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First instar and adult male bed bugs, Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), increase feeding activity in the presence of adult females
BackgroundBed bugs, Cimex lectularius , form day-time aggregations from which they depart at night to feed on human blood. Obtaining an initial blood...
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Gut colonization by extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli in dairy herd in Brazil: successful dissemination of a One Health clone
The overuse of antimicrobials in livestock has contributed to the emergence and selection of clinically relevant multidrug-resistant bacteria. In...
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Investigation of Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. in ticks from Western China and identification of a novel genotype of Babesia caballi
Babesia spp. and Theileria spp. are tick-borne protozoan parasites with veterinary importance. In China, epidemiological and genetic investigations...
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The origin and insecticide resistance of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes established in southern Mozambique
BackgroundThe Aedes albopictus mosquito is of medical concern due to its ability to transmit viral diseases, such as dengue and chikungunya. Aedes...
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Effects of Physiological Status and Environmental Factors on the Lure Responses of Three Pest Fruit Fly Species (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Biotic and abiotic factors influence how insects respond to stimuli. This can make it challenging to interpret captures in traps used to monitor pest...
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Occurrence of antibodies and epidemiological significance of Toxoplasma Gondii and Neospora caninum infections in canine populations of Laguna, State of Santa Catarina
Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are two species of protozoa that belong to the Apicomplexa phylum and are distributed worldwide. T. gondii is...
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A quantitative modeling framework to understand the physiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and interaction with cortisol replacement therapy
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is characterized by impaired adrenal cortisol production. Hydrocortisone (synthetic cortisol) is the...
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Exogenous systemin peptide treatment in olive alters Bactrocera oleae oviposition preference
The olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae (Rossi), is a key pest of the olive crop, whose control relies mostly on the use of insecticides. Plant...
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Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment
BackgroundTogo's National Malaria Control Programme has initiated an active home-based malaria management model for all age groups in rural areas of...
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Assessment of the influence of levees along Yangtze River on Oncomelania hupensis, the intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum
BackgroundOncomelania hupensis is the exclusive intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum in China. Snail control is an essential component of...
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Genetic insights, assessment of ecological niche and projected distribution changes of the mountain mayfly species Andesiops peruvianus under climate change in the andes
Mountainous regions are biodiversity hotspots with a high rate of endemism. However, these areas are witnessing accelerated warming, that threaten...
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Unusual sex chromosomal DSD in a domestic Shorthair cat with a 37,X/38,XY mosaic karyotype
BackgroundSex chromosome abnormalities associated with disorders of sexual development (DSD) are rarely described in cats, mainly due to the lack of...
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Serum macroelements and microelements levels in periparturient dairy cows in relation to fatty liver diseases
BackgroundFatty liver in dairy cows is a common metabolic disease defined by triglyceride (TG) buildup in the hepatocyte. Clinical diagnosis of fatty...
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A ferritin-based nanoparticle displaying a neutralizing epitope for foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) confers partial protection in guinea pigs
BackgroundFoot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a devastating disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals, that leads to significant economic losses in...
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Exploring the venom of Ectatomma brunneum Smith (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Ant venom has several functions, including predation, communication, defense against predators, and action against pathogens. There is a scarcity of...
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A predatory mite as potential biological control agent of Bemisia tabaci on tomato plants
Several natural enemies are known as predators of the whitefly Bemisia tabaci , which is one of the most invasive pests worldwide and has developed...
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Prevalence, antibiogram and molecular characterization of Listeria monocytogenes from ruminants and humans in New Valley and Beheira Governorates, Egypt
BackgroundListeriosis is a global health threat to both animals and humans, especially in develo** countries. This study was designed to isolate Lis...
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Effect of altrenogest treatment before weaning on reproductive performance and production efficiency in primiparous and multiparous sows
BackgroundMost sows will experience negative energy balance during lactation resulting in impaired follicular development. This study aimed to treat...
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Efficacy and safety of chloroquine plus primaquine for the treatment of Plasmodium vivax malaria in Hamusit site, Northwestern Ethiopia
BackgroundPlasmodium vivax malaria is still an important public health problem in Ethiopia. Unlike Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax has a dormant...
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Effects of a physical exercise programme on bodyweight, body condition score and chest, abdominal and thigh circumferences in dogs
BackgroundResearch on the effects of physical exercise on canine body composition is limited. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of...
