Recent Publications

As part of our commitment to facilitating knowledge dissemination among experts and stakeholders, we endeavour to keep you updated on the recent publications in veterinary parasitology in Africa. This site provides you with a summary of the most recent publications on parasites of importance in Africa, which you can easily access by a simple click on the hyperlinked article titles.

  1. Hidden diversity and host specificity of bat trypanosomes in East and Central Africa. Babyesiza SW, Fornůsková A, Katakweba A, Kigai E, Hadová K, Ngbangui Kaguendo JL, Bonaventure LDS, Tabiti P, Aebischer T, de Bellocq JG, Bryja J, Votýpka J. Parasitol Res. 2025 Sep 11;124(9):101. doi: 10.1007/s00436-025-08547-4. PMID: 40932513 Free PMC article.
  2. Rift Valley fever epidemiology: shifting the paradigm and rethinking research priorities. Rostal MK, Thompson PN, Anyamba A, Bett B, Cêtre-Sossah C, Chevalier V, Guarido M, Karesh WB, Kemp A, LaBeaud AD, Lubisi A, Matthews L, Msimang V, Njenga MK, Ross N, Tumusiime D, Wilson WC, Weyer J, Paweska JT, Swanepoel R. Lancet Planet Health. 2025 Sep 5:101299. doi: 10.1016/j.lanplh.2025.101299. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40921175 Review.
  3. Cystic Echinococcosis and Taenia spp. Infections in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prevalence and Geographical Distribution. Amuda TO, Li L, Wang LQ, Dai GD, Wu YD, Morenikeji OA, Pu GT, Afayibo DJA, Wu KK, Jia WZ, Luo XN, Yan HB. Acta Trop. 2025 Sep 5:107826. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2025.107826. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40915594 Review.
  4. Prevalence and risk factors of mange mite (Sarcoptes and Demodex) infestations in small ruminants in Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia. Terefe KA, Mengistu DM, Gobena DN. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Sep;64:101341. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101341. Epub 2025 Sep 9. PMID: 40967695
  5. MEROGONY AND PHYLOGENY OF HEPATOZOON RAWASHI PARASITIZING HASSELQUIST’S FAN-FOOTED GECKO, PTYODACTYLUS HASSELQUISITI (SAURIA: PHYLODACTYLIDAE) IN EGYPT. Abdel-Baki AS, Mansour L, Al-Quraishy S, Duszynski DW. J Parasitol. 2025 Sep 17;111(5):606-612. doi: 10.1645/25-8. PMID: 40957653
  6. Assessing the impact of tungiasis on children’s quality of life in Kenya. Elson L, Otieno B, Matharu AK, Riithi N, Chongwo EJ, Mutebi F, Feldmeier H, Krücken J, Fillinger U, Abubakar A. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2025 Sep 8;19(9):e0012606. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012606. eCollection 2025 Sep. PMID: 40920811 Free PMC article.
  7. Repeated detection of SARS-CoV-2 in pet dogs in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria: a cause for vigilance. Peter-Ajuzie IK, Chinyere CN, Olorunfemi AB, Kpasham LZ, Opaleye OO, Bakarey AS, Daodu OB, Happi AN, Olowe OA, Happi CT, Oluwayelu DO, Ojurongbe O, Olopade JO.
  8. Widespread infections with bacterial and protozoan tick-borne pathogens in 22 wildlife species across South African game reserves. Cossu CA, Quan M, Collins N, Wentzel J, de Klerk LM, van Schalkwyk LO, Vorster I, Oosthuizen MC, Neves L, Bhoora RV, van Heerden H. Acta Trop. 2025 Oct;270:107807. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2025.107807. Epub 2025 Aug 28. PMID: 40882860
  9. NGS-based detection and differentiation of Entamoeba in Algerian wildlife and domestic animals. Ali Zouaoui M, Guilane A, O’Brien Andersen L, Tazerouti F, Boutellis A, Stensvold CR. Protist. 2025 Sep;178:126118. doi: 10.1016/j.protis.2025.126118. Epub 2025 Aug 13. PMID: 40834749
  10. Association between serum mineral concentrations and gastrointestinal parasite burden in zebu cattle accessing ‘hora’ mineral water in southwestern Ethiopia. Miresa A, Tolemariam T, Duguma B, Dierenfeld ES, Nigussie A, Begna F. PLoS One. 2025 Aug 18;20(8):e0329812. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0329812. eCollection 2025. PMID: 40824946 Free PMC article.
  11. Disease burden and economic losses associated with Taenia solium cysticercosis in pigs and humans in Nigeria. Odeniran PO, Paul-Odeniran KF, Ademola IO. Acta Trop. 2025 Oct;270:107777. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2025.107777. Epub 2025 Aug 9. PMID: 40789451
  12. Genetic resistance to vector-borne hemoprotozoa in livestock: molecular markers, host-parasite interactions, and implications for breeding and control. Salim B, Alasmari S, Bakheit MA. J Vet Sci. 2025 Aug 26. doi: 10.4142/jvs.25125. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40936275 Review.
  13. First report of Astragalus polysaccharide nanoemulsion efficacy against Clinostomid metacercariae in Nile Tilapia. Salem MA, Mahdy OA, Youssef FS, Kamel MS, Ramadan RM. Vet Parasitol. 2025 Oct;339:110584. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110584. Epub 2025 Aug 20. PMID: 40848653
  14. Indigenous African chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) lack an anti-Trypanosoma factor and have a prospect for zoonotic transmission of African trypanosomiasis. Joh GI, Ibrahim MA, Balogun EO. Exp Parasitol. 2025 Sep;276:109002. doi: 10.1016/j.exppara.2025.109002. Epub 2025 Aug 20. PMID: 40846271
  15. A review on the role of birds as disseminators of ticks, with special emphasis on Hyalomma species and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus. Keve G, Sándor AD, Hornok S. Ticks Tick Borne Dis. 2025 Aug 28;16(5):102535. doi: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2025.102535. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40882284 Review.
  16. Description of a new species of Ixodes Latreille, 1795 (Acari: Ixodidae) and notes on I. spinae Arthur, 1958, parasites of the rock hyrax, Procavia capensis (Pallas) (Hyracoidea: Procaviidae) in South Africa.
  17. Apanaskevich DA, Drew CE, Pienaar R. Syst Parasitol. 2025 Aug 27;102(5):53. doi: 10.1007/s11230-025-10248-6. PMID: 40864207
  18. Molecular detection of Ehrlichia ruminantium in ticks from ruminants during the 2021 Rift Valley fever outbreak in Mananjary, Madagascar. Rabenandrasana MAN, Habib A, Tantely ML, Rodrigues V, Harimanana AN, Andriamandimby SF, Randrianasolo L, Irinantenaina J, Ranoelison NN, Rafisandrantatsoa JT, Randriamanga NF, Rasolofomanana TT, Girod R, Dussart P, Lacoste V, Randremanana RV, Ayala D, Crucitti T. Parasitol Res. 2025 Aug 22;124(8):96. doi: 10.1007/s00436-025-08508-x. PMID: 40844790 Free PMC article.
  19. Prevalence and Risk Factor Analysis of Bovine Trypanosoma Infection in Cattle across Three Egyptian Governorates. Selim A, Marzok M, Gattan HS, Alruhaili MH, Ismail H, Hereba AM. Acta Parasitol. 2025 Aug 19;70(5):183. doi: 10.1007/s11686-025-01118-8. PMID: 40828337
  20. Confirmation of a hyperendemic focus of porcine cysticercosis in Northern Uganda: Prevalence and risk factor analysis. Ngwili N, Ahimbisibwe S, Korir M, Bole S, Kankya C, Kinyera A, Avudraga SV, Okeny RS, Kenny Okwera R, Ouma E, Dohoo I, Thomas LF. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2025 Aug 5;19(8):e0013313. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0013313. eCollection 2025 Aug. PMID: 40763303 Free PMC article.
  21. Cryptosporidium infection and associated factors among diarrheic children under five years of age in Eastern Ethiopia. Abate D, Tschopp R, Seyoum B, Dessie Y, Hasen MO, Gemechu G, Johansen ØH, Carmena D, Robertson LJ, Hanevik K, Abdissa A. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2025 Aug 5;19(8):e0013386. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0013386. eCollection 2025 Aug. PMID: 40763300 Free PMC article.
  22. Snakebite in Nicoadala District, central Mozambique: a first assessment based on hospital records. Miguel AR, Conceição ED, Alfredo C, Miguel PN, Kaiser H. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2025 Aug 8;119(8):872-880. doi: 10.1093/trstmh/traf033. PMID: 4015101
  23. Efficacy of Albendazole against gastrointestinal nematodes of pigs in the sub-humid savanna zone of southeastern Nigeria. Idika IK, Obi CF, Nzeakor TA, Aneru GE, Aideyan SI, Okpala MI, Nwosu CO.
  24. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Aug;63:101303. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101303. Epub 2025 Jul 1. PMID: 40803806
  25. An epidemiological survey of equine piroplasmosis in donkeys and horses in Malawi. Chatanga E, Ahedor B, Atabek B, Kainga H, Kapalamula T, Razemba T, Nakao R, Nonaka N, Sivakumar T, Yokoyama N. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Aug;63:101315. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101315. Epub 2025 Jul 11. PMID: 40803789
  26. Babesia Infections in Reservoir Hosts and the Possibility of Human Babesiosis in Ghana. Amoah LAO, Ameade EPK, Yeboah Ofori B. Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis. 2025 Sep;25(9):546-552. doi: 10.1089/vbz.2024.0120. Epub 2025 Jun 26. PMID: 40566754
  27. First molecular evidence of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus in domestic cats from Africa and a synopsis of its occurrence across the continent. Mitrea IB, Cibulka P, Ionică AM, Ndlovu NA, Mukarati NL, Hove T, Mechouk N, Cernea MS, Mihalca AD. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Aug;63:101302. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101302. Epub 2025 Jun 24. PMID: 40803805
  29. Whole-genome sequencing analysis to identify antimicrobial resistance regions and virulence factors in Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from the Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Gessese AT, Kinde MZ, Eshetu T, Kerisew B. Sci Rep. 2025 May 8;15(1):16076. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-01241-6. PMID: 40341578
  30. Progression of deltamethrin resistance in Rhipicephalus microplus populations on communal farms of South Africa. Dzemo WD, Mavundela S. Parasitol Res. 2025 May 2;124(5):48. doi: 10.1007/s00436-025-08493-1. PMID: 40314807 Free PMC article.
  31. Molecular and Serological Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in Two Species of Rodents: Ctenodactylus gundi (Rodentia, Ctenodactylidae) and Psammomys obesus (Rodentia, Muridae) From South Tunisia.
  32. Bouaicha F, Amairia S, Amdouni Y, Elati K, Bensmida B, Rekik M, Gharbi M. Vet Med Sci. 2025 May;11(3):e70371. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70371. PMID: 40294150 Free PMC article.
  33. Prevalence and Species Identifications of Camel Ixodid Ticks in Habru District, North Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia. Yirsa T, Tizazu Y, Berihun A, Zegeye A. Vet Med Sci. 2025 May;11(3):e70338. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70338.P MID: 40198581 Free PMC article.
  35. Prevalence, Intensity and Associated Factors of Cysticercus tenuicollis in Small Ruminants in the Northwest Region of Cameroon. Lawan PY, Niba AT, Awah-Ndukum J. Vet Med Sci. 2025 May;11(3):e70307. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70307. PMID: 40145944 Free PMC article.
  36. Tick Species Infesting Livestock in Three Bioclimatic Areas of Senegal: Bioecology, Prevalence of Tick Infestation, Associated Categorical Factors and Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Virus Infection. Khoule A, Ngom D, Faye M, Sene O, Badji A, Ndiaye E, Fall G, Dia I, Diallo M, Diallo D. Vet Med Sci. 2025 May;11(3):e70165. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70165. PMID: 40159441 Free PMC article.
  37. Incidents of high tick load in injured cheetahs after reintroduction into a tropical ecosystem. Kendon TA, Pereira CL, Pereira H, Brown K, Gaynor D, Briers-Louw WD. Onderstepoort J Vet Res. 2025 Apr 23;92(1):e1-e5. doi: 10.4102/ojvr.v92i1.2206. PMID: 40336442
  38. Molecular detection of Ehrlichia ruminantium and Coxiella burnetii among apparently healthy sheep and goats in eastern Tanzania. Haji I, Simuunza M. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2025 Apr 28;57(4):193. doi: 10.1007/s11250-025-04454-z. PMID: 40289207
  40. Development and validation of a real-time PCR assay, and phylogenetic analysis of Anaplasma platys. Nkosi NF, Byaruhanga C, Arega SM, Conan A, Knobel DL, Oosthuizen MC, Quan M. Vet Parasitol. 2025 Apr 19;337:110475. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110475. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40286478
  41. Biodiversity, prevalence, and risk factors associated with tick infestation of Indigenous Nigerian breed of hunting dogs in Kwara State, Nigeria. Ola-Fadunsin SD, Ganiyu IA, Ambali HM, Gimba FI, Abdullah DA, Younis KH. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 May;60:101256. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101256. Epub 2025 Apr 7. PMID: 40280675
  42. Gender roles in ruminant disease management in Uganda: Implications for the control of peste des petits ruminants and Rift Valley fever. Namatovu J, Lule P, Asindu M, Campbell ZA, Tumusiime D, Kiara H, Bett B, Roesel K, Ouma E. PLoS One. 2025 Apr 25;20(4):e0320991. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0320991. eCollection 2025. PMID: 40279338 Free PMC article.
  43. Tsetse and African Animal Trypanosomiasis status; prevalence, spatial distribution, and implications to control trypanosomiasis in Uganda. Wangoola MR, Ogwal G, Magambo H, Bingi P, Kasawe M, Nampala AU. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2025 Apr 25;57(4):191. doi: 10.1007/s11250-025-04440-5. PMID: 40278981
  44. Gastrointestinal parasites of zoonotic importance in Cercopithecus mona of Tafi Atome monkey sanctuary in the Afadjato South District of Ghana. Kwansa-Bentum B, Amu IK, Aboagye IF.
  45. Environ Monit Assess. 2025 Apr 24;197(5):585. doi: 10.1007/s10661-025-14010-9. PMID: 40272576
  46. Streptococcus agalactiae colonization is common among pregnant women with HIV infection and is neither predicted by hospital tier nor trimester in Mwanza, Tanzania. Ngayomela PH, Kiritta R, Remi BA, Mboya ST, Moremi N, Matovelo D, Mujuni F, Mshana SE, Daubenberger C, Zadoks RN, Seni J. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2025 Apr 23;25(1):478. doi: 10.1186/s12884-025-07585-1. PMID: 40269815 Free PMC article.
  48. Development and validation of a real-time PCR assay, and phylogenetic analysis of Anaplasma platys.
  49. Nkosi NF, Byaruhanga C, Arega SM, Conan A, Knobel DL, Oosthuizen MC, Quan M. Vet Parasitol. 2025 Apr 19;337:110475. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110475. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40286478
  50. Biodiversity, prevalence, and risk factors associated with tick infestation of Indigenous Nigerian breed of hunting dogs in Kwara State, Nigeria. Ola-Fadunsin SD, Ganiyu IA, Ambali HM, Gimba FI, Abdullah DA, Younis KH. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 May;60:101256. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101256. Epub 2025 Apr 7. PMID: 40280675
  51. Gender roles in ruminant disease management in Uganda: Implications for the control of peste des petits ruminants and Rift Valley fever. Namatovu J, Lule P, Asindu M, Campbell ZA, Tumusiime D, Kiara H, Bett B, Roesel K, Ouma E. PLoS One. 2025 Apr 25;20(4):e0320991. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0320991. eCollection 2025. PMID: 40279338 Free PMC article.
  52. Tsetse and African Animal Trypanosomiasis status; prevalence, spatial distribution, and implications to control trypanosomiasis in Uganda. Wangoola MR, Ogwal G, Magambo H, Bingi P, Kasawe M, Nampala AU. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2025 Apr 25;57(4):191. doi: 10.1007/s11250-025-04440-5. PMID: 40278981
  53. Fully Phased Population-Prevalent East African Cattle BoLA-I Alleles Determined Using PacBio HiFi Long-Read Sequencing Represent Five Novel Specificities With Distinctive Peptide Binding Potential. Obara I, Sandro A, Elati K, Conneley T, Nielsen M, Githaka N, Nanteza A, Bishop R, Nijhof A. HLA. 2025 Apr;105(4):e70183. doi: 10.1111/tan.70183. PMID: 40244593 Free PMC article.
  54. Seroprevalence, seroconversion, and mother-to-child transmission of dual and triplex infections of HIV, HBV, and HCV among Nigerian obstetric population: A national multicentre prospective cohort study. Eleje GU, Usman HA, Onubogu CU, Fiebai PO, Akaba GO, Rabiu A, Mbachu II, Umeononihu OS, Chukwuanukwu RC, Ogbuagu CN, Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Igbodike EP, Egeonu RO, Oppah IC, Ogwaluonye UC, Nwankwo CH, Kalu SO, Chigbo CG, Chibuzor MT, Chukwurah SN, Uzochukwu CE, Ahmed A, Inuyomi SO, Adesoji BA, Anyang UI, Emeka EA, Igue OE, Okoro OD, Aja PO, Chidozie CP, Ibrahim HS, Aliyu FE, Ugwuoroko HC, Numan AI, Omoruyi SA, Okoro CC, Nwaeju IK, Onwuegbuna AA, Eleje LI, Ikwuka DC, Umeh EO, Nweje SI, Ajuba IC, Ugwu AO, Ebubedike UR, Malachy DE, Jibuaku CH, Okafor CG, Obiegbu NP, Nnabuchi OK, Ezeama CO, Nwaogu KC, Yakubu RK, Ezeamama IA, Agbata AE, Ikem MO, Agu KC, Odiegwu EA, Nwankwo CC, Ugwu EO, Yakasai IA, Loto OM, Ezechi OC, Ikechebelu JI. Antivir Ther. 2025 Apr;30(2):13596535251333259. doi: 10.1177/13596535251333259. Epub 2025 Apr 17. PMID: 40243253
  55. Experimental study on the effect of Ivermectin on cattle dung faunas in Eastern Ethiopia. Belete S, Adugna H, Yirsa T PLoS One. 2025 Apr 16;20(4):e0320867. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0320867. eCollection 2025. PMID: 40238803 Free PMC article.
  56. Impact of Hysterothylacium Sp. (Nematoda: Raphidascarididae) on the Nutritive Reserves of the Triglid Fish, Chelidonichthys Lucerna (Actinopterygii: Triglidae) from North Tunisian Coast (Central Mediterranean). Jouini J, Tir M, El Cafsi M, Gargouri L. Acta Parasitol. 2025 Apr 16;70(3):93. doi: 10.1007/s11686-025-01036-9. PMID: 40237960
  57. Genomic data reveal a north-south split and introgression history of blood fluke populations across Africa. Platt Ii RN, Enabulele EE, Adeyemi E, Agbugui MO, Ajakaye OG, Amaechi EC, Ejikeugwu CP, Igbeneghu C, Njom VS, Dlamini P, Arya GA, Diaz R, Rabone M, Allan F, Webster B, Emery A, Rollinson D, Anderson TJC. Nat Commun. 2025 Apr 13;16(1):3508. doi: 10.1038/s41467-025-58543-6. PMID: 40223094 Free PMC article.
  58. Prevalence and intensity of intestinal and soil-transmitted helminths infection among children in internally displaced camps in Mogadishu Somalia. Garba B, Asowe HA, Dirie NI, Umar Y, Salah AO, Hussien AA, Alasow IAM, Orey FAH, Hassan J, Mohamoud JH, Adam MH, Mahamud MA, Ahmed MM.
  59. Sci Rep. 2025 Apr 12;15(1):12697. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-93364-z. PMID: 40221472
  60. Immunogenicity of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccine against serotypes O, A, SAT-2, and Asia-1 in the Middle East and many parts of Africa, Southeast Asia and Europe. Wasfy M, Bazid AH, Nayel M, Ata EB, Elfeil WK, Attia M, Elsayed M. Virol J. 2025 Apr 11;22(1):98. doi: 10.1186/s12985-025-02698-7. PMID: 40217325
  61. Molecular evidence of Brucella abortus circulating in cattle, goats, and humans in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. Lita EP, Mkupasi EM, Ochi EB, Misinzo G, van Heerden H, Katani R, Godfroid J, Mathew C. Sci Rep. 2025 Apr 11;15(1):12378. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-87368-y. PMID: 40210670 Free PMC article.
  62. First detection of Amblyomma lepidum (Dönitz, 1909) in Zimbabwe. Smit A, Mandara S, Dlamkile Z, Morar-Leather D, Bosman AM, Neves L. Exp Appl Acarol. 2025 Apr 10;94(3):50. doi: 10.1007/s10493-025-01017-7. PMID: 40208407 Free PMC article.
  63. Factors contributing to the abundance and spatial distribution of the invasive intermediate host snail (Pseudosuccinea columella) in uMgungundlovu district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Hadebe MI, Manyangadze T, Kalinda C, Chimbari MJ. BMC Vet Res. 2025 Apr 9;21(1):254. doi: 10.1186/s12917-025-04703-1. PMID: 40205398 Free PMC article.
  64. The effects of triclabendazole, combined tetramisole with Oxyclozanide, and albendazole against ovine fasciolosis. Gedefaw T, Mebratu AS, Dagnachew S, Fenta MD. Sci Rep. 2025 Apr 7;15(1):11859. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-90015-1. PMID: 40195337 Free PMC article.
  65. Optimisation of integrated control of ticks and tsetse flies in mixed game and livestock interfaces in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. Ocaido M, Sente C, Nagasha JI, Kiiza D, Edyang W, Kanyike F, Namirimu S. BMC Vet Res. 2025 Apr 3;21(1):244. doi: 10.1186/s12917-025-04704-0. PMID: 40181362 Free PMC article.
  66. First Report on Genotyping of Giardia duodenalis in Farmed Rabbits in Algeria. Henneb M, Feknous N, Belabbas R, Mukbel RM, Hammad HB, Laatamna A. Acta Parasitol. 2025 Apr 3;70(2):84. doi: 10.1007/s11686-025-01017-y. PMID: 40178697
  67. Seroprevalence and risk factors of Peste des Petits Ruminants virus infection in small ruminants in the Nile Delta Region of Egypt. Selim A, Marzok M, Gattan HS, Bukhari K. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2025 Apr 2;57(3):153. doi: 10.1007/s11250-025-04368-w. PMID: 40172708
  68. A Prospective Approach for Screening of Potential Evolution of Aflatoxins in Fish and Fish Feed: Molecular and Afla Fluorometry Assays. Eidaroos NH, Algammal AM, Mabrok M, Elgendy MY, Elsayed ME, El-Diasty EM, El-Khamisy SM, El-Tarabili RM. Curr Microbiol. 2025 Apr 1;82(5):221. doi: 10.1007/s00284-025-04213-1. PMID: 40169420
  69. Genetic diversity and population structure of Fasciola gigantica isolated from cattle in Malawi. Mogha L, Kainga H, Kamanga N, Kapalamula TF, Wood C, Thomas LF, Mutua F, Sargison N, Hayashida K, Tsutsumi T, Hayashi N, Nonaka N, Nakao R, Chatanga E. Vet Res Commun. 2025 Apr 1;49(3):157. doi: 10.1007/s11259-025-10717-9. PMID: 40167834
  70. A meta-analysis on Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens in countries in North Africa and the Middle East. Izenour K, Salib F, Eckert J, Jesudoss Chelladurai JRJ, Starkey L, Blagburn B, Sundermann C, Willoughby J, Zohdy S. Parasitology. 2025 Apr 1:1-58. doi: 10.1017/S003118202500037X. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40167419 Review. No abstract available.
  71. Genetic Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of Babesia bigemina Isolates in Cattle from South Africa Based on BgRAP-1, BgAMA-1 and BgβTUB Genes. Mtshali PS, Mtshali MS. Biology (Basel). 2025 Mar 28;14(4):355. doi: 10.3390/biology14040355. PMID: 40282220
  72. Ixodes inopinatus infesting cattle in high plateaus areas from North-Eastern Algeria: Sympatric occurrence with Ixodes ricinus, comments on its geographic distribution, and detection of Rickettsia spp. Laatamna A, Rollins RE, Reghaissia N, Chellia H, Rubel F, Chitimia-Dobler L. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 May;60:101248. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101248. Epub 2025 Mar 24. PMID: 40280685
  73. Genetic Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of Babesia bigemina Isolates in Cattle from South Africa Based on BgRAP-1, BgAMA-1 and BgβTUB Genes. Mtshali PS, Mtshali MS. Biology (Basel). 2025 Mar 28;14(4):355. doi: 10.3390/biology14040355. PMID: 40282220
  74. Ixodes inopinatus infesting cattle in high plateaus areas from North-Eastern Algeria: Sympatric occurrence with Ixodes ricinus, comments on its geographic distribution, and detection of Rickettsia spp. Laatamna A, Rollins RE, Reghaissia N, Chellia H, Rubel F, Chitimia-Dobler L. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 May;60:101248. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101248. Epub 2025 Mar 24. PMID: 40280685
  75. The impact of canine African trypanosomiasis in anti-poaching dogs in the Republic of Zambia. Sundelin F, Anderson N, Oparaocha E, Sargison N. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Apr;59:101231. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101231. Epub 2025 Mar 1. PMID: 40121045
  76. Scanning Electron Microscopy Reveals New Ultrastructural Features in Metacercariae of Clinostomum cutaneum (Digenea: Clinostomidae) Infecting Oreochromis niloticus (Actinopterygii: Cichlidae) in Kenya. Shigoley MI, Kmentová N, Ndegwa DM, Topić M, Thys KJM, Vanhove MPM. Pathogens. 2025 Mar 4;14(3):249. doi: 10.3390/pathogens14030249. PMID: 40137734 Free PMC article.
  77. Author Correction: Spatial analysis and risk mapping of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Ilboudo AK, Oloo SO, Sircely J, Nijhof AM, Bett B. Sci Rep. 2025 Mar 24;15(1):10120. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-93607-z. PMID: 40128229 Free PMC article. No abstract available. BMC Vet Res. 2025 Mar 22;21(1):196. doi: 10.1186/s12917-025-04647-6. PMID: 40121457 Free PMC article.
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  79. Toxoplasma gondii and Trypanosoma lewisi Infection in Urban Small Mammals From Cotonou, Benin, With Special Emphasis on Coinfection Patterns. Etougbétché JR, Houéménou G, Missihoun AA, Gauthier P, Dossou HJ, Galal L, Dalecky A, Diagne C, Dobigny G, Mercier A. Transbound Emerg Dis. 2025 Feb 14;2025:9976509. doi: 10.1155/tbed/9976509. eCollection 2025. PMID: 40302764 Free PMC article.
  80. Seroprevalence of Neospora caninum in dairy goats from northern South Africa: A preliminary study. Tagwireyi WM, Garcia GA, Morar-Leather D, Neves L, Thompson PN. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Feb;58:101213. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101213. Epub 2025 Feb 3. PMID: 40050000
  81. Schistosome infections and other gastrointestinal parasites in cattle of the Magba sub-division in the West region of Cameroon. Mengoue LET, Tatang RJA, Fogue PS, Mewamba EM, Tiofack AAZ, Kamga RMN, Simo G. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Feb;58:101199. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101199. Epub 2025 Jan 13. PMID: 40050001
  82. Trichuriasis in Human Patients from Côte d’Ivoire Caused by Novel Trichuris incognita Species with Low Sensitivity to Albendazole/Ivermectin Combination Treatment. Venkatesan A, Chen R, Bär M, Schneeberger PHH, Reimer B, Hürlimann E, Coulibaly JT, Ali SM, Sayasone S, Soghigian J, Keiser J, Gilleard JS. Emerg Infect Dis. 2025 Jan;31(1):104-114. doi: 10.3201/eid3101.240995. PMID: 39714288
  83. Prevalence of Varroa destructor Infestations in Apis mellifera Honeybee Colonies and Associated Risk Factors in Ankasha District, Northwest Ethiopia. Yenew AS, Sisay YA. Vet Med Sci. 2025 Jan;11(1):e70140. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70140. PMID: 39620915 Free PMC article.
  84. Bovine Trypanosomosis: Seasonal Prevalence and Vector Density in Dara District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia. Jiso T, Hailegebreal G, Shiferaw D. Vet Med Sci. 2025 Jan;11(1):e70130. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70130. PMID: 39601275 Free PMC article. 
  85. Barriers and facilitators to programmatic mass drug administration in persistent schistosomiasis hotspot communities: An ethnographic study along Lake Albert, midwestern Uganda. Odoi P, Neema S, Vennervald BJ, Tukahebwa EM, Wilson S. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2024 Dec 13;18(12):e0012002. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012002. eCollection 2024 Dec. PMID: 39671426 Free PMC article.
  86. Goat seropositivity as an indicator of Rift Valley fever (RVF) infection in human populations: A case-control study of the 2018 Rift Valley fever outbreak in Wajir County, Kenya. Omani R, Cavalerie L, Daud A, Cook EAJ, Nakadio E, Fèvre EM, Gitao G, Robinson J, Nanyingi M, Baylis M, Kimeli P, Onono J. One Health. 2024 Oct 21;19:100921. doi: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2024.100921. eCollection 2024 Dec. PMID: 39525857 Free PMC article
  87. Seroprevalence and risk factors of brucellosis in pastoralists and their livestock in Central Equatoria State, South Sudan. Lita EP, Ochi EB, Misinzo G, van Heerden H, Katani R, Godfroid J, Mathew C. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2024 Dec 19;18(12):e0012144. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012144. eCollection 2024 Dec. PMID: 39700259 Free PMC article.
  88. Risk of Aedes-borne diseases in and around the Tanzanian seaport of Tanga despite community members being more concerned about malaria. Abas AS, Simfukwe AJ, Masalu JP, Kahamba NF, Nambunga IH, Msaky DS, Limwagu AJ, Kipekepeke AR, Wergin C, Njalambaha RM, Kemibala EE, Seleman A, Mlacha YP, Finda M, Beisel U, Kimaro EG, Ngowo HS, Okumu FO. Parasit Vectors. 2024 Dec 18;17(1):512. doi: 10.1186/s13071-024-06586-x. PMID: 39696481 Free PMC article.
  89. Comparison of fine-scale malaria strata derived from population survey data collected using RDTs, microscopy and qPCR in South-Eastern Tanzania. Mshani IH, Jackson FM, Minja EG, Abbasi S, Lilolime NS, Makala FE, Lazaro AB, Mchola IS, Mukabana LN, Kahamba NF, Limwagu AJ, Njalambaha RM, Ngowo HS, Bisanzio D, Baldini F, Babayan SA, Okumu F. Malar J. 2024 Dec 18;23(1):376. doi: 10.1186/s12936-024-05191-8. PMID: 39696325 Free PMC article
  90. Comparative evaluation of rapid diagnostic test and PCR-based diagnostic assay for identification of trypanosomes in cattle of Apac and Kiryandongo districts, Uganda: A cross sectional study. Kizza D, Azuba R, Wampande E, Okwasiimire R, Owembabazi L, Mandela W, Waiswa C, Odoi A. BMC Vet Res. 2024 Dec 19;20(1):570. doi: 10.1186/s12917-024-04436-7. PMID: 39696308 Free PMC article.
  91. Taenia saginata prevalence in cattle slaughtered at low throughput abattoirs in South Africa. Dube MP, Byaruhanga C, Dorny P, Dermauw V, Qekwana DN. Onderstepoort J Vet Res. 2024 Dec 4;91(1):e1-e8. doi: 10.4102/ojvr.v91i1.2157. PMID: 39692342
  92. Scalable camera traps for measuring the attractiveness of sugar baits for controlling malaria and dengue vectors. Meza FC, Tenywa FC, Ashall S, Okumu FO, Moore SJ, Tripet F. Parasit Vectors. 2024 Dec 3;17(1):499. doi: 10.1186/s13071-024-06539-4. PMID: 39627795 Free PMC article.
  93. A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of amphistome infection in domestic ruminants in the sub-Saharan Africa region. yagura I, Malatji MP, Ngcamphalala PI, Mukaratirwa S. J Helminthol. 2024 Dec 11;98:e80. doi: 10.1017/S0022149X24000725. PMID: 39660443 Review.
  94. The bionomics of Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles funestus inside local houses and their implications for vector control strategies in areas with high coverage of insecticide-treated nets in South-eastern Tanzania. Limwagu AJ, Msugupakulya BJ, Ngowo HS, Mwalugelo YA, Kilalangongono MS, Samli FA, Abbasi SK, Okumu FO, Ngasala BE, Lyimo IN. PLoS One. 2024 Dec 5;19(12):e0295482. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295482. eCollection 2024.  PMID: 39637234 Free PMC article.
  95. Psychological antecedents of vaccine inequity: keys to improve the rates of vaccination. Hussein MF, Ibrahim SA, Abdel-Rahman S, Elshabrawy A, Nasr HAA, Yazbek S, Jabbar A, Albadri CT, Alsanafi M, Aji N, Youssef N, Hammad HM, Abdullah FSA, Elrewany E, Tahoun MM, Tolba M, Abo Salama MK, Ghazy RM. J Egypt Public Health Assoc. 2024 Dec 4;99(1):31. doi: 10.1186/s42506-024-00175 7. PMID: 39627491 Free PMC article.
  96. Global, regional, and national burden of injuries, and burden attributable to injuries risk factors, 1990 to 2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019. GBD 2019 Injuries Collaborators. Public Health. 2024 Dec;237:212-231. doi: 10
  97. Prevalence and molecular detection of mecA and lukD genes from livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated in raw chicken meats sold in Abakaliki, Nigeria. Ugbo EN, Ugbo AI, Effendi MH, Tyasningsih W, Agumah BN, Nwachi AC, Khairullah AR, Moses IB, Raissa R, Yanestria SM. Open Vet J. 2024 Dec;14(12):3327-3335. doi: 10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.17. Epub 2024 Dec 31. PMID: 39927365 Free PMC article.
  98. Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) and associated risk factors in M’passa department, Southeast Gabon. Makouloutou-Nzassi P, Longo-Pendy NM, Nguema LKA, Lendzele SS, Bangueboussa F, Bouchedi B, Maganga GD, Boundenga L. Open Vet J. 2024 Dec;14(12):3232-3240. doi: 10.5455/OVJ.2024.v14.i12.8. Epub 2024 Dec 31. PMID: 39927363 Free PMC article.
  99. First identification and whole genome characterization of rotavirus C in pigs in Zambia. Harima H, Qiu Y, Sasaki M, Ndebe J, Penjaninge K, Simulundu E, Kajihara M, Ohnuma A, Matsuno K, Nao N, Orba Y, Takada A, Ishihara K, Hall WW, Hang’ombe BM, Sawa H. Virology. 2025 Feb;603:110385. doi: 10.1016/j.virol.2024.110385. Epub 2024 Dec 31. PMID: 39756076
  100. Assessment of the Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception (KAP) of Sheep Farmers Regarding Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in Tunisia, North Africa. Khamassi Khbou M, Rekik S, Romdhane R, Sassi L, Bergmann F, Groschup MH, Rekik M, Gharbi M. Vet Sci. 2024 Dec 26;12(1):2. doi: 10.3390/vetsci12010002. PMID: 39852877
  101. Corrigendum to “Comparative study of the anthelmintic activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Atriplex halimus, the anti-echinococcal plant used in Algeria” [Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 54 (2024)/ 101094]. Benmarce M, Elissondo MC, Laatamna A, Haif A. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2024 Nov;56:101139. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101139. Epub 2024 Nov 4. PMID: 39550203 No abstract available
  102. Evaluation of different inflammatory markers during the infection of domestic cats (Felis catus) by Cystoisospora felis (Coccidia: Apicomplexa). Attia MM, Barsoum SS, Baghdadi HBA, Mahdy OA, El Gameel SM. BMC Vet Res. 2024 Nov 16;20(1):516. doi: 10.1186/s12917-024-04295-2. PMID: 39548486
  103. Carbapenemase-producing bacteria recovered from Nairobi River, Kenya surface water and from nearby anthropogenic and zoonotic sources. Too RJ, Kariuki SM, Gitao GC, Bebora LC, Mollenkopf DF, Wittum TE. PLoS One. 2024 Nov 14;19(11):e0310026. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0310026. eCollection 2024. PMID: 39541397 Free PMC article.
  104. Mining the secreted and membrane transcriptome of Hyalomma dromedarii ticks for identification of potential protective antigens. Hussein NA, El-Shershaby AS, Abdel-Moez S, El-Hakim AE, Shahein YE. Parasit Vectors. 2024 Nov 11;17(1):462. doi: 10.1186/s13071-024-06538-5. PMID: 39529157 Free PMC article.
  105. Serological and molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in ruminants from Somalia. Kakimori MTA, Osman AM, Silva ACS, Ibrahim AM, Shair MA, Cavallieri AC, Barros LD, Garcia JL, Vieira TSWJ, Hassan-Kadle AA, Vieira RFC. Parasitol Res. 2024 Nov 11;123(11):376. doi: 10.1007/s00436-024-08397-6. PMID: 39527164 Free PMC article
  106. Research and product development for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever: priorities for 2024-30. Semper AE, Olver J, Warner J, Cehovin A, Fay PC, Hart PJ, Golding JP, Benassi V, Preziosi MP, Al-Asadi KHR, Blumberg LH, de la Fuente J, Elaldi N, Fletcher T, Formenty PBH, Gouya MM, Günther S, Hewson R, Jamil B, Kobinger G, Korukluoglu G, Lempereur L, Palacios G, Papa A, Pshenichnaya N, Schmaljohn C, Sow SO, Sprong H, Vatansever Z, Brooks TJG. Lancet Infect Dis. 2024 Nov 7:S1473-3099(24)00656-X. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(24)00656-X. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39522529 Review.
  107. Cutaneous myiasis by Calliphoridae dipterans in dogs from Chad. Ramos RAN, Hakimi H, Metinou SK, Danzabe W, Overcast M, Cox J, Garabed R, Ouakou PT, Nare RNB, Torres-Velez F, Tritten L, Saleh MN, Verocai GG. Acta Trop. 2024 Nov 4:107454. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2024.107454. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39505246
  108. Detection and molecular characterization of lumpy skin disease and bovine papular stomatitis viruses in lumpy skin disease-suspected outbreaks in Tanzania. Makoga FT, Chang’a JS, Meki IK, Mayenga C, Settypalli TBK, Bitanyi S, Magidanga B, Peter E, Chengula A, Cattoli G, Lamien CE. Virol J. 2024 Nov 5;21(1):276. doi: 10.1186/s12985-024-02558-w. PMID: 39501408 Free PMC article.
  109. A community action network-based intervention for improving knowledge of zoonoses among wildlife hunters and traders in Epe, Lagos, Nigeria. Cadmus EO, Awosanya EJ, Adesokan HK, Akinseye VO, Olaleye FE, Morenikeji OA, Fawole OE, Ansumana R, Ayinmode AB, Oluwayelu DO, Cadmus S. PLoS One. 2024 Nov 5;19(11):e0300237. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300237. eCollection 2024. PMID: 39499718 Free PMC article.
  110. Canine leishmaniasis in Maghreb countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Baaziz S, Sadeddine R, Zeroual F, Benakhla A, Righi S. J Vector Borne Dis. 2024 Oct-Dec 01;61(4):515-524. doi: 10.4103/JVBD.jvbd_2_24. Epub 2024 Nov 26. PMID: 39607860
  111. Insights into genomic sequence diversity of the SAG surface antigen superfamily in geographically diverse Eimeria tenella isolates. Kiang AL, Loo SS, Mat-Isa MN, Ng CL, Blake DP, Wan KL. Sci Rep. 2024 Nov 1;14(1):26251. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-77580-7. PMID: 39482455 Free PMC article.
  112. Prevalence of bovine fasciolosis and direct financial losses in cattle slaughtered in Bamenda and Bafoussam abattoirs, Western Highlands, Cameroon. Atanga HM, Ntonifor NH, Mahamat O. Vet Med Sci. 2024 Nov;10(6):e70002. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70002. PMID: 39294884 Free PMC article.
  113. Occurrence of Leishmania spp. in phlebotomine sand flies and dogs in Guelma region, North-eastern Algeria. Ferdes I, Latrofa MS, Perles L, Bezerra-Santos MA, Medrouh B, Benmarce M, Ouachek K, Hakem A, Lafri I, Otranto D. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Jan;57:101176. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101176. Epub 2024 Nov 28. PMID: 39855864
  114. Prevalence and molecular characterization of Ascaridia galli in chickens from Minoufiya Governorate, Egypt. AbouLaila M, Mahmoud M, Wheeb H, Igarashi M, Elkhtam A, Menshawy S. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports.  2025 Jan;57:101170. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101170. Epub 2024 Nov 23. PMID: 39855858
  115. Occurrence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium oocysts in chickens from Egypt, and a meta-analysis for Cryptosporidium infections in chickens worldwide. Essam A, Elmishmishy B, Hammad E, Elwafa SA, Abbas I. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Jan;57:101169. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101169. Epub 2024 Nov 19. PMID: 39855857
  116. Multi-season survey of ixodid tick species collected from domestic dogs in Chad, Africa. Cleveland CA, Friedman M, Thompson AT, Haynes E, Coker SM, Bryan JA 2nd, Sidouin M, Ouakou PT, Ngandolo BNR, Yabsley MJ. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Jan;57:101165. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101165. Epub 2024 Nov 17. PMID: 39855853
  117. Interplay Between Helminth Infections, Malnutrition, and Gut Microbiota in Children and Mothers from Pemba, Tanzania: Potential of Microbiota-Directed Interventions. Toussaint Nguélé A, Mozzicafreddo M, Carrara C, Piersanti A, Salum SS, Ali SM, Miceli C. Nutrients. 2024 Nov 24;16(23):4023. doi: 10.3390/nu16234023. PMID: 39683417 Free PMC article.
  118. COVID-19 vaccination survey and anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG responses in a human cohort from Schistosoma mansoni-endemic villages in Mayuge District, Uganda: a cross-sectional study. Niu M, Mu Y, Adriko M, Candia R, Jones MK, McManus DP, Egwang TG, Cai P. Front Public Health. 2024 Nov 18;12:1437063. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1437063. eCollection 2024. PMID: 39624416 Free PMC article.
  119. Seroprevalence and associated risk factors for Fasciola hepatica in sheep in Nile Delta of Egypt. Selim A, Marzok M, Gattan HS, Alruhaili MH, AlJabr OA, Salem M. Parasitol Int. 2025 Feb;104:102989. doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2024.102989. Epub 2024 Nov 5. PMID: 39510496
  120. Clinical signs, morphological and phylogenetic characterization of Myxozoan spp. infecting Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus and African catfish, Clarias gariepinus in Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt. Yassen DA, Abd El-Gawad EA, Abd El-Razik KA, Mahrous KF, Abbass AA. BMC Vet Res. 2024 Nov 27;20(1):530. doi: 10.1186/s12917-024-04378-0. PMID: 39604950 Free PMC article.
  121. Quantitative modelling for dengue and Aedes mosquitoes in Africa: A systematic review of current approaches and future directions for Early Warning System development. Njotto LL, Senyoni W, Cronie O, Alifrangis M, Stensgaard AS. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2024 Nov 26;18(11):e0012679. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012679. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39591452
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  123. Design and evaluation of vaccines for the control of the etiological agent of East Coast fever. de la Fuente J, Sobrino I, Villar M. Parasit Vectors. 2024 Nov 20;17(1):479. doi: 10.1186/s13071-024-06517-w. PMID: 39567980 Free PMC article. Review.
  124. Practices and efficacy of nematode control in sheep, goats and cattle in communal grazing settings of central Ethiopia. Maurizio A, Terfa W, Kumsa B, Ayana D, Bekele H, Zoroaster A, Cassini R. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2024 Nov 20;56(9):387. doi: 10.1007/s11250-024-04232-3. PMID: 39565460
  125. Development and evaluation of egg yolk-derived antibodies for ELISA diagnostics of African Animal Trypanosomiasis. Ousmane T, Hamidou I, Christian TM, Gaston BAM, Zakaria B. Vet Parasitol. 2024 Nov 17;333:110354. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2024.110354. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39561507
  126. Novel insights into antioxidant status, gene expression, and immunohistochemistry in an animal model infected with camel-derived Trypanosoma evansi and Theileria annulata. Ramadan RM, Bakr AF, Fouad E, Mohammed FF, Abdel-Wahab AM, Abdel-Maogood SZ, El-Bahy MM, Salem MA. Parasit Vectors. 2024 Nov 18;17(1):474. doi: 10.1186/s13071-024-06564-3. PMID: 39558410 Free PMC article.
  127. Prevalence of domestic chicken ectoparasites in the east Goejam, Amhara, Ethiopia. Berihun AM, Yekoye YD, Alemayehu MM. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2024 Nov;56:101144. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101144. Epub 2024 Oct 22. PMID: 39550194
  128. First identification of Trichinella britovi in a domestic dog (Canis familiaris) from Algeria. Mechouk N, Deak G, Ionică AM, Bouslama Z, Mihalca AD. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2024 Nov;56:101135. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101135. Epub 2024 Oct 19. PMID: 39550190
  129. Morphological and molecular identification of Hymenolepis spp. in Rattus rattus and children with diarrhea from Upper Egypt. Abd-Elrahman MZ, Sayed AS, Younes DA, Ahmed AEMA, Alghamdi SQ, Saleh AA, Alzaylaee H, El-Khadragy MF, Kotb Elmahallawy E. J Infect Dev Ctries. 2024 Oct 31;18(10):1601-1609. doi: 10.3855/jidc.18462. PMID: 39616491
  130. Molecular and serological diagnosis of the circulating Trypanosoma evansi in Egyptian livestock with risk factors assessment. Ata EB, Abdel-Aziz TH, Abdel-Ghany HSM, Elsawy BSM, Abdullah HHAM, Abouelsoued D, Ashry HM, Hassan MR, Shapaan RM, Nasr SM, Mahmoud MS, Abdel Megeed KN, Abdel-Shafy S. Microb Pathog. 2024 Dec;197:107073. doi: 10.1016/j.micpath.2024.107073. Epub 2024 Oct 23. PMID: 39454805
  131. Spatiotemporal distribution, species diversity, and burden of ixodid ticks on cattle in Northwest Ethiopia. Tarekegn ZS, Eshetie A, Mulat G, Bazezew M, Maru M, Nigatu SD, Mekonnen SA, Molla W. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Jan;57:101148. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101148. Epub 2024 Oct 30. PMID: 39855837
  132. Species of Annulotrema (Monopisthocotylea, Dactylogyridae) parasitising African tetras (Characiformes, Alestidae) in the Phongolo River, South Africa with the description of four new species. Kičinjaová ML, Přikrylová I, Seifertová M, Řehulková E, Gelnar M, Smit NJ. Parasite. 2024;31:67. doi: 10.1051/parasite/2024066. Epub 2024 Oct 31. PMID: 39481079 Free PMC article.
  133. Molecular detection of lumpy skin disease virus in naturally infected cattle and buffaloes: unveiling the role of tick vectors in disease spread. Zeedan GSG, Abdalhamed AM, Allam AM, Abdel-Shafy S. Vet Res Commun. 2024 Dec;48(6):3921-3939. doi: 10.1007/s11259-024-10541-7. Epub 2024 Oct 8. PMID: 39377904 Free PMC article.
  134. Adherence to Hygiene Protocols and Doxycycline Therapy in Ameliorating Lymphatic Filariasis Morbidity in an Endemic Area Post-Interruption of Disease Transmission in Ghana. Debrah LB, Klarmann-Schulz U, Osei-Mensah J, Kuehlwein JM, Mubarik Y, Nadal J, Ayisi-Boateng NK, Ricchiuto A, Opoku VS, Sullivan SM, Mensah DA, Horton J, Rahamani AA, Budge PJ, Gbedema S, Korir PJ, Opoku J, Pfarr K, Kontoh DB, Kellings A, Gyasi C, Obeng MA, Gruetzmacher B, Fordjour FA, Kroidl I, Horn S, Kuutiero EK, Wauschkuhn C, Ngenya A, Mackenzie C, Wanji S, Kalinga A, Ottesen EA, Hoerauf A, Debrah AY. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Oct 1;111(4_Suppl):66-82. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.24-0313. Print 2024 Oct 1. PMID: 39362213 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
  135. Interventions for the control of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever and tick vectors. de la Fuente J, Ghosh S, Lempereur L, Garrison A, Sprong H, Lopez-Camacho C, Maritz-Olivier C, Contreras M, Moraga-Fernández A, Bente DA. NPJ Vaccines. 2024 Oct 1;9(1):181. doi: 10.1038/s41541-024-00970-5. PMID: 39353956 Free PMC article. Review.
  136. Seroprevalence and assessment the associated risk factors for Fasciola hepatica infection in water buffaloes in Egypt. Selim A, Marzok M, Gattan HS, AlJabr OA. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2024 Oct 1;56(8):307. doi: 10.1007/s11250-024-04182-w. PMID: 39352590
  137. Molecular screening of piroplasms and Anaplasmataceae agents in Hyalomma dromedarii ticks from camels over different seasons in Egypt. Elsawy BSM, Abdel-Ghany HSM, Alzan HF, Abdel-Shafy S, Shahein YE. Exp Appl Acarol. 2024 Dec;93(4):849-868. doi: 10.1007/s10493-024-00957-w. Epub 2024 Sep 25. PMID: 39320534 Free PMC article.
  138. Co-occurrence of contagious caprine pleuropneumonia and pasteurellosis in goats of sub-Saharan region: systematic review. Lukeye JN, Mwanga I, Mzula A, Mwega ED, Chota AC, Wambura PN. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2024 Sep 30;56(8):303. doi: 10.1007/s11250-024-04160-2. PMID: 39347878 Review.
  139. Symbiotic bacteria Sodalis glossinidius, Spiroplasma sp and Wolbachia do not favour Trypanosoma grayi coexistence in wild population of tsetse flies collected in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Mfopit YM, Bilgo E, Boma S, Somda MB, Gnambani JE, Konkobo M, Diabate A, Dayo GK, Mamman M, Kelm S, Balogun EO, Shuaibu MN, Kabir J. BMC Microbiol. 2024 Sep 28;24(1):373. doi: 10.1186/s12866-024-03531-x. PMID: 39342132 Free PMC article.
  140.  Complete Genome Sequencing and Comparative Phylogenomics of Nine African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) Isolates of the Virulent East African p72 Genotype IX without Viral Sequence Enrichment. Domelevo Entfellner JB, Okoth EA, Onzere CK, Upton C, Njau EP, Höper D, Henson SP, Oyola SO, Bochere E, Machuka EM, Bishop RP. Viruses. 2024 Sep 14;16(9):1466. doi: 10.3390/v16091466. PMID: 39339942
  141. Gasterophilus intestinalis infestation in lion (Panthera leo) and plains zebra (Equus quagga) in the Serengeti ecosystem: Morphological and molecular profiling. Ndossi BA, Mjingo EE, Mdaki MM, Zebedayo MW, Choe S, Bia MM, Yang H, Seo S, Eom KS. Parasite. 2024;31:58. doi: 10.1051/parasite/2024060. Epub 2024 Sep 27. PMID: 39331805 English.
  142. Phylogenetic position of the pigeon mite, Ornithonyssus sylviarum, with amplification of its immunogenetic biomarkers in Egypt. Salem MA, Taha NM, El-Bahy MM, Ramadan RM. Sci Rep. 2024 Sep 25;14(1):22026. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-72433-9. PMID: 39322649 Free PMC article.
  143. Challenges and opportunities of translating animal research into human trials in Ethiopia. Abrhaley A, Giday M, Hailu A. BMC Med Res Methodol. 2024 Sep 19;24(1):211. doi: 10.1186/s12874-024-02338-8. PMID: 39300349 Free PMC article.
  144. Surveillance of tick-borne pathogens in domestic dogs from Chad, Africa. Haynes E, Garrett KB, Grunert RKA, Bryan JA 2nd, Sidouin M, Oaukou PT, Ngandolo BNR, Yabsley MJ, Cleveland CA. BMC Vet Res. 2024 Sep 18;20(1):417. doi: 10.1186/s12917-024-04267-6. PMID: 39294647 Free PMC article.
  145. Cryptic population structure and insecticide resistance in Anopheles gambiae from the southern Democratic Republic of Congo. Dennis TPW, Pescod P, Barasa S, Cerdeira LT, Lucas ER, Clarkson CS, Miles A, Asidi A, Manzambi EZ, Metelo E, Zanga J, Nsalambi S, Irish SR, Donnelly MJ, Agossa F, Weetman D, Tezzo FW. Sci Rep. 2024 Sep 18;14(1):21782. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-70885-7. PMID: 39294180 Free PMC article.
  146. Ongoing transmission of onchocerciasis in the Pru District of Ghana after two decades of mass drug administration with ivermectin and comparative identification of members of the Simulium damnosum complex using cytological and morphological techniques. Chikezie FM, Veriegh FBD, Armoo S, Boakye DA, Taylor M, Osei-Atweneboana MY. Parasit Vectors. 2024 Sep 18;17(1):394. doi: 10.1186/s13071-024-06333-2. PMID: 39289756 Free PMC article.
  147. Impact of Cypermethrin persistence on stomoxyine abundance and Trypanosoma Vivax infection. Odeniran PO, Ademola IO. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2024 Sep 17;56(8):257. doi: 10.1007/s11250-024-04106-8. PMID: 39289193
  148. Differences in phenology across three trophic levels between two Afrotropical sites separated by four degrees latitude. Jarrett C, Simon OG, Tchana CN, Pev TA, Meigang Kamkeng MF, Wandji AC, Manu SA, Tchoumbou MA, Helm B, Powell LL, Nwaogu CJ. Ecol Evol. 2024 Sep 11;14(9):e70274. doi: 10.1002/ece3.70274. eCollection 2024 Sep. PMID: 39267691 Free PMC article.
  149. Malaria and typhoid fever co-infection – a retrospective analysis of University Hospital records in Nigeria. Kuenzli E, Neumayr A. Malar J. 2024 Sep 12;23(1):276. doi: 10.1186/s12936-024-05101-y. PMID: 39267074 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
  150. Domestic dogs as reservoirs for African trypanosomiasis in Mambwe district, eastern Zambia. Lisulo M, Namangala B, Mweempwa C, Banda M, Chambaro H, Moonga L, Kyoko H, Chihiro S, Picozzi K, Maciver SK, MacLeod ET. Sci Rep. 2024 Sep 10;14(1):21062. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-69834-1. PMID: 39256442 Free PMC article.
  151. Tsetse fly density and trypanosoma infection rate in Bedele and Dabo Hana districts of Buno Bedele Zone, Southwest Ethiopia. Beshir A, Takele S, Kedir M, Tareke T, Tasew S, Yewhalaw D. BMC Vet Res. 2024 Sep 9;20(1):402. doi: 10.1186/s12917-024-04249-8. PMID: 39245726 Free PMC article
  152. High serological and molecular prevalence of Ehrlichia canis and other vector-borne pathogens in dogs from Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde. Checa R, Peteiro L, Pérez-Hernando B, de la Morena M, Cano L, López-Suárez P, Barrera JP, Estévez-Sánchez E, Sarquis J, Fernández-Cebrián B, Montoya A, Miró G. mParasit Vectors. 2024 Sep 4;17(1):374. doi: 10.1186/s13071-024-06437-9. PMID: 39232789 Free PMC article.
  153. Detection and molecular characterization of major enteric pathogens in calves in central Ethiopia. Bergholm J, Tessema TS, Blomström AL, Berg M. BMC Vet Res. 2024 Sep 4;20(1):389. doi: 10.1186/s12917-024-04258-7. PMID: 39227796 Free PMC article.
  154. Identification and prevalence of ixodid ticks of cattle in case of Aleltu district, Oromia regional state, northern Ethiopia. Gobe A, Chalchisa A, Kumsa B. Vet Med Sci. 2024 Sep;10(5):e70022. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70022. PMID: 39222286 Free PMC article.
  155. Prevalence and associated risk factors of hydatidosis in cattle slaughtered at Wolaita Sodo municipality abattoir. Endale H, Mathewos M. Vet Med Sci. 2024 Sep;10(5):e70008. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70008. PMID: 39215458
  156. Prevalence of Fasciola hepatica infection in slaughtered sheep from Northwest Tunisia and its risk factors: Association with gastrointestinal helminths infection and anaemia. Hammami I, Amdouni Y, Romdhane R, Sassi L, Farhat N, Rekik M, Gharbi M. Vet Med Sci. 2024 Sep;10(5):e1575. doi: 10.1002/vms3.1575. PMID: 39189869 Free PMC article.
  157. Classification of Kudoa thyrsites infected and uninfected fish using a handheld near-infrared spectrophotometer, SIMCA and PLS-DA. Henning S. J Fish Dis. 2025 Jan;48(1):e14025. doi: 10.1111/jfd.14025. Epub 2024 Oct 6. PMID: 39370681 Free PMC article.
  158. Seroprevalence of brucellosis in sheep and goats from Al Jufrah district in Libya. Alshekh KA, Shahlol AM, Mostafa KKB, Othman AA, Hiblu MA, Abouzeed YM, Daw MA, Ahmed MO. Pan Afr Med J. 2024 May 28;48:23. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2024.48.23.38566. eCollection 2024. PMID: 39220558 Free PMC article.
  159. Further studies on the diversity of Cylicospirura Vevers, 1922 (Nematoda: Spirocercidae) in African carnivores, with description of a new species. Junker K, de Klerk-Lorist LM, Foggin C, Martin C, Mutafchiev Y. Parasitology. 2024 May 22:1-16. doi: 10.1017/S0031182024000659. Online ahead of print. PMID: 39301619
  160. Anthelmintic activity of three selected ethnobotanical plant extracts against Strongyloides venezuelensis. Busari IO, Elizondo-Luévano JH, Aiyelaagbe OO, Soetan KO, Babayemi OJ, Gorgojo-Galindo O, Muro A, Vicente B, López-Abán J. Exp Parasitol. 2024 Aug-Sep;263-264:108801. doi: 10.1016/j.exppara.2024.108801. Epub 2024 Jul 14. PMID: 39009180
  161. Trypanocide Use and Molecular Characterization of Trypanosomes Resistant to Diminazene Aceturate in Cattle in Northern Côte D’Ivoire. Ekra JY, Mafie EM, Sonan H, Kanh M, Gragnon BG, N’Goran EK, Srinivasan J. Trop Med Infect Dis. 2024 Aug 24;9(9):192. doi: 10.3390/tropicalmed9090192. PMID: 39330881 Free PMC article.
  162. A new canid host for subcutaneous ticks: A report from Algeria in an African golden wolf (Canis lupaster). Mechouk N, Deak G, Boucheikhchoukh M, Bouslama Z, Mihalca AD. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2024 Oct;55:101109. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101109. Epub 2024 Aug 30. PMID: 39326964
  163. Identification of ticks and tick-borne pathogens of wildlife necropsy cases submitted to the SANBI National Zoological Gardens, South Africa. Khumalo N, Ledwaba MB, Labuschagne K, Voster I, Oosthuizen M, Mwale M, Chaisi M. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2024 Oct;55:101105. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101105. Epub 2024 Aug 24. PMID: 39326961
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  165. Prevalence of co-infections with Ehrlichia spp. or Theileria spp. in dogs naturally infected with babesiosis in the Eastern Cape province. Cloete HPP, Rautenbach Y, Leisewitz AL, Mellanby RJ, Thompson PN, Schoeman JP. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2024 Sep;54:101092. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101092. Epub 2024 Aug 2. PMID: 39237242
  166. First Report on the Molecular Detection and Genetic Characterization of Toxoplasma gondii From Donkeys in Kenya. Obonyo FO, Maingi N, Githigia SM, Ochwedo KO, Owiti AA, Nyaboga EN. Acta Parasitol. 2024 Sep;69(3):1480-1491. doi: 10.1007/s11686-024-00905-z. Epub 2024 Aug 19. PMID: 39160342
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  168. Quality, supply chain, and use of Trypanocidal drugs among camel keepers in north-eastern Kenya: A cross-sectional study. Ogolla KO, Mugunieri LG, Mdachi RE, Wanjala KB, Mireji PO, Mang’era CM, Kurgat RK, Alusi PM, Malimo KN, Chemuliti JK. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2024 Sep;54:101095. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101095. Epub 2024 Aug 4. PMID: 39237236
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  170. Innovative molecular and immunological approaches of heterophyiasis infecting some Egyptian marketed fishes. Mahdy OA, Ramadan RM, Salem MA. BMC Vet Res. 2024 Aug 30;20(1):385. doi: 10.1186/s12917-024-04226-1. PMID: 39215340
  171. Status of trace metals and arsenic in sediments and catfish muscles (Clarias gariepinus) from the Eastern Tanzanian basin. Mayila E, Mzula A, Rumisha C, Leermakers M, Huyghe F, Kochzius M. PLoS One. 2024 Aug 29;19(8):e0306335. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0306335. eCollection 2024. PMID: 39208341
  172. Prevalence of dermal trypanosomes in suspected and confirmed cases of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis in Guinea. Soumah AM, Camara M, Kaboré JW, Sadissou I, Ilboudo H, Travaillé C, Camara O, Tichit M, Kaboré J, Boiro S, Crouzols A, Ngoune JMT, Hardy D, Camara A, Jamonneau V, MacLeod A, Bart JM, Camara M, Bucheton B, Rotureau B. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2024 Aug 19;18(8):e0012436. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012436. eCollection 2024 Aug. PMID: 39159265
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  174. Antimicrobial resistance profile of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from patients, healthcare workers, and the environment in a tertiary hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ibrahim RA, Wang SH, Gebreyes WA, Mediavilla JR, Hundie GB, Mekuria Z, Ambachew R, Teklu DS, Kreiswirth B, Beyene D, Berhe N. PLoS One. 2024 Aug 15;19(8):e0308615. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0308615. eCollection 2024. PMID: 39146363 Free PMC article.
  175. Mitochondrial DNA control-region and coding-region data highlight geographically structured diversity and post-domestication population dynamics in worldwide donkeys. Rambaldi Migliore N, Bigi D, Milanesi M, Zambonelli P, Negrini R, Morabito S, Verini-Supplizi A, Liotta L, Chegdani F, Agha S, Salim B, Beja-Pereira A, Torroni A, Ajmone-Marsan P, Achilli A, Colli L. PLoS One. 2024 Aug 28;19(8):e0307511. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0307511. eCollection 2024. PMID: 39197009 Free PMC article.
  176. Seroprevalence and associated risk factors for Neospora caninum infection in dairy cattle in South Africa. Tagwireyi WM, Thompson PN, Garcia GA, Morar-Leather D, Neves L. Parasitol Res. 2024 Aug 14;123(8):298. doi: 10.1007/s00436-024-08309-8. PMID: 39141116 Free PMC article.

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