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. A critical insight of African ethnoveterinary research: a multi-database bibliometric review on trends and patterns from 2001 to 2024. Aremu AO, Omogbene TO, McGaw LJ, Masondo NA. J Ethnopharmacol. 2026 Apr 2:121626. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2026.121626. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41935651      
  2. Tick infestation and molecular detection of causative agents of anaplasmosis in small ruminants from eastern Tanzania. Haji I, Simuunza M. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2026 Apr 2;58(3):215. doi: 10.1007/s11250-026-05020-x. PMID: 41925963      
  3. Species diversity, distribution and habitat suitability modeling of ixodid ticks infesting cattle in selected districts of the North Wollo Zone, northeast Ethiopia. Fentie AW, Maru M, Derso TB, Getnet GM, Worku AA, Amare AD, Dagne AW, Wassie ZG, Yehulashet AA, Atenaf AS, Ambaw YG, Tarekegn ZS. Exp Appl Acarol. 2026 Apr 2;96(3):41. doi: 10.1007/s10493-026-01133-y.  
  4. Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices of selected commercial dairy cattle farmers regarding neosporosis in South Africa. Tagwireyi WM, Morar-Leather D, Thompson P, Neves L, Alvarez-Garcia G. Onderstepoort J Vet Res. 2026 Mar 23;93(1):e1-e7. doi: 10.4102/ojvr.v93i1.2256.
  5. Global burden of adverse effects of medical treatment from 1990 to 2021: a Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. GBD 2021 AEMT Collaborators. Korean J Intern Med. 2026 Mar;41(2):350-366. doi: 10.3904/kjim.2025.278. Epub 2026 Mar 1. PMID: 41850226
  6. Tick-borne pathogens in Ghana: Emerging threat to animal and human health. Addo SO, Addo M, Tawiah-Mensah CNL, Malm RO, Ansah-Owusu J, Amoah S, Koffi MAA, Salley SN, Obuam PK, Ladzekpo D, Dadzie SK. Parasitol Int. 2026 Jun;112:103230. doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2026.103230. Epub 2026 Jan 3. PMID: 41490596      
  7. Vector-borne pathogens in Spanish greyhounds from Central Spain: Prevalence and hematobiochemical findings. Martínez-Durán D, Mujika M, Morales M, Castillo JA, Moreno B, Delacour-Estrella S, Ruiz-Arrondo I, Peris MP. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2026 Feb;68:101437. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2026.101437. Epub 2026 Jan 20. PMID: 41741046     
  8. Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens co-infection in a microfilaremic dog from Negotin, Eastern Serbia: Unusual localization of adult Dirofilaia repens in an abdominal hernia sac. Rajković M, Rajković V, Bogunović D. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2026 Feb;68:101435. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2026.101435. Epub 2026 Jan 22. PMID: 41741045     
  9. New records of Lipoptena andaluciensis (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) in the Iberian Peninsula with a pictorial key of the genus. González MA, Mateus TL, Rodrigues FT, Martins F, Martínez-Calabuig N, Saldaña A, Panadero R, Estruch J, Bravo-Barriga D, Carrera-Faja L. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2026 Feb;68:101428. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2026.101428. Epub 2026 Jan 13. PMID: 41741043     
  10. First report and morpho-molecular analysis of Ryukyua circularis (Isopoda: Cymothoidae) in the European pilchard, Sardina pilchardus, from Egypt. Wheeb H, Felefel W, AbouLaila M, Menshawy S. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2026 Feb;68:101426. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2026.101426. Epub 2026 Jan 13. PMID: 41741042     
  11. Diversity, abundance and host blood meal of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) from different habitat types in Thailand. Kunprom C, Wannasingha W, Pramual P. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2026 Feb;68:101427. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2026.101427. Epub 2026 Jan 17. PMID: 41741041     
  12. DNA barcoding identifies hard tick (Acari: Ixodidae) species infesting domesticated animals in Tamil Nadu, South India. Nallan K, Ayyavu V, Ayyanar E, Thiruppathi B, Ramalingam R, Rahi M, Rajaiah P. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2026 Feb;68:101425. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2026.101425. Epub 2026 Jan 14. PMID: 41741040     
  13. Morphological and molecular evidence of Linognathus vituli infestation in yaks from Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, China. Wang L, Pan Y, Zhou X, Guo X, Yan Y, Wei G, Li Y, Ma X, Guo H, Zuo Z, Lan L, Xie Y. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2026 Feb;68:101424. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2026.101424. Epub 2026 Jan 12. PMID: 41741039     
  14. Molecular characterization of Theileria species and Theileria parva genetic diversity associated with bovine theileriosis outbreaks in Zimbabwe. Pinarello Kleiber V, Waniwa E, Wilkinson DA, Mutseekwa M, Grosbois V, Nemaungwe T, Kupahwana E, Chikaka T, Bourgarel M, Pfukenyi DM, Makaya PV, Hove T, Guerrini L, De Nys H. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2026 Feb;68:101422. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2026.101422. Epub 2026 Jan 7. PMID: 41741038 
  15. Addressing pandemic-wide systematic errors in the SARS-CoV-2 phylogeny.  Hunt M, Hinrichs AS, Anderson D, Karim L, Dearlove BL, Knaggs J, Constantinides B, Fowler PW, Rodger G, Street T, Lumley S, Webster H, Sanderson T, Ruis C, Kotzen B, de Maio N, Amenga-Etego LN, Amuzu DSY, Avaro M, Awandare GA, Ayivor-Djanie R, Barkham T, Bashton M, Batty EM, Bediako Y, De Belder D, Benedetti E, Bergthaler A, Boers SA, Campos J, Carr RAA, Chen YYC, Cuba F, Dattero ME, Dejnirattisai W, Dilthey A, Duedu KO, Endler L, Engelmann I, Francisco NM, Fuchs J, Gnimpieba EZ, Groc S, Gyamfi J, Heemskerk D, Houwaart T, Hsiao NY, Huska M, Hölzer M, Iranzadeh A, Jarva H, Jeewandara C, Jolly B, Joseph R, Kant R, Ki KKK, Kurkela S, Lappalainen M, Lataretu M, Lemieux J, Liu C, Malavige GN, Mashe T, Mongkolsapaya J, Montes B, Mora JAM, Morang’a CM, Mvula B, Nagarajan N, Nelson A, Ngoi JM, da Paixão JP, Panning M, Poklepovich T, Quashie PK, Ranasinghe D, Russo M, San JE, Sanderson ND, Scaria V, Screaton G, Sessions OM, Sironen T, Sisay A, Smith D, Smura T, Supasa P, Suphavilai C, Swann J, Tegally H, Tegomoh B, Vapalahti O, Walker A, Wilkinson RJ, Williamson C, Zair X; IMSSC Laboratory Network Consortium; de Oliveira T, Peto TE, Crook D, Corbett-Detig R, Iqbal Z.Nat Methods. 2026 Feb 9. doi: 10.1038/s41592-025-02947-1. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41663577     
  16. Application of LAMP and TaqMan qPCR for the rapid diagnosis of Anaplasma Capra (an emerging tick-borne zoonotic pathogen) and comparison with Nested-PCR.  Altay K, Erol U, Sahin OF, Sakar HF. Vet Res Commun. 2026 Feb 9;50(2):153. doi: 10.1007/s11259-026-11074-x.PMID: 41661390     
  17. Beyond poverty, tungiasis is associated with family characteristics and parenting behavior: a case control study in Kenya.  Elson L, Matharu AK, Otieno B, Riithi N, Ouma P, Mutebi F, Waiswa C, Feldmeier H, Abubakar A, Krücken J, Fillinger U. BMC Public Health. 2026 Jan 13;26(1):540. doi: 10.1186/s12889-026-26231-9. PMID: 41526872     
  18. Presence or Emergence of Canine Leishmaniasis, Malawi. Chikufenji B, Hayashida K, Goto Y, Sugi T, Sanjoba C, Njala C, McDermott I, Lohr F, Mayer D, Ogata S, Kajihara M, Nao N, Nakao R, Chimaliro L, Kapira D, Musaya J, Yamagishi J, Chatanga E. Emerg Infect Dis. 2026 Jan;32(1):137-141. doi: 10.3201/eid3201.250855. PMID: 41612582     
  19. Epidemiological Investigation and Phylogenetic Analysis of Major Blood-Derived Pathogens in Sheep from Gansu Province. Luo J, Ma L, Xiao F, Obaid MK, Zheng H, Ren Q, Guan G, Yin H, Liu P. Pathogens. 2026 Jan 14;15(1):88. doi: 10.3390/pathogens15010088. PMID: 41599074      
  20. High prevalence of Trypanosoma spp. and apparent trypanocidal drugs inefficacy in cattle in Al Radom National Park, Sudan. Mohammedsalih KM, Mukhtar MM, Ibrahim AIY, Mohammedain IMI, Juma FR, Ali AA, Elamin EM, Bashar A, von Samson-Himmelstjerna G, Krücken J. Sci Rep. 2026 Jan 27;16(1):3472. doi: 10.1038/s41598-026-37097-7. PMID: 41593347      
  21. NEW GENUS AND SPECIES OF LIOLOPIDAE ODHNER, 1912 (PLATYHELMINTHES: DIGENEA) INFECTING NILE CROCODILE, CROCODYLUS NILOTICUS (LAURENTI, 1768) (CROCODILIA: CROCODYLIDAE) IN THE KAVANGO RIVER, NAMIBIA. Dutton HR, Jacobs FJ, Beytell PC, Netherlands EC, DuPreez LH, Bullard SA. J Parasitol. 2026 Jan 26;112(1):21-27. doi: 10.1645/25-36. PMID: 41592706     
  22. Mitochondrial DNA phylogeography of a species-specific sucking louse, Johnsonpthirus heliosciuri, act as a proxy to provide insights into the population connectivity of its host, smith’s bush squirrels, Paraxerus cepapi. Raubenheimer I, Matthee S, Wentzel J, Matthee CA. Parasitol Res. 2026 Jan 27;125(1):10. doi: 10.1007/s00436-025-08594-x. PMID: 41591492      
  23. Evolution and Spread of Regionally Adapted Newcastle Disease Virus Isolates From Live Bird Markets in Nigeria, 2023-2024. Sajo MU, Lee D, Hakizimana JN, Chengula A, El-Yuguda AD, Lee DH, Misinzo G. Transbound Emerg Dis. 2026 Jan 24;2026:8829822. doi: 10.1155/tbed/8829822. eCollection 2026. PMID: 41584957      
  24. Acute Bacterial Septicemia in a Critically Endangered Roloway Monkey in a Primate Breeding Center at the Accra Zoological Garden, Ghana: A Case Report. Suu-Ire R, Abugri H, Asumah S, Abbiw R, Turkson D, Ahmed M, Gathumbi P. Case Rep Vet Med. 2026 Jan 7;2026:4924170. doi: 10.1155/crve/4924170. eCollection 2026. PMID: 41509557      
  25. Canine Leishmaniasis in Eastern Algeria: Seroprevalence and Risk Factors. Baaziz S, Zait H, Saadeddine R, Zeroual F, Saidani K, Gherissi DE, Benakhla A, Righi S. Vet Ital. 2026 Jan 16;62(1). doi: 10.12834/VetIt.3807.37960.5. PMID: 41540883     
  26. Concurrent resistance and virulence traits in extremely drug-resistant Burkholderia pseudomallei from bovine milk samples: potential for zoonotic transmission. Adeyemi FM, Usamat AO, Dare AP, Yusuf-Omoloye NA, Oyedara OO, Wahab AA, Adeyemi ZA, Akinlade EA, Jimoh OM, Ajigbewu OH, Adegoke AA. Vet Res Commun. 2026 Jan 15;50(2):105. doi: 10.1007/s11259-025-11044-9. PMID: 41538090     
  27. One Health insights into local transmission of zoonotic Schistosoma mattheei in southern Malawi. Juhász A, Makaula P, Cunningham LJ, Nkolokosa C, Archer J, Jones S, Namacha G, Chammudzi P, Mainga B, Lally D, Kayuni SA, LaCourse EJ, O’Ferrall AM, Musaya J, Stothard JR. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 2026 Jan 8;381(1941):20240519. doi: 10.1098/rstb.2024.0519. PMID: 41538080     
  28. Transcriptomic plasticity in hybrid schistosomes can contribute to their zoonotic potential. Luviano Aparicio N, Mathieu-Bégné E, Kincaid-Smith J, Rey O, Picard M, Chaparro C, Allienne JF, Rognon A, Polack B, Vallée I, Thomas M, Boissier J, Toulza E. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 2026 Jan 8;381(1941):20240534. doi: 10.1098/rstb.2024.0534. PMID: 41538077     
  29. Molecular detection of tick-borne pathogens of zoonotic and veterinary importance in ticks from hunting dogs in Ghana. Addo SO, Salley SN, Koffi MAA, Tawiah-Mensah CNL, Malm RO, Obuam PK, Duker EO, Boakye JD, Agbotse GD, Ladzekpo D, Dadzie SK. Vet Res Commun. 2026 Jan 15;50(2):101. doi: 10.1007/s11259-025-11055-6. PMID: 41537940     
  30. Variable efficacy of praziquantel among Schistosoma-infected ruminants of northern Senegal-a drug trial and population genetic study across two contrasting epidemiological regions. Diaz AV, Diouf ND, Léger E, Aguiar-Martins K, Borlase A, Binetou-Fall C, Cahen C, Sène M, Walker M, Webster JP. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 2026 Jan 8;381(1941):20240528. doi: 10.1098/rstb.2024.0528.     
  31. African zoonotic schistosomiasis: a paradigm shift. Savassi B, Kincaid-Smith J, Courtin D, Ibikounle M, Toulza E, Galinier R, Milet J, Gineau L, Garcia A, Houngnihin R, Blin M, Brouat C, Liang S, Boissier J. Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 2026 Jan 8;381(1941):20240522. doi: 10.1098/rstb.2024.0522. PMID: 41538076      Review.     
  32. Prevalence of Ixodid Tick Infestation Among Small Ruminants in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Girma A, Abdu I, Getachew A.Vet Med Sci. 2026 Jan;12(1):e70788. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70788. PMID: 41532261      Free PMC article.      Review.     
  33. Comparative Diagnostic Efficacy of Microscopy, LAMP and PCR for Detection of Bovine Babesiosis in New Valley Governorate, Egypt. Abdelwahab KH, Tolba MEM, Senosy W, Ahmed AM, Khedr AA, Abdelaziz K, Aboelhadid SM, Mahmoud WG. Acta Parasitol. 2026 Jan 13;71(1):19. doi: 10.1007/s11686-025-01194-w. PMID: 41528597      
  34. Microsatellite analysis of genetic differentiation among populations of the malaria vector Anopheles funestus across mainland Tanzania reveals contrasted patterns of geographic isolation and gene flow. Mapua SA, Samb B, Nambunga IH, Kweyamba PA, Mkandawile G, Bwanaly H, Kaindoa EW, Odero JO, Masalu JP, Kahamba NF, Hape EE, Galizi R, Govella NJ, Okumu FO, Tripet F. Parasit Vectors. 2026 Jan 12. doi: 10.1186/s13071-025-07080-8. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41526985     
  35. First Molecular Characterisation of the Lumpy Skin Disease Virus From the North African Region, Algeria and Tunisia. Zouyed I, Soualah H, Djemai S, Messai A, Daia MEH, Mansour A, Hammami I, Nouasri M, Trifi N, Khbou MK. Vet Med Sci. 2026 Jan;12(1):e70686. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70686. PMID: 41553144     
  36. Seasonal Dynamics and Associated Risk Factors of Bovine Trypanosomosis and Its Vector in Selected Districts of Gamo and Gofa Zones, Southern Ethiopia. Mekuria S, Kalsa A. Vet Med Sci. 2026 Jan;12(1):e70786. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70786. PMID: 41556748      
  37. Proportion and antibiogram of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Azzam A, Khaled H, Salem A, Sayed M, Mohieldein A, Elsayed MS, Lotfy EM, Abdullah HHAM, Hassan FE, Marei H, Hassan N, Abdulnaby E, Kamel GAM, Osman I, Reda MA, Ismail D, Nazih M, Salem H, Basil A, Rady D. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2026 Jan 21. doi: 10.1186/s13756-025-01687-3. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41566542    
  38. Measuring the trends in tick and tick-borne pathogen studies and their impact on tick-borne disease surveillance in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Ethiopia: a comparative analysis. Chakraborty S, Hussain A, Mahakapuge TAN, Kumsa B, Sander W, Smith R. J Med Entomol. 2026 Jan 20;63(1):tjaf193. doi: 10.1093/jme/tjaf193. PMID: 41574546     
  39. The epidemiology and spatial distribution of Taenia solium taeniosis and cysticercosis in Kenya: The case of Busia County. Zemedhun YG, Egulae T, Wubie NK, Akoko JM, Fèvre EM, Cook EAJ PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2025 Dec 5;19(12):e0013746. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0013746. eCollection 2025 Dec. PMID: 41348767      Free PMC article.  
  40. Antigenic and genotypic relatedness of buffalo-derived Theileria parva from Zambia to cattle-derived parasites and vaccine stocks. Choopa CN, Muleya W, Mukolwe LD, Fandamu P, Sibeko-Matjila KP. Int J Parasitol Parasites Wildl. 2025 Dec 10;29:101176. doi: 10.1016/j.ijppaw.2025.101176. eCollection 2026 Apr. PMID: 41492382      
  41. Differential alpha-gal expression during Amblyomma hebraeum and Rhipicephalus evertsi tick feeding and development: A driver for the development of alpha-gal syndrome in South Africa. Murangi T, Mans B, Pienaar R, Botha M, Facey-Thomas H, Cunningham S, Halajian A, Joshi L, Falcone FH, Horsnell W, Levin ME. J Allergy Clin Immunol Glob. 2025 Dec 6;5(2):100623. doi: 10.1016/j.jacig.2025.100623. eCollection 2026 Mar. PMID: 41550085      
  42. Beyond the usual suspects: Uncovering less-recognized pathogenic bacteria in Ghanaian blood-feeding Amblyomma variegatum ticks using 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing. Yamoah JAA, Kwofie KD, Akorli J, Ladzekpo D, Kawada H, Boateng KY, Beyuo J, Keleve A, Danquah JB, Tawiah-Mensah C, Ansah-Owusu J, Dadzie SK, Wallace PA, Tsuji N, Hatta T. Parasitol Int. 2026 Jun;112:103228. doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2025.103228. Epub 2025 Dec 29.PMID: 41475684     
  43. Microbiota diversity of Anopheles gambiae in Bankeng, southern Cameroon, and its association with Plasmodium falciparum infection. Sandeu MM, Maffo Tatsinkou CG, Dada N, Kouhoué Feukam F, Njiokou F, Hughes GL, Wondji CS. mSphere. 2025 Dec 23;10(12):e0049025. doi: 10.1128/msphere.00490-25. Epub 2025 Dec 5. PMID: 41347760      
  44. Helminth faunas of wild African ruminants: effects of host traits and environmental variables on species richness and diversity. Junker K, Krasnov BR. Parasitology. 2025 Dec 26:1-41. doi: 10.1017/S0031182025101510. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41451573      
  45. Spatial and temporal distribution of Culex and Aedes mosquitoes in Ghana. Akuamoah-Boateng Y, Owusu-Asenso CM, Abdulai A, Mohammed Sabtiu AR, Sraku IK, Mensah SKE, Owusu FA, Ebuako AA, Amoateng G, Obeng BC, Doe RT, Boadu EN, Appiah AA, Danquah GA, Abusah NE, Shittu DB, Akosah-Brempong G, Zong CMP, Halou DK, Akuoko OK, Appiah-Kwarteng C, Afrane YA. GigaByte. 2025 Dec 15;2025:gigabyte170. doi: 10.46471/gigabyte.170. eCollection 2025. PMID: 41497232      
  46. The first seroprevalence and molecular detection of toxoplasmosis infecting cats in Jordan with associated risk factors. Alkhatatbeh SK, Lafi SQ, Hammad HB, Mukbel RM.Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2026 Feb;68:101415. doi:10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101415. Epub 2025 Dec 25. PMID: 41741047     
  47. Seromolecular and histopathological study on Toxoplasma gondii infection in ruminants in Aswan, Egypt. Gareh A, Elbarbary NK, Fotouh A, Maher A, Mohamed YM, Ragab MF. BMC Vet Res. 2025 Dec 30;22(1):49. doi: 10.1186/s12917-025-05195-9. PMID: 41469874      
  48. Evaluation of mycochemical composition and in vitro sporulation inhibition activities of selected Nigerian indigenous mushrooms against Eimeria oocysts. Buba T, Abdullahi A, Agbo V. Vet Parasitol. 2026 Feb;342:110682. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110682. Epub 2025 Dec 30. PMID: 41483554     
  49. Global burden of lower respiratory infections and aetiologies, 1990-2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. GBD 2023 Lower Respiratory Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborators. Lancet Infect Dis. 2025 Dec 15:S1473-3099(25)00689-9. doi: 10.1016/S1473 3099(25)00689-9. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41412141     
  50. Assessing Soil-transmitted Helminth Infections and Drug Compliance in Water Sanitation and Hygiene Communities, Ogun State, Nigeria. Taiwo OT, Sam-Wobo SO, Ademolu KO, Talabi AO, Mogaji HO, Taiwo AM. Acta Parasitol. 2025 Dec 18;71(1):12. doi: 10.1007/s11686-025-01159-z. PMID: 41410947      
  51. Seroprevalence and the Associated Risk Factors of Neospora caninum in Egyptian Dairy Cattle with Evaluation of Diagnostic Agreement Between Serum and Milk Samples. Abdel Massieh ES, Auda HM, Bakry NM, Ramadan RM, Refaei OH. Acta Parasitol. 2025 Dec 16;71(1):4. doi: 10.1007/s11686-025-01183-z. PMID: 41400727      
  52. Spatio-temporal infection and diversity indices of gastrointestinal helminths in Xenopus species from Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. Ochieng KMA, Rindoria NM, Morara GN, Luus-Powell WJ, Smit WJ. Parasitol Res. 2025 Dec 23;124(12):163. doi: 10.1007/s00436-025-08609-7. PMID: 41432801     

 

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