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Differential protective impact of peptide vaccine formulae targeting the lung- and liver-stage of challenge Schistosoma mansoni infection in mice Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-14 Hatem Tallima, Menerva M. Tadros, Rashika El Ridi
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Detection of haptoglobin and serum amyloid A as biomarkers in naturally infected Mycoplasma bovis calves Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Abdul Sameed Saher, Ali Raza, Fuan Qiu, Khalid Mehmood, Riaz Hussain, Abdul Qayyum, Musadiq Idris, Mikhlid H. Almutairi, Kun Li
The livestock sector of Pakistan is increasing rapidly and it plays important role both for rural community and national economy. It is estimated that almost 8 million rural people are involved in livestock rearing and earning about 35–40 % of their income from the livestock sector. () infection causes significant economic losses in dairy animals especially young calf in the form of clinical illnesses
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An association between PM2.5 components and respiratory infectious diseases: A China's mainland-based study Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 Donghua Li, Tianshan Shi, Lei Meng, Xiaoshu Zhang, Rui Li, Tingrong Wang, Xin Zhao, Hongmiao Zheng, Xiaowei Ren
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Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) on resident and migratory wild birds in Orinoquia region, Colombia Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-09 Ana Busi, Gabriel J. Castaño-Villa, Fredy A. Rivera-Páez
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Melioidosis masquerading as malignancy in tropical Australia; lessons for clinicians and implications for clinical management Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-08 Kelly Baker, Ty Duncan, Samantha Kung, Simon Smith, Josh Hanson
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Molecular detection of blood protozoa and identification of black flies of the Simulium varicorne species group (Diptera: Simuliidae) in Thailand Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Jiraporn Stangarm, Ronnalit Mintara, Waraporn Jumpato, Bhuvadol Gomontean, Isara Thanee, Komgrit Wongpakam, Peter H. Adler, Weerachai Saijuntha, Pairot Pramual
Species of the group in Thailand have veterinary significance as vectors of haemosporidian parasites. Accurate identification is, therefore, critical to the study of vectors and parasites. We used morphology and molecular markers to investigate cryptic genetic lineages in samples identified as Takaoka & Kuvangkadilok, 2000. We also tested the efficiency of the nuclear internal transcribed spacer 2
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Infection, dissemination, and transmission of lumpy skin disease virus in Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus), Culex tritaeniorhynchus (Giles), and Culex quinquefasciatus (Say) mosquitoes Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 Elizabeth Riana, Chalida Sri-In, Tapanut Songkasupa, Lyric C. Bartholomay, Aunyaratana Thontiravong, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup
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Association between Toxoplasma gondii and gestational diabetes with regard to serum leptin and tumor necrosis factor alpha, a preliminary study Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-31 Maryam Ansari-Lari, Nasrin Kazemipour, Elham Yaghoobi, Maliheh Masoudian
Gestational diabetes (GDM), the onset of any degree of glucose intolerance during pregnancy, increases a wide range of adverse health outcomes for both the mother and the fetus. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association of infection with GDM in a case-control study with regard to the levels of leptin and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) as two inflammatory biomarkers. Fifty-one
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Cervids as Sentinels for Rickettsia spp. in Portugal Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-31 Barradas PF, Abrantes AC, Vieira e Brito N, Mesquita JR
Cervids are highly exposed to ticks, however, their role in the life cycle of these rickettsiae has not been fully elucidated. Given the expanding distribution and growing population of deer species in Portugal, coupled with their direct and indirect interactions with humans during hunting, it becomes crucial to explore their role as sentinels and potential reservoirs of . The present investigation
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Production and immunological characterization of the novel single-chain variable fragment (scFv) antibodies against the epitopes on Opisthorchis viverrini cathepsin F (OvCatF) Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Pongsakorn Martviset, Jeeraphong Thanongsaksrikul, Amornrat Geadkaew-Krenc, Salisa Chaimon, Kantaphon Glab-ampai, Wanlapa Chaibangyang, Phornphan Sornchuer, Potjanee Srimanote, Jittiporn Ruangtong, Parisa Prathaphan, Tonkla Taechadamrongtham, Nattaya Torungkitmangmi, Bumpenporn Sanannam, Chadaporn Nuchjangreed Gordon, Nattaya Thongsepee, Viriya Pankao, Pathanin Chantree
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Dermacentor (Indocentor) auratus Supino 1897: Potential geographic range, and medical and veterinary significance Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Ernest J.M. Teo, Dmitry A. Apanaskevich, Stephen C. Barker, Ryo Nakao
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Ready for renascence in mosquito: The regulation of gene expression in Plasmodium sexual development Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-28 Cong Liu, Jingjing Tang, Kejia Liang, Peng Liu, Zhenkui Li
Malaria remains one of the most perilous vector-borne infectious diseases for humans globally. Sexual gametocyte represents the exclusive stage at which malaria parasites are transmitted from the vertebrate to the host. The feasible and effective approach to prevent malaria transmission is by addressing the sexual developmental processes, that is, gametocytogenesis and gametogenesis. Thus, this review
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First confirmed case of equine pythiosis in Northern Veracruz, Mexico Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Jorge Luis Chagoya-Fuentes, Jair Gaona-López, Gabriela R. Hernández-Carbajal, Haydee Torres-Guerrero, Miguel A. Lammoglia-Villagómez, Javier Huerta-Peña, Carlos D. Pérez-Brígido, Edelmira Jácome-Sosa, Sergio Omar Nieto-Rosaliano, Rebeca Rojas-Ronquillo, Estefania Grostieta, Ingeborg Becker, Sokani Sánchez-Montes
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Blood parameters and parasite burden in cattle with chronic fascioliasis Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-27 Gisela Neira, Roberto Mera y Sierra, Franco Cremaschi, Noelia Sohaefer, Mariana González, Dayana Godoy, Silvana Scarcella
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Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis in pet cats in Henan Province, central China Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-24 Liangliang Li, Yuzhen Sui, Xinmiao Li, Pengtao Song, Guizhen Chen, Hu Liu, Shoujun Zuo, Jinjie Guo, Qiong Wang, Qiyuan Sun, Hongyu Dai, Junqiang Li, Tao Zhang, Fang Liu, Longxian Zhang, Haiju Dong
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Outbreak of persistently infected heifer calves with bovine viral diarrhea virus subgenotypes 1b and 1d in a BVDV-vaccinated open dairy herd Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-24 Juliana Torres Tomazi Fritzen, Natalia Zaparoli Zucoloto, Elis Lorenzetti, Alice Fernandes Alfieri, Amauri Alcindo Alfieri
Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) infection has a significant economic impact on beef and dairy industries worldwide. Fetal infection with a non-cytopathic strain may lead to the birth of persistently infected (PI) offspring, which is the main event in the epidemiological chain of BVDV infection. This report describes the birth of 99 BVDV-PI heifer calves within 52 days of birth in a regular BVDV-vaccinated
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Nanoemulsions containing amphotericin b and paromomycin for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-24 Nicolas Fontenele Callipo Cunha, Luciana Betzler de Oliveira de Siqueira, Andreza Raposo Garcia, Igor Almeida Rodrigues, Ana Paula dos Santos Matos, Eduardo Ricci Júnior, Mariana Sato de Souza Bustamante Monteiro
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Vector mosquito distribution and richness are predicted by socio-economic, and ecological variables Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-24 Stephany Rodríguez-González, Mónica Izquierdo-Suzán, Maya Rocha-Ortega, Alex Córdoba-Aguilar
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Anti-Opisthorchis felineus effects of artemisinin derivatives: An in vitro study Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-22 Denis Ponomarev, Maria Lvova, Viatcheslav Mordvinov, Irina Chidunchi, Alexander Dushkin, Damira Avgustinovich
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Prevalence and genetic diversity of simian malaria in wild macaque populations across Thailand: Implications for human health Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Kriangkrai Karnchaisri, Nicholas P.J. Day, Arjen M. Dondorp, Suchinda Malaivijitnond, Mallika Imwong
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Neospora caninum antibodies in bulk tank milk from dairy cattle herds in Italy in relation to reproductive and productive parameters and spatial analysis Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-21 Luca Villa, Carolina Allievi, Anna Rita Di Cerbo, Sergio Aurelio Zanzani, Flavio Sommariva, Lucio Zanini, Michele Mortarino, Maria Teresa Manfredi
Among the available diagnostic techniques, antibody detection in bulk tank milk (BTM) represents a useful tool to estimate and monitor herd prevalence.
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Epidemiological investigation of Cryptosporidium in children with diarrhea in middle Inner Mongolia, China Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-20 Wenhui Guo, Xinyu Xue, Ruifeng Li, Ru Liang, Zixuan Wang, Jiashan Qin, Chao Duan, Tieyun Chen, Xinlei Yan
Cryptosporidia () is a protozoan that is widely parasitic in the intestinal cells of humans and animals, and it is also an important zoonotic parasite. However, there is no epidemiological investigation on spp. infection in infants with diarrhea of Inner Mongolia, the largest livestock region in China. To investigate the prevalence of , 2435 fresh fecal samples were collected from children with diarrhea
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Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Cryptosporidium bat genotype XXI and bat genotype XXII in fruit bats (Rousettus leschenaultii) inhabiting a tropical park in Hainan Province, China Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-19 Wei Zhao, Guangxu Ren, Jialiang Mao, Huicong Huang, Gang Lu, Shaohui Liang
Bats stand as one of the most diverse groups in the animal kingdom and are key players in the global transmission of emerging pathogens. However, their role in transmitting and spp. remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence and genetic diversity of the two pathogens in fruit bats () in Hainan, China. Ten fresh fecal specimens of fruit bats were collected from Wanlvyuan Gardens, Haikou
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Insights into the trypanothione system in antimony-resistant and sensitive Leishmania tropica clinical isolates Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-18 Hakimeh Torkian Valashani, Maryam Ahmadpour, Saied Reza Naddaf, Mehdi Mohebali, Homa Hajjaran, Alireza Latifi, Mona Salimi, Mahin Farahmand, Sabah Naeimi, Vahid Raissi, Elham Kazemirad
Pentavalent antimonials are the mainstay treatment against different clinical forms of leishmaniasis. The emergence of resistant isolates in endemic areas has led to treatment failure. Unraveling the underlying resistance mechanism would assist in improving the treatment strategies against resistant isolates. This study aimed to investigate the RNA expression level of glutathione synthetase (GS), Spermidine
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Immunochromatographic POC-CCA Test for the diagnosis of intestinal schistosomiasis in a high endemic region in Brazil: Differences in the interpretation of results Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-17 Roberta Gomes de Carvalho, Marta Cristhiany Cunha Pinheiro, Francisca Janaína Damasceno Morais, Rosangela Lima de Freitas Galvão, Luciene Barbosa, Sidney Lourdes Cesar Souza Sá, Thomas Foster Scherr, Fernando Schemelzer de Moraes Bezerra
The POC-CCA test is subject to variations in reading interpretations depending on the intensity of its results, and trace test reading have implications for determining prevalence. The aim of this study was to assess whether the readings obtained from the POC-CCA tests, conducted using a semi-quantitative scale (the G-score classification for test determination), exhibited concurrence with the direct
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The immune response of pregnant sow after vaccination with crude fimbriae (F4) extracts vaccine and immunoprotection of nursery pig against pathogenic E. coli (F4+ETEC) Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-17 Luong Thi Yen Nguyet, Puey Ounjai, Natharin Ngamwongsatit, Kampon Kaeoket
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Assessing the applications and efficacy of using helminthophagous fungi to control canine gastrointestinal parasites Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-17 Júlia dos Santos Fonseca, Helbert Ananias Valverde, Beatriz Bacelar Barbosa, Huarrisson Azevedo Santos, Jackson Victor de Araújo
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The global prevalence of Cyclospora cayetanensis infection: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Yuancai Chen, Ziyang Qin, Junqiang Li, Lihua Xiao, Longxian Zhang
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Prophylactic activity of orally administered dry-heat-sterilized Acremonium egyptiacum against Trypanosoma congolense-induced animal African trypanosomosis Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Ai Yamazaki, Yusuke Tanaka, Kenichi Watanabe, Mayu Sato, Shin-ichiro Kawazu, Kiyoshi Kita, Noboru Inoue, Helena D. Janse van Rensburg, David D. N'Da, Keisuke Suganuma
Animal African trypanosomosis (AAT) is an important global disease of livestock that causes economic losses of up to 4.5 billion US dollars per year. Thus, eliminating AAT in endemic countries will improve agricultural productivity and economic growth. To prevent AAT, vector control and the development of prophylactic drugs are crucial. Ascofuranone (AF) is a bioactive fungal compound with proven trypanocidal
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Diversity and genetic characterization of Chlamydia isolated from Siamese crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 Somjit Chaiwattanarungruengpaisan, Metawee Thongdee, Nlin Arya, Weena Paungpin, Wanna Sirimanapong, Ladawan Sariya
Chlamydiosis, an infection caused by several species, has been reported in Nile, saltwater, and Siamese crocodiles. Despite its widespread reports in various countries, including Thailand, genetic information on species remains limited. This study presents a whole-genome-based characterization of Siamese crocodile-isolated . The results showed that Siamese crocodile contained a single circular chromosome
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A prospects tool in virus research: Analyzing the applications of organoids in virus studies Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Qi Shen, Yu-han Zhou, Yan-qiu Zhou
Organoids have emerged as a powerful tool for understanding the biology of the respiratory, digestive, nervous as well as urinary system, investigating infections, and developing new therapies. This article reviews recent progress in the development of organoid and advancements in virus research. The potential applications of these models in studying virul infections, pathogenesis, and antiviral drug
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Molecular survey of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infection in Namibian cats Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Giovanni Franzo, Lourens de Villiers, Lauren M. Coetzee, Mari de Villiers, Umberto Molini
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) is one of the most important infectious diseases of cats, with potential implications in wildlife conservation. Unfortunately, FIV screening and surveillance in domestic cats remains limited in several African countries, including Namibia. In this study, 279 blood samples from domestic cats in Namibia were analyzed for FIV diagnosis by PCR. The cats represented various
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Spatial analysis of food and water-borne diseases in Ahmedabad, India: Implications for urban public health planning Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 Ayushi Sharma, Bima Sakti Satria Wibawa, Gerry Andhikaputra, Bhavin Solanki, Amir Sapkota, Lin-Han Chiang Hsieh, Veena Iyer, Yu-Chun Wang
Spatial analysis of infectious diseases can play an important role in mapping the spread of diseases and can support policy making at local level. Moreover, identification of disease clusters based on local geography and landscape forms the basis for disease control and prevention. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the spatial-temporal variations, areas, and potential risk factors of infectious
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Monitoring Aedes populations for arboviruses, Wolbachia, insecticide resistance and its mechanisms in various agroecosystems in Benin Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 S. Ateutchia-Ngouanet, F. Nanfack-Minkeu, K. Mavridis, S. Wanji, M. Demanou, J. Vontas, R. Djouaka
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Community-based symptom reporting among agro-pastoralists and their livestock in Chad in a One Health approach Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Camille Doras, Ranya Özcelik, Mahamat Fayiz Abakar, Ramadan Issa, Pidou Kimala, Soumaya Youssouf, Isabelle Bolon, Salome Dürr
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Exploring the impact of socioeconomic and natural factors on pulmonary tuberculosis incidence in China (2013–2019) using explainable machine learning: A nationwide study Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-07 Yiwen Tao, Jiaxin Zhao, Hao Cui, Lili Liu, Long He
Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) stands as a significant and prevalent infectious disease in China. Integrating 13 natural and socioeconomic factors, we conduct nine machine learning (ML) models alongside the Tree-Structured Parzen Estimator to predict the monthly PTB incidence rate from 2013 to 2019 in mainland China. With explainable ML techniques, our research highlights that population size, per capita
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First experimental observation on biology of the avian malaria parasite Plasmodium (Novyella) homonucleophilum (lineage pSW2), with remarks on virulence and distribution Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Gediminas Valkiūnas, Mikas Ilgūnas, Carolina Hernández-Lara, Mélanie Duc, Tatjana Iezhova
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Molecular detection and diversity of tick-borne rickettsial pathogens in ticks collected from camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Upper Egypt Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Ahmed M. Soliman, Hassan Y.A.H. Mahmoud, Moaz M. Amer, Tatsuro Hifumi, Tetsuya Tanaka
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Population genetic structure and wing geometric morphometrics of the filarial vector Armigeres subalbatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Thailand Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Sedthapong Laojun, Tanasak Changbunjong, Tanawat Chaiphongpachara
(Diptera: Culicidae) is a mosquito species of significant medical and veterinary importance. It is widely distributed across Southeast and East Asia and is commonly found throughout Thailand. This study assessed the genetic diversity and population structure of in Thailand using the cytochrome oxidase subunit I () gene sequences. Additionally, wing shape variations among these populations were examined
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Pharmacological potential of limonene against opportunistic fungi: Impact on Candida virulence Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Maria Hellena Garcia novais, Naiza Saraiva farias, Andressa Guilhermino Dos santos, Victor Juno Alencar fonseca, Jaime Ribeiro-Filho, Irwin Rose Alencar De menezes, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Maria Flaviana Bezerra Morais-Braga
The present article aims to evaluate the antifungal and antivirulence effect of the phytoconstituent Limonene against spp. Antifungal assays were performed, where the concentration capable of inhibiting 50 % of fungal growth, the growth inhibition curve, the minimum fungicidal concentration, the evaluation of the modifying effect with fluconazole, the inhibitory effect of the substances on the morphological
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Spatial distribution of Triatoma dimidiata peridomestic colonies modulated by distance between susceptible microhabitat patches Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-01 Daniel Chan-Espinoza, Hugo A. Ruiz-Piña, Elsy B. Canché-Pool, Enrique Reyes-Novelo
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Temperature dependence of Opisthorchis felineus infection in the first intermediate host snail, Bithynia troschelii Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Natalia M. Ponomareva, Tamara V. Orlova, Pavel G. Vlasenko, Elena A. Serbina, Natalia I. Yurlova
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Scorpion envenomation in Brazil and its relationship with the social determinants of health: A population-based ecological study Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Thayane Santos Siqueira, Adriano José dos Santos, João Lucas Cavalcante Santos, Rikelly Rhuana Nunes da Silva, José Rodrigo Santos Silva, Victor Santana Santos
This study comprehensively analyzed cases of scorpion envenomation in Brazil, exploring the temporal trends and geographic patterns of such incidents between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2022. Simultaneously, we assessed the correlation between scorpion envenomation and social determinants of health and social vulnerability. We conducted a population-based ecological study, gathering information
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Diversity response of necrophagous dipteran communities and their functional groups to an anthropization gradient Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Matias Ignacio Dufek, Dario Daniel Larrea, Miryam Pieri Damborsky, Pablo Ricardo Mulieri
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Helicobacter pylori-Toxoplasma gondii interplay with a possible role of IL-10 Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Ayat A Elblihy, Shreief El-Ghannam, Sherin Z. Mohamed, Marwa M. Hamouda, Amira H. El-Ashry, Samar Habib
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Molecular detection and characterization of Coxiella burnetii in aborted samples of livestock in China Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Ping Liu, Jinyan Wu, Weimin Ma, Yamin Yang, Lv Lv, Jiang Cai, Zhijie Liu, Jijun He, Youjun Shang, Zhaocai Li, Xiaoan Cao
is the causative agent of zoonotic Q fever. Animals are the natural reservoirs of , and domestic livestock represent the major sources of human infection. infection in pregnant females may causes abortion during late pregnancy, whereby massive shedding of with abortion products becomes aerosolized and persists in the environment. Therefore, monitoring and surveillance of this infection in livestock
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A hidden dilemma; post COVID-19 first detection of Varicella zoster M4 genotype from Pakistan Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Saba Hanif, Sarah Johnson, Maryam Siddique, Muhammad Salman, Muhammad Suleman Rana, Shawana Sharif, Rani Faryal
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of childhood infectious diseases was increased. Post-COVID-19 escalation of chickenpox cases, becoming an emerging public health concern. Thus, the study was designed to compare chickenpox prevalence and virus (VZV) genotypes circulating before, during, and post-COVID-19 in Pakistan. A total of 267 lesion specimens collected from tertiary care hospitals, and chickenpox
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Effectiveness evaluation of mosquito suppression strategies on dengue transmission under changing temperature and precipitation Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-25 Kaihui Liu, Shuanghui Fang, Qiong Li, Yijun Lou
Widespread resurgence of dengue outbreaks has seriously threatened the global health. Due to lack of treatments and vaccines, one key strategy in dengue control is to reduce the vector population size. As an environment-friendly mosquito control approach, releasing male mosquitoes transinfected with specific strain into the field to suppress the wild mosquito population size has become wildly accepted
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Widespread distribution of human-infective Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes in small rodents in northeast China and phylogeny and zoonotic implications revisited Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Shuning Jiang, Shui Yu, Yaoyu Feng, Longxian Zhang, Monica Santin, Lihua Xiao, Wei Li
features high genetic diversity among host species and environmental sources and over 500 genotypes in 11 phylogenetic groups have been defined. Here we investigated 291 small rodents in Heilongjiang province, northeast China, for the presence of by PCR of the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (ITS). Nine of 60 (15.0 %) gray squirrels from a park in Harbin, 120 of 201 (59.7 %) guinea pigs from
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Virome analyses of Amblyomma cajennense and Rhipicephalus microplus ticks collected in Colombia Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Katterine Molina-Hoyos, Carolina Montoya-Ruíz, Patricia V. Aguilar, Alveiro Pérez-Doria, Francisco J. Díaz, Juan D. Rodas
Tick-borne viruses (TBV) have gained public health relevance in recent years due to the recognition of human-associated fatal cases and the increase in tick-borne disease and transmission. However, many tick species have not been studied for their potential to transmit pathogenic viruses, especially those found in Latin America. To gain better understanding of the tick virome, we conducted targeted
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In vitro evaluation of the susceptibility of bacterial biofilms to hecogenin acetate Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Nara Juliana Santos Araújo, Maria do Socorro Costa, Ana Raquel Pereira da Silva, Cícera Laura Roque Paulo, Camila Aparecida Pereira Silva, Franceildo Jorge Felix, Cicera Datiane de Morais Oliveira-Tintino, José Maria Barbosa Filho, Thiago Sampaio de Freitas, Maria Flaviana Bezerra Morais Braga, Henrique Douglas Melo Coutinho, Jacqueline Cosmo Andrade-Pinheiro
Biofilms are a bacterial resistance strategy through which microorganisms organize themselves in the form of a colony fixed to a surface that is protected by a polymer matrix. Infectious diseases that result in biofilm formation have been considered a relevant public health problem due to the potential to increase patient morbidity and mortality, in addition to increasing the burden on health services
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Multi-locus sequence analysis of ‘Candidatus Mycoplasma haematomacacae’ in free-ranging macaques from Thailand suggestive of a closer relationship to hemotropic mycoplasmas in capuchins and potential origin from bats Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Duriyang Narapakdeesakul, Mutchamon Kaewparuehaschai, Salintorn Thongsahuan, Paisin Lekcharoen, Theerakamol Pengsakul, Sittiporn Pattaradilokrat, Morakot Kaewthamasorn
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Thinking green: Insecticidal effect of biorational solutions against Triatoma pallidipennis Stal (Hemiptera: Triatominae) Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Reyna Vargas-Abasolo, José D. Rivera-Duarte, Víctor Manuel Almaraz-Valle, Mario Mejia-Mandujano, Liliana Aguilar-Marcelino, Alex Córdoba-Aguilar
The control of triatomine vectors depends almost exclusively on conventional insecticides. These compounds can, nevertheless, cause negative effects on environmental and human health as well as induce resistance in triatomines. Therefore, we need to look for more sustainable alternatives. is one of the main chagasic vectors in Mexico. We evaluated the insecticidal effectiveness of two oils (neem and
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Galectin-3 (Gal-3) and the tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase (TIMP-2) as potential biomarkers for the clinical evolution of chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Cristiane Alves da Silva Menezes, Ana Laura Grossi de Oliveira, Isabela Cristina Magalhães Barbosa, Augusto César Parreiras de Jesus, Ana Thereza Chaves, Manoel Otávio da Costa Rocha
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Molecular characterization of Haemoproteus enucleator with emphasis on the host and geographic distribution Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Mélanie Tchoumbou, Josef Harl, Aladji Souaibou, Tatjana Iezhova, Gediminas Valkiūnas
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Unveiling of the antileishmanial activities of Linalool loaded zinc oxide nanocomposite through its potent antioxidant and immunomodulatory effects Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-17 Aishah E Albalaw, Abdullah F Shater, Abdullah D Alanazi, Hamdan I Almohammed
This study aimed to produce linalool loaded zinc oxide nanocomposite (LZNPs) and assess its and antileishmanial effects against LZNPs was produced through the synthesis of an ethanolic solution containing polyvinyl alcohol. The average size of LZNPs was determined to be 105 nm. The findings indicated that LZNPs displayed significant (p<0.01) antileishmanial effects on promastigotes and amastigotes
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Molecular phylogenetic analysis of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato infecting sheep in Italy Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Piero Bonelli, Elisa Serra, Silvia Dei Giudici, Angela Peruzzu, Silvia Crotti, Patrizia Danesi, Andrea Carvelli, Toni Piseddu, Giovanna Masala
Cystic Echinococcosis (CE), caused by the larval form of , is a neglected zoonosis still threatening public health worldwide. In Italy different epidemiological scenarios were reported depending on the geographical area and associated socio-economic activities. Although in northern Italy the occurrence of is considered sporadic, in the southern regions and, particularly in Sardinia, CE prevalence reaches
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The involvement of cytokine gene polymorphism in determining the vulnerability to Blastocystis and Helicobacter pylori co-infection in the Egyptian population Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-15 Asmaa Ibrahim, Nancy O. Kamel, Fatma Rageh, Rasha Elgamal, Bassam Mansour salama, Mohamed A. Sakr, Mohamed Mahmoud Elhoseeny, Eman Medhat Ahmed Osman, Samar Sayed, Manar Ezzelarab Ramadan
The present study aimed to identify any potential association between IL-1β and TNF-α gene polymorphism and the risk of infection as well as co-infection of with (). A total of 314 stool samples were collected and examined microscopically for the detection of parasitic infection. DNA was extracted from all samples and utilized to identify molecularly. Positive samples were used for detection by rapid
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RNA interference of NADPH cytochrome P450 increased deltamethrin susceptibility in a resistant strain of the Chagas disease vector Triatoma infestans Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Gonzalo M. Varela, Beatriz A. García, María M. Stroppa
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Aedes aegypti oviposition dynamics in towns with low human population density in yungas and dry chaco, Salta, Argentina Acta Trop. (IF 2.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Mariana M. Chanampa, Juan Pablo Aparicio, Soledad Hodi, Enrique Derlindati, Nicolas Rodriguez, Roxana Alejandra García Larsen, Raquel M. Gleiser