Gastrointestinal parasitic infections: Prevalence and risk factors in West Ismailia, Arab Republic of Egypt.

Background: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites (GIP) in the rural community of West Ismailia and its associated risk factors. Human infection by GIP is natural and expected. There are few records concerning parasitic infection in the rural areas of the Ismailia Governorate.

Subtypes and phylogenetic analysis of Blastocystis sp. isolates from West Ismailia, Egypt.

In Egypt, Blastocystis sp. is not yet on the diagnostic list of parasitology reports, and information about its subtypes (STs) is scarce. This study investigated its prevalence and its STs/alleles, performed phylogenetic analysis, and considered the distribution of risk factors associated with Blastocystis sp.

Salmonella serovars in sheep and goats and their probable zoonotic potential to humans in Suez Canal Area, Egypt.

Background: Salmonella is one of the most common and economically important zoonotic pathogens. This study aimed to determine the occurrence of Salmonella serovars in sheep and goats and their probable zoonotic risk to humans in Suez Canal area in Egypt. A total of 320 fecal samples from sheep (n = 120), goats (n = 100), and humans (n = 100) were collected and examined for the presence of Salmonella based on cultural and biochemical characteristics, and serological analysis.

Virulence and antimicrobial-resistance of shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) Isolated from edible shellfish and its public health significance.

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) are an important cause of foodborne illness in humans with infections ranging from mild non-bloody diarrhea to bloody diarrhea (BD) and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This study aimed to investigate the distribution of STEC in shellfish from coastal shores of Lake Timsah in Ismailia Governorate, Egypt and its probable hazard to seafood consumers.

Role of dietary Spirulina platensis and betaine supplementation on growth, hematological, serum biochemical parameters, antioxidant status, immune responses, and disease resistance in Nile tilapia.

Spirulina platensis is, a freshwater microalga, broadly used worldwide. It not only stimulates the immune systems of aquatic organisms but also provides a protein-rich diet and commonly used in the manufacture of aquafeeds. This study was planned to evaluate the growth performance, hepato-renal, and immune response biomarkers of Spirulina and Betaine on Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and their protective effect against infection with Aeromonas hydrophila.

Multidrug-resistant and enterotoxigenic methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from raw milk of cows at small-scale production units.

Objective: () has evolved as one of the most significant bacteria causing food poisoning outbreaks worldwide. This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence, antibiotic sensitivity, virulence, and enterotoxin production of in raw milk of cow from small-scale production units and house-raised animals in Damietta governorate, Egypt.

Material And Methods: The samples were examined bacteriologically, and antimicrobial sensitivity testing was carried out.

Characterization of enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli from diarrhoeic patients with particular reference to production of Shiga-like toxin.

Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) is a subtype of pathogenic E. coli that causes diarrhea or hemorrhagic colitis in humans, which can progresses to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a leading cause of acute renal failure in children, and morbidity and mortality in adults. Stool samples (n = 273) of patients (1 day-40 years old) suffered from bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps, were examined bacteriologically and molecularly for the presence and pathogenicity of EHEC with phylogenetic analysis of the obtained stx1, stx2, and eaeA virulence genes' sequences.

Emergence of extensively drug-resistant complex isolated from wild (striped mullet) and Mediterranean seawater.

Background And Aim: Antibiotic resistance has been a progressively documented problem, resulting in treatment failure in humans and animals. This study aimed to investigate the antimicrobial susceptibility and virulence of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) spp. in wild and its surrounding seawater along the coastal road of Port Said, Egypt.

Pathways of Methicillin-Resistant in Animal Model: New Insights Regarding Public Health.

Background: is considered one of the major threats regarding food safety worldwide. Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) strains in livestock, companion animals, and wild animals continue to be a potential risk to people working with them.

Aim: The current research aims to investigate the potential pathways of livestock-associated methicillin-resistant (LA-MRSA) strains in the body after oral infection using the experimental mouse model.

Inhibitory activity of chitosan nanoparticles against Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts.

Cryptosporidium is a ubiquitous harsh protozoan parasite that resists many disinfectants. It remains viable and infective for a long time in water and food causing global outbreaks. Chitosan (the deacetylated chitin molecule) was used in its nanosuspension form to evaluate its effect against Cryptosporidium parvum.

Detection of Dirofilaria immitis antigen and antibodies against Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Borrelia burgdorferi and Ehrlichia canis in dogs from ten provinces of China.

Despite the fact vector-borne diseases (VBDs) have been increasingly reported in dogs worldwide, there are only limited reports on VBDs in dogs in China with most being based on molecular detection of active infections. To provide further data on the exposure of dogs in China to VBD agents, we used commercial immunochromatographic assays to test plasma from 637 apparently healthy indoor and breeding colony dogs from 21 veterinary clinics in 10 provinces in China and a commercial dog breeding facility for circulating antigen of Dirofilaria immitis, and for circulating antibodies against Ehrlichia spp., Anaplasma spp.

Serologic evidence and risk factors for Helicobacter pylori infection in animals and humans.

Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is one of the most common bacterial infections among humans worldwide. Although many records imply its interfamilial acquisition, the role of animals remains poorly understood.

Serological and molecular evidence of Coxiella burnetii in samples from humans and animals in China.

Introduction: Coxiella burnetii is the agent of Q fever, a worldwide zoonosis. To add to the available knowledge of the disease in China, C. burnetti infections were investigated in convenience samples from five animal species and humans from Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, eastern China.

High seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii in dairy cattle in China.

Coxiella burnetii is the agent of Q fever, a zoonosis which occurs worldwide. As there is little reliable data on the organism in China, we investigated C. burnetii infections in dairy cattle herds around the country.

Molecular detection of vector-borne agents in dogs from ten provinces of China.

Background: Although many vector-borne agents are potential zoonoses and cause substantial morbidity and mortality in dogs worldwide, there are limited data on these organisms in dogs of China.

Methods: Quantitative PCRs for vector-borne agents were performed to investigate their prevalences in convenience whole blood samples obtained from 1114 dogs from 21 veterinary clinics and a commercial dog breeding facility in ten provinces of China. In addition, the PCRs were performed on 146 Rhipicephalus sanguineus senso lato and 37 Linognathus setosus collected from dogs in the commercial dog breeding facility.

A pan-Theileria FRET-qPCR survey for Theileria spp. in ruminants from nine provinces of China.

Background: Theileria spp. are tick transmitted protozoa that can infect large and small ruminants causing disease and economic losses. Diagnosis of infections is often challenging, as parasites can be difficult to detect and identify microscopically and serology is unreliable.

First report of Babesia gibsoni in Central America and survey for vector-borne infections in dogs from Nicaragua.

Background: Although many vector-borne diseases are important causes of morbidity and mortality in dogs in tropical areas and potential zoonoses, there is little information on these conditions in Central America.

Methods: Seven qPCRs for vector-borne pathogens were performed on a Roche LightCycler PCR Instrument to investigate their prevalence in a convenience sample of whole blood samples from apparently healthy dogs in Nicaragua. Also, a qPCR targeting the canine hydroxymethylbilane synthase (HMBS) gene was used as an endogenous internal control and verified the quality and quantity of DNA in the samples was appropriate for the study.

Molecular detection of Dirofilaria immitis, Hepatozoon canis, Babesia spp., Anaplasma platys and Ehrlichia canis in dogs on Costa Rica.

Although vector-borne diseases are important causes of morbidity and mortality in dogs in tropical areas, there is little information on these conditions in Costa Rica. In PCRs of blood from dogs in Costa Rica, we did not detect DNAs of Rickettsia (R.) felis and Coxiella (C.