Successful treatment of sp. infection in naturally infected southern brown-howlers ( ).

Southern brown-howler monkeys () may harbor sp., a pinworm parasite with documented fatal consequences in this species. Despite this risk, effective treatment protocols remain unclear.

Occurrence of antibodies and epidemiological significance of Toxoplasma Gondii and Neospora caninum infections in canine populations of Laguna, State of Santa Catarina.

Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are two species of protozoa that belong to the Apicomplexa phylum and are distributed worldwide. T. gondii is one of the most extensively studied parasites due to its significant health implications.

The Fasciola hepatica egg development and hatching test (EDHT) using commercial drugs: a simple protocol for tackling anthelminthic resistance and promoting cattle productivity.

Fasciolosis is an important zoonotic disease caused by the trematode Fasciola hepatica, and it causes great losses in bovine production. The anthelmintic resistance is a major problem in the control of fasciolosis. In this study, the F.

Prevalence and risk factors for Dirofilaria immitis in dogs from Laguna, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Dirofilaria immitis is a nematode found worldwide and able to infect several species, such as dogs, cats and, under rare circumstances, humans. In Brazil, most of the infections are related to coastal areas. The present study aimed at determining Dirofilaria immitis prevalence and evaluating the possible risk factors for infection in dogs, in Laguna, Santa Catarina, Brazil.

Correction for Ichiwaki et al., "Genome Sequence of sp. NBS 11-29, an Antibiotic and Hydrolytic Enzyme Producer, Isolated from River Sediment in Brazil".

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Influence of water quality on diversity and composition of fungal communities in a tropical river.

Freshwater fungi are key decomposers of organic material and play important roles in nutrient cycling, bio-remediation and ecosystem functioning. Although aquatic fungal communities respond to pollution, few studies have quantitatively assessed the effect of freshwater contamination on fungal diversity and composition; and knowledge is scarcer for tropical systems. Here we help fill this knowledge gap by studying a heavily-contaminated South American river spanning a biodiversity hotspot.

Cultivated bacterial diversity associated with the carnivorous plant Utricularia breviscapa (Lentibulariaceae) from floodplains in Brazil.

Carnivorous plant species, such as Utricularia spp., capture and digest prey. This digestion can occur through the secretion of plant digestive enzymes and/or by bacterial digestive enzymes.

Genome Sequence of sp. NBS 11-29, an Antibiotic and Hydrolytic Enzyme Producer, Isolated from River Sediment in Brazil.

The genus comprises actinomycetes with high biotechnological potential, due to their ability to produce secondary metabolites and enzymes. In this study, we report the draft genome sequence of sp. NBS 11-29, which showed antibacterial, cellulolytic, and xylanolytic activities under conditions.