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Metabolic rate and ecological traits of ectoparasites: a case study with seven flea species from the Negev Desert
We studied the relationship between fleas’ metabolic rate and their ecological traits, using data on standard metabolic rate (SMR), mean abundance,...
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Metabolic effects of diclofenac on the aquatic food chain – 1 H-NMR study of water flea-zebrafish system
In the environment, aquatic organisms are not only directly exposed to pollutants, but the effects can be exacerbated along the food chain. In this...
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The species composition of local flea assemblages at a small scale in two South American regions is predominantly driven by niche-based mechanisms
We applied a step-down factor analysis (SDFA) and multi-site generalised dissimilarity modelling (MS-GDM) to local flea communities harboured by...
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Identification of microbial taxa present in Ctenocephalides felis (cat flea) reveals widespread co-infection and associations with vector phylogeny
BackgroundCtenocephalides felis , the cat flea, is the most common ectoparasite of cats and dogs worldwide. As a cause of flea allergy dermatitis and...
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Combined effects of microplastics and methylmercury on the activity of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter in the brackish water flea Diaphanosoma celebensis
ObjectivesDue to their widespread presence, persistence, and bioaccumulation in living organisms, microplastics (MP) and methylmercury (MeHg)...
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Efficacy of lotilaner (Credelio™) against experimentally induced infestations of the adult cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, and flea eggs following oral administration to cats
BackgroundCredelio™ (lotilaner; Elanco) is indicated for the treatment of flea and tick infestations on cats at a recommended lotilaner dose rate of...
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Identification of ecdysteroid pathway-related genes and their transcriptional modulation in the brackish water flea Diaphanosoma celebensis exposed to bisphenol analogs
ObjectivesEcdysone plays a crucial role in the molting process, is synthesized by neverland (nvd) and regulates the transcription of early response...
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Patterns of flea infestation in rodents and insectivores from intensified agro-ecosystems, Northwest Spain
BackgroundFleas frequently infest small mammals and play important vectoring roles in the epidemiology of (re)emerging zoonotic disease. Rodent...
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Effects of heavy metals on the expression of digestive enzyme-coding genes in the brackish water flea Diaphanosoma celebensis
ObjectivesEnergy metabolism is an essential physiological event for all life forms, and, in heterotrophic organisms, it significantly depends on food...
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Intraspecific variation of body size in fleas: effects of host sex and flea phenology
We investigated the effects of host sex and flea phenology (estimated as periods of high versus low abundance) on individual body size in four fleas...
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Coronavirus in cat flea: findings and questions regarding COVID-19
The coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has affected millions of people...
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Year-round efficacy of a single treatment of fluralaner injectable suspension (Bravecto Quantum™) against repeated infestations with Rhipicephalus sanguineus (sensu lato) and Ctenocephalides felis in dogs
BackgroundPoor owner compliance with monthly control measures means that dogs in Australia can remain susceptible to infestations with fleas, present...
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Epidemiological survey and genetic diversity of Bartonella in fleas collected from rodents in Fujian Province, Southeast China
BackgroundFleas, considered to be the main transmission vectors of Bartonella , are highly prevalent and show great diversity. To date, no...
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Detection of Rickettsia raoultii in Vermipsylla alakurt-Like Fleas of Sheep in Northwestern China
IntroductionTo date, a total of 2574 validated flea species have been discovered. Vermipsyllidae is a family of fleas that comprises at least eight...
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Efficacy of lotilaner (Credelio™) against the adult cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis and flea eggs following oral administration to dogs
BackgroundA blinded, randomized, negative controlled laboratory study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of lotilaner (Credelio TM , Elanco) when...
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High frequency of knockdown resistance mutations in the para gene of cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) samples collected from goats
Fleas are ectoparasites of mammals and birds. In livestock such as sheep and goat, flea bites cause many clinical signs. Several types of...
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Novel trypanosomatid species detected in Mongolian pikas (Ochotona pallasi) and their fleas in northwestern China
BackgroundIn the family Trypanosomatidae, the genus Trypanosoma contains protozoan parasites that infect a diverse range of hosts, including humans,...
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Modulation of glutathione S-transferase and superoxide dismutase in response to heavy metals in brackish water flea Diaphanosoma celebensis
ObjectivesSuperoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione S -transferase (GST) serve as biomarkers of oxidative stress in aquatic organisms. However, the...
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No Evidence for an Effect of Chronic Boat Noise on the Fitness of Reared Water Fleas
Ecotoxicological studies mainly focus on chemical pollution, however, since past decades, there has been a growing interest for acoustic pollution....
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Laboratory studies evaluating the efficacy of a novel orally administered combination product containing sarolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel (Simparica Trio™) for the treatment and control of flea infestations on dogs
BackgroundFive studies were conducted to evaluate a novel oral combination tablet containing sarolaner, moxidectin and pyrantel (Simparica Trio™),...