Article
Veterinary Sciences
Julia Smigova, Ingrid Papajova, Jindrich Soltys, Jana Pipikova, Lubomir Smiga, Viliam Snabel, Jana Takacova, Ladislav Takac
Summary: This study reveals the presence of various endoparasite infections in pets, with a greater diversity of parasitic species found in dogs compared to cats. Significant differences in parasite infection were also observed among different age groups of pets. Close and frequent contact between pets and humans increases the risk of transmitting zoonotic diseases.
VETERINARY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Giulio Grandi, Ida Victorsson, Eva Osterman-Lind, Johan Hoglund
Summary: The study investigated the occurrence of endoparasites in Swedish adult dogs, finding a low overall prevalence with a higher occurrence of nematodes in older dogs. Dogs exposed to prey were statistically more likely to be infected with endoparasites, showing a significant association between nematode infection and exposure to prey.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Fabiana Pecchia, Stefania Di Giorgio, Alessandra Sfacteria, Salvatore Monti, Cecilia Vullo, Giuseppe Catone, Gabriele Marino
Summary: This study focuses on the ultrasound diagnosis of twins in canine and feline species. The prevalence of monochorionic twins is found to be low, and this diagnosis is crucial for preventing complications during pregnancy and delivery.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Salwa Mahmoud Abd-ELrahman, Ahmed Gareh, Hager Ibrahem Mohamed, Barakat M. Alrashdi, Ahmed Kamal Dyab, Manal F. El-Khadragy, Nady Khairy Elbarbary, Alamira Marzouk Fouad, Fatma A. El-Gohary, Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Sara Abdel-Aal Mohamed
Summary: This study examined the prevalence of parasitic infection in freshwater Nile tilapia in Assiut Governorate, Upper Egypt. The samples collected from different markets were analyzed using various detection techniques, and the associations between demographic factors and parasitic infection were investigated. The results showed a high occurrence of parasites among the fish, emphasizing the need for strict measures to control infection.
Article
Zoology
Cintia C. Palavecino, Maria C. Fantozzi, Pablo F. Cuervo, Leandro R. Antoniazzi, Pablo M. Beldomenico, Andrea L. Racca
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between markers of anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory immune responses in wild rodents and their individual characteristics, parasite parameters, and seasonality. The expression levels of cytokines were determined using real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction, and the associations varied depending on individual variables and seasonality. The associations between ectoparasites and pro-inflammatory markers were influenced by season and endoparasite abundance, while the associations with anti-inflammatory responses depended on both age and season.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Marketa Pravdova, Jitka Kolarova, Katerina Grabicova, Michal Janac, Tomas Randak, Marketa Ondrackova
Summary: The impacts of pollutants on the aquatic environment have been a growing concern in recent decades. This study investigated the uptake of pharmaceutical compounds in common carp and the response of parasite communities to environmental changes caused by organic pollution. The results showed higher pollutant uptake and changes in fish biometric parameters and parasite load in the treatment group. These findings emphasize the importance of detailed taxonomic analyses when using parasites as bioindicators in environmental studies.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Rachel H. Kinsman, Sara C. Owczarczak-Garstecka, Rachel A. Casey, Rosa E. P. Da Costa, Severine Tasker, Jane K. Murray
Summary: Cats and dogs can form friendly relationships, but conflict between them can harm their welfare. This study investigates factors related to puppy behavior towards cats and the development of the cat-dog relationship. The study found that early, gradual, owner-led introductions of puppies to household cats can help them form a friendly relationship.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Kamila Libano de Souza, Karine Cristine Almeida, Danielle Louisy Bahia dos Santos, Fernanda Pinto-Ferreira, Italmar Teodorico Navarro, Leticia Santos Balbino, Lucas Ferreira da Costa Furlan, Marina Szychta, Marcela Calciolari Branquinho, Margarete Kimie Falbo
Summary: In order to protect public health, prevent suffering, and find homes for dogs, free-roaming dogs are removed from the street by animal control divisions/shelters and NGOs. However, low adoption rates and a lack of humane control programs contribute to increased numbers of street dogs and overcrowding in shelters, compromising health and welfare.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Konstantinos Varkoulis, Ioannis Savvas, Tilemachos Anagnostou, George Kazakos, Kiriaki Pavlidou
Summary: This study investigated cardiac arrest and death rates in dogs and cats during anaesthesia in a Greek veterinary academic institution and assessed certain factors that may contribute to a higher mortality rate. It was concluded that cats have a higher risk of death than dogs with the current anaesthesia practices and that more caution must be taken in the peri-anaesthetic management of this species.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julia M. Falkenberg, Vitoria M. M. De Lima, Gustavo H. C. Vieira, Ana Carolina F. Lacerda
Summary: This study compiled existing information on metazoan parasites of Mugil curema in Brazil and included new records from the Cabedelo region. Eight out of 16 parasite taxa found in Cabedelo region are first host records for M. curema. Despite previous research on parasites of this fish species, there is still much to learn, especially due to its wide geographic distribution.
ANAIS DA ACADEMIA BRASILEIRA DE CIENCIAS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Andrea Viviano, Michael A. Huffman, Caterina Senini, Emiliano Mori
Summary: Dietary selection is crucial for maintaining health homeostasis. This study investigated the dietary habits of crested porcupines and found that some of the consumed plants have antiparasitic properties. The consumption of medicinal foods was found to be associated with the seasonality of parasite infections.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Caterina Puccinelli, Ilaria Lippi, Tina Pelligra, Tommaso Mannucci, Francesca Perondi, Mirko Mattolini, Simonetta Citi
Summary: Pseudomembranous cystitis (PC) is a rare condition found only in cats and dogs. The study revealed differences in ultrasonographic features between the two species, with cats showing a more severe pathology. Medical therapy was found to be a non-invasive and effective approach for treating PC.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Daniel A. Gonzalez-Acuna, Lucila Moreno, Michelle Wille, Bjorn Herrmann, Mike J. Kinsella, Ricardo L. Palma
Summary: Studies collected samples of endo- and ecto-parasites from 326 live and four dead chinstrap penguins in three different Antarctic localities, revealing several parasites and presenting new ecological data.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Pavlina Bouza-Rapti, Anastasia Karafylia, Androniki Tamvakis, Rania Farmaki
Summary: The study aims to evaluate the sensitivity of adhesive tape impression (ATI) cytology for the diagnosis of dermatophytosis in dogs and cats and compare it with other diagnostic tests. The results show that ATI cytology has similar sensitivity to plucked hairs and fungal culture in diagnosing dermatophytosis in dogs and cats, with a potentially better diagnostic performance in cats.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Biology
Cristiana Indolfi, Elisabetta D'Addio, Chiara Lucia Bencivenga, Giulio Rivetti, Irene Bettini, Amelia Licari, Sara Manti, Francesca Mori, Michele Miraglia del Giudice, Angela Klain
Summary: The review presents evidence suggesting a potential protective effect of early exposure to pets, particularly dogs, in preventing food allergies and reducing the risk of allergy and asthma in children. The likelihood of a child developing allergy and asthma seems to be influenced by various factors, including genetic background and early exposure to environmental factors that may interact with the gut microbiota and immune system.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Warley Vieira de Freitas Paula, Lucianne Cardoso Neves, Luiza Gabriella Ferreira de Paula, Maria Carolina de Azevedo Serpa, Fabricio Peixoto de Oliveira, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Sebastian Munoz-Leal, Marcelo Bahia Labruna, Felipe da Silva Krawczak
Summary: In this study, the first molecular detection of B. theileri subclinical infection in a cow in Brazil is described. The detection was confirmed using PCR, and the implications of this finding for cattle health management in the region are discussed.
VETERINARY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Monica Leszkowicz Mazuz, Adi Weiss, Oren Beer, Sharon Tirosh-Levy, Irena Riklis, Zeev Dveyrin, Efrat Rorman, Naama Zaaroor Cohen, Michal Perry Markovich, Gad Baneth
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence and seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in livestock in Israel. The results showed a high infection rate and seropositivity in livestock. Additionally, the molecular screening revealed the presence of T. gondii DNA in meat intended for human consumption. These findings indicate a widespread exposure to T. gondii in Israel with the presence of parasite DNA in meat from cattle, sheep, and pigs.
COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2023)
Book Review
Parasitology
Gad Baneth, Elias Papadopoulos
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lucas G. Huggins, Zahida Baydoun, Ron Mab, Yulia Khouri, Bettina Schunack, Rebecca J. Traub, Vito Colella
Summary: Dog-infecting haemotropic mycoplasmas can be transmitted without arthropod vectors, but through aggressive interactions and vertical transmission. In a community trial in Cambodia, two ectoparasiticide products effectively prevented vector-borne pathogen infections in dogs, but there was a significant increase in haemoplasma infections, providing strong evidence of non-vectorial transmission. The study highlights the need for new methods to prevent the transmission of canine haemoplasmas.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Pornkamol Phoosangwalthong, Ketsarin Kamyingkird, Chanya Kengradomkij, Wissanuwat Chimnoi, Peter Odermatt, Tawin Inpankaew
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and genetic characterization of hookworm infection in semi-domesticated temple cats in Bangkok, Thailand. The results showed a hookworm infection rate of 13.2% in temple cats in Bangkok. Risk factors associated with hookworm infection included cat age, lack of veterinary attention, and geographic location. All hookworm positive samples were identified as Ancylostoma ceylanicum, and genetic characterization indicated a mix of isolates from humans, cats, and dogs. Temple cats in Bangkok could potentially serve as a source of zoonotic hookworm parasites for both humans and animals, highlighting the need for appropriate control and prevention measures.
TROPICAL MEDICINE AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Angus Hughes, Dinh Ng-Nguyen, Naomi E. E. Clarke, Clare E. F. Dyer, Sze Fui Hii, Archie C. A. Clements, Roy M. M. Anderson, Darren J. J. Gray, Luc E. E. Coffeng, John M. M. Kaldor, Rebecca J. J. Traub, Susana Vaz Nery
Summary: A survey in Dak Lak province, Vietnam showed that soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection is influenced by demographic, socioeconomic and behavioral factors, including water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions. Among primary-school-age children, the prevalence of STH infections, particularly Necator americanus, varied greatly across schools. Ethnic minority children had a higher risk of infection, as did those practicing open defecation and with poor household water supply. On the other hand, having a flushing toilet and a female caregiver with secondary or tertiary education were associated with a lower risk of infection.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Patsy A. Zendejas-Heredia, Vito Colella, Lucas G. Huggins, Roland Schaper, Bettina Schunack, Rebecca J. Traub
Summary: This study investigates the prevalence, diversity, distribution, and risk predictors of zoonotic intestinal helminths in dogs in rural and urban areas of Cambodia. The results show that dogs in both rural and urban settings in Cambodia are highly infected with a variety of zoonotic gastroenteric helminths. The study highlights the importance of integrated approaches to canine population management and parasite control in order to mitigate the public health risks posed by these helminths.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2023)
Review
Parasitology
Marcos Antonio Bezerra-Santos, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan, R. C. Andrew Thompson, David Modry, Domenico Otranto
Summary: Invasive wild mammals pose a major threat to native ecosystems and can act as spreaders of zoonotic parasites. Europe has the highest number of zoonotic parasites associated with invasive wild mammals.
TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Doris R. Pierce, Malcolm McDonald, Lea Merone, Luke Becker, Fintan Thompson, Chris Lewis, Rachael Y. M. Ryan, Sze Fui Hii, Patsy A. Zendejas-Heredia, Rebecca J. Traub, Matthew A. Field, Tony Rahman, John Croese, Alex Loukas, Robyn McDermott, Paul R. Giacomin
Summary: This study demonstrates that treatment with hookworms is safe and can improve metabolic health in people at risk of type 2 diabetes. The findings suggest a potential protective role for parasitic worms against metabolic disorders, although further research is needed.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brandon Le, Merita Antonia Armindo Monteiro, Salvador Amaral, Handan Wand, Alexander Matthews, Sze Fui Hii, Naomi E. Clarke, Paul Arkell, Jennifer Yan, Daniel Engelman, Nicholas Fancourt, Jose Liu Fernandes, Andrew Steer, John Kaldor, Rebecca Traub, Joshua R. Francis, Susana Vaz Nery
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a national mass drug administration (MDA) program on multiple neglected tropical diseases in Timor-Leste. The results showed that the MDA program significantly reduced the prevalence of scabies, impetigo, and soil-transmitted helminth infections, demonstrating the effectiveness of combination MDA in controlling multiple diseases. This has important implications for integrated control programs.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Samuel Ricarte de Aquino, Lucyo Flavio Bezerra Diniz, Savio Luiz Pereira Nunes, Roberta Lane de Oliveira Silva, Gisele Veneroni Gouveia, Joao Jose Simoni Gouveia, Kamila Gaudencio da Silva Sales, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Rodrigo Feliciano do Carmo
Summary: This study investigated the use of kDNA-based qPCR for monitoring parasite load in VL patients after treatment. The results showed a significant reduction in parasite load after treatment, although one patient experienced an increase in parasite load and relapse. These findings demonstrate the utility of kDNA-based qPCR for post-treatment follow-up in VL cases.
REVISTA DA SOCIEDADE BRASILEIRA DE MEDICINA TROPICAL
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
J. Kamani, J. Schaer, Y. Nachum-Biala, G. Baneth, M. Shand, S. Harrus
Summary: Cattle in Nigeria are primarily raised under an extensive system of production, which exposes them to various ectoparasites and vector-borne infections. This study detected the presence of Bartonella DNA in blood samples from Nigerian cattle using PCR and sequencing. The prevalence of Bartonella bovis was 9.3% and 1.3% for the citrate synthase gene (gltA) and RNA polymerase beta subunit gene (rpoB), respectively. Phylogenetic analysis showed a close relationship between the sequences from this study and B. bovis sequences from other countries. The detection of B. bovis in Nigerian cattle highlights the need for further research on the potential public health implications of these findings.
ISRAEL JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Harold Salant, Yaarit Nachum-Biala, Doni Zivotofsky, Tsachi Even Tzur, Gad Baneth
Summary: This study describes the presentation, clinical signs, parasitemia levels, laboratory findings and treatment of dogs infected with B. negevi. Treatment with imidocarb dipropionate was helpful for recovery from clinical disease but did not facilitate parasite elimination, and it is therefore recommended to treat canine B. negevi infection with the combination of atovaquone and azithromycin.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
John Paul Caesar delos Trinos, Dinh Ng-Nguyen, Luc E. Coffeng, Clare E. F. Dyer, Naomi Clarke, Rebecca Traub, Kate Halton, Virginia Wiseman, Caroline Watts, Susana Vaz Nery
Summary: This study compared the cost and cost-effectiveness of mass drug administration (MDA) and school-based targeted preventive chemotherapy (PC) for soil-transmitted helminths (STH) control in Dak Lak, Vietnam. It found that MDA was more cost-effective than school-based targeted PC, resulting in greater DALYs averted over a ten-year period at a lower cost.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-WESTERN PACIFIC
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
S. A. Chapman, J. M. Angles, C. Raw, P. A. Zendejas-Heredia, R. J. Traub
Summary: The article describes a case of Strongyloides stercoralis infection in a 24-month-old dog. The infection was not detected in fecal examination, but was confirmed through histology and molecular testing. The article highlights the failure of routine diagnostic methods, which can lead to misdiagnosis and mistreatment, and suggests off-label use of ivermectin as an alternative treatment for Strongyloides spp. infection in dogs.
AUSTRALIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2023)