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ISSN 0031-1820 · Cambridge University Press · 607 articles in the index
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Phylogenetic regionalization of ectoparasites and their hosts using 2 approaches: a case study with fleas and their rodent hosts from Mongolia
We applied 2 methods of phylogenetic regionalization (evoregions and phyloregions) for the distributions of fleas and their rodent hosts across Mongolia. We investigated the congruence between these 2 regionalization schemes and their alignment with physiographic and ecological subdivisions of…
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Phlebotomine sand fly distribution, abundance and pathogen associations in Thailand: a scoping review
Phlebotomine sand flies are found across multiple regions of Thailand, with growing recognition of their role in transmitting zoonotic pathogens. Environmental factors, including climate variability and vector ecology, may influence their distribution and activity, contributing to the potential…
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Corrigia vitta (Dujardin, 1845), the neglected helminth of European rodents
The digenean trematode, Corrigia vitta, is a frequently reported component species in studies of helminth communities of wild rodents in Europe, especially those of wood mice and bank voles. It has been known since Dujardin first described the species in 1845, and yet its life cycle is still poorly…
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Overcoming chemical barriers: a new species of Rhabdias (Nematoda: Rhabdiasidae) from Dendrobates tinctorius (Anura: Dendrobatidae) in the Brazilian Amazon
The nematode genus Rhabdias comprises over 100 species of parasitic nematodes that infect amphibians and reptiles, with a wide geographical distribution. To date, 25 species have been reported from the Neotropical region. Despite this diversity, few integrative studies, combining morphological and…
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Concurrent infections by Bonamia species (Haplosporidia) do not cause more intense infections
Recently introduced parasites are predicted to cause more severe infections because of a lack of host-parasite co-evolution. When new parasites co-occur with similar parasites they may compete for resources within a host, with mixed species infections potentially resulting in antagonistic…
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Functional analysis of Ca2+ signalling in Besnoitia besnoiti tachyzoites
Besnoitia besnoiti is an apicomplexan parasite, the causal agent of bovine besnoitiosis. This disease is characterised by cyst formation in the skin and mucosa. During early infection, fast proliferating tachyzoites invade and replicate within host endothelial cells. In non-excitable cells…
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Molecular survey and risk factors of Trypanosoma pestanai in Eurasian badgers from the northern Iberian Peninsula
Trypanosoma (Megatrypanum) pestanai is a parasite of the Eurasian badger (Meles meles), reported in various European countries. However, its presence in the Iberian Peninsula had not been previously investigated. To address this knowledge gap and to assess its occurrence and potential risk factors…
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The ectoparasites and gastrointestinal helminths associated with Smith’s bush squirrel (Paraxerus cepapi) in South Africa
Paraxerus cepapi is an arboreal tree squirrel that occurs in the Savanna biome of Africa, and information on its parasite diversity is limited and mostly qualitative. The aim of the study was to record the diversity and abundance of ecto- and helminth parasites associated with P. cepapi across its…
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Who eats whom? Interactions between the non-native snail Physa acuta, local digeneans, and a commensal oligochaete
Parasite transmission can be disrupted when their free-living larval stages are consumed by non-host organisms. Yet, the contribution of benthic scrapers to this process remains insufficiently explored. Here, we experimentally assessed the ability of the North American pulmonate snail Physa acuta…
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Genotyping and distribution of Giardia intestinalis assemblages in NSW, Australia
Giardiasis is the most common enteric protozoan infection notifiable in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Surveillance by NSW Health had shown a steady increase (prior to the COVID-19 pandemic) in the number of cases reported since 2012 and the reasons for this currently remain unknown. This study…
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Unraveling the host range of Plasmodium huffi: morphological, histopathological and molecular characterization in red-legged seriemas from Brazil
Avian Plasmodium parasites can be pathogenic to their vertebrate hosts. Although cases of anaemia are frequently reported in parasitized birds, the potential damage caused by the parasite during the exoerythrocytic reproduction phase remains poorly investigated. Here, we report 2 individuals of…
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Hydatigera parva population genetics in Iberian rodents provides insights into its introduction from Africa
This study investigated the prevalence and genetic diversity of Hydatigera parva in 341 native rodents in a riparian habitat in the Mediterranean part of Spain. Polycephalic larvae were found in 32% of wood mice (Apodemus sylvaticus; n = 84) and 0.4% of Algerian mice (Mus spretus; n = 257)…
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Factors influencing a common but neglected blood parasite prevalence in breeding populations of passerines
The occurrence of avian blood protists is affected by multiple factors that include the characteristics of the hosts, the vectors, the parasites, as well as the environmental factors. This study provides an insight into some of the factors that influence the prevalence of avian Lankesterella…
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First report of Echinococcus canadensis (G7) in backyard pigs from the western highlands of Guatemala
Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato is the causative agent of cystic echinococcosis (CE), a globally distributed zoonotic infection. In Guatemala, no new data have been reported for the past 80 years on CE. To address this gap, a cross-sectional study at the municipal slaughterhouse of…
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Haemosporidian infection risk and community structure determined by duck feeding guild
Birds possess the most diverse assemblage of haemosporidian parasites, although the true diversity is unknown due to high genetic diversity and insufficient sampling across all avian clades. Waterfowl (Order Anseriformes) are an ideal group to discover hidden parasite diversity and examine the role…
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Phylogeography of Pennella (Copepoda: Siphonostomatoida: Pennellidae) indicates interoceanic dispersal mediated by cetacean and fish hosts
Copepods of the genus Pennella parasitize a wide range of marine animals, including cetaceans, teleosts, and cephalopods worldwide. Their taxonomy is unclear, as there is incongruence between morphological and genetic data and incomplete species coverage. This study provides new morphological and…