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In silico identification of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms in the <i>Varroa destructor</i> Cytochrome c Oxidase Subunit 1 ( <i>cox1</i> ) and Cytochrome b ( <i>cytb</i> ) genes, haplotype analysis, and assessment of population structure Open
Varroa destructor is an ectoparasite that has been identified as the primary pathogen of the western honey bee, Apis mellifera , globally. Investigating the genetic variations of this mite in different geographical regions is crucial for u…
Accurate species discrimination of Fasciola hepatica from Türkiye based on the fatty acid binding protein type I (FABP type I) gene and phylogenetic analysis using mitochondrial DNA Open
Accurate species discrimination based on a robust nuclear protein-coding gene marker is essential for Fasciola spp. because of the presence of F. hepatica, F. gigantica, and hybrid Fasciola flukes that originate from the interspecific hybr…
View article: A preliminary study on helminths detected in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in Bingol Province of Türkiye: morphological and molecular approaches
A preliminary study on helminths detected in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in Bingol Province of Türkiye: morphological and molecular approaches Open
These findings are important to draw attention to the wild circulation of some zoonotic helminths.
View article: Comparative Analysis of Neospora caninum Isolation Success from Various Fetal Tissues: The Importance of Brain Samples. Technical note
Comparative Analysis of Neospora caninum Isolation Success from Various Fetal Tissues: The Importance of Brain Samples. Technical note Open
Isolating Neospora caninum from naturally infected hosts is crucial for understanding the epidemiology of neosporosis. Although the parasite was reported to be isolated from various fetal tissues, including the brain, the relative successf…
View article: Genetic Variability and Haplotypes of Echinococcus equinus in a Donkey in Türkiye
Genetic Variability and Haplotypes of Echinococcus equinus in a Donkey in Türkiye Open
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a parasitic zoonosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato larva. This study was conducted for the molecular characterization of CE cysts obtained from a donkey naturally infected with CE cysts, and for…
View article: Zoonotic Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes G6 and G7: new insights from the global mitogenome analysis
Zoonotic Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes G6 and G7: new insights from the global mitogenome analysis Open
Cystic echinococcosis is a severe zoonotic disease caused by different species and genotypes belonging to the Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) complex. Among these, genotypes G6 and G7 are the second most common cause of human cys…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Nuclear (<i>Ef1α</i>) and Mitochondrial (mt‐<i>CO1</i> and mt‐<i>Nad5</i>) Markers for Molecular Characterization of Sheep Isolates of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato
Comparative Analysis of Nuclear (<i>Ef1α</i>) and Mitochondrial (mt‐<i>CO1</i> and mt‐<i>Nad5</i>) Markers for Molecular Characterization of Sheep Isolates of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato Open
Background Echinococcus granulosus is a zoonotic disease that is widespread worldwide. Objective This study aimed to determine the genetic diversity of E. granulosus isolates in sheep. Partial mitochondrial and nuclear gene sequences were …
View article: Genetic diversity and haplotypes of <i>Cysticercus tenuicollis</i> isolates from slaughtered sheep and goats in Elazig and Bingol provinces of Turkey
Genetic diversity and haplotypes of <i>Cysticercus tenuicollis</i> isolates from slaughtered sheep and goats in Elazig and Bingol provinces of Turkey Open
Background The cestode Taenia hydatigena uses canids, primarily dogs, as definitive hosts, whereas the metacestode larval stage cysticercus infects a range of intermediate hosts, including domestic animals such as goats, sheep and pigs. Ob…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Different ELISA Methods for the Serodiagnosis of Przhevalskiana silenus Infestation in Goats
Comparative Analysis of Different ELISA Methods for the Serodiagnosis of Przhevalskiana silenus Infestation in Goats Open
Przhevalskiana silenus (warble fly) grubs cause myiasis in goats, in mountainous and semi-mountainous areas and different regions in Pakistan, and cause substantial losses to livestock. The palpation method for detecting warble flies gener…
View article: Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to neglected tropical diseases (schistosomiasis and fascioliasis) of public health importance: A cross-sectional study
Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to neglected tropical diseases (schistosomiasis and fascioliasis) of public health importance: A cross-sectional study Open
Background Snails play an important role as an intermediate host in various parasitic diseases, which are referred to as snail-borne parasitic diseases (SBPDs). The prevalence of the SBPDs, schistosomiasis and fascioliasis is low in Pakist…
View article: An Inventory of Anthelmintic Plants across the Globe
An Inventory of Anthelmintic Plants across the Globe Open
A wide range of novelties and significant developments in the field of veterinary science to treat helminth parasites by using natural plant products have been assessed in recent years. To the best of our knowledge, to date, there has not …
View article: In Silico Evaluation of the Haplotype Diversity, Phylogenetic Variation and Population Structure of Human E. granulosus sensu stricto (G1 Genotype) Sequences
In Silico Evaluation of the Haplotype Diversity, Phylogenetic Variation and Population Structure of Human E. granulosus sensu stricto (G1 Genotype) Sequences Open
Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato is the causative agent of cystic echinococcosis (CE), which is a neglected zoonotic disease with an important role in human morbidity. In this study, we aimed to investigate the haplotype diversity, genet…
View article: Multiplex PCR and Sequence Analysis to Investigate Genetic Diversity of Fasciola Isolates from Cattle and Sheep in Turkey
Multiplex PCR and Sequence Analysis to Investigate Genetic Diversity of Fasciola Isolates from Cattle and Sheep in Turkey Open
Fasciolosis is a highly prevalent helminthic infection caused by Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica. With the aim of identifying hybrid Fasciola flukes, multiplex PCR was performed to amplify the pepck gene. Furthermore, to determine Fasci…
View article: First molecular evidence of Clostridium perfringens in adult Fasciola spp. isolates in cattle hosts
First molecular evidence of Clostridium perfringens in adult Fasciola spp. isolates in cattle hosts Open
Fasciolosis is a parasitic disease caused by Fasciola spp . It is a prevalent helminth infection globally. Clostridial hepatitis is a general name refer to disorders caused by a few clostridial agents that most severely affect the liver. M…
View article: A Comprehensive in silico Analysis of mt-CO1 gene of Fasciola hepatica
A Comprehensive in silico Analysis of mt-CO1 gene of Fasciola hepatica Open
This study was conducted for the aim of comprehensive evaluation of the genetic diversity and phylogenetic relations of F. hepatica among various hosts. In this study, published sequences of mt-CO1 gene fragments belonging to final hosts o…
View article: Genetic, haplotype and phylogenetic analysis of Ligula intestinalis by using mt-CO1 gene marker: ecological implications, climate change and eco-genetic diversity
Genetic, haplotype and phylogenetic analysis of Ligula intestinalis by using mt-CO1 gene marker: ecological implications, climate change and eco-genetic diversity Open
Ligula intestinalis is a cestode parasite that affects freshwater fish in different countries of the world. The current study aims to reveal the phylogenetic, genetic and haplotype diversity of mt-CO1 gene sequences sent to the NCBI databa…
View article: Parasite and Cancer Relationship
Parasite and Cancer Relationship Open
Cancer is a life-threatening disease that occurs as a result of the uncontrolled proliferation of cells in any organ or tissue of the body. Parasites are dangerous organisms that can cause death in some cases. Parasite and cancer cells are…
Sequence and Haplotype Analyses of Ligula intestinalis in Acanthobrama Marmid (Cyprinidae) in Turkey Open
Ligulosis caused by Ligula intestinalis adversely affects the fisheries carried out in the lakes and ponds of in Turkey. This parasite causes economic losses in the fish industry. In this study, it was aimed to reveal the molecular charact…
View article: Genetic Diversity and Haplotype Analysis of Cattle Hydatid Cyst Isolates Using Mitochondrial Markers in Turkey
Genetic Diversity and Haplotype Analysis of Cattle Hydatid Cyst Isolates Using Mitochondrial Markers in Turkey Open
Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s.l.) causes cystic echinococcosis in ungulates and humans. The current study was designed to find the genetic diversity and haplotypic profiles of hydatid cysts from the lungs of cattle in three provinc…
Evaluation of Parasitic Diseases in Patients Brought to Fırat University Animal Hospital Open
Çalışmanın sonuçları göstermektedir ki, mevsimsel değişikliklerle birlikte paraziter hastalıkların çeşitliliği de değişmektedir ve bu durumla birlikte kontrol stratejileri de çeşitlendirilmelidir.
A demographic survey on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites based on socioeconomic determinants in Pakistan Open
Introduction: The present study was conducted to investigate prevalence of intestinal parasites and the risk factors related to socio-demographic characteristics of patients admitted in pathology ward, General Hospital, Gujranwala.
Method…
Genetic diversity and haplotypes of paediatric hydatid cyst isolates and first occurrence of <i>E. canadensis</i> (G6/G7) in paediatric cases in Turkey Open
Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a neglected zoonotic tropical disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic variation of hydatid cyst isolates obtained from surgically confirmed pa…
Haplotype comparisons of <i>Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato via</i> mitochondrial gene sequences (<i>co</i>1, <i>cytb</i>, <i>nadh</i>1) among Pakistan and its neighbouring countries Open
Molecular Characterization of Hydatid Cysts Cases in a Wild Boar and Mule in Turkey Open
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to determine the molecular characterisation of Echinococcus species in a wild boar in Turkey.