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Infectious Diseases
Maria Augusta Chavez-Larrea, Michell Lorena Medina-Pozo, Cristina E. Cholota-Iza, Jimmy R. Jumbo-Moreira, Claude Saegerman, Freddy Proano-Perez, Jorge Ron-Roman, Armando Reyna-Bello
Summary: This study identified for the first time the presence of T. vivax in Ecuadorian cattle and found a close relationship between these Ecuadorian isolates and isolates from South America and West Africa.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2021)
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Immunology
Muhammad Shoaib, Jie Xu, Xiaoqin Meng, Zhongyong Wu, Xiao Hou, Zhuolin He, Ruofeng Shang, Hongjuan Zhang, Wanxia Pu
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FRONTIERS IN CELLULAR AND INFECTION MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
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Infectious Diseases
Wubet Birhan Yigzaw, Jordi B. Torrelles, Shu-Hua Wang, Belay Tessenna
Summary: The study revealed high levels of drug resistance among Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in the study area, emphasizing the importance of performing drug susceptibility testing for all patients to improve treatment outcomes and prevent the spread of drug-resistant strains in the community. The MTBDRplus assay showed excellent concordance for isoniazid and rifampin resistance, providing a reliable method for detecting drug-resistant TB strains.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Andualem Tenagne, Mengistie Taye, Tadelle Dessie, Bekalu Muluneh, Damitie Kebede, Getinet Mekuriaw Tarekegn
Summary: The aim of this research was to determine the morphometric and potentially adaptive characteristics of cattle populations in Ethiopia. The study found significant associations between body measurements and factors such as sex, location, and agro-ecology. The study also identified four major breed types based on morphological characteristics.
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Infectious Diseases
Aynias Seid, Yilak Girma, Ayenesh Abebe, Eseye Dereb, Meseret Kassa, Nega Berhane
Summary: The study aimed to identify the determinant factors associated with patterns of MDR-TB among pulmonary TB patients in Northwest Amhara, Ethiopia. The study found that a history of previous TB treatment and HIV co-infection were risk factors for MDR-TB. The study area had a high prevalence of TB and MDR-TB, highlighting the need to strengthen TB control and prevention programs to reduce the incidence of TB and the emergence of MDR-TB cases.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Habtamu Belay, Megbaru Alemu, Tadesse Hailu, Hussein Mohammed, Heven Sime, Henok Hailegeorgies, Bokretsion Gidey, Mebrahtom Haile, Gudissa Assefa, Worku Bekele, Mihreteab Alebachew Reta, Andargachew Almaw Tamene, Geremew Tasew, Ashenafi Assefa
Summary: This study aimed to assess the therapeutic efficacy of chloroquine among uncomplicated P.vivax infections at Shewa Robit Health Center in northeast Ethiopia. The results revealed that chloroquine remains an efficacious and safe drug for treating uncomplicated P.vivax in the study area.
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Infectious Diseases
Tesfaye Andualem Demissie, Dereje Belayneh
Summary: A study conducted at Motta General Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia using GeneXpert testing found that the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis was 8.4%, with a relatively higher rate of rifampicin resistance. Strengthened monitoring and interventions are needed for the control and treatment of tuberculosis in the study area.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2021)
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Oncology
Fang Huang, Yanwen Cui, He Yan, Hui Liu, Xiangrui Guo, Guangze Wang, Shuisen Zhou, Zhigui Xia
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and diversity of drug resistance-associated genes (Pvdhfr and Pvdhps) in Plasmodium vivax isolates from different regions in China. The results showed a high frequency of mutant alleles in both genes, with variations occurring at multiple codons. The study also revealed regional differences in drug resistance levels, with Yunnan province having the highest number of mutant haplotypes. These findings suggest the importance of molecular markers in monitoring drug resistance and updating treatment guidelines.
FRONTIERS OF MEDICINE
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bamlaku Enawgaw, Melak Aynalem, Mulugeta Melku, Fikir Asrie, Molla Abebe, Aregawi Yalew, Tiruzer Bekele, Nebiyu Mesfin, Mulugeta Ayalew, Elias Shiferaw
Summary: The study in Northwest Ethiopia found lymphoma to be the dominant type of hematological malignancy. The majority of cases were observed among males, urban residents, and adult populations aged 18-45 years.
Review
Microbiology
Davinder Kaur, Shweta Sinha, Rakesh Sehgal
Summary: This article discusses the endemicity of P. vivax malaria, a historical overview of antimalarial drugs, the emergence of drug resistance, the global distribution of molecular markers, and various measures taken to reduce the malaria burden caused by P. vivax infection and its resistance.
JOURNAL OF BASIC MICROBIOLOGY
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Parasitology
Tayna Rosendo Da Silva, Suely Regina Mogami Bomfim, Fernanda Beatriz Pereira Cavalcanti, Welber Daniel Zanetti Lopes, Yuri Tana Utsonomiya, Fabiano Antonio Cadioli
Summary: The Lysis and Concentration Technique (LCTe) involves lysing red blood cells and concentrating parasites to increase visualization in cases of low parasitemia and limited knowledge. Lysis of red blood cells reduced diagnosis time and the concentration of parasites increased significantly compared to the standard slide. LCTe is a cost-effective method that can be easily implemented in most laboratories.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2023)
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Microbiology
Mebrat Ejo, Belete Haile, Tsegaye Tariku, Seleshe Nigatu, Elias Kebede, Abebe Belete Bitew, Yitayew Demessie, Gashaw Getaneh, Atnaf Alebie, Musse Girma, Fusao Ota, Anwar Nuru
Summary: The study identified and characterized mycobacterial isolates responsible for bovine tuberculosis in Northwest Ethiopia, with M. bovis strains SB1176 and SB0033 causing the majority of cases with low frequency. Continuous surveillance for mycobacterial strains in cattle populations is highlighted as important.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andre Vinicius Fernandes Ferreira, Guilherme Caetano Garcia, Fernanda Fortes de Araujo, Lais Moreira Nogueira, Joely Ferreira Figueiredo Bittar, Eustaquio Resende Bittar, Izabela Andrade Padolfi, Olindo Assis Martins-Filho, Alexsandro Sobreira Galdino, Marcio Sobreira Silva Araujo
Summary: Bovine trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma vivax is a significant disease in Latin America, leading to major economic losses in dairy and meat production. Despite vector control measures, accurate diagnostic tools are still lacking, and combining multiple diagnostic techniques is crucial for better disease control.
CURRENT PHARMACEUTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Endeshaw Demil, Tsegaw Fentie, Gema Vidal, Wendi Jackson, Jennifer Lane, Sefinew Alemu Mekonnen, Woutrina Smith
Summary: The study found that the animal-level antibody prevalence of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) in the study area was 26.84%, and the herd-level seroprevalence was 68.3%. Logistic regression analysis identified age over 2 years, herd size over 11, and poor farm hygiene as potential risk factors associated with BVDV infection.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2021)
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Infectious Diseases
Huimei Xu, Jianwei Yun, Ruiying Li, Xueni Ma, Lingzhu Gou, Tuanjie Che, Dekui Zhang
Summary: This study estimated the resistance rate of Helicobacter pylori (HP) to commonly used antibiotics in northwest regions of China, revealing a severe situation of antibiotic resistance. The resistance rates varied among different drugs and were influenced by factors such as geographic regions, age, and eradication history.
INFECTION AND DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
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Parasitology
Regassa Fikru, Yimer Andualem, Terefe Getachew, Joris Menten, Epco Hasker, Bekana Merga, Bruno Maria Goddeeris, Philippe Buscher
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2015)
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Veterinary Sciences
Anh Dao Nguyen Pham, Jan Mast, Stefan Magez, Bruno Maria Goddeeris, Sebastien C. Carpentier
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Immunology
Vanessa Meganck, Geert Opsomer, Sofie Piepers, Eric Cox, Bruno Maria Goddeeris
JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY
(2016)
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Veterinary Sciences
Leon H. Oosterik, Huruma N. Tuntufye, Jessica Tsonos, Tom Luyten, Sam Noppen, Sandra Liekens, Rob Lavigne, Patrick Butaye, Bruno M. Goddeeris
VETERINARY JOURNAL
(2016)
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Parasitology
Regassa Fikru, Irina Matetovici, Stijn Roge, Bekana Merga, Bruno Maria Goddeeris, Philippe Buscher, Nick Van Reet
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2016)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Hadush Birhanu, Tadesse Gebrehiwot, Bruno Maria Goddeeris, Philippe Buscher, Nick Van Reet
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2016)
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Evolutionary Biology
Bart Cuypers, Frederik Van den Broeck, Nick Van Reet, Conor J. Meehan, Julien Cauchard, Jonathan M. Wilkes, Filip Claes, Bruno Goddeeris, Hadush Birhanu, Jean-Claude Dujardin, Kris Laukens, Philippe Buscher, Stijn Deborggraeve
GENOME BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2017)
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Fisheries
Stijn Van Hoestenberghe, Charles-Aime Fransman, Tom Luyten, Daniel Vermeulen, Ivo Roelants, Saskia Buysens, Bruno M. Goddeeris
AQUACULTURE RESEARCH
(2016)
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Parasitology
Ahmed Yasine, Merga Daba, Hagos Ashenafi, Peter Geldhof, Leen Van Brantegem, Griet Vercauteren, Tilaye Demissie, Merga Bekana, Alemu Tola, Ann Van Soom, Luc Duchateau, Bruno Goddeeris, Jan Govaere
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2019)
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Veterinary Sciences
Ahmed Yasine, Hagos Ashenafi, Peter Geldhof, Leen Van Brantegem, Griet Vercauteren, Merga Bekana, Alemu Tola, Ann Van Soom, Luc Duchateau, Bruno Goddeeris, Jan Govaere
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2019)
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Parasitology
Ahmed Yasine, Hagos Ashenafi, Peter Geldhor, Merga Bekana, Alemu Tola, Leen Van Brantegem, Ann Van Soom, Luc Duchateau, Bruno Maria Goddeeris, Jan Govaere
EXPERIMENTAL PARASITOLOGY
(2019)
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Y. Ahmed, A. Hagos, B. Merga, A. Van Soom, L. Duchateau, B. M. Goddeeris, J. Govaere
VLAAMS DIERGENEESKUNDIG TIJDSCHRIFT
(2018)
Meeting Abstract
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Y. Ahmed, A. Hagos, B. Merga, T. Alemu, A. Van Soom, L. Duchateau, B. Goddeeris, J. Govaere
REPRODUCTION IN DOMESTIC ANIMALS
(2017)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Rosa Abdissa, Woynshet Haile, Akafete Teklu Fite, Ashenafi Feyisa Beyi, Getahun E. Agga, Bedaso Mammo Edao, Fanos Tadesse, Mesula Geloye Korsa, Takele Beyene, Tariku Jibat Beyene, Lieven De Zutter, Eric Cox, Bruno Maria Goddeeris
BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2017)
Article
Microbiology
Ashenafi Feyisa Beyi, Akafete Teklu Fite, Ephrem Tora, Asdesach Tafese, Tadele Genu, Tamirat Kaba, Tariku Jibat Beyene, Takele Beyene, Mesula Geloye Korsa, Fanos Tadesse, Lieven De Zutter, Bruno Maria Goddeeris, Eric Cox
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.