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FcRγIIA attenuates pathology of cutaneous leishmaniasis and modulates ITAMa/i balance
BACKGROUND: Leishmania is the causal parasite of leishmaniasis, a neglected tropical disease affecting millions of individuals worldwide, and its dissemination …
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Insights into the biology and insecticide susceptibility of the secondary malaria vector Anopheles parensis in an area with long-term use of insecticide-treated nets in northwestern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The Anopheles funestus group includes at least 11 sibling species, with Anopheles funestus Giles being the most studied and …
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Risk of Aedes-borne diseases in and around the Tanzanian seaport of Tanga despite community members being more concerned about malaria
BACKGROUND: Increased global trade, while beneficial economically, can also increase the spread of vector-borne diseases, particularly those transmitted by Aedes …
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Vector competence of Culex quinquefasciatus from Santiago Island, Cape Verde, to West Nile Virus: exploring the potential effect of the vector native Wolbachia
BACKGROUND: Culex quinquefasciatus plays a crucial role as a vector of West Nile virus (WNV). This mosquito species is widely …
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Mosquito breeding water parameters are important determinants for Microsporidia MB in the aquatic stages of Anopheles species
BACKGROUND: Microsporidia MB disrupts Plasmodium development in Anopheles mosquitoes, making it a possible biocontrol tool for malaria. As a tool …
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Population genetics and molecular xenomonitoring of Biomphalaria freshwater snails along the southern shoreline of Lake Malawi, Malawi
BACKGROUND: Intestinal schistosomiasis was confirmed endemic in Mangochi District, Malawi, in May of 2018 following an unexpected encounter with discreet …
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Scalable camera traps for measuring the attractiveness of sugar baits for controlling malaria and dengue vectors
BACKGROUND: Attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) are promising new interventions that can complement existing vector control tools. However, reproducible and …
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Impact of nighttime human behavior on exposure to malaria vectors and effectiveness of using long-lasting insecticidal nets in the Ethiopian lowlands and highlands
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia continues to grapple with a persistent malaria burden, characterized by ongoing transmission and recurrent outbreaks. Human behavior influences …
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Mining the secreted and membrane transcriptome of Hyalomma dromedarii ticks for identification of potential protective antigens
BACKGROUND: Members belonging to the tick genus Hyalomma function as a multi-host reservoir for several pathogens and important parasites infesting …
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Distinct neutrophil effector functions in response to different isolates of Leishmania aethiopica
Abstract Background In Ethiopia, cutaneous leishmaniasis is mainly caused by Leishmania (L.) aethiopica parasites and presents in three main clinical …
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Low nucleotide diversity of the Plasmodium falciparum AP2-EXP2 gene among clinical samples from Ghana
BACKGROUND: PfAP2-EXP2 is located within chromosome 6 of Plasmodium falciparum recently identified to be undergoing an extensive selective sweep in …
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Relationship between malaria vector survival, infectivity, and insecticide-treated net use in western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Significant effort and resources have been invested to control malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa, but it remains a major …
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Long-lasting residual efficacy of a new indoor residual spraying product, VECTRON™ T500 (broflanilide), against pyrethroid-resistant malaria vectors and its acceptance in a community trial in Burkina Faso
Abstract Background The WHO Global Malaria Programme advocates for a comprehensive, strategic approach to managing insecticide resistance, highlighting the importance …
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Impact of chemical snail control on intermediate host snail populations for urogenital schistosomiasis elimination in Pemba, Tanzania: findings of a 3-year intervention study
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) has set the goal of eliminating schistosomiasis as a public health problem globally by …
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Phlebotomine sand fly survey, blood meal source identification, and description of Sergentomyia imihra n. sp. in the central Sahara of Algeria
BACKGROUND: Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) are important vectors of various pathogens, mainly Leishmania parasites. In the Old World, the …
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Improving onchocerciasis elimination surveillance: trials of odour baited Esperanza Window Traps to collect black fly vectors and real-time qPCR detection of Onchocerca volvulus in black fly pools
Abstract Background Entomological data for onchocerciasis surveillance relies on sampling black flies through human landing collectors in the field and …
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Novel insights into antioxidant status, gene expression, and immunohistochemistry in an animal model infected with camel-derived Trypanosoma evansi and Theileria annulata
BACKGROUND: Hemoprotozoan diseases, especially trypanosomosis and theileriosis, adversely affect the productivity, growth, and performance of camels. Regular sampling and investigation …
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Population structure analysis of Phlebotomus papatasi populations using transcriptome microsatellites: possible implications for leishmaniasis control and vaccine development
BACKGROUND: Phlebotomus papatasi is considered the primary vector of Leishmania major parasites that cause zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) in the …
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Molecular xenomonitoring reveals Anopheles funestus and An. rivulorum as the primary vectors of lymphatic filariasis in coastal Kenya
BACKGROUND: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is an infectious neglected tropical disease caused by mosquito-borne nematodes such as Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, …
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First report of Angiostrongylus vasorum in an African golden wolf (Canis lupaster) in Algeria
BACKGROUND: Angiostrongylus vasorum, commonly known as the "French heartworm," is a nematode belonging to the Metastrongyloidea superfamily. This parasite was …