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Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) as potential mechanical vectors of the protozoan cyst and helminthic eggs in Kashmir Himalaya, India
Blowflies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) are an important group of non-biting flies that are potential mechanical vectors of protozoan and helminthic...
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Trypanocidal resistance in two cattle farms using varying diagnostic techniques in southwest Nigeria
African animal trypanosomosis (AAT) affects the livestock industry, impacting protein intake and herders’ livelihoods. Despite the presence of vector...
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Possibility of Leishmania Transmission via Lutzomyia spp. Sand Flies Within the USA and Implications for Human and Canine Autochthonous Infection
Purpose of ReviewLeishmaniasis is a leading cause of parasitic death, with incidence rising from decreased resources to administer insecticide and...
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Bleeding skin lesions in gestating sows of a piglet producing farm in Austria
BackgroundStomoxys calcitrans , the stable fly, occurs in pig producing countries worldwide. While in cattle the impact of this blood sucking insect...
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Leishmania–sand fly interactions: exploring the role of the immune response and potential strategies for Leishmaniasis control
Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania , affecting millions of people worldwide. The...
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An insight into the transmission role of insect vectors based on the examination of gene characteristics of African swine fever virus originated from non-blood sucking flies in pig farm environments
BackgroundInsect vector transmitted pathogens from contaminated environments are a key potential risk for public health. Meanwhile, transmission by...
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The cost of living in larger primate groups includes higher fly densities
Flies are implicated in carrying and mechanically transmitting many primate pathogens. We investigated how fly associations vary across six monkey...
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Mathematical modeling of trypanosomiasis control strategies in communities where human, cattle and wildlife interact
Spillover of trypanosomiasis parasites from wildlife to domestic livestock and humans remains a major challenge world over. With the disease targeted...
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A rare case of residual root myiasis caused by Clogmia albipunctata larvae (Diptera: Psychodidae)
BackgroundDental injury caused by caries and trauma is the main cause of residual roots. Food trapped in the residual roots is difficult to clean. If...
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A Community Based Survey of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Concerning Leishmaniasis in Central Morocco
Leishmaniasis is a major health problem caused by a protozoan of the genus Leishmania , most commonly transmitted by infected female sand flies....
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Sero-prevalence of visceral leishmaniasis and its associated factors among asymptomatic individuals visiting Denan health center, southeastern Ethiopia
BackgroundIn the Somali region of Ethiopia, visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a public health concern. However, VL epidemiology and sand fly vectors...
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Knowledge and attitude towards cutaneous leishmaniasis among rural endemic communities in Shara’b district, Taiz, southwestern Yemen
BackgroundCutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), a neglected tropical disease, represents a significant public health problem in many endemic countries...
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The oral repellent – science fiction or common sense? Insects, vector-borne diseases, failing strategies, and a bold proposition
Over the last decades, unimaginable amounts of money have gone into research and development of vector control measures, repellents, treatment, and...
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Assessing public perception of a sand fly biting study on the pathway to a controlled human infection model for cutaneous leishmaniasis
BackgroundA controlled human infection model (CHIM) involves deliberate exposure of volunteers to pathogens to assess their response to new therapies...
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Tsetse distribution, trypanosome infection rates, and small-holder livestock producers’ capacity enhancement for sustainable tsetse and trypanosomiasis control in Busia, Kenya
BackgroundTsetse flies are the cyclical vectors of both human and animal diseases. Kenya’s commitment to eradicate tsetse and trypanosomiasis dates...
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Rare case of Thelazia infection in a Jersey cow—a report from Andhra Pradesh, India
Thelazia spp. parasites are nematodes which are transmitted by arthropods causing ocular diseases in various domestic animals including humans. Adult...
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Combatting anthrax outbreaks across Nigeria’s national land borders: need to optimize surveillance with epidemiological surveys
BackgroundAnthrax is a non-contagious zoonotic disease caused by the Gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis . Infection is common...
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Loa loa and Mansonella perstans infections in non-endemic countries: a narrative review
Purpose of ReviewLoiasis and mansonellosis are filarial infections potentially causing a relevant impact on morbidity and mortality. In non-endemic...
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First report on molecular characterization of Oestrus ovis in sheep from India
The objective of the present study is to characterize the dipteran larvae species infesting the sheep being maintained at SRRC, Mannavanur, by means...
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Persistence of onchocerciasis in villages in Enugu and Ogun states in Nigeria following many rounds of mass distribution of ivermectin
BackgroundOnchocerciasis is endemic in most local government areas (LGAs) in Enugu and Ogun states. Most meso- and hyper-endemic LGAs have received...
