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11/04/2024
Research Article
Variable effects of transient Wolbachia infections on alphaviruses in Aedes aegypti
Wolbachia pipientis (= Wolbachia) has promise as a tool to suppress virus transmission by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. However, Wolbachia can have variable effects on mosquito-borne viruses. This variation remains poorly characterized, yet the multimodal effects of Wolbachia on diverse pathogens could have important implications for public health. Here, we examine the effects of transient somatic infection with two strains...
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10/25/2024
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Bat-associated ticks as a potential link for vector-borne pathogen transmission between bats and other animals
Potentially zoonotic pathogens have been previously detected in bat-associated ticks, but their role in disease transmission and their frequency of feeding on non-bat hosts is poorly known. We used molecular blood meal analysis to reveal feeding patterns of the bat-associated tick species Ixodes ariadnae, I. simplex, and...
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10/24/2024
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Development and longevity of naturally acquired antibody and memory B cell responses against Plasmodium vivax infection
Plasmodium vivax malaria causes significant public health problems in endemic regions. Considering the rapid spread of drug-resistant parasite strains and the development of hypnozoites in the liver with potential for relapse, development of a safe and effective vaccine for preventing, controlling, and eliminating...
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10/21/2024
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Need for a paradigm shift in soil-transmitted helminthiasis control: Targeting the right people, in the right place, and with the right drug(s)
Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) is caused by intestinal parasites that require an obligate development period in the soil, predominantly roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), whipworm (Trichuris trichiura), and hookworms (Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator...
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