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View article: Enhanced detection of equine strongyles: Insights from morphological and nemabiome metabarcoding approaches in northern Iran
Enhanced detection of equine strongyles: Insights from morphological and nemabiome metabarcoding approaches in northern Iran Open
Background Strongyles pose significant health concerns for equids globally. Strongyles, comprising over 60 species, can lead to severe morbidity and mortality, with Strongylus vulgaris posing higher risks due to its migratory behaviour. Ro…
View article: Contribution of epidermal growth factor (EGF) in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania major in BALB/c mice
Contribution of epidermal growth factor (EGF) in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania major in BALB/c mice Open
Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a tropical disease that can cause chronic lesions and leave life-long scars, leading to social stigmatization and psychological disorders. Using growth factors and immunomodulatory agents that could accelera…
View article: ‘First record of <i>Hsiungia pekingensis</i> (Nematoda: Strongylidae) in North America: Morphological and molecular identification of a rare equine strongyle
‘First record of <i>Hsiungia pekingensis</i> (Nematoda: Strongylidae) in North America: Morphological and molecular identification of a rare equine strongyle Open
Equids are infected by a diversity of gastrointestinal nematode parasites, including 64 species of equine strongyle nematodes from19 genera. Despite numerous surveys of horse strongyles worldwide, certain geographic regions and rare specie…
View article: Lungworms of Non-Ruminant Terrestrial Mammals and Humans in Iran
Lungworms of Non-Ruminant Terrestrial Mammals and Humans in Iran Open
With over 300 terrestrial and aquatic mammalian species, Iran is considered a country with an ample mastofauna. Although many studies have assessed the distribution of gastrointestinal helminth parasites in animals and humans in Iran, lung…
View article: Parasitological and histopathological features of appendectomy specimens in Fars Province, southern Iran: a retrospective study
Parasitological and histopathological features of appendectomy specimens in Fars Province, southern Iran: a retrospective study Open
Background: Although the appendix is the most commonly resected and examined intra-abdominal organ, the pathogenesis and etiology of acute nonspecific appendicitis remain enigmatic. This retrospective study aimed to assess the prevalence o…
View article: The Prevalence and Control of Lungworms of Pastoral Ruminants in Iran
The Prevalence and Control of Lungworms of Pastoral Ruminants in Iran Open
Lungworms of the genera Dictyocaulus, Muellerius, Protostrongylus, and Cystocaulus are common helminths of domestic and wild ruminants with substantial veterinary and economic importance. Several studies have assessed the presence and prev…
View article: Prevalence and Predictors of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Psychiatric Inpatients in Fars Province, Southern Iran
Prevalence and Predictors of Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Psychiatric Inpatients in Fars Province, Southern Iran Open
Background Psychiatric patients are at increased risk of exposure to Toxoplasma gondii infection, which may be linked to their living facilities and behaviors. Limited knowledge on the prevalence of T. gondii infection and its associated r…
View article: First Report of Passerilepis parina (Cestoda: Hymenolepididae) from Parus major in Iran: A Probable Fatal Case Due to Hyperin-fection
First Report of Passerilepis parina (Cestoda: Hymenolepididae) from Parus major in Iran: A Probable Fatal Case Due to Hyperin-fection Open
Cestodes are important parasites that can affect the health of humans and wildlife. Among these, the genus Passerilepis is an important endoparasite of Passeriform birds while poorly studied in Iran. During a parasitological field survey i…
View article: Assessment of an In-House Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay and IgG Avidity Test Based on SAG1 and GRA7 Proteins for Discriminating between Acute and Chronic Toxoplasmosis in Humans
Assessment of an In-House Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay and IgG Avidity Test Based on SAG1 and GRA7 Proteins for Discriminating between Acute and Chronic Toxoplasmosis in Humans Open
To improve serodiagnostic methods for diagnosis of acute from chronic toxoplasmosis, an economical in-house enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for measuring Toxoplasma -specific IgG, IgM, and IgG avidity has been developed and asses…
View article: Description of <i>Chordodes anthophorus</i> (Gordiida) for the first time in Iran with an emphasis on scanning electron microscopy characters
Description of <i>Chordodes anthophorus</i> (Gordiida) for the first time in Iran with an emphasis on scanning electron microscopy characters Open
Summary We report a female Chordodes anthophorus from a Giant Asian Mantis ( Hierodula membranacea ) for the first time from Iran. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to describe the characters and substructures precisely. We demon…
View article: First Report of Spirocerca Lupi Larva in Dung Beetles (Scarabaeus Armeniacus) in Iran: A Morphological and Molecular Identification
First Report of Spirocerca Lupi Larva in Dung Beetles (Scarabaeus Armeniacus) in Iran: A Morphological and Molecular Identification Open
Background : Dung beetles are detritivores insects. They naturally use feces of vertebrates as foods and reproduction beds. This leads to frequent contacts between dung beetles and parasitic helminths. The current study was carried out to …
View article: Intestinal helminthic parasites of rodents in the central region of Iran: first report of a capillariid nematode from Dryomys nitedula
Intestinal helminthic parasites of rodents in the central region of Iran: first report of a capillariid nematode from Dryomys nitedula Open
Objectives Rodents play an important role to spread zoonotic diseases through society. The current study was carried out to collect informative data on the intestinal helminthic infections of wild rodents in Taleqan County, Alborz Province…
View article: High-Resolution Melting Analysis in Comparison with Microscopic Method: An Experimental Study to Diagnosis of Plasmodium Species Infections in Human
High-Resolution Melting Analysis in Comparison with Microscopic Method: An Experimental Study to Diagnosis of Plasmodium Species Infections in Human Open
Background: Among the human parasitic diseases, malaria is the main cause of morbidity and mortality. To prevent the high mortality and tracking malaria elimination efforts, a prompt and sensitive diagnosis is essential. This study aimed t…
View article: Blackfly fever and dermatitis caused by Simulium kiritshenkoi: a human case report in Iran
Blackfly fever and dermatitis caused by Simulium kiritshenkoi: a human case report in Iran Open
Background Besides the considerable role of blackflies to the transmission of many disease agents, these flies considered as annoying biting pests of wildlife, livestock, poultry, and humans. There are few literature reports of blackfly fe…
View article: Role of Toxoplasma gondii IgG Avidity Testing in Discriminating between Acute and Chronic Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy
Role of Toxoplasma gondii IgG Avidity Testing in Discriminating between Acute and Chronic Toxoplasmosis in Pregnancy Open
Risk of mother-to-child transmission of Toxoplasma gondii during pregnancy is much greater in women who are exposed to primary T. gondii infection (toxoplasmosis) after conception compared to those who were exposed to the infection before …
View article: PCR-positivity of gerbils and their ectoparasites for Leishmania spp. in a hyperendemic focus of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in central Iran
PCR-positivity of gerbils and their ectoparasites for Leishmania spp. in a hyperendemic focus of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in central Iran Open
Background: Sand flies are the only known vectors of Leishmania parasites. Various arthropods, including ticks have been suggested as secondary vectors of Leishmania spp. many years ago. This study was conducted to determine PCR-positivity…
View article: PCR-positivity of gerbils and their ectoparasites for Leishmania spp. in a hyperendemic focus of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in central Iran
PCR-positivity of gerbils and their ectoparasites for Leishmania spp. in a hyperendemic focus of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in central Iran Open
Background: Sand flies are the only known vectors of Leishmania parasites. Various arthropods, including ticks have been suggested as secondary vectors of Leishmania spp. many years ago. This study was conducted to determine PCR-positivity…