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View article: In Vitro Study on the Efficacy of <i>Ziziphus vulgaris</i> L. and <i>Camellia sinensis</i> (L.) Kuntze Extracts for Controlling <i>Varroa destructor</i> (Acari: Varroidae) in <i>Apis mellifera</i> (Hym.: Apidae)
In Vitro Study on the Efficacy of <i>Ziziphus vulgaris</i> L. and <i>Camellia sinensis</i> (L.) Kuntze Extracts for Controlling <i>Varroa destructor</i> (Acari: Varroidae) in <i>Apis mellifera</i> (Hym.: Apidae) Open
Background Ziziphus vulgaris L. and Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze are medicinal plants widely used in various ethnomedical systems, particularly in Iranian Traditional Medicine, for the treatment of various diseases. Objectives While their…
View article: Anthelmintic effects of some medicinal plants on different life stages of Fasciola hepatica: Evidence on oxidative stress biomarkers, and DNA damage
Anthelmintic effects of some medicinal plants on different life stages of Fasciola hepatica: Evidence on oxidative stress biomarkers, and DNA damage Open
Fasciolosis caused by Fasciola hepatica is a major public health and economic problem worldwide. Due to the lack of a successful vaccine and emerging resistance to the drug triclabendazole, alternative phytotherapeutic approaches are being…
View article: In vitro anti‐<i>Trichomonas gallinae</i> effects of <i>Ziziphus vulgaris</i> L. and <i>Camellia sinensis</i> (L.) Kuntze extracts
In vitro anti‐<i>Trichomonas gallinae</i> effects of <i>Ziziphus vulgaris</i> L. and <i>Camellia sinensis</i> (L.) Kuntze extracts Open
Background Trichomonas gallinae is a parasite that causes canker and severe loss and death, especially in young pigeons. Metronidazole (MTZ) is the recommended drug for treating avian trichomoniasis. Due to drug resistance, non‐chemical al…
View article: The Role of Bee Products in the Control of Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm Formation
The Role of Bee Products in the Control of Antimicrobial Resistance and Biofilm Formation Open
The discovery of antibiotics saved many lives. Infections were not as deadly a problem for clinicians as they once were. However, due to inappropriate and excessive use of antibiotics, antibiotic resistance has increased dramatically world…
View article: INVESTIGATION OF TAENIA SPP EGGS IN DOGS OF URMIA SUBURB WITH USING MULTIPLEX PCR METHODS
INVESTIGATION OF TAENIA SPP EGGS IN DOGS OF URMIA SUBURB WITH USING MULTIPLEX PCR METHODS Open
Background & Aims: Taenia spp.and Echinococcus are important common zoonotic parasites in dogs.Dogs as the most important final hosts were infected with several species of these helminths simultaneously which are morphologically indistingu…
View article: Frequency and genotyping of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> in dogs of Urmia, northwest of Iran.
Frequency and genotyping of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> in dogs of Urmia, northwest of Iran. Open
Giardia duodenalis is a zoonotic protozoan infecting various vertebrates such as humans and domestic animals. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and genotypes of G. duodenalis using polymerase chain reaction-restriction f…
View article: Medicinal plant essential oils as promising Anti-Varroa agents: Oxidative/nitrosative screens
Medicinal plant essential oils as promising Anti-Varroa agents: Oxidative/nitrosative screens Open
Melissa officinalis L., Quercus infectoria G. Oliviera, and Ceratonia siliqua L. are medicinal plants that have been used in different ethno-medical systems especially in the Iranian Traditional Medicine for the treatment of several diseas…
View article: Identification of the Nosema spp., a microsporidian parasite isolated from the honey bees (Apis mellifera) and its association with honey bee colony losses in apiaries of Iran
Identification of the Nosema spp., a microsporidian parasite isolated from the honey bees (Apis mellifera) and its association with honey bee colony losses in apiaries of Iran Open
The aim of this study was to determine the Nosema species by microscopic and molecular method and its association with honeybee colony losses (Colony Collapse Disorder) in apiaries of Urmia, Northwest of Iran. For this purpose, honeybee sa…
View article: First report of surra (Trypanosoma evansi infection) in Iranian sheep
First report of surra (Trypanosoma evansi infection) in Iranian sheep Open
Clinical trypanosomiasis in sheep is described for the first time in Iran after history taking, complete physical examination and blood samples collected for laboratory investigations. The client emphasised on animal weight loss dating bac…
View article: Investigation of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum as cause of ovine abortion in affected flocks of Urmia, northwest of Iran
Investigation of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum as cause of ovine abortion in affected flocks of Urmia, northwest of Iran Open
Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum, two obligatory intracellular protozoan parasites, are important causes of neonatal mortality and abortion in farmed ruminants worldwide. Previously, protozoan abortions in small ruminants were attrib…
View article: Pyrethroids resistance in <i>Pulex irritans</i> and <i>Ctenocephalides canis</i> in west and northwest Iran.
Pyrethroids resistance in <i>Pulex irritans</i> and <i>Ctenocephalides canis</i> in west and northwest Iran. Open
Resistance to the knockdown effect of pyrethroid insecticides occurs due to mutations at target sites of pyrethroids, meaning the voltage-gated sodium channels gene (VGSC) in the membrane of the neurons. In fleas, this mutation occurs at t…
View article: Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of Pulex irritans in different regions of Iran
Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of Pulex irritans in different regions of Iran Open
The present study was conducted to perform a molecular comparison of Pulex irritans based on the mitochondrial genome in four different climatic regions including the Caspian Sea region, a mountainous region, Persian Gulf region, and the C…
View article: <i>In vitro</i> assessment of anti-<i>Trichomonas</i> effects of <i>Zingiber officinale</i> and <i>Lavandula angustifolia</i> alcoholic extracts on <i>Trichomonas gallinae</i>.
<i>In vitro</i> assessment of anti-<i>Trichomonas</i> effects of <i>Zingiber officinale</i> and <i>Lavandula angustifolia</i> alcoholic extracts on <i>Trichomonas gallinae</i>. Open
Trichomonas gallinae is a parasite that acts as a canker-causing agent and leads to significant loss and mortality, especially in young birds. Metronidazole is the approved drug used for the treatment of trichomoniasis. A non-chemical alte…
View article: Cross-sectional study of Bartonella, Rickettsia and Wolbachia by molecular method in Fleas Ctenocephalides canis and Pulex irritans from the West and Northwest of Iran
Cross-sectional study of Bartonella, Rickettsia and Wolbachia by molecular method in Fleas Ctenocephalides canis and Pulex irritans from the West and Northwest of Iran Open
Cross-sectional study of Bartonella, Rickettsia and Wolbachia by molecular method in Fleas Ctenocephalides canis and Pulex irritans from the West and Northwest of Iran
View article: WITHDRAWN: First molecular evidence of Hepatozoon canis infection in Rhipicephalus sanguineus (sensu lato) ticks in Iran
WITHDRAWN: First molecular evidence of Hepatozoon canis infection in Rhipicephalus sanguineus (sensu lato) ticks in Iran Open
Background Hepatozoon canis is a protozoan that is transmitted by the ixodid ticks. Ingesting the tick or a section of the tick organ which is infected by the mature oocysts containing infectious sporozoite is the main source of infection …
View article: Molecular Divergence in Flea Ctenocephalides Canis From West and Northwest of Iran
Molecular Divergence in Flea Ctenocephalides Canis From West and Northwest of Iran Open
BackgroundFleas of the family Pulicidae are the most common ectoparasites infesting domestic livestock worldwide. The main aim of the present study was to demonstrate the degree of molecular divergence between Ctenocephalides canis fleas i…
View article: In Vitro Assessment Antiparasitic Effect of Selenium and Copper Nanoparticles on Giardia deodenalis Cyst
In Vitro Assessment Antiparasitic Effect of Selenium and Copper Nanoparticles on Giardia deodenalis Cyst Open
Background: Application of chemotherapy to treatment of parasitic disease of man and animals can be problematic due to different adverse effects. As a result, there is an increasing interest in nanoparticles as new therapeutic tools agains…
View article: Susceptibility of Protoscoleces of Hydatid Cyst to Various Concentrations of Oak Gall (Quercus infectoria Olivier) Extract at Different Exposure Times In Vitro
Susceptibility of Protoscoleces of Hydatid Cyst to Various Concentrations of Oak Gall (Quercus infectoria Olivier) Extract at Different Exposure Times In Vitro Open
Background: Chemotherapy is currently used in treatment of different diseases, yet its various adverse effects has led to difficulties in its use for treating hydatid cysts. This leads to use of different non-chemical materials, such as pl…
View article: Study mortality effects of carob (ceratonia silique) extract on protoscoleces of hydratid cyst in vitro
Study mortality effects of carob (ceratonia silique) extract on protoscoleces of hydratid cyst in vitro Open
Background and aim: The use of Chemotherapy for the treatment of hydatid cysts can be problematic due to different adverse effects. As a result, there is an increasing interest in non-chemical alternatives, such as medicinal plant ext…
View article: Investigation of the effects of Ceratonia Silique Extract on Protoscolexes of Hydratid Cyst in Vitro
Investigation of the effects of Ceratonia Silique Extract on Protoscolexes of Hydratid Cyst in Vitro Open
Background and Aim: It is difficult to use chemical drugs to treat of hydatid cyst due to their different side effects. Therefore, today, the use of non-chemical compounds such as medicinal plants is considered as a method of treatment aga…
View article: Molecular detection and identification of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> in cattle of Urmia, northwest of Iran.
Molecular detection and identification of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> in cattle of Urmia, northwest of Iran. Open
Giardia duodenalis is one of the most prevalent intestinal protozoa infecting humans and domestic animals. The aim of this study was to identify subspecies of G. duodenalis by polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polym…
View article: PCR-RFLP detection of Haemoproteus spp. (Haemosporida: Haemoproteidae) in pigeon blood samples from Iran
PCR-RFLP detection of Haemoproteus spp. (Haemosporida: Haemoproteidae) in pigeon blood samples from Iran Open
This study was carried out to determine Haemoproteus spp. infection in pigeons in Iran. Blood sam-ples collected from pigeons were examined for Haemoproteus spp. using stained blood smears and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). For PCR, DNA …