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View article: A comparative study between X-chromosome mapping of Sudanese and Egyptian Anopheles pharoensis theobald (Diptera: Culicidae) strains
A comparative study between X-chromosome mapping of Sudanese and Egyptian Anopheles pharoensis theobald (Diptera: Culicidae) strains Open
Background: Current literature lacks information regarding Anopheles pharoensis malaria transmission patterns. Anopheles pharoensis succeeded in transmitting Malaria in Egypt. However, it was unsuccessful in doing the same in Sudan. From h…
View article: The Potential Nexus between Helminths and SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Literature Review
The Potential Nexus between Helminths and SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Literature Review Open
Chronic helminth infections (CHIs) can induce immunological tolerance through the upregulation of regulatory T cells. In coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), abnormal adaptive immune response and exaggerated immune response may cause immun…
View article: The potential role of scavenger receptor B type I (SR‐BI) in SARS‐CoV‐2 infection
The potential role of scavenger receptor B type I (SR‐BI) in SARS‐CoV‐2 infection Open
Scavenger receptor type B I (SR‐BI), the major receptor for high‐density lipoprotein (HDL) mediates the delivery of cholesterol ester and cholesterol from HDL to the cell membrane. SR‐BI is implicated as a receptor for entry of severe acut…
View article: Assessment of Pyrethroid Insecticides Susceptibility Profiles and Molecular Evaluation of L1014F kdr mutant alleles in Populations of Culex quinquefasciatus from Lymphatic Filariasis Endemic Communities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Assessment of Pyrethroid Insecticides Susceptibility Profiles and Molecular Evaluation of L1014F kdr mutant alleles in Populations of Culex quinquefasciatus from Lymphatic Filariasis Endemic Communities in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Open
Background : This study investigated the dynamics in pyrethriod resistance and the presence/frequencies of L1014F knockdown resistance mutant allelles in Culex quinquefasciatus vector populations from Uruan Local Government Area of Akwa Ib…
View article: Chemical profiling and evaluation of toxicological, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive and tyrosinase inhibitory potential of Portulacaria afra using in-vitro, in-vivo and in-silico studies
Chemical profiling and evaluation of toxicological, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-nociceptive and tyrosinase inhibitory potential of Portulacaria afra using in-vitro, in-vivo and in-silico studies Open
Portulacaria afra Jacq (Portulacaceae) is a medicinal plant used traditionally in the treatment of pain and inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the phytochemical composition, toxicity, antinociceptive, and enzyme inhibition potentia…
View article: Association between biochemical parameters and ultrasonographic measurement for the assessment of hepatic lipidosis in dairy cows
Association between biochemical parameters and ultrasonographic measurement for the assessment of hepatic lipidosis in dairy cows Open
Hepatic lipidosis (HL) is a serious metabolic disorder that affects transient high-producing dairy cows. However, there are many laboratory methods could help in the assessment of HL in dairy cows, the definite diagnosis of the disease und…
View article: Evaluation of School-Based Health Education Intervention on the Incidence of Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Pupils of Rural Communities of Eastern Kogi State, North Central Nigeria
Evaluation of School-Based Health Education Intervention on the Incidence of Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Pupils of Rural Communities of Eastern Kogi State, North Central Nigeria Open
The negative impact of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) in Nigeria is enormous, and it poses serious public health issues and concerns. This study was undertaken to investigate the impact of health education intervention on reinfection of…
View article: First Molecular Identification of Caligus clemensi on Cultured Crimson Snapper Lutjanus erythropterus on Jerejak Island, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia
First Molecular Identification of Caligus clemensi on Cultured Crimson Snapper Lutjanus erythropterus on Jerejak Island, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia Open
Fish parasites such as Caligus clemensi are a serious concern for cultured fish in many regions of the world, including Malaysia. This study was designed to elucidate the parasites’ prevalence and intensity coupled with the morphology and …
View article: The applications of cerium oxide nanoform and its ecotoxicity in the aquatic environment: an updated insight
The applications of cerium oxide nanoform and its ecotoxicity in the aquatic environment: an updated insight Open
The widespread usage of nanotechnology in many essential products has raised concerns about the possible release of nanoparticles (NPs) into aquatic habitats. Cerium dioxide (CeO 2 ) has gained the most interest in the worldwide nanotechno…
View article: Asymptomatic and sub-microscopic Plasmodium falciparum infection in children in the Mount Cameroon area: a cross-sectional study on altitudinal influence, haematological parameters and risk factors
Asymptomatic and sub-microscopic Plasmodium falciparum infection in children in the Mount Cameroon area: a cross-sectional study on altitudinal influence, haematological parameters and risk factors Open
Background The Mount Cameroon area has experienced a 57.2% decline in confirmed malaria cases between 2006 and 2013 with the implementation of different control measures but, the disease is still of public health concern. The objective of …
View article: Epidemiology of Trypanosomiasis in Wildlife—Implications for Humans at the Wildlife Interface in Africa
Epidemiology of Trypanosomiasis in Wildlife—Implications for Humans at the Wildlife Interface in Africa Open
While both human and animal trypanosomiasis continue to present as major human and animal public health constraints globally, detailed analyses of trypanosome wildlife reservoir hosts remain sparse. African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT) aff…
View article: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Coinfection of Urogenital Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Primary School Children in Biase, Southern Nigeria
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Coinfection of Urogenital Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Primary School Children in Biase, Southern Nigeria Open
Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that cause chronic infections and ill health. The study was carried out to determine the current infection status and risk factors associated w…
View article: Branchial Chamber and Gastrointestinal Tracts Parasites of Fish Species in Benue and Niger Rivers, North Central, Nigeria
Branchial Chamber and Gastrointestinal Tracts Parasites of Fish Species in Benue and Niger Rivers, North Central, Nigeria Open
Freshwater fish species are posing health challenges by either serving as host of parasites that are harmful to man and animals. This study was conducted to determine the parasitic profile of the branchial and gastrointestinal tracts of fr…
View article: Molecular Surveillance of Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak, 2019 in Sohag, Egypt: Enzootic Potential, Phylogenetic Assessment and Implications on Cattle Herds Health
Molecular Surveillance of Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak, 2019 in Sohag, Egypt: Enzootic Potential, Phylogenetic Assessment and Implications on Cattle Herds Health Open
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a remerged threat to livestock health in the Middle East regions that has catastrophic economic implications.LSD has an endemic pattern in Egypt based on the epidemiological surveillances over decades which high…
View article: Time-budget and Blood Parameters of the Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius) Under Different Feeding Management Strategies
Time-budget and Blood Parameters of the Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius) Under Different Feeding Management Strategies Open
A rabian camels (Camelus dromedarious) have been do- mesticated 5,000 years ago, and throughout these years they played an important role in the camel owners' life.Arabian camel (one humped camel) has special anatomical and physiological c…
View article: In vitro and in vivo growth inhibitory activities of cryptolepine hydrate against several Babesia species and Theileria equi
In vitro and in vivo growth inhibitory activities of cryptolepine hydrate against several Babesia species and Theileria equi Open
Piroplasmosis treatment has been based on the use of imidocarb dipropionate or diminazene aceturate (DA), however, their toxic effects. Therefore, the discovery of new drug molecules and targets is urgently needed. Cryptolepine (CRY) is a …
View article: Assessing the Immunochromatographic Test Strip for Serological Detection of Bovine Babesiosis in Uganda
Assessing the Immunochromatographic Test Strip for Serological Detection of Bovine Babesiosis in Uganda Open
In Uganda, bovine babesiosis continues to cause losses to the livestock industry because of shortages of cheap, quick, and reliable diagnostic tools to guide prescription measures. In this study, the presence of antibodies to Babesia bigem…
View article: Therapeutic Effects of Atranorin towards the Proliferation of Babesia and Theileria Parasites
Therapeutic Effects of Atranorin towards the Proliferation of Babesia and Theileria Parasites Open
Atranorin (ATR), is a compound with multidirectional biological activity under different in vitro and in vivo conditions and it is effective as an antibacterial, antiviral, antiprotozoal and anti-inflammatory agent. In the current study, t…
View article: Physostigmine: A Plant Alkaloid Isolated from Physostigma venenosum: A Review on Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacological and Toxicological Activities
Physostigmine: A Plant Alkaloid Isolated from Physostigma venenosum: A Review on Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacological and Toxicological Activities Open
Medicinal plants have been documented as an important source for discovering new pharmaceutical molecules that have been used to treat serious diseases. Strikingly, previous reports stated that natural products and their derived compounds …
View article: Syzygium aromaticum L. (Myrtaceae): Traditional Uses, Bioactive Chemical Constituents, Pharmacological and Toxicological Activities
Syzygium aromaticum L. (Myrtaceae): Traditional Uses, Bioactive Chemical Constituents, Pharmacological and Toxicological Activities Open
Herbal medicinal products have been documented as a significant source for discovering new pharmaceutical molecules that have been used to treat serious diseases. Many plant species have been reported to have pharmacological activities att…
View article: Phytochemical Screening and Antiprotozoal Effects of the Methanolic Berberis Vulgaris and Acetonic Rhus Coriaria Extracts
Phytochemical Screening and Antiprotozoal Effects of the Methanolic Berberis Vulgaris and Acetonic Rhus Coriaria Extracts Open
Berberis vulgaris (B. vulgaris) and Rhus coriaria (R. coriaria) have been documented to have various pharmacologic activities. The current study assessed the in vitro as well as in vivo inhibitory efficacy of a methanolic extract of B. vul…