Article
Engineering, Chemical
Kamil Janiak, Agnieszka Trusz, Stanislaw Miodonski, Mateusz Muszynski-Huhajlo, Krzysztof Ratkiewicz, Bartosz Zieba, Anna Jurga, Joanna Struk-Sokolowska, Piotr Ofman
Summary: Bacterial mortality is a key parameter for highly efficient wastewater treatment methods. Protozoa are known to feed on bacteria and can affect the efficiency of treatment processes. This study aimed to find an effective method to remove protozoa from activated sludge without impacting overall treatment efficiency.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Letter
Environmental Sciences
Lu Miao, Tang Guang Peng, Bai Xiao Song, Qin Xin Cheng, Wang Wen, Guo Wen Ping, Li Kun
Summary: The study investigated the epidemiology and genetic diversity of bacteria and protozoa carried by ticks in Chengmai county of Hainan province, China. Results revealed a wide diversity of bacteria and protozoa in ticks collected from dogs, cattle, and goats, emphasizing the importance of understanding tick-borne pathogen infections in animals and humans in the local area.
BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Ana M. Palomar, Jesus Veiga, Aranzazu Portillo, Sonia Santibanez, Radovan Vaclav, Paula Santibanez, Jose A. Oteo, Francisco Valera
Summary: This study investigated soft ticks from bird nests in Spain, identifying new Argas genotypes and associated microorganisms. The reuse of nests by different bird species appears to facilitate the transmission of tick-borne microorganisms. Further research is needed to clarify the taxonomy and role of soft Argas ticks in zoonotic disease epidemiology.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hongru Su, Eri Onoda, Hitoshi Tai, Hiromi Fujita, Shigetoshi Sakabe, Kentaro Azuma, Shigehiro Akachi, Saori Oishi, Fuyuki Abe, Shuji Ando, Norio Ohashi
Summary: This study conducted a molecular-based taxonomic and ecological characterization of uncultured Ehrlichia species or genotypes from ticks in Japan, discovering potentially new Ehrlichia species through PCR screening and gene sequencing. From an ecological viewpoint, the amounts of ehrlichiae in a single tick were found to be variable.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huixin Li, Yanpeng Xu, Yang Wang, Yihao Cui, Jiake Lin, Yuemin Zhou, Shuling Tang, Ying Zhang, Haibin Hao, Zihao Nie, Xiaoyu Wang, Ruikang Tang
Summary: Researchers have developed a bioartificial organism that can scavenge pathogenic waterborne viruses by integrating a semiartificial and specific virus-scavenging organelle. Material-based tactics have attracted extensive attention in driving the functional evolution of organisms.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Juan Manuel Palma-Hidalgo, David R. Yanez-Ruiz, Elisabeth Jimenez, A. Ignacio Martin-Garcia, Alejandro Belanche
Summary: The study found that rearing newborn goat kids in contact with adult companions promoted rumen microbial development, leading to better physiological development prior to weaning.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
John T. Lisle, George Lukasik
Summary: This study investigated the inactivation rates of MS2, PV1, and C. parvum in an anaerobic and reduced groundwater system. The results showed that the geochemical conditions in the aquifer enhanced the inactivation rates of the microorganisms, providing a natural way to reduce concentrations of microbial indicators and pathogens of human health concern in injected surface water.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yingwen Mai, Jianyi Zheng, Jiaxiong Zeng, Zihe Wang, Fei Liu, Lu Ma, Min Zhou, Shanshan Zhao, Bo Wu, Cheng Wang, Qingyun Yan, Zhili He, Longfei Shu
Summary: The growth and fate of protozoa and associated bacteria in drinking water systems have been neglected, and disinfection methods have little effect on them. Ultrafiltration membranes unexpectedly serve as an ideal growth surface for protozoa and promote the growth of associated bacteria. This poses an emerging health risk in drinking water biosafety.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Amos Branch, Trang Trinh, Truong Minh Ta, Greg Leslie, Pierre Le-Clech
Summary: The study highlights important correlations between pathogens removal values in membrane bioreactors, emphasizing suitable monitoring techniques for biological removal and size exclusion as a predominant removal mechanism. Analysis shows variations in LRV under different conditions, providing important guidance for the validation of MBRs producing recycled water.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
L. M. Baker, J. Kraft, T. P. Karnezos, S. L. Greenwood
Summary: The review outlines the effects of dietary yeast supplements on ruminal microbiota and function, with yeast appearing to stimulate the growth of specific ruminal bacteria populations. Although yeast supplementation has benefits in the rumen, its effects are variable and inconsistent across studies, likely due to differences in yeast strains, doses, and experimental conditions.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Tiago H. S. Souza, Jose F. Sarmento-Neto, Sueden O. Souza, Bruno L. Raposo, Bruna P. Silva, Christiane P. F. Borges, Beate S. Santos, Paulo E. Cabral Filho, Julio S. Reboucas, Adriana Fontes
Summary: Studies suggest that new antimicrobial technologies are needed to combat the increasing number of resistant pathogens due to the development of resistance mechanisms. Zn(II) porphyrins have emerged as promising photosensitizers for antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation, offering improved chemical stability and photophysical properties. This review provides a comprehensive overview of studies focusing on aPDI mediated by ZnPs against various pathogens, highlighting the potential for further research on ZnP photophysical and photochemical properties.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY C-PHOTOCHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Microbiology
Nelida Fernandez, Belen Revuelta, Irene Aguilar, Jorge Francisco Soares, Annetta Zintl, Jeremy Gray, Estrella Montero, Luis Miguel Gonzalez
Summary: This study investigated the frequency and diversity of tick-borne piroplasms in six species of adult ixodid ticks removed from fallow deer and red deer in a nature reserve in southern Portugal. Four tick-borne piroplasms, including zoonotic pathogens, were detected. The study also found sporadic infections in ticks removed from the same individual hosts, suggesting the presence of piroplasms in ticks rather than the hosts.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ye-Ji Moon, So-Young Lee, Se-Wook Oh
Summary: The isothermal amplification method is a widely used molecular-based diagnostic technology, but inhibitors from food can reduce detection efficiency and lead to false-negative results. This review discusses the sources and effects of these inhibitors, as well as strategies for their removal to enhance the accuracy of molecular diagnostics.
Review
Virology
Weijuan Jia, Si Chen, Shanshan Chi, Yunjiang He, Linzhu Ren, Xueli Wang
Summary: This paper reviews recent progress on tick-borne bacterial diseases, viral diseases, and parasitic diseases in China, emphasizing the significance of research on ticks and tick-borne diseases.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Daniel Petric, Dominika Mravcakova, Katarina Kuckova, Svetlana Kisidayova, Adam Cieslak, Malgorzata Szumacher-Strabel, Haihao Huang, Pawel Kolodziejski, Anna Lukomska, Sylwester Slusarczyk, Klaudia Cobanova, Zora Varadyova
Summary: This study investigated the effects of diets containing organic zinc and a mixture of medicinal herbs on ruminal microbial fermentation and histopathology in lambs. While the diets affected certain parameters of ruminal fermentation in vitro, the impact was not confirmed in vivo, possibly due to adaptation of the ruminal microbiota to the zinc-supplemented diets. Long-term supplementation of diets combining zinc and medicinal herbs may negatively affect the health of the ruminal epithelium of lambs.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Carla Maia, Nazli Ayhan, Jose Manuel Cristovao, Andre Pereira, Remi Charrel
Summary: This study found that 5.3% of individuals tested in southwest Portugal had neutralizing antibodies against Toscana virus (TOSV), while 4.3% had antibodies against Sicilian phlebovirus (SFSV). Therefore, there is a need to raise public awareness about phleboviruses and include them in differential diagnosis for patients presenting with fever and neurological symptoms.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Geovanna Vioti, Mariana Dantas da Silva, Fredy Galvis-Ovallos, Maria Luana Alves, Diogo Tiago da Silva, Joao Augusto Franco Leonel, Nuno Wolfgang Balbini Pereira, Julia Cristina Benassi, Julio Cesar Pereira Spada, Carla Maia, Eunice Aparecida Bianchi Galati, Wilma Aparecida Starke-Buzetti, Tricia Maria Ferreira de Sousa Oliveira
Summary: The study demonstrates that naturally infected cats are capable of transmitting L. infantum to sand flies. Through clinical evaluation and diagnosis of 240 cats, the research examined the role of cats in the transmission of visceral leishmaniasis.
TRANSBOUNDARY AND EMERGING DISEASES
(2022)
Review
Parasitology
Julieta Rousseau, Andry Castro, Teresa Novo, Carla Maia
Summary: This review examines the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures of dipylidiosis caused by the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum. While the disease mainly affects domestic and wild carnivores, it is also considered a zoonotic disease, with most human cases reported in children. The diagnosis of dipylidiosis remains challenging, and current diagnostic methods are often ineffective. Prevention measures include controlling ectoparasites in animals and the environment and regular deworming of animals. However, indiscriminate use of anti-cestode compounds may lead to increased resistance. Education and control measures for both children and animal owners are essential due to the worldwide distribution of this parasite.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yusuf Ozbel, Seray Toz, Clara Munoz, Maria Ortuno, Zarima Jumakanova, Pedro Perez-Cutillas, Carla Maia, Claudia Conceicao, Gad Baneth, Andre Pereira, Yves Van der Stede, Celine M. Gossner, Eduardo Berriatua
Summary: This study analyzed the epidemiology of leishmaniasis in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Georgia from 2005 to 2020 and evaluated the risk of disease emergence in European countries. The study found that leishmaniasis incidence varied spatially and temporally in these countries and posed a challenge to human and animal health.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Parasitology
Carla Maia, Deborah Bittencourt Mothe Fraga, Jose Cristovao, Lairton Souza Borja, Manuela da Silva Solca, Lenea Campino, Patricia Sampaio Tavares Veras, Luzia Goncalves
Summary: This study estimated the accuracy of three serological tests for detecting Leishmania antibodies in dogs from two endemic areas using Bayesian latent class models. The results showed that the tests were useful in canine epidemiological studies, but the low positive predictive value suggests that they may not be sufficient for reservoir-based control interventions.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Rafael Rocha, Andre Pereira, Carla Maia
Summary: Leishmaniases are parasitic diseases transmitted by sand flies, and globalization plays a significant role in increasing their burden and changing dynamics. This systematic review analyzed epidemiology and clinical management based on articles published between 2000 and 2021, aiming to improve the management of individual cases and global health perspectives. The study identified drivers of changing epidemiology, including conflict, war, and host factors such as immunosuppression. Moreover, the diversity of Leishmania species and their clinical presentations pose challenges in selecting appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Article
Parasitology
Rafael Rocha, Andre Pereira, Carla Maia
Summary: This study conducted a comprehensive review of scientific literature published between 2000 and 2021 to identify the epidemiological situation and clinical management of imported animal Leishmania infection and leishmaniosis. The findings emphasize the challenge posed by canine and feline leishmanioses in non-endemic areas and propose diagnostic and management algorithms for veterinary clinical decision support. Increased surveillance of non-autochthonous cases could mitigate the health risks associated with introducing Leishmania species into new areas.
Review
Parasitology
Ricardo Guillermo Maggi, Vicky Halls, Friederike Kramer, Michael Lappin, Maria Grazia Pennisi, Andrew S. Peregrine, Xavier Roura, Bettina Schunack, Valeria Scorza, Severine Tasker, Gad Baneth, Patrick Bourdeau, Dwight D. Bowman, Edward B. Breitschwerdt, Gioia Capelli, Luis Cardoso, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Gerhard Dobler, Lluis Ferrer, Luigi Gradoni, Peter Irwin, Frans Jongejan, Volkhard A. J. Kempf, Barbara Kohn, Susan Little, Maxime Madder, Carla Maia, Mary Marcondes, Guadalupe Miro, Torsten Naucke, Gaetano Oliva, Domenico Otranto, Barend L. Penzhorn, Martin Pfeffer, Angel Sainz, SungShik Shin, Laia Solano-Gallego, Reinhard K. Straubinger, Rebecca Traub, Ian Wright
Summary: Large populations of unowned cats pose various issues worldwide, including animal welfare, ecology, society, and public health. Relocating and homing these cats is seen as a means to alleviate suffering and social problems, while also contributing to ethical population control. Understanding individual cats' lifestyle and disease status is crucial for veterinary professionals and those working with cat charities to minimize cat stress and the spread of pathogens, especially vector-borne ones.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Marta Falcao, Margarida Barros, Margarida D. Duarte, Fabio Abade dos Santos, Teresa Fagulha, Margarida Henriques, Fernanda Ramos, Ana Duarte, Tiago Luis, Ricardo Parreira, Silvia C. Barros
Summary: In September 2021, Bagaza virus (BAGV), a member of the Ntaya group from the Flavivirus genus, was detected for the first time in Portugal. The genomic characterization of the BAGV strain from Portugal showed a close relationship with BAGV strains previously detected in Spain, suggesting a common ancestor that arrived in the Iberia Peninsula in the late 1990s to early 2000s. This study also supported the classification of BAGV and Israel turkey meningoencephalitis virus (ITV) as the same viral species.
Article
Entomology
Daniel Bravo-Barriga, Mikel Alexander Gonzalez, Ricardo Parreira, Eva Frontera, Heron Huerta, Pedro Maria Alarcon-Elbal
Summary: This study examined the taxonomic status of two Culicoides species, C. jamaicensis and C. paolae, which are currently found in the Neotropical and Palearctic areas, respectively. Previous research suggested that these species may be synonyms. However, our comprehensive approach using genetic markers and morphological analysis revealed that C. paolae and C. jamaicensis belong to the same species.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Rafael Rocha, Claudia Conceicao, Luzia Goncalves, Carla Maia
Summary: This study aimed to characterize and compare the current knowledge, perceptions, and practices regarding leishmaniasis among subgroups of students and health professionals in Portugal. The results showed that most health students and professionals have knowledge about the cause and transmission route of leishmaniasis, but recognition of the disease as autochthonous in humans is less common.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Parasitology
Rafael Rocha, Luzia Goncalves, Claudia Conceicao, Patricia Andrade, Jose Manuel Cristovao, Jorge Condeco, Beatriz Delgado, Cristina Caeiro, Tetyana Kuzmenko, Eugenia Vasconcelos, Maria Antonia Escoval, Carmen Rey, Madalina Guz, Claudia Norte, Carlos Aldeia, Diego Cruz, Carla Maia
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of asymptomatic Leishmania infection in blood donors in mainland Portugal. The results showed that the national true seroprevalence was 4.8%, with significant differences between regions. Factors such as gender, age, and region were associated with seropositivity. The study also found that participants' knowledge about leishmaniasis was generally high, with certain demographic factors influencing knowledge levels.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ahmed Karmaoui, Denis Sereno, Carla Maia, Lenea Campino, Samir El Jaafari, Abdelkhaleq Fouzi Taybi, Lhoussain Hajji
Summary: Leishmanioses, especially Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (ZCL), are a public health concern in Morocco due to their transmission dependence on eco-epidemiological and socio-economic conditions. The proposed BDRZCL model improves understanding of the cause-effect interactions between physical, human, and environmental factors, aiding decision-makers and stakeholders in responding appropriately.
PARASITE EPIDEMIOLOGY AND CONTROL
(2022)
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
Infectious Diseases
Gervillien Arnold Malonga, Almoustapha Issiaka Maiga, Dimitry Moudiongui Mboungou Malanda, Mahamadou Saliou, Juth ece Private Malanda-Kiminou, Oumar Dolo, Anicet Luc Magloire Boumba, Alhassane Ba, Robert Murphy, Jean Felix Peko, Anne-Genevieve Marcelin, Vincent Calvez, Stephane Marot
Summary: A serological survey in sub-urban areas of the capital cities of Congo and Mali reveals human contact with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) associated with previously described CCHFV risk factors.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Aleksander Wymazal, Sabina Nowak, Robert W. Myslajek, Anna Bajer, Renata Welc-Faleciak, Maciej Szewczyk, Iga Kwiatkowska, Kinga M. Stepniak, Michal Figura, Agnieszka Kloch
Summary: The wolf population in Central and Eastern Europe has been increasing, but their frequent contacts with humans make them a potential zoonotic reservoir. This study found a high prevalence of tick-borne pathogens in free-ranging wolves from Poland.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Nannet D. Fabri, Hans Heesterbeek, Joris P. G. M. Cromsigt, Frauke Ecke, Hein Sprong, Lonneke Nijhuis, Tim R. Hofmeester, Nienke Hartemink
Summary: In many parts of the northern hemisphere, different species of deer, small mammals, and birds coexist and their composition can strongly influence the outbreak potential of tick-borne pathogens. This study investigates how the abundance and composition of vertebrate communities affect the basic reproduction number R0 of tick-borne pathogens, and shows that species composition plays a substantial role in the outbreak potential of tick-borne diseases.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Lynn M. Osikowicz, Maria R. Rizzo, Andrias Hojgaard, Sarah E. Maes, Rebecca J. Eisen
Summary: This article describes the prevalence and diversity of Lyme disease in the United States. By using different detection methods, the authors found various species of spirochetes present in specific tick species, revealing the potential transmission of pathogens among ticks.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2024)
Review
Infectious Diseases
El-Sayed El-Alfy, Ibrahim Abbas, Somaya Saleh, Rana Elseadawy, Ragab M. Fereig, Mohamed Abdo Rizk, Xuenan Xuan
Summary: Published data on tick-borne pathogens in camels worldwide have been collected, providing an overview of their global prevalence and species diversity. Evidence of natural infection of camels with certain tick-borne pathogens is limited, particularly because most of the camels were considered healthy at the time of sampling. More research is needed to understand the role of camels in maintaining and transmitting these pathogens.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2024)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Saana Sipari, Mikko Kiljunen, Minna Nylund, Eva R. Kallio
Summary: This study introduces a stable isotope analysis method to directly identify tick breeding hosts by sampling field collected larvae. The results show that stable isotope signatures can reflect the diet of the breeding host of the mother tick.
TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES
(2024)
