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View article: A cross section through mosquitoes of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Barcodes, blood meals and pathogens
A cross section through mosquitoes of Bosnia and Herzegovina: Barcodes, blood meals and pathogens Open
Mosquitoes are important vectors of human and animal pathogens, yet data on their diversity and vector potential remain scarce for the central Balkan country Bosnia and Herzegovina. This study aimed to assess mosquito species composition, …
View article: ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PROFILING OF SELECTED E. coli ISOLATES AND DETECTION OF ESBL/PAMPC-ENCODING GENES IN BROILER FLOCKS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA USING REAL-TIME PCR
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PROFILING OF SELECTED E. coli ISOLATES AND DETECTION OF ESBL/PAMPC-ENCODING GENES IN BROILER FLOCKS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA USING REAL-TIME PCR Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global issue, driven by the nontargeted use of antimicrobials in livestock. Poultry, particularly broilers, may serve as significant reservoirs for resistant Escherichia (E.) coli strains. This s…
View article: Transmissible Viral Proventriculitis in Broiler Chickens from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Transmissible Viral Proventriculitis in Broiler Chickens from Bosnia and Herzegovina Open
The etiology of transmissible viral proventriculitis (TVP) of broiler chickens has been discussed since its initial recognition 40 years ago. Regardless of its low direct impact on mortality rate, it leads to high economic losses in the br…
View article: Molecular Typing of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Ixodids of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Molecular Typing of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Ixodids of Bosnia and Herzegovina Open
Ticks are key vectors of zoonotic pathogens, and their expanding distribution in Europe heightens public health concerns. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, while tick distribution is well documented, molecular data on tick-borne pathogens remain …
View article: Peritrophic matrix: an important determinant of vector competence in hematophagous arthropods
Peritrophic matrix: an important determinant of vector competence in hematophagous arthropods Open
The peritrophic matrix (PM) is a non-cellular, glycan-rich structure that lines the gut epithelium of most invertebrates, including arthropod vectors that transmit diseases of public health and veterinary concern. This semipermeable barrie…
View article: <b>Clear cell hepatocellular carcinoma incidentally detected in an 11-year-old female Tibetan Terrier dog: A case report</b>
<b>Clear cell hepatocellular carcinoma incidentally detected in an 11-year-old female Tibetan Terrier dog: A case report</b> Open
Background: Hepatobiliary tumors are uncommon in dogs, and metastatic liver tumors are diagnosed more frequently than primary liver tumors. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most prevalent primary liver malignant tumor. Case Descriptio…
View article: Socioeconomic analysis of glaucoma patients regarding treatment options
Socioeconomic analysis of glaucoma patients regarding treatment options Open
Our study demonstrates few socioeconomic differences between patients in different types of glaucoma treatment.
View article: A metalloprotease secreted by an environmentally acquired gut bacterium hinders Borrelia afzelii colonization in Ixodes ricinus
A metalloprotease secreted by an environmentally acquired gut bacterium hinders Borrelia afzelii colonization in Ixodes ricinus Open
Although the importance of the microbiome in the context of tick biology and vector competence has recently come into a broader research focus, the field is still in its infancy and the complex ecological interactions between the tick resi…
View article: Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) of Bosnia and Herzegovina: distribution, ecology and environmental preferences
Phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) of Bosnia and Herzegovina: distribution, ecology and environmental preferences Open
Sand flies (Diptera: Phlebotominae) are the principal vectors for the protozoan parasites Leishmania spp. and for phleboviruses. The sand fly fauna on the Balkan Peninsula, including Bosnia and Herzegovina (BIH), is diverse and the circula…
View article: First case of feline cryptococcosis in Bosnia and Herzegovina
First case of feline cryptococcosis in Bosnia and Herzegovina Open
Case summary A 2-year-old domestic longhair crossbred female cat was referred for a second opinion on a non-healing surgical wound after left eye enucleation. In addition to the left orbital lesion, ulcerative granular masses protruding fr…
View article: Metagenomic Sequencing of Lloviu Virus from Dead Schreiber’s Bats in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Metagenomic Sequencing of Lloviu Virus from Dead Schreiber’s Bats in Bosnia and Herzegovina Open
Bats are a natural host for a number of viruses, many of which are zoonotic and thus present a threat to human health. RNA viruses of the family Filoviridae, many of which cause disease in humans, have been associated with specific bat hos…
View article: Development of solid microneedles for transdermal drug delivery in companion animals
Development of solid microneedles for transdermal drug delivery in companion animals Open
The objective of this paper was to create an economical and abecedarian 3D printing method for the production of solid microneedles, as a more efficient transdermal drug delivery method, for day-to-day use in companion animals. The process…
View article: Parasites in wildlife in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Parasites in wildlife in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Open
Parasitic diseases of wild animals represent an important area of research. In addition to a significant impact on wildlife health and fitness, many of parasitic diseases have zoonotic implications. Scientific information regarding parasit…
View article: First detection of Echinococcus multilocularis in Bosnia and Herzegovina
First detection of Echinococcus multilocularis in Bosnia and Herzegovina Open
Echinococcus multilocularis has been spreading through Central Eastern Europe but has not yet been reported in Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H;). Recently, this parasite is confirmed in Croatia suggesting the movement of the parasite's distrib…
View article: High‐throughput microfluidic real‐time PCR for the simultaneous detection of selected vector‐borne pathogens in dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina
High‐throughput microfluidic real‐time PCR for the simultaneous detection of selected vector‐borne pathogens in dogs in Bosnia and Herzegovina Open
A scarcity of information on the occurrence of zoonotic vector-borne pathogens (VBPs), alongside a lack of human and animal health authorities' awareness of pre-existing data, augment the risk of VBP infection for local people and limit ou…
View article: First evidence of Crimean‐Congo haemorrhagic fever virus circulation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
First evidence of Crimean‐Congo haemorrhagic fever virus circulation in Bosnia and Herzegovina Open
Background Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a widespread tick‐borne zoonosis with reported detection of virus and/or virus‐specific antibodies from over 57 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East and is endemic …
View article: Additional file 3 of Avian haemosporidian parasites of accipitriform raptors
Additional file 3 of Avian haemosporidian parasites of accipitriform raptors Open
Additional file 3: Table S1. CytB sequences used in the present study (including GenBank accession numbers, MalAvi lineage names, localities, host species, and references).
View article: The Intestinal impaction with Parascaris equorum in a captive zebra (Equus quagga boehmi) – A case report
The Intestinal impaction with Parascaris equorum in a captive zebra (Equus quagga boehmi) – A case report Open
The present report describes the case of small intestinal impaction with Parascaris equorum in captive zebra from the zoo “Pionirska dolina” in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A massive burden of nematodes occluding the lumen of the smal…
View article: Occurrence of <i>Salmonella</i> spp. in backyard poultry in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Occurrence of <i>Salmonella</i> spp. in backyard poultry in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Open
Data presented in this study provide further evidence on the circulation of different Salmonella serotypes in backyard poultry in B&H.; These findings emphasize the potential role of backyard poultry in the epidemiology of salmonellosis an…
View article: A Unique Case of Fatal Coinfection Caused by Leptospira spp. and Hepatozoon canis in a Red Fox Cub (Vulpes vulpes)
A Unique Case of Fatal Coinfection Caused by Leptospira spp. and Hepatozoon canis in a Red Fox Cub (Vulpes vulpes) Open
Red foxes are the most abundant wild carnivore species in Europe commonly exposed to pathogenic Leptospira and Hepatozoon canis. Despite high seroprevalence, the clinical disease caused by these pathogens in red foxes has never been report…
View article: Fatal Disseminated Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection in a Captive Green Iguana (<i>Iguana iguana</i>)
Fatal Disseminated Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infection in a Captive Green Iguana (<i>Iguana iguana</i>) Open
Infections with various bacteria, especially gram-negative aerobes, are a well-recognized problem in captive cold-blooded animals with immunocompromised health status, or in those kept under poor conditions. Pseudomonas is one of the most …
View article: Comparative Anatomical Studies on Ductus Venosus in Fetuses of Domestic Ruminants
Comparative Anatomical Studies on Ductus Venosus in Fetuses of Domestic Ruminants Open
The study has aimed to investigate and determine the anatomical position, shape, size, and histological features of the ductus venosus, and its role as a shunt in the fetal circulatory system in domestic ruminants. The research was conduct…
View article: Melanomacrophage centeres and diseases occurring in lesser-spotted catsharks, <i>Scyliorhinus canicula</i> (L.), from the southern Adriatic Sea
Melanomacrophage centeres and diseases occurring in lesser-spotted catsharks, <i>Scyliorhinus canicula</i> (L.), from the southern Adriatic Sea Open
Melanomacrophages of fish are commonly explored as biomarkers of water pollution and are considered to be sensitive albeit non-specific health indicators in water ecosystems. Sharks as long living marine species are good sentinel species. …
View article: Molecular determinants of pathogenicity and host specificity of highly pathogenic h5N1 BiH isolates
Molecular determinants of pathogenicity and host specificity of highly pathogenic h5N1 BiH isolates Open
Background: Towards preparation for a possible influenza pandemic, investigation of the molecular characteristics of the circulating avian H5N1 influenza virus strains is of crucial importance. These H5N1 viruses continue to spread, to inf…