Publications by authors named "Naser Abdelsater"

Parasites pose significant challenges to aquaculture and fisheries industries. Our study focuses on the Polyonchobothrium magnum and African catfish to address a potential health issue in aquaculture, explore host-parasite interactions that can help develop effective management practices to ensure fish health and industry sustainability. P.

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Background: Cattle and buffaloes can contract cysticercosis, an infection of the muscles brought on by larvae. Despite having a global spread, cysticercosis is more prevalent in impoverished nations due to impaired hygiene standards. It has been discovered that cysticercosis routine visual diagnosis is not very effective, especially in mild infections.

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family has a genetic and morphological variability between species affecting rodents, but it is considerably hard to morphologically diagnose species within the genus of and the individuals of these species are identified according to their host, as it is known that . is strictly host-specific. However, some species lack host specificity.

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Article Synopsis
  • Parasitic infestations, particularly from Paramphistomes, pose a significant threat to the livestock industry in Pakistan, adversely affecting the productivity of domesticated ruminants.
  • This study aimed to fill the gap regarding mitochondrial DNA characterization of Paramphistomes in Pakistan by analyzing samples obtained from small ruminants at an abattoir in Faisalabad, using various molecular and statistical methods.
  • Findings revealed a high prevalence of infection correlated with factors like deworming practices, seasonality, and grazing habits, indicating a need for further research on the distribution and population dynamics of these parasites in livestock.
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Hydatidosis is a zoonotic disease that commonly occurs in several places around the world, especially in the Middle East, due to infection by the larval stage of . This disease impacts an immense effect on the economic and public health of both humans and animals. Despite their effectiveness, the unacceptable side effects and progressive resistance to scolicidal agents may limit their use.

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