Molecular survey of flea-borne pathogens in fleas associated with carnivores from Algeria and an Artificial Neural Network-based risk analysis of flea-borne diseases.

As ectoparasites and efficient vectors of pathogens fleas constitute a source of nuisance for animals as well as a major issue for public health in Algeria. In this study, a molecular survey has been conducted to investigate the presence of pathogens in fleas infesting domestic and wild carnivores in the central north and eastern north and south of Algeria. The molecular screening that targeted Acanthocheilonema reconditum, Bartonella spp.

An overview of fleas (Siphonaptera) in wild and domestic mammals from Algeria with new data from the central north and south of the country.

Fleas (Siphonaptera) are medically and veterinary important ectoparasites known to infest a wide range of host species. This study presents a systematic review complemented by new data on the diversity of flea species and host associations in Algeria. 198 mammals were examined, including previously understudied hosts such as sheep, red foxes, fennec foxes, and golden African wolves.

The contribution of the late Dr. Musa Mateev to the field of upper limb surgery with the shape-modified radial forearm flap.

The shape modified radial forearm flap was developed by the late Dr. Musa Mateev. This type of propeller flap has many benefits, especially for donor site morbidity.

[Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator flap (SCIP flap): Revival of the inguinal donor site?].

The SCIP flap based on a superficial circumflex iliac perforator artery (SCIA) was described for the first time by Koshima in 2004 as a large and thin groin flap, with a low morbidity. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the benefits of SCIP flap to cover cutaneous defects. We present a retrospective study from January 2007 to August 2016.