alone or in combination with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) on colon cancer and microbial cell growth. The results showed that MOE had mild antibacterial effects and increased apoptosis and p53 protein expression in colon cancer cells. MOE also arrested cell cycle at G2/M phase and stimulated splenic cell growth. Both extract preparations exhibited antioxidant activities. Thus, MOE can be utilized as an anticancer agent.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Edward J. Annand, Bethany A. Horsburgh, Kai Xu, Peter A. Reid, Ben Poole, Maximillian C. de Kantzow, Nicole Brown, Alison Tweedie, Michelle Michie, John D. Grewar, Anne E. Jackson, Nagendrakumar B. Singanallur, Karren M. Plain, Karan Kim, Mary Tachedjian, Brenda van der Heide, Sandra Crameri, David T. Williams, Cristy Secombe, Eric D. Laing, Spencer Sterling, Lianying Yan, Louise Jackson, Cheryl Jones, Raina K. Plowright, Alison J. Peel, Andrew C. Breed, Ibrahim Diallo, Navneet K. Dhand, Philip N. Britton, Christopher C. Broder, Ina Smith, John-Sebastian Eden
Summary: Researchers have identified a novel Hendra virus variant in Australia that evades routine testing, yet is shown to have similarity to the prototypic virus. The current treatments and preventive measures are still effective against this variant. Upgraded surveillance and biosecurity practices are necessary to address the spreading risk of this variant.
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hamed A. Ghramh, Rahmah N. Al-Qthanin, Zubair Ahmad, Khalid Ali Khan, Essam H. Ibrahim, Habeeb Mansour A. Al-Solami, Ahlam Khalofah, Abeer Alahmari, Farhat S. Khan, Asma N. Asiri, Sally Negm, Mogbel Ahmed Abdalla El-Niweri, Fawziah M. Asiri
Summary: This study investigated the larvicidal toxicity of silver nanoparticles synthesized from the ethanol extract of S. palmeri against 4th instar larvae of Ae aegypti. The results showed that the silver nanoparticles were more effective in killing mosquitoes compared to the original extract.
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Zoology
Essam H. Ibrahim, Attalla F. El-kott, Ali Alshehri, Mona Kilany, Reza Yavari, Salahud Din, Diaa Massoud
Summary: The morphology and histology of the tongue in two adult Asian bears were examined using light and scanning electron microscopy, revealing four types of papillae. The tongue was covered by a keratinized stratified squamous epithelium, with a dense connective tissue making up the lamina propria and thick masses of striated muscles forming the bulk of the tongue. Lingual salivary glands with seromucous secretions were also present in the lingual root.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2022)