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Molecular identification and genetic analysis of Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato of dogs in Nigeria, West Africa by Kamani, Joshua

“…The brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato, is a ubiquitous and taxonomically controversial pest of dogs with immense veterinary and public health…”
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Phylogenetic and network analysis of Pediculus humanus in Nigeria reveal the presences of clade E body lice and novel haplotypes by Kamani, Joshua, Irene, Sacristán, Nachum-Biala, Yaarit, Shand, Mike, Harrus, Shimon

“…An investigation was conducted for the first time to determine the prevalence and genetic diversity of human lice, for the first time in Nigeria, using…”
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Molecular detection and characterization of tick-borne pathogens in dogs and ticks from Nigeria by Kamani, Joshua, Baneth, Gad, Mumcuoglu, Kosta Y, Waziri, Ndadilnasiya E, Eyal, Osnat, Guthmann, Yifat, Harrus, Shimon

“…Only limited information is currently available on the prevalence of vector borne and zoonotic pathogens in dogs and ticks in Nigeria. The aim of this study…”
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Genomic characterization of Alphacoronavirus from Mops condylurus bats in Nigeria by George, Uwem, George, Oluwadamilola, Oguzie, Judith, Osasona, Oluwadamilola, Motayo, Babatunde, Kamani, Joshua, Eromon, Philomena, Folarin, Onikepe, Happi, Anise, Komolafe, Isaac, Happi, Christian

“…•First report of a near-complete genome of bat Alphacoronavirus in Nigeria.•Unique AlphaCoV subgenera circulating in the Molossidae bat family.•Evidence of…”
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Mycoplasma wenyonii and Candidatus Mycoplasma Haemobos in Pastoralists Cattle in Nigeria by Kamani, Joshua, Shand, Mike, Shekaro, Audu, Laminu, Bukar, Toyin, Olubade, Abasiama, Moses Samuel, Schaer, Juliane, Harrus, Shimon

“…Purpose The extensive migration practiced by pastoralists cattle exposes them to a variety of pathogens and vectors which may sometimes lead to severe disease…”
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Prevalence and diversity of Bartonella species in commensal rodents and ectoparasites from Nigeria, West Africa by Kamani, Joshua, Morick, Danny, Mumcuoglu, Kosta Y, Harrus, Shimon

“…Bartonellae are fastidious bacteria causing persistent bacteremia in humans and a wide variety of animals. In recent years there is an increasing interest in…”
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Seroprevalence of Theileria equi, Babesia caballi, and Trichinella spp. infections in horses and donkeys from Nigeria, West Africa by Kamani, Joshua, Bártová, Eva, Kašpárková, Nikola, Mohammed, Samaila J., Budíková, Marie, Sedlák, Kamil

“…The protozoan parasites Theileria equi and Babesia caballi , transmitted by ticks, cause equine piroplasmosis, the most prevalent tick-borne disease in equids…”
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Prevalence and morphotype diversity of Trichuris species and other soil-transmitted helminths in captive non-human primates in northern Nigeria by Joshua, Kamani, Yidawi, James P., Sada, Aliyu, Msheliza, Emmanuel G., Turaki, Usman A.

“…A study to determine the prevalence and morphotype diversity of soil-transmitted helminths in captive non-human primates (NHPs) in northern Nigeria was…”
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Seroprevalence of Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiae in extensively managed sheep and goats in Nigeria, West Africa by Nnabuife, Henry Ekene, Matur, Bernard, Ogo, Ndudim Isaac, Goselle, Obed, Dakul, Anthony, Egbuji, Anthony, Tekki, Ishaya Sini, Kamani, Joshua

“…Sheep and goats raised extensively are frequently infested by Ixodid ticks that may act as vectors or reservoirs of Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiae (SFGR). A…”
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An annotated checklist of tick-borne pathogens of dogs in Nigeria by Kamani, Joshua, Baneth, Gad, Harrus, Shimon

“…Tick-borne pathogens are transmitted by the bite of a tick vector or the ingestion therein by a susceptible host. Conventionally, the diagnosis of tick-borne…”
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Detection of Alpha- and Betacoronaviruses in Frugivorous and Insectivorous Bats in Nigeria by George, Uwem, George, Oluwadamilola, Oragwa, Arthur, Motayo, Babatunde, Kamani, Joshua, Adamu, Andrew, Sowemimo, Oluyomi, Adeleke, Richard, Abalaka, Samson, Sani, Nuhu, Oguzie, Judith, Eromon, Philomena, Folarin, Onikepe, Happi, Anise, Komolafe, Isaac, Happi, Christian

“…The rise of bat-associated zoonotic viruses necessitates a close monitoring of their natural hosts. Since the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome…”
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Seroprevalence of antibodies (IgG) to Taenia solium among pig rearers and associated risk factors in Jos metropolis, Nigeria by Rebecca, Weka Paul, Eugene, Ikeh I, Joshua, Kamani

“…In Nigeria, Taenia solium cysticercosis is a problem in rural areas where most pigs are kept and in urban areas where infected pork can be consumed. We…”
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Letter to the Editor by Kamani, Joshua

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Letter to the Editor by Kamani, Joshua

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Molecular evidence indicts Haemaphysalis leachi (Acari: Ixodidae) as the vector of Babesia rossi in dogs in Nigeria, West Africa by Kamani, Joshua

“…Babesia rossi is the most pathogenic among the large canine babesias and it is the major cause of canine babesisosis in Nigeria. In South Africa it is…”
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Prevalence and Significance of Parasites of Horses in Some States of Northern Nigeria by EHIZIBOLO, David O., KAMANI, Joshua, EHIZIBOLO, Peter O., EGWU, Kinsley O., DOGO, Goni I., SALAMI-SHINABA, Josiah O.

“…This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and significance of parasites of horses in northern Nigeria. Blood and faecal samples were randomly…”
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Letter to the Editor by Kamani, Joshua

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Detection and Sequence Analysis of Toxoplasma Gondii B1 Gene in Tissues of Some Bird Species in Plateau State, Nigeria by Shalangwa Ishaku B., Maikai Beatty-Viv, Kwaga Jacob K. P., Okubanjo Oluyinka O., Luka Pam D., Kamani Joshua, Ikejiofor Kenneth O., Gyang Helen, Adedeji Adedapo O.

“…Toxoplasma gondii is a single-cell parasite capable of infecting almost all homeotherms posing a grave public health risk globally. There is limited available…”
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Pastoralists and Animal Health Workers on Tick-Borne Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis in Plateau State, Nigeria by Nnabuife Henry E., Matur Bernard M., Ogo Ndudim I., Goselle Obed N., Kamani Joshua, Mwansat Georgina S., Weka Rebecca, Adedeji Yinka, Osemeka Henry, Amoche Jolly, Egwu Oko K.

“…Tick-borne Spotted Fever Group Rickettsioses (SFGR) is a serious disease reported in low income communities of many developed countries. The dearth of…”
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Molecular identification of blowfly species (diptera: calliphoridae) and beetles (coleopterans) of forensic importance associated with pig (sus scrofa) carrion in Nigeria by Naman, Kasang Jonathan, Ubachukwu, Patience, Agwu, Julia Ekenma, Kamani, Joshua

“…Blowflies and beetles are among the invertebrate species that are attracted to dead bodies and can provide valid evidence in cases of murder or suspicious…”
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