Search Results - "Koosha, Mona"
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A survey of Wolbachia infection in brachyceran flies from Iran
Published in PloS one (22-05-2024)“…Wolbachia is a maternally inherited intracellular bacterium that is considered to be the most plentiful endosymbiont found in arthropods. It reproductively…”
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An integrated overview of the bacterial flora composition of Hyalomma anatolicum, the main vector of CCHF
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-06-2021)“…The microbial flora associated with Hyalomma anatolicum ticks was investigated using culture-dependent (CD) and independent (next generation sequencing, NGS)…”
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Detection of Enterobius vermicularis in archived formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) appendectomy blocks: It's potential to compare genetic variations based on mitochondrial DNA (cox1) gene
Published in PloS one (09-02-2023)“…Acute appendicitis represents one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery worldwide. Meanwhile, Enterobius vermicularis has been suggested as…”
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Comparative analysis of the gut microbiota of sand fly vectors of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL) in Iran; host-environment interplay shapes diversity
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-07-2022)“…The development of Leishmania parasites within sand fly vectors occurs entirely in the insect gut lumen, in the presence of symbiotic and commensal bacteria…”
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Wolbachia infection in native populations of Blattella germanica and Periplaneta americana
Published in PloS one (20-04-2023)“…Cockroaches are significant pests worldwide, being important in medical, veterinary, and public health fields. Control of cockroaches is difficult because they…”
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Hyalomma spp. ticks and associated Anaplasma spp. and Ehrlichia spp. on the Iran-Pakistan border
Published in Parasites & vectors (14-09-2021)“…Anaplasmosis and ehrlichiosis are tick-borne diseases affecting humans and livestock, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Animal husbandry is the…”
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Rodents as vehicle for delivery of transgenic bacteria to make paratransgenic sand fly vectors of cutaneous leishmaniasis in field condition
Published in Scientific reports (09-09-2023)“…Vector-borne diseases, among them leishmaniasis, cause more than 700,000 deaths annually. The lack of an effective vaccination and the increasing resistance of…”
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The monsoon-associated equine South African pointy mosquito 'Aedes caballus'; the first comprehensive record from southeastern Iran with a description of ecological, morphological, and molecular aspects
Published in PloS one (23-05-2024)“…The equine South African pointy vector mosquito, Aedes caballus, poses a significant threat to human health due to its capacity for transmitting arboviruses…”
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The effects of Leishmania RNA virus 2 (LRV2) on the virulence factors of L. major and pro-inflammatory biomarkers: an in vitro study on human monocyte cell line (THP-1)
Published in BMC microbiology (14-12-2023)“…Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic disease with diverse outcomes. Clinical diversity is influenced by various factors such as Leishmania species and…”
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Efficiency of mitochondrial genes and nuclear Alu elements in detecting human DNA in blood meals of Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes: a time-course study
Published in Parasites & vectors (14-08-2023)“…The time required for PCR detection of DNA in human blood meals in vector mosquitoes may vary, depending on the molecular markers used, based on the size and…”
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Molecular detection of Dirofilaria spp. and host blood-meal identification in the Simulium turgaicum complex (Diptera: Simuliidae) in the Aras River Basin, northwestern Iran
Published in Parasites & vectors (04-11-2020)“…Abstract Background Blackflies (Diptera: Simuliidae) are known as effective vectors of human and animal pathogens, worldwide. We have already indicated that…”
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Aerobic midgut microbiota of sand fly vectors of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis from northern Iran, a step toward finding potential paratransgenic candidates
Published in Parasites & vectors (07-01-2019)“…Leishmaniasis is caused by Leishmania parasites and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected sand flies. Development of Leishmania to infective…”
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Molecular Characterization of Paederus Spp (Coleoptera: Staphylinidae, Paederinae) the Agent of Human Linear Dermatitis in the Caspian Sea Coast, North of Iran
Published in Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases (01-03-2023)“…Background: A combined morphological and molecular survey was performed to determine the agent of human linear dermatitis Paederus Fabricius, 1775 (Coleoptera:…”
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Susceptibility of Phlebotomus papatasi (Diptera: Psychodidae) against DDT and Deltamethrin in an Endemic Focus of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Iran
Published in Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases (01-12-2023)“…(Diptera: Psychodidae) is the main vector of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) in Iran. The nonstandard use of pesticides against pests, particularly in…”
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Effect of Meteorological Factors on Hyalomma Species Composition and Their Host Preference, Seasonal Prevalence and Infection Status to Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever in Iran
Published in Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases (01-09-2019)“…The impact of environmental factors and host on spp. community structure and abundance in the main Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) foci of Iran is…”
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Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Congruence of Hydropsyche sciligra (Tricoptera: Hydropsychidae) Using Mitochondrial and Nuclear Markers
Published in Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases (01-03-2017)“…Caddisflies have significant roles in freshwater ecosystems. Morphological identification is the major impediment in accurate species identification of…”
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Assessing the Fauna of Aquatic Insects for Possible Use for Malaria Vector Control in Large River, Central Iran
Published in Acta medica Iranica (01-10-2015)“…Insects with over 30,000 aquatic species are known as very successful arthropods in freshwater habitats. Some of them are applied as biological indicators for…”
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Lectin Activity in Gut Extract of Culex pipiens
Published in Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases (01-06-2013)“…The role of lectins is important in interaction between pathogens and mosquito vectors. This study was performed to identify agglutinin activities of protein…”
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Comparative analysis of the gut microbiota of sand fly vectors of zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (19-07-2022)“…The development of Leishmania parasites within sand fly vectors occurs entirely in the insect gut lumen, in the presence of symbiotic and commensal bacteria…”
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Detection of Enterobius vermicularis in archived formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded
Published in PloS one (09-02-2023)“…Acute appendicitis represents one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery worldwide. Meanwhile, Enterobius vermicularis has been suggested as…”
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