A new canid host for subcutaneous ticks: A report from Algeria in an African golden wolf (Canis lupaster).

Background: Ticks are hematophagous ectoparasites that feed on the skin surface of their host. Subcutaneous localizations of ticks have predominantly been associated with red foxes, documenting new cases still brings new and potentially valuable data for tackling this unusual situation. The objective of this study is to report the presence of subcutaneous ticks in a new host and on a new continent.

Molecular evidence of Borrelia lusitaniae from questing Ixodes ticks in Algeria.

Background: Ticks are hematophagous arthropods acting as important vectors for several microorganisms. Ticks have an important role in the epidemiology of numerous diseases from a public health standpoint. In Algeria, knowledge of tick-borne associated microorganisms is limited.

Phytochemical on-line screening and study of : antioxidant activity, DFT, MD simulation, ADME/T analysis, and xanthine oxidase binding.

Seven components from the methanol extract of the aerial part of the endemic species were isolated and identified for the first time. Investigating this species and its separated components chemical make-up and radical scavenging capacity, was the main goal. Using an online HPLC-ABTS˙ test, ORAC, and TEAC assays, the free radical scavenging capacity of the ethyl acetate extract was assessed.