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Journal of Parasitic Diseases OnlineFirst articles

31.05.2024 | Review Article

To quest new targets of Plasmodium parasite and their potential inhibitors to combat antimalarial drug resistance

Malaria remains a global health challenge with significant mortality and morbidity annually, with resistant parasite strains complicating treatment efforts. There is an acute need for novel antimalarial drugs that can put a stop to the future …

verfasst von:
Pratyusa Biswas, Rini Roy, Kuldip Ghosh, Debjani Nath, Asmita Samadder, Sisir Nandi

24.05.2024 | Original Article

Molecular detection of Anaplasma, Babesia, Theileria, and Trypanosoma infection in cattle and buffaloes in India

Tick-borne pathogens pose a significant global threat, causing substantial economic losses to the dairy industry. In India, tropical theileriosis, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and trypanosomiasis are major hemo-parasitic diseases affecting bovines. A …

verfasst von:
Syeda Afshan Fatima, Hariprasad Naidu Gonuguntla, Ponnanna Nadikerianda Muthappa, Laxmi Narayan Sarangi

24.05.2024 | Original Article

Mitragyna parvifolia as apotential therapeutic agent for lymphatic filariasis

This study investigates the medicinal potential of Mitragyna parvifolia (M. parvifolia) leaves for the management of Lymphatic filariasis (LF). Phytochemical screening of the methanolic leaf extract revealed the presence of alkaloids, terpenoids …

verfasst von:
Jefrillah Jebaseelan, Sheerin Banu Sadiq, Abi Prakathi Ravikumar, Jamespandi Annaraj, Anand Setty Balakrishnan

22.05.2024 | Original Article

Domesticated animal reservoirs of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in agricultural farms in Laguna and Quezon provinces, Philippines

Cryptosporidium and Giardia are recognized as significant etiological agents of diarrheal outbreaks in humans as these parasites may be transmitted through the ingestion of water and food contaminated with feces of human or animal origin. However …

verfasst von:
Vachel Gay V. Paller, David Lester A. Mendoza, Jeph Roxy M. Macaraig

22.05.2024 | Original Article

In vitro anthelmintic efficacy of Ferulic and Sinapic acid against zoonotic cestode Hymenolepis diminuta (Rudolphi, 1819)

The present study is aimed to investigate potential in vitro anthelmintic efficacy of two phenolic compounds Ferulic acid and Sinapic acid against the parasite H. diminuta. Adult parasites collected from infected rat’s intestine (maintained in our …

verfasst von:
Samiparna Saha, Chandrani Mondal, Sudeshna Mandal, Mou Singha Ray, Larisha M. Lyndem

15.05.2024 | Review Article

A review of Hepatozoonosis caused by Hepatozoon canis in dogs

Hepatozoon canis is a type of single-celled organism is spread by ticks and commonly affects dogs. It is responsible for causing one of the most significant parasitic diseases in dogs, called Hepatozoonosis. It is considered one of the most common …

verfasst von:
Sayyed Jafar Hasani, Alaleh Rakhshanpour, Ahmad Enferadi, Saeedeh Sarani, Awat Samiei, Bijan Esmaeilnejad

14.05.2024 | Original Article

The efficacy of cercarial antigen loaded on nanoparticles as a potential vaccine candidate in Schistosoma mansoni-infected mice

Schistosomiasis is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality from parasitic diseases. Mass treatment has proven to be insufficient because of repeated infection after treatment and the appearance of strains resistant to drug …

verfasst von:
Dina A. S. Elguindy, Dalia S. Ashour, Sirria M. Elmarhoumy, Dina M. El-Guindy, Howaida I. H. Ismail

13.05.2024 | Short Communication

Exploring the prevalence and impact of Ligula intestinalis infection across fish species in Sistan region, Iran

Fisheries play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems, a resource with ecological and economic importance. Measuring parasite prevalence is necessary to assess these fish species' health and well-being. Within the Sistan region, this study sought to …

verfasst von:
Mohammad Rahnama, Amir Abbas Siamardi, Majid Alipour Eskandani, Narges Lotfalizadeh, Soheil Sadr, Dariush Saadati, Javad Khedri

13.05.2024 | Review Article

Probiotics: an alternative anti-parasite therapy

This paper review about probiotic effects and mechanism of action against the gut and non-gut helminths and protozoan parasites. Gastrointestinal parasitic infections are considered a serious health problem and are widely distributed globally. The …

verfasst von:
Sudeshna Mandal, Chandrani Mondal, Larisha M. Lyndem

13.05.2024 | Short Communication

Are artefacts misleading the diagnosis of Ascaris lumbricoides in microscopy? Observations

Stool has multiple components, which include undigested food material, plant, animal products, normal intestinal microbiome, and parasites. Due to the existence of all the elements, stool parasite examination is cumbersome, especially with …

verfasst von:
Revathi Ulaganeethi, Nonika Rajkumari, Vijaya Kumar Shettikothanuru Ramachandrappa, Gowri Dorairajan, Ganesh Kumar Saya

13.05.2024 | Review Article

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 disease is transmitted by the bite of infected female sand flies, which act as vectors and hosts for …

verfasst von:
Rachid Sabbahi, Virginia Hock, Khalil Azzaoui, Belkheir Hammouti

11.05.2024 | Original Article

Assessment of the selected hematological profiles among malaria and Schistosoma mansoni co-infected patients, Northwest Ethiopia

Malaria and schistosomiasis are infectious diseases that cause hematological profiles abnormalities. Malaria and Schistosoma mansoni co-infection causes exacerbation of health consequences and co-morbidities. The aim of this study was to assess …

verfasst von:
Wagaw Abebe, Zelalem Asmare, Silesh Barasa, Dagmawi Woldesenbet, Wossenseged Lemma, Adane Derso

11.05.2024 | Original Article

Eugenol: effective complementary treatment for cryptosporidiosis in experimentally infected mice

Cryptosporidiosis is an opportunistic, globally distributed parasitic disease. Whereas Cryptosporidium causes asymptomatic infection and diarrhea in healthy people, it may lead to severe illness in immunocompromised individuals. Limited, effective …

verfasst von:
Hattan S. Gattan, Samer S. Fouad, Reham A. Ellisy, Hayam Elshazly, Asmaa M. El-kady

09.05.2024 | Original Article

Assessment of the potential occurrence of Cryptosporidium species in various water sources in Sharqia Governorate, Egypt

Cryptosporidium species are enteric apicomplexan parasites associated with diarrhoeal disease in humans and animals globally. Waterborne outbreaks resulting from contamination with the infective oocysts are common worldwide. Updated reports on …

verfasst von:
Marwa Omar, Samia E. Etewa, Samar A. M. Mahmoud, Tahani I. Farag

07.05.2024 | Original Article

Phytochemicals, antioxidant ability and in vitro anthelmintic activity of crude extracts from Vitex negundo leaves against Haemonchus contortus

The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro anthelmintic effect of crude aqueous, methanol, ethanol, hydro alcohol and acetone extracts of Vitex negundo leaves against Haemonchus contortus eggs and larvae. Phytochemical analysis to identify …

verfasst von:
Faiz A. Khan, Chander P. Swarnkar, Lalit K. Soni, Sita R. Sharma

06.05.2024 | Original Article

A survey of nematodes in the European hake (Merluccius merluccius) intended for human consumption

Ensuring the safety of fish for human consumption is paramount in safeguarding public health, particularly in relation to parasitic infections. The European hake (Merluccius merluccius Linnaeus, 1758) may harbor various parasitic nematodes, some …

verfasst von:
Badreddine Attir, Adel Mammeri, Nassima Kechroud, Khawla Mazouz, Djouhaina Chabira, Haroun Chenchouni

05.05.2024 | Review Article

Prevalence of Avian coccidiosis in India: a review

Coccidiosis stands as a highly significant and economically impactful parasitic ailment in poultry, attributed to the intracellular parasite belonging to the genus Eimeria. This affliction poses considerable financial challenges to the poultry …

verfasst von:
C. Angeline Felicia Bora, V. J. Ajay Kumar, C. Mathivathani

04.05.2024 | Original Article

Lethal effects of praziquantel and albendazole, on the cercariae of Echinochasmus sp. (Dietz, 1909) in-vitro

Echinochasmidae are considered one of the digenean intestinal parasites of carnivorous mammals and humans. Some larvicidal medications, such as praziquantel and albendazole, were employed to interrupt the life cycle of Echinochasmidae, which may …

verfasst von:
Mohammed E. El-Zeiny, Ola A. Abu Samak, Shereen A. Fahmy, Abdel Aziz A. Khidr

29.04.2024 | Review Article

Molecular diagnosis of human toxoplasmosis: the state of the art

Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is an obligate intracellular apicomplexan protozoan that causes toxoplasmosis. Approximately one-third of the world’s population is currently T. gondii-seropositive. Although most infections are symptomless, a few can …

verfasst von:
Eman Fathi Fadel, Hanaa Ahmed EL-Hady, Amal Mostafa Ahmed, Mohammed Essa Marghany Tolba

29.04.2024 | Original Article

An insight into the epidemiology of foodborne zoonotic fascioliasis in small ruminants in northwestern region of Bangladesh

Fascioliasis is one of the most common foodborne zoonotic infection of ruminants in Bangladesh. To estimate the prevalence and associated risk factors of fascioliasis and extent of liver damage, 825 livers of sheep and goats were randomly …

verfasst von:
Nurnabi Ahmed, Md Nuruzzaman Islam, Md Rafiul Islam, Babul Chandra Roy, Shirin Akter, MD Hasanuzzaman Talukder