Veterinary Parasitology in Africa – Pubmed

  1. Ectoparasite prevalence and new records of bird lice (Insecta: Phthiraptera) in dove and pigeon species (Aves: Columbidae) in Algeria. Semmar A, Bendjoudi D, Dik B, Marniche F, Chenchouni H. Comp Immunol Microbiol Infect Dis. 2025 Dec;124:102421. doi: 10.1016/j.cimid.2025.102421. Epub 2025 Oct 27. PMID: 41175495     
  2. Global, Regional, and National Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors in 204 Countries and Territories, 1990-2023. Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks 2023 Collaborators. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2025 Dec 2;86(22):2167-2243. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2025.08.015. Epub 2025 Sep 24. PMID: 40990886     
  3. The ectoparasites and gastrointestinal helminths associated with Smith’s bush squirrel (Paraxerus cepapi) in South Africa. Raubenheimer I, Matthee CA, Stekolnikov AA, Wentzel  J, Swanepoel L, Matthee S. Parasitology. 2025 Nov 27:1-35. doi: 10.1017/S0031182025101261. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41298305      No abstract available.
  4. Climate Change Favors African Malaria Vector Mosquitoes. van der Deure T, Nogués-Bravo D, Njotto LL, Stensgaard AS. Glob Chang Biol. 2025 Nov;31(11):e70610. doi: 10.1111/gcb.70610. PMID: 41293828      Free PMC article.     
  5. Relationship between dog erythrocyte antigen (DEA) and susceptibility of dogs to babesiosis. Adebayo OO, Takeet MI, Oyewusi IK, Adebayo AO, Lobetti RG, Otesile EB. BMC Vet Res. 2025 Nov 25;21(1):684. doi: 10.1186/s12917-025-05117-9. PMID: 41291669      Free PMC article.     
  6. Differential gene expression analysis of Dohne Merino sheep naturally infected with Haemonchus contortus. Ramantswana TM, Malatji DP, Pierneef RE, Soma P, Van Der Nest MA, Muchadeyi FC. Sci Rep. 2025 Nov 25;15(1):41843. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-25782-y. PMID: 41290834      Free PMC article.     
  7. Detection and genotypes of piroplasms affecting ruminants in the New Valley Governorate, Egypt.  Barghash SM, Elnaga TRA, Osman WAL, Farrag MS, AlAsrag SS, Noaman EAET, Yassin SE. BMC Vet Res. 2025 Nov 15;21(1):669. doi: 10.1186/s12917-025-05101-3. PMID: 41241745.
  8. Prevalence and risk factors for Schistosoma haematobium infestation in WASH-based communities of Ogun Central, Nigeria. Taiwo OT, Sam-Wobo SO, Ademolu KO, Talabi AO, Taiwo AM. Parasitol Res. 2025 Nov 1;124(11):120. doi: 10.1007/s00436-025-08569-y. PMID: 41174302.
  9. Epidemiology and Current Challenges of Human Schistosomiasis Along the Shabelle River, Somali Regional State, Eastern Ethiopia.  Yosef DK, Ahmed AI. Acta Parasitol. 2025 Nov 14;70(6):228. doi: 10.1007/s11686-025-01157-1. PMID: 41239067.
  10. Impact of hemoparasite load on hematological, biochemical, and immunological parameters in ISA Brown laying hens in southern Togo. Vinakpon G, Agboka K, Moustapha Issoufou A, Mensah SEP, Mlaga KG, Karou SD. Poult Sci. 2025 Nov;104(11):105689. doi: 10.1016/j.psj.2025.105689. Epub 2025 Aug 18. PMID: 40865378      Free PMC article.     
  11. Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Hexostoma auxisi Palombi, 1943 (Polyopisthocotylea: Hexostomatidae) from Auxis rochei (Risso, 1810) (Teleostei: Scombridae) off Algerian Waters, Western Mediterranean.  Ayadi ZEM, Rebah MA, Gey D, Tazerouti F. Acta Parasitol. 2025 Nov 14;70(6):222. doi: 10.1007/s11686-025-01152-6. PMID: 41239062.
  12. The 5th International Congress on Parasites of Wildlife: parasitology talks in the African bush.  Hadfield KA, Chaisi ME, Cook CA, Netherlands EC, Lawton SP, Luus-Powell WJ, Matthee CA, Penzhorn BL, van der Mescht L, van Zyl RL, Smit NJ. Trends Parasitol. 2025 Nov 12:S1471-4922(25)00300-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2025.10.010. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41233186 No abstract available.
  13. Developing a national atlas to support the progressive control of tsetse-transmitted animal trypanosomosis in Zambia.  Muyobela J, Chilongo K, Mukumbwali M, Sihoka C, Paone M, Cecchi G. Parasit Vectors. 2025 Nov 10;18(1):452. doi: 10.1186/s13071-025-07086-2. PMID: 41214726.
  14. Epizootiology and Mitochondrial Genetic Diversity of Taenia hydatigena in Nigerian Small Ruminants: Implications for One Health Control.  Amuda TO, Morenikeji OA, Li L, Akanbi IM, Odaibo GN, Onoja BA, Wang LQ, Dai GD, Chen WG, Wu YD, Qurishi SA, Rasool HMH, Wu KK, Yixuan W, Yin H, Jia WZ, Fu BQ, Luo XN, Yan HB.  Acta Trop. 2025 Nov 8:107906. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2025.107906. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41213350.
  15. Serological and Molecular Detection of Toxoplasma gondii Among Slaughtered Domestic Ruminants in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia.  Yirsa T, Seyoum Z, Dagnaw M, Berhane N. Vet Med Sci. 2025 Nov;11(6):e70647. doi: 10.1002/vms3.70647. PMID: 41026115.
  16. Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Hexostoma auxisi Palombi, 1943 (Polyopisthocotylea: Hexostomatidae) from Auxis rochei (Risso, 1810) (Teleostei: Scombridae) off Algerian Waters, Western Mediterranean.  Ayadi ZEM, Rebah MA, Gey D, Tazerouti F. Acta Parasitol. 2025 Nov 14;70(6):222. doi: 10.1007/s11686-025-01152-6. PMID: 41239062
  17. Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 and anti-Plasmodium falciparum and vivax antibodies in urban and rural zones in the West Region of Cameroon.  Kamga RMN, Ajim NC, Soubgwi PF, Noyes H, MacLeod A, Simo G, Adamson WE. BMC Infect Dis. 2025 Oct 31;25(1):1455. doi: 10.1186/s12879-025-11938-8. PMID: 41174514.
  18. MALDI-TOF MS for malaria vector surveillance: A cost-comparison analysis using a decision-tree approach.  Karisa J, Rist C, Tuwei M, Ominde K, Bartilol B, Ondieki Z, Musani H, Wanjiku C, Mwangangi J, Mbogo C, Rono M, Bejon P, Maia M. PLoS One. 2025 Oct 31;20(10):e0335764. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0335764. eCollection 2025. PMID: 41171830.
  19. Efficacy evaluation of lotilaner (Credelio™) in experimentally induced Otodectes cynotis infestations in cats.  Hayes B, Viljoen A, Rouenhoff S, Mehrotra S, Michler S, Ahlstrom L, Krämer F, Schunack B. Parasit Vectors. 2025 Oct 29;18(1):438. doi: 10.1186/s13071-025-07081-7. PMID: 41163194.
  20. Distribution and epidemiological factors influencing Eimeria species occurrence in commercial chicken farms in Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.  Adeyemi OO, Isaac MF, Obi AO, Hananeh RH, Stevens KB, Blake DP, Jatau ID, Akinsanya B, Idowu ET. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Oct;65:101359. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101359. Epub 2025 Oct 10. PMID: 41242796.
  21. In vitro acaricidal effects of essential oils against Rhipicephalus microplus via bioinformatics targeting of triosephosphate isomerase.  Colombo PC, Batista AG, Martins JG, Oliveira GN, Oliveira MTDS, Araujo GP, Nogueira SNL, Mendonça RP, Furtado RA, Honório ICG, Almeida-Junior S. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Oct;65:101354. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101354. Epub 2025 Oct 8. PMID: 41242791.
  22. Comparative efficacy of trypanocide brands against experimental Trypanosoma brucei brucei infections in mice.  Okpala MI, Obi CF, Aneru GE, Uzondu OO, Iheagwam CN, Oyiga CT, Ezeh IO, Ezeokonkwo RC, Onah DN. J Parasit Dis. 2025 Dec;49(4):1086-1099. doi: 10.1007/s12639-025-01874-4. Epub 2025 Oct 24. PMID: 41230261.
  23. Application of a Non-Targeted Metabolomics Study in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Rats: Towards Unravelling Metabolic Alterations During Malaria Infection.  Mbuli ZN, Ndlovu IS, Masola B, Mukaratirwa S. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 Oct 23;26(21):10324. doi: 10.3390/ijms262110324. PMID: 41226365.
  24. Microbial network assembly in bat flies with differing host specificity from North Africa.  Corduneanu A, Bendjeddou ML, Sándor AD, Mihalca AD, Hornok S, Péter Á, Khelfaoui F, Aželytè J, Obregon D, Mateos-Hernández L, Maitre A, Abuin-Denis L, Wu Chuang A, Kratou M, Ben Said M, Cabezas-Cruz A. Int Microbiol. 2025 Oct 24. doi: 10.1007/s10123-025-00720-0. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41131131.
  25. Experiences of Health Research Data Sharing Among Researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cross-Sectional Study.  Sukums F, Ngowi B, Chaula R, Weiszhar KL, Kalinga A, Ivanova O, Prazeres da Costa C, Hoerauf A, Sahay S, Noormahomed EV, Debrah LB, Sikasunge C, Ngowi H, Winkler AS. JMIR Form Res. 2025 Oct 23;9:e69411. doi: 10.2196/69411. PMID: 41129781.
  26. Vaccination against Onchocerca volvulus induces IgG-mediated protective immunity dependent on neutrophils and complement.  Ryan NM, Hess JA, Nakhale M, Ferguson AA, Stump W, Belko S, Monane R, Pugliese RS, Petrovsky N, Makepeace BL, Gray SA, Carter D, Lustigman S, Abraham D. NPJ Vaccines. 2025 Oct 22;10(1):221. doi: 10.1038/s41541-025-01267-x. PMID: 41125576.
  27. Mitogenomics of the tropical bont tick Amblyomma variegatum reveals vertical and horizontal transmission of Rickettsia africae.  Chatanga E, Mohamed WMA, Kelava S, Hayashi N, Ohari Y, Moustafa MAM, Magona JW, Hayashida K, Qiu Y, Nonaka N, Nakao R. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2025 Oct 21;19(10):e0013610. Doi 10.1371/journal.pntd.0013610. eCollection 2025 Oct. PMID: 41118406.
  28. Anthelmintic resistance in livestock in Africa: review of the current status.  Gatitu L, Kasudi MR, Githigia S, Moodley A, Muloi DM. BMC Vet Res. 2025 Oct 17;21(1):615. doi: 10.1186/s12917-025-05077-0. PMID: 41107867.
  29. Humoral immune response to COVID-19 vaccines in onchocerciasis-infected individuals: a field study from Ghana. Meyer J, Klarmann-Schulz U, Nadal J, Parcina M, Debrah LB, Osei-Mensah J, Mensah DA, Ahiadorme M, Opoku VS, Obeng MA, Kuutiero EK, Opoku J, Debrah AY, Hoerauf A, Adjobimey T. Front Immunol. 2025 Oct 1;16:1633187. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1633187. eCollection 2025. PMID: 41103440.
  30. Genetic characterization of Rhipicephalus microplus (Canestrini, 1887) (Acari: Ixodidae) in Africa reveals the presence of diverse haplotypes within a single clade: Implications for pathogens transmission and tick control in a predominantly pastoral production system.  Kamani J, Yagüe IS, Shand M, Okosi IR, Olubade T, Moses SA, Yakubu RA, Harrus S. Acta Trop. 2025 Oct 13:107869. doi: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2025.107869. Online ahead of print. PMID: 41093088.
  31. Angiostrongylus cantonensis Lungworms in Definitive and Intermediate Hosts, Madagascar, 2024.  Maminirina LA, Bodoarison ZI, Rajerison M, Ferdinand S, Ramasindrazana B. Emerg Infect Dis. 2025 Oct;31(10):2054-2056. doi: 10.3201/eid3110.241741. Epub 2025 Aug 27. PMID: 40859632.
  32. A high prevalence of dogs seropositive to Leishmania in Zambia. Chambaro HM, Hayashida K, Moonga LC, Shawa M, Muleya W, Chizimu J, Squarre D, Sugi T, Yamagishi J, Ogata S, Kajihara M, Sawa H, Sanjoba C, Mwase ET, Chilengi R, Munsaka GH, Sarenje KL, Mulunda NR, Mutengo MM, Namangala B, Goto Y. Parasitol Int. 2025 Oct;108:103081. doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2025.103081. Epub 2025 Apr 24. PMID: 40286866.
  33. First record and molecular identification of Amblyomma geoemydae and Haemaphysalis campanulata parasitizing wildlife in Ashanti Region, Ghana.  Addo SO, Obuam PK, Tawiah-Mensah CNL, Malm RO, Amoah S, Duker EO, Boakye JD, Agbotse GD, Kwarteng SA. Vet Res Commun. 2025 Oct 29;50(1):9. doi: 10.1007/s11259-025-10956-w. PMID: 41160223
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
  38. 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.
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. 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.
  45. 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. Apanaskevich DA, Drew CE, Pienaar R. Syst Parasitol. 2025 Aug 27;102(5):53. doi: 10.1007/s11230-025-10248-6. PMID: 40864207.
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. 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.
  49. The extent of some integration between organic acids and compounds in controlling parasitic infestation of shrimp.  Al-Haid SF, Amer OH, Alfay SAE, Ali EAM, Ismail H, Abdel-Raheem S. Open Vet J. 2025;15(8):3549-3557. doi: 10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.17. Epub 2025 Aug 31. PMID: 41036010.
  50. The incidence rates of human and animal echinococcosis: A systematic review.  Domatskiy VN, Sivkova EI. Open Vet J. 2025;15(8):3419-3427. doi: 10.5455/OVJ.2025.v15.i8.5. Epub 2025 Aug 31. PMID: 41035999.
  51. Independent lineages from five zoogeographic realms: the mitochondrial genome of Ornithodoros (Pavlovskyella) gurneyi Warburton, 1926 (Acari: Argasidae) confirms paraphyly of the subgenus Pavlovskyella Pospelova-Shtrom, 1950.  Mans BJ, Kelava S, Doube BM, Shaw MD, Teo EJM, Barker D, Pienaar R, Castro MH, Gofton A, Nakao R, Barker SC. Zootaxa. 2025 Jul 23;5665(3):397-409. doi: 10.11646/zootaxa.5665.3.5. PMID: 41119782.
  52. 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.
  53. 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. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Aug;63:101303. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101303. Epub 2025 Jul 1. PMID: 40803806.
  54. 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.
  55. 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.
  56. Thelazia species (eyeworms) infection in cattle: Prevalence, species diversity, seasonal dynamics and its ocular effects in South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia. Alemneh T, Dagnachew S. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2025 Jun;61:101254. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2025.101254. Epub 2025 Mar 30. PMID: 40398975.
  57. 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.
  58. 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.
  59. Molecular and Serological Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in Two Species of Rodents: Ctenodactylus gundi (Rodentia, Ctenodactylidae) and Psammomys obesus (Rodentia, Muridae) From South Tunisia. 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.
  60. 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.
  61. 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.
  62. The Microbiome and Coxiella Diversity Found in Amblyomma hebraeum and Dermacentor rhinocerinus Ticks Sampled from White Rhinoceros.  Mitchell JK, Matthee S, Ndhlovu A, Miller M, Buss P, Matthee CA. Microb Ecol. 2025 May 22;88(1):48. doi: 10.1007/s00248-025-02549-6. PMID: 40402315.
  63. Exploring the role of mesocarnivores and predatory birds in the circulation of Trichinella (Nematoda) in South Africa.  Hurníková Z, Halajian A, Rampedi KM, Syrota Y, Miterpáková M. Vet Parasitol. 2025 May 14;337:110502. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2025.110502. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40393344
  64. Assessing the knowledge of key one health elements among African higher education students: African multi- center cross-sectional study.  Amer FA, Jonathan N, Nofal HA, Tash R, Hammad NM, Gebriel MG, Shao ER, Eldaghayes I, Meriane D, Allam AA, Ali HM, Hafez RA, Elahmady M, Khalil HES, Saeed MA, Shaltout SW, Samake S, Dicko A, Walyaro C, Arthur GA, Jarrar B, Mahamar A. BMC Public Health. 2025 May 19;25(1):1846. doi: 10.1186/s12889-025-22935-6. PMID: 40389891 Free PMC article.
  65. Identification and Genomic Characterization of Known and Novel Highly Divergent Sapoviruses in Frugivorous and Insectivorous Bats in Nigeria. George UE, De Coninck L, George OA, Adeyanju T, Oragwa A, Kamani J, Igbokwe J, Adamu A, Faleye T, Adeleke R, Adesoji T, Soh TK, Sowemimo O, Eromon P, Adewumi OM, Adeniji JA, Folarin O, Weaver SC, Happi A, Bosse JB, Cross RW, Komolafe I, Matthijnssens J, Happi C. EMI Anim Environ. 2025 May 8:1-37. doi: 10.1080/29986990.2025.2503155. Online ahead of print. PMID: 40385501.
  66. Cysticercus bovis in slaughtered cattle in upper Egypt: implications for food safety.  Elbarbary NK, Gareh A, Abdelhaseib M, Fotouh A, Abdelmotilib NM, Ragab MF, Dandrawy MK. BMC Vet Res. 2025 May 15;21(1):344. doi: 10.1186/s12917-025-04768-y. PMID: 40375120.
  67. Comparative efficacy of commonly used herbal and orthodox anticoccidial drugs in broiler birds experimentally infected with mixed Eimeria species.  Obi CF, Aneru GE, Okpala MI, Oyiga TC, Agidigide J, Ezeokonkwo RC, Ezeh IO, Idika IK, Onah DN. Trop Anim Health Prod. 2025 May 15;57(4):220. doi: 10.1007/s11250-025-04471-y. PMID: 40372529.
  68. New data on the catenotaeniid cestode Gerbillitaenia psammomi (Mikhail and Fahmy, 1968) parasitizing Fat sand rats, Psammomys obesus (Muridae: Gerbillinae), in Tunisia.  Boubakri A, Kacem H, Martín-Carrillo N, Foronda P, Selmi S, Miquel J. J Helminthol. 2025 May 14;99:e62. doi: 10.1017/S0022149X25000410. PMID: 40364695.
  69. Stomoxys flies (Diptera, Muscidae) are competent vectors of Trypanosoma evansi, Trypanosoma vivax, and other livestock hemopathogens.  Muita JW, Bargul JL, Makwatta JO, Ngatia EM, Tawich SK, Masiga DK, Getahun MN. PLoS Pathog. 2025 May 6;21(5):e1012570. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.1012570. eCollection 2025 May. PMID: 40327665.
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. 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.
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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. Environ Monit Assess. 2025 Apr 24;197(5):585. doi: 10.1007/s10661-025-14010-9. PMID: 40272576.
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. Prevalence, molecular characterization, and physiological impacts of Theileria annulata in bovines across three Egyptian governorates.  Khalifa MM, Fouad EA, Abdelsalam M, Attia MM. Microb Pathog. 2025 Jul;204:107590. doi: 10.1016/j.micpath.2025.107590. Epub 2025 Apr 14. PMID: 40239723.
  82. Non-exanthematous mpox infections in Nigeria: a possible explanation of the sporadic outbreaks in city centers?  Cadmus S, Besong M, Akinseye V, Ayanwale S, Ayinmode A, Oluwayelu D, Ebenyi H, Fowotade A, Olisa M, Sampson E, Nwanga E, Orum TG, Alayande O, Ansumana R, Cadmus E, Odemuyiwa S, Tomori O. Pan Afr Med J. 2025 Apr 8;50(Suppl 1):7. doi: 10.11604/pamj.supp.2025.50.1.46087. eCollection 2025. MID: 41209598.
  83. 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. Sci Rep. 2025 Apr 12;15(1):12697. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-93364-z. PMID: 40221472.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. 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.
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. 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.
  93. 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.
  94. 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.
  95. 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.
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
  101. 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.
  102. 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.
  103. 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. 
  104. 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.
  105. 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.
  106. 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.
  107. 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.
  108. 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.
  109. 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.
  110. 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.
  111. 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.
  112. 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.
  113. 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.
  114. 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
  115. 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.
  116. 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.
  117. 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.
  118. 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.
  119. 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.
  120. 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.
  121. 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.
  122. 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.
  123. 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.
  124. 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.
  125. 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.
  126. 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.
  127. 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.
  128. 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.
  129. 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
  130. 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.
  131. 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.
  132. 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.
  133. 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.
  134. 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.
  135. 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.
  136. 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.
  137. 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.
  138. 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.
  139. 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.
  140. 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.
  141. 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.
  142. 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.
  143. 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. Clinical Trial.
  144. 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. Review.
  145. 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.
  146. 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.
  147. 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.
  148. 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.
  149. 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.
  150. 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.
  151. 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.
  152. 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.
  153. 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.
  154. 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
  155. 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.
  156. 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.
  157. 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.
  158. 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.
  159. 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.
  160. 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.
  161. 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.
  162. 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.
  163. 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.
  164. 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.
  165. 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.
  166. 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.
  167. 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.
  168. 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.
  169. 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.
  170. Comparative study of the anthelmintic activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Atriplex halimus, the anti-echinococcal plant used in Algeria. Benmarce M, Elissondo MC, Laatamna A, Haif A. Vet Parasitol Reg Stud Reports. 2024 Sep;54:101094. doi: 10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101094. Epub 2024 Aug 8. PMID: 39237235.
  171. 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.
  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.
  173. Could a ring treatment approach be proposed to control Taenia solium transmission in a post elimination setting? A pilot study in Zambia. Trevisan C, Mwape KE, Van Damme I, Saelens G, Mubanga C, Chembensofu M, Masuku M, O’Neal S, Zulu G, Dorny P, Gabriël S. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2024 Aug 7;18(8):e0012400. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012400. eCollection 2024 Aug. PMID: 39110770.
  174. 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.

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