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molecular characterization of ascaridoid parasites from captive wild carnivores in china using ribosomal and mitochondrial sequences.despite the public health importance of toxocariasis/toxascariasis, only a few species of these ascaridoid parasites from wild canine and feline carnivores have been studied at the molecular level so far. poor understanding of diversity, host distribution and the potential (zoonotic) transmission of the ascaridoid species among wild animals negatively affects their surveillance and control in natural settings. in this study, we updated previous knowledge by profiling the genetic diversity and ph ...202032727607
carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (parvoviruses) at the domestic-wild carnivore interface in india.carnivore protoparvovirus 1 (cp1, earlier called feline panleukopenia virus) variants such as canine parvovirus (cpv) and feline parvovirus (fpv) are significant, emerging, multihost pathogens of domestic and wild carnivores. the diversity of cp1 variants was studied between 2008 and 2014 in wayanad, india, where flagship wildlife species such as tigers (panthera tigris) and leopards (panthera pardus) coexist alongside domestic carnivores, including dogs (canis lupus familiaris) and cats (felis ...202031926540
long-term effects of cultural filtering on megafauna species distributions across china.human activities currently play a dominant role in shaping and eroding earth's biodiversity, but the historical dynamics leading to this situation are poorly understood and contentious. importantly, these dynamics are often studied and discussed without an emphasis on cultural evolution, despite its potential importance for past and present biodiversity dynamics. here, we investigate whether cultural filtering, defined as the impact of cultural evolution on species presence, has driven the range ...202031871171
genomic signatures of coevolution between non-model mammals and parasitic roundworms.antagonistic coevolution between host and parasite drives species evolution. however, most of the studies only focus on parasitism adaptation and do not explore the coevolution mechanisms from the perspective of both host and parasite. here, through the de novo sequencing and assembly of the genomes of giant panda roundworm, red panda roundworm, and lion roundworm parasitic on tiger, we investigated the genomic mechanisms of coevolution between non-model mammals and their parasitic roundworms an ...202032960966
illegal trade in wild cats and its link to chinese-led development in central and south america.seizures of hundreds of jaguar heads and canines in central and south america from 2014 to 2018 resulted in worldwide media coverage suggesting that wildlife traffickers are trading jaguar body parts as substitutes for tiger parts to satisfy the demand for traditional asian medicine. we compiled a data set of >1000 seized wild cats (jaguar [panthera onca], puma [puma concolor], and ocelot [leopardus pardalis]) from 19 central and south american countries and china. we ran generalized additive mi ...202032484587
oral lesions in captive nondomestic felids with a focus on odontogenic lesions.odontogenic lesions are well described in domestic cats, but published literature describing these lesions in nondomestic felids is limited. this study reports oral lesions in 109 captive, non-domestic felids. ten cases of odontogenic lesions were diagnosed, including 9 with fibromatous epulis of periodontal ligament origin (feplo) and one odontogenic cyst in a cougar. feplo was common in lions. feplo did not recur after surgical removal in any of the 3 cases for which follow-up information was ...202033016248
ascarid infection in wild amur tigers (panthera tigris altaica) in china.wild amur tigers are a sparsely populated species, and the conservation of this species is of great concern worldwide, but as an important health risk factor, parasite infection in them is not fully understanding.202032156273
tiger (panthera tigris) and domestic cat (felis catus) immune responses to canarypox-vectored canine distemper vaccination.two methods for delivering a canarypox-vectored canine distemper vaccine to tigers (panthera tigris) and domestic cats (felis catus) were investigated. eight tigers were divided randomly into two vaccination groups: subcutaneous injection or topical tonsillar application. each tiger received 2 ml of canine distemper virus (cdv) vaccine (merial ferret distemper vaccine). blood was collected from tigers on days 0, 21, 35 or 37, and 112 post-initial vaccination (piv). domestic cats were divided ran ...202031926509
occurrence of tympanic bone spicules and bone crests in domestic cats.small and hyperostotic tympanic bone spicules (stbs and htbs) extending from the tympanic wall or from the septum bullae into the tympanic cavity have been described in large feline species such as siberian tigers or african lions and in canids such as dogs, red foxes and wolves. detailed descriptions of prevalence, location and orientation were performed for dogs and african lions by means of necropsy and conventional computed tomography (cct). aims of the current study were to describe same ch ...202031702825
lions, tigers and kittens too: ace2 and susceptibility to covid-19.sars-cov-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) has been reported to infect domesticated animals in a species-specific manner, where cats were susceptible but not dogs. using the recently published crystal structure of the sars-cov-2 spike protein complexed with the human host cell receptor angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ace2), we characterized the structure and evolution of ace2 in several of these species and identify a single interacting amino acid residue conserved between hum ...202032974030
using a word association task to investigate semantic depth in swedish-speaking children with developmental language disorder.we examined word associations in swedish children with developmental language disorder (dld) compared to their typically developing (td) peers. furthermore, the study aimed to explore the dimensions of vocabulary knowledge (breadth, depth, and fluency) in these children. fifty children (15 dld and 35 td) participated in the study, aged six to nine years. this age span is commonly associated with substantial lexical reorganisation, by some referred to as the syntagmatic-paradigmatic shift. fifty ...202032580678
fatal mauling by tigers.lethal injuries due to large animal attack are uncommon in routine forensic practice in europe. specifically, few incidents are reported concerning tiger/lion attacks that usually involve captive circus or zoo animals. we present the case of a 61-year old animal tamer who was mauled to death by four tigers while he was training them for a circus performance. careful investigation of the circumstances surrounding the fatality revealed that the tamer had most likely been struck with a tiger paw an ...202032415625
conservation prioritization can resolve the flagship species conundrum.conservation strategies based on charismatic flagship species, such as tigers, lions, and elephants, successfully attract funding from individuals and corporate donors. however, critics of this species-focused approach argue it wastes resources and often does not benefit broader biodiversity. if true, then the best way of raising conservation funds excludes the best way of spending it. here we show that this conundrum can be resolved, and that the flagship species approach does not impede cost-e ...202032094329
review of canine distemper vaccination use and safety in north american captive large felids (panthera spp.) from 2000 to 2017.data on canine distemper virus (cdv) vaccination were collected on 812 large felids (351 tigers, panthera tigris; 220 lions, panthera leo; 143 snow leopards, panthera uncia; 50 leopards, panthera pardus; and 48 jaguars, panthera onca) from 48 institutions to assess vaccine use and safety. the documented individual vaccination events with multiple products numbered 2,846. canarypox-vectored cdv vaccines were the most commonly used vaccines (96.3% of all vaccinations) and the purevax® ferret diste ...202031926507
experimental infection of tigerfish (hydrocynus vittatus) and african sharp tooth catfish (clarias gariepinus) with trichinella zimbabwensis.trichinella zimbabwensis naturally infects a variety of reptilian and wild mammalian hosts in south africa. attempts have been made to experimentally infect piranha fish with t. zimbabwensis and t. papuae without success. tigerfish (hydrocynus vittatus) and african sharp tooth catfish (clarias gariepinus) are accomplished predators cohabiting with nile crocodiles (crocodylus niloticus) and nile monitor lizards (varanus niloticus) in southern africa and are natural hosts of t. zimbabwensis. to as ...202033179950
dexmedetomidine and ketamine simultaneous administration in tigers (panthera tigris): pharmacokinetics and clinical effects.the study determines the pharmacokinetic profiles of dexmedetomidine (dex), ketamine (ket) and its active metabolite, norketamine (norket), after simultaneous administration. moreover, the study evaluates the sedative effects of this protocol, its influence on the main physiological variables and the occurrence of adverse effects.202033178436
a novel anphevirus in aedes albopictus mosquitoes is distributed worldwide and interacts with the host rna interference pathway.the asian tiger mosquito aedes albopictus is a competent vector for several human arboviruses including dengue, chikungunya and zika viruses. mosquitoes also harbor insect-specific viruses (isvs) that may modulate host physiology and potentially affect the transmission of viruses that are pathogenic to vertebrates, thus representing a potential tool for vector control strategies. in ae. albopictus we identified a novel anphevirus (family xinmoviridae; order mononegavirales) provisionally designa ...202033172032
relative toxicity and sublethal effects of nacl and energy-related saline wastewaters on prairie amphibians.increasing salinity in freshwater environments is a growing problem due both to the negative influences of salts on ecosystems and their accumulation and persistence in environments. two major sources of increased salinity from sodium chloride salts (nacl) are saline wastewaters co-produced during energy production (herein, wastewaters) and road salts. effects of road salts have received more attention, but legacy contamination from wastewaters is widespread in some regions and spills still occu ...202032992088
sublethal effects of dermal exposure to poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances on postmetamorphic amphibians.studies of the toxicity of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) on amphibians, especially after metamorphosis, are limited. we examined effects of dermal pfas exposure (30 d) on survival and growth of juvenile american toads (anaxyrus americanus), eastern tiger salamanders (ambystoma tigrinum), and northern leopard frogs (rana pipiens). chemicals included perfluorooctanoic acid, perfluorooctane sulfonate (pfos), perfluorohexane sulfonate (pfhxs), and 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonate (6:2 fts) a ...202032164037
multi-scale habitat modelling and predicting change in the distribution of tiger and leopard using random forest algorithm.tigers and leopards have experienced considerable declines in their population due to habitat loss and fragmentation across their historical ranges. multi-scale habitat suitability models (hsm) can inform forest managers to aim their conservation efforts at increasing the suitable habitat for tigers by providing information regarding the scale-dependent habitat-species relationships. however the current gap of knowledge about ecological relationships driving species distribution reduces the appl ...202032651414
the effects of prey depletion on dietary niches of sympatric apex predators in southeast asia.resource depletion exerts opposing pressures on co-occurring consumers to expand diets while limiting overlap with competitors. using foraging theory as a framework, we tested the effects of prey availability on diet specialization and overlap among competing asian predators: dhole, leopard, and tiger. we used scat analysis from a prey-poor site, combined with a quantitative synthesis of 40 other diet studies, to determine biomass of different prey types consumed by each predator. we then assess ...202032627329
molecular characteristics and association analysis with litter size trait for porcine klk7 gene.kallikrein-related peptidase 7(klk7) is a tumor-related gene. in this study, the full-length coding sequence of porcine klk7 gene was cloned through rt-pcr. sequence analysis revealed that the pig klk7 gene encodes a protein of 257 amino acids which has high homology with the klk7 protein of six species: polar bear (95%), weddell seal(94%), dog (92%), pacific walrus (95%), domestic cat (92%), and amur tiger (91%). this gene is structured in five exons and four introns as revealed by computer-ass ...202031006337
the genomes of mourilyan virus and wēnzhōu shrimp virus 1 of prawns comprise 4 rna segments.reported here is the complete genome sequence of mourilyan virus (mov) that infects giant tiger (penaeus monodon) and kuruma prawns (p. japonicas) in australia. its genome was determined using various pcr strategies based on the sequences of 3 randomly-amplified cdna clones to its l and m rna segments discovered in a library generated to determine the genome sequence of gill-associated ronivirus. the sequences of pcr products and clones obtained showed the mov genome to comprise 4 ssrna segments ...202033181202
efficacy and spatial extent of yard-scale control of aedes (stegomyia) albopictus (diptera: culicidae) using barrier sprays and larval habitat management.the asian tiger mosquito, aedes (stegomyia) albopictus (skuse), is a peridomestic, container-ovipositing mosquito commonly found throughout the southeastern united states. in the united states, ae. albopictus is typically considered a nuisance pest; however, it is capable of transmitting multiple pathogens. ae. albopictus is an important pest species and the target of numerous mosquito control efforts in the united states. here, we evaluate the effectiveness and spatial extent of ae. albopictus ...202032052026
microsatellite typing of aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae) populations from germany suggests regular introductions.the global spread of the asian tiger mosquito aedes albopictus is of concern, as this mosquito species constitutes an important vector of a number of emerging pathogens including dengue virus, chikungunya virus and zika virus. since its first appearance in albania (1979) and italy (1990), the species has been reported from more than twenty-five european countries. however, the dispersion process in europe is largely unknown, as information on population genetic structure is lacking, which is rel ...202032045712
aedes albopictus (asian tiger mosquito). 202032037135
type material of arctiinae (lepidoptera: erebidae) in the collection of the museo argentino de ciencias naturales bernardino rivadavia (buenos aires, argentina).the museo argentino de ciencias naturales bernardino rivadavia (macn) possesses one of the most important lepidoptera collections in south america. here are deposited several type specimens of lepidoptera, particularly of arctiinae, described by burmeister, berg, snellen, jörgensen, giacomelli, orfila, and forster. this study presents a catalogue with complete information and photographs of most type specimens of arctiinae housed in the macn. additionally, we provide comments on the type materia ...202032230363
the invasive asian tiger mosquito aedes albopictus in romania: towards a country-wide colonization?currently, five invasive aedes mosquito species are of concern in europe according to the european centre for disease prevention and control: aedes aegypti, ae. albopictus, ae. atropalpus, ae. japonicus, and ae. koreicus. among these, only ae. albopictus was reported to occur in romania, in bucharest. the aim of this study was to update the knowledge on the distribution of this invasive mosquito species in romania, by investigating new potential locations. monitoring of ae. albopictus was carrie ...202032036439
improved genomic resources for the black tiger prawn (penaeus monodon).world production of farmed crustaceans was 7.8 million tons in 2016. while only making up approximately 10% of world aquaculture production, crustaceans are generally high-value species and can earn significant export income for producing countries. viet nam is a major seafood producing country earning usd 7.3 billion in 2016 in export income with shrimp as a major commodity. however, there is a general lack of genomic resources available for shrimp species, which is challenging to obtain due to ...202032033920
ability of near-infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics to predict the age of mosquitoes reared under different conditions.practical, field-ready age-grading tools for mosquito vectors of disease are urgently needed because of the impact that daily survival has on vectorial capacity. previous studies have shown that near-infrared spectroscopy (nirs), in combination with chemometrics and predictive modeling, can forecast the age of laboratory-reared mosquitoes with moderate to high accuracy. it remains unclear whether the technique has utility for identifying shifts in the age structure of wild-caught mosquitoes. her ...202032228670
the combined effects of temperature and aromatase inhibitor on metamorphosis, growth, locomotion, and sex ratio of tiger frog (hoplobatrachus rugulosus) tadpoles.the tiger frog (hoplobatrachus rugulosus) is widely raised by many farms in southern region of china as an economically edible frog. the growth, development, and sexual differentiation of amphibians are influenced by temperature and steroid hormone level. however, the problem of hormone residues is caused by the addition of exogenous hormones in frog breeding, it is worth considering whether non-sterol aromatase inhibitors can be used instead of hormones.202032219039
aspartic acid isomerization characterized by high definition mass spectrometry significantly alters the bioactivity of a novel toxin from poecilotheria.research in toxinology has created a pharmacological paradox. with an estimated 220,000 venomous animals worldwide, the study of peptidyl toxins provides a vast number of effector molecules. however, due to the complexity of the protein-protein interactions, there are fewer than ten venom-derived molecules on the market. structural characterization and identification of post-translational modifications are essential to develop biological lead structures into pharmaceuticals. utilizing advancemen ...202032218140
effects of ascorbic acid and β-1,3-glucan on survival, physiological response and flesh quality of cultured tiger grouper (epinephelus fuscoguttatus) during simulated transport in water.transport in water is the most common method for achieving high survival rates when transporting cultured fish in china; yet, transport success relies on proper water quality and conditions. this research was designed to explore the effects of ascorbic acid and β-1,3-glucan on survival, physiological responses, and flesh quality of farmed tiger grouper (epinephelus fuscoguttatus) during simulated transport. the transport water temperature for live tiger grouper was 15 °c, which had the highest s ...202032098052
transcriptome analyses reveal the synergistic effects of feeding and eyestalk ablation on ovarian maturation in black tiger shrimp.unilateral eyestalk ablation in the female black tiger shrimp penaeus monodon is commonly employed to induce ovarian maturation. however, the importance of complementing this practice with the provision of live feed supplement (such as polychaetes) has not been emphasized in previous studies. indeed, it has been less emphasized that female broodstock must be fed with live feeds such as polychaetes for this practice to be effective. while the effects of eyestalk ablation have been thoroughly stud ...202032094422
capture-induced exertional rhabdomyolysis in the shortfin mako shark, isurus oxyrinchus.shortfin mako sharks (isurus oxyrinchus) are top-order predators in oceanic food chains. they are captured worldwide by commercial and recreational fisheries, but little is known about the effects that fishing has on the homeostasis and longevity of these animals.202032090365
toxicity of the organophosphate insecticide sumithion to embryo and larvae of zebrafish.sumithion, a synthetic organophosphate, is widely used as an agricultural insecticide and for control of tiger bug (cicindela spp.) in larval rearing for aquaculture. an experiment was conducted to examine the effects of sumithion on embryological and larval development of zebrafish danio rerio. fertilized egg (n = 100) and larvae (n = 100) were exposed to six concentrations of sumithion (0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, 0.8 and 1.6 mg l-1) in three replicates. lc50 values for embryos and larvae were calculate ...202032082990
immune transcriptome analysis in predatory beetles reveals two cecropin genes overexpressed in mandibles.the great complexity and variety of the innate immune system and the production of antimicrobial peptides in insects is correlated with their evolutionary success and adaptation to different environments. tiger beetles are an example of non-pest species with a cosmopolitan distribution, but the immune system is barely known and its study could provide useful information about the humoral immunity of predatory insects. suppression subtractive hybridization (ssh) was performed in calomera littoral ...202032067979
β-glucan alleviates the immunosuppressive effects of oxytetracycline on the non-specific immune responses and resistance against vibrio alginolyticus infection in epinephelus fuscoguttatus × epinephelus lanceolatus hybrids.this study was conducted to examine the combinatory effects of β-glucan and oxytetracycline (otc) on hybrid giant tiger groupers (epinephelus fuscoguttatus × epinephelus lanceolatus). in vitro tests, otc significantly reduced superoxide anion production and phagocytic activity in primary head kidney leukocytes. however, this suppressive effect was alleviated by co-treatment with β-glucan. subsequently, feeding trials were performed to investigate the potential immunomodulatory effects of dietary ...202032217140
variation in the microbiota across different developmental stages of aedes albopictus is affected by ampicillin exposure.the microbiota plays an important role in the growth of mosquitoes and the transmission of mosquito-borne pathogens. the effects of changes in aquatic habitats in which mosquitoes live, as one of the major factors closely associated with the microbial communities of mosquitoes, on the microbiota of different developmental stages remain to be elucidated. here, we compared the microbiota of larvae and pupae of aedes albopictus exposed to different ampicillin concentrations and investigated the bac ...202032207564
author correction: transcriptome analyses reveal the synergistic effects of feeding and eyestalk ablation on ovarian maturation in black tiger shrimp.an amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper.202032198472
rat volatiles as an attractant source for the asian tiger mosquito, aedes albopictus.aedes albopictus is a vector of dengue, chikungunya, and dirofilariasis. volatile compounds are crucial for mosquitoes to locate their hosts. this knowledge has allowed the identification of attractants derived from human odours for highly anthropophilic mosquito species. in this study, we used rats as a experimental model to identify potential attractants for host-seeking ae. albopictus females. porapak q extracts from immature female rats were more attractive to ae. albopictus females than tho ...202032198359
spatial, temporal, and genetic invasion dynamics of aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae) in illinois.the spread of the asian tiger mosquito, aedes albopictus skuse, throughout the united states has implications for the transmission potential of vector-borne diseases. we used a 30-yr data set of occurrence records in illinois and developed a hierarchical bayesian model to shed light on the patterns and processes involved in the introduction and expansion along the northern edge of the geographic range of this species. we also collected specimens from 10 locations and sequenced a segment of their ...202032195543
construction and immunogenicity of virus-like particles of feline parvovirus from the tiger.feline panleukopenia, caused by feline parvovirus (fpv), is a highly infectious disease characterized by leucopenia and hemorrhagic gastroenteritis that severely affects the health of large wild felidae. in this study, tiger fpv virus-like particles (vlps) were developed using the baculovirus expression system. the vp2 gene from an infected siberian tiger (panthera tigris altaica) was used as the target gene. the key amino acids of this gene were the same as those of fpv, whereas the 101st amino ...202032188011
bacterial analysis in the early developmental stages of the black tiger shrimp (penaeus monodon).microbial colonization is an essential process in the early life of animal hosts-a crucial phase that could help influence and determine their health status at the later stages. the establishment of bacterial community in a host has been comprehensively studied in many animal models; however, knowledge on bacterial community associated with the early life stages of penaeus monodon (the black tiger shrimp) is still limited. here, we examined the bacterial community structures in four life stages ...202032184459
new candidates for regulated gene integrity revealed through precise mapping of integrative genetic elements.integrative genetic elements (iges) are mobile multigene dna units that integrate into and excise from host bacterial genomes. each ige usually targets a specific site within a conserved host gene, integrating in a manner that preserves target gene function. however, a small number of bacterial genes are known to be inactivated upon ige integration and reactivated upon excision, regulating phenotypes of virulence, mutation rate, and terminal differentiation in multicellular bacteria. the list of ...202032182341
assessment of lethal, sublethal, and transgenerational effects of beauveria bassiana on the demography of aedes albopictus (culicidae: diptera).dengue fever is one of the most rapidly spreading arthropod-borne diseases. diurnal vectorial properties of aedes albopictus contribute to the dispersion of the dengue viruses. frequent and injudicious use of synthetic insecticides led to the evolution of resistant phenotypes in ae. albopictus which necessitates the search for an alternative of current control strategies. developing a long-lasting and environmentally safe tactic based on knowledge of ecology and population dynamics of ae. albopi ...202032168886
trophic transfer and biotransformation of selenium in the mosquito (aedes albopictus) and interactive effects with hexavalent chromium.as an essential micronutrient for animals with a narrow range between essentiality and toxicity, selenium (se) usually coexists with chromium (cr) in contaminated aquatic environments. this study investigated effects of three diets (microcystis aeruginosa, chlorella vulgaris and biofilms) exposed to se or/and cr on aedes albopictus as a vector for the aquatic-terrestrial transfer of se and cr. se(iv)-exposed mosquitoes concentrated se up to 66-fold faster than se(vi)-exposed ones, corresponding ...202032155550
wolbachia strain wau efficiently blocks arbovirus transmission in aedes albopictus.the global incidence of arboviral diseases transmitted by aedes mosquitoes, including dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, and zika, has increased dramatically in recent decades. the release of aedes aegypti carrying the maternally inherited symbiont wolbachia as an intervention to control arboviruses is being trialled in several countries. however, these efforts are compromised in many endemic regions due to the co-localization of the secondary vector aedes albopictus, the asian tiger mosquito. a ...202032155143
the broad-scale analysis of metals, trace elements, organochlorine pesticides and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in wetlands along an urban gradient, and the use of a high trophic snake as a bioindicator.wetlands and their biodiversity are constantly threatened by contaminant pollution from urbanisation. despite evidence suggesting that snakes are good bioindicators of environmental health, the bioaccumulation of contaminants in reptiles is poorly researched in australia. we conducted the first broad-scale analysis of 17 metals and trace elements, 21 organochlorine pesticides, and 14 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the sediments (4 samples per site, december 2018) from four wetlands along an ...202032123945
geographic life history differences predict genomic divergence better than mitochondrial barcodes or phenotype.species diversity can be inferred using multiple data types, however, results based on genetic data can be at odds with patterns of phenotypic variation. tiger beetles of the cicindelidiapolitula (leconte, 1875) species complex have been taxonomically problematic due to extreme phenotypic variation within and between populations. to better understand the biology and taxonomy of this group, we used mtdna genealogies and multilocus nuclear analyses of 34,921 snps to elucidate its evolutionary hist ...202032121321
bioactive ingredients in korean cosmeceuticals: trends and research evidence.cosmeceuticals are commonly used in skincare regimens to maintain healthy skin and improve visible signs of aging. in recent years, south korean skincare has gained prominence in the global beauty industry by introducing innovative cosmeceutical products and aesthetic trends.202032100931
staged hybrid single lumen reconstruction (tiger) in management of chronic symptomatic complex type b aortic dissection, techniques, and literature review.endovascular intervention for chronic symptomatic type b aortic dissection (cs-tbad) induces aortic wall stress with negative hemodynamic cardiovascular consequences. cs-tbad risks increased morbidity and mortality due to septum maturation with significant impact on false lumen modulation, and partial lumen thrombosis conveying the worst outcome. the aim of the tiger technique is total aortic remodeling with true lumen expansion, false lumen regression and complete thrombosis, and stabilization ...202032007594
large-scale operational pyriproxyfen autodissemination deployment to suppress the immature asian tiger mosquito (diptera: culicidae) populations.effective suppression of container-inhabiting asian tiger [aedes albopictus (skuse)] (diptera: culicidae) and yellow fever [aedes aegypti (l.)] (diptera: culicidae) mosquitoes presents one of the most intractable problems for modern mosquito control. traditional tools often fail to control populations of these mosquito species, and are prohibitively expensive or have negative environmental impacts. novel approaches and tools are urgently needed for integrated container-inhabiting mosquito manage ...202032006427
the asian tiger mosquito in brazil: observations on biology and ecological interactions since its first detection in 1986.aedes (stegomyia) albopictus is a mosquito originating from the asian continent, which was detected in the americas in 1985 and brazil in 1986. due to its rapid expansion throughout brazil, this species has already been reported in 26 of the 27 federative units of brazil. in this review, we evaluate some of the biological, epidemiological and ecological characteristics of ae. albopictus through critical analysis of their importance in the pathogen transmission dynamics, since its first record in ...202032027837
prevalence and subtypes of blastocystis sp. infection in zoo animals in three cities in china.blastocystis is a highly prevalent eukaryotic parasite of many animals and humans worldwide. it can compromise the gastrointestinal tract and cause gastrointestinal symptoms, constituting a serious threat to human health and animal growth. many animals are potential sources of blastocystis infection in humans. however, limited data are available regarding the prevalence and subtype distribution of blastocystis infection among zoo animals in china. therefore, the present study examined the preval ...202031845021
molecular characterization of fecal escherichia coli isolated from zoo animals.accredited zoos and animal parks play an important role in animal health research and conservation, providing important insights on matters of public health including zoonotic infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance (amr). the emergence and spread of amr is a complex phenomenon that jeopardizes human and animal health and also threatens the long-term survival of endangered species. the presence of β-lactamases in clinical isolates is particularly significant as they can jeopardize the e ...202031926511
a comparative phylogenomic analysis of sars-cov-2 strains reported from non-human mammalian species and environmental samples.coronaviruses (covs) infect a wide range of domestic and wild mammals. these viruses have a potential and tendency to cross-species barriers and infect humans. novel human coronavirus 2019-ncov (hcov-19) emerged from wuhan, china, and has caused a global pandemic. genomic features of sars-cov-2 may attribute inter-species transmission and adaptation to a novel host, and therefore is imperative to explicate the evolutionary dynamics of the viral genome and its propensity for differential host sel ...202033104993
progressive invasion of aedes albopictus in northern spain in the period 2013-2018 and a possible association with the increase in insect bites.1) background: aedes albopictus has rapidly expanded throughout europe, becoming a public health concern in the mediterranean basin. 2) methods: following the detection of ae. albopictus in the southwestern french region of aquitaine in 2012, an entomological surveillance programme was implemented in the basque country (northern spain) in 2013. 3) results: ae. albopictus eggs were first detected in 2014 in a transited parking area in the northeastern sampling point, 22 km away from the nearest f ...202032143518
resolving hemocyanin isoform complexity in haemolymph of black tiger shrimp penaeus monodon - implications in aquaculture, medicine and food safety.hemocyanin (hc) is a multifunctional macromolecule involved in oxygen transport and non-specific immunity in shrimp. hc is crucial in physiology and nutrition linked with optimal performance in aquaculture production systems. in medicine, hc has been approved for clinical use in humans as adjuvant and anticancer therapeutic. in contrast, hc has also been identified as one of the proteins causing anaphylaxis following shrimp consumption. the role of individual hc isoforms remains unknown due to a ...202032088355
spatial concentrations of wildlife attacks on humans in chitwan national park, nepal.the study was conducted within and adjacent to chitwan national park in nepal (cnp), where several wildlife species are involved in conflicts with humans. we assessed the spatial relationships between the number of victims/km2 (=victim density or vd) of attack by wildlife (elephant, rhino, wild boar, sloth bear, leopard or tiger) versus landscape features, including both natural habitat type and land use by humans (e.g., nursery, orchard or cultivated). we identified four levels of vd, ranging f ...202031963349
diversity of blastocystis subtypes in wild mammals from a zoo and two conservation units in southeastern brazil.the enteric protist blastocystis is one of the most commonly parasite reported in humans and a variety of animal hosts worldwide. regarding genetic diversity, at least 17 subtypes (sts) have been identified in mammals and birds, with eight of them (st1-8) infecting both humans and animals. recently, isolates from wild mammalian species have been genetically characterized, however data is still scarce, mainly in latin america. here, we aimed to verify the occurrence and genetic diversity of blast ...202031683006
divergent influenza-like viruses of amphibians and fish support an ancient evolutionary association.influenza viruses (family orthomyxoviridae) infect a variety of vertebrates, including birds, humans, and other mammals. recent metatranscriptomic studies have uncovered divergent influenza viruses in amphibians, fish and jawless vertebrates, suggesting that these viruses may be widely distributed. we sought to identify additional vertebrate influenza-like viruses through the analysis of publicly available rna sequencing data. accordingly, by data mining, we identified the complete coding segmen ...202032962015
transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) to animals: an updated review.covid-19 caused by a novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) originated in wuhan (hubei province, china) during late 2019. it has spread across the globe affecting nearly 21 million people with a toll of 0.75 million deaths and restricting the movement of most of the world population during the past 6 months. covid-19 became the leading health, economic, and humanitarian challenge of the twenty-first century. in addition to the considerable covid-19 cases, hospitalizat ...202032957995
evidence for sars-cov-2 infection of animal hosts.covid-19 is the first known pandemic caused by a coronavirus, sars-cov-2, which is the third virus in the family coronaviridae to cause fatal infections in humans after sars-cov and mers-cov. animals are involved in the covid-19 pandemic. this review summarizes the role of animals as reservoirs, natural hosts and experimental models. sars-cov-2 originated from animal reservoir, most likely bats and/or pangolins. anthroponotic transmission has been reported in cats, dogs, tigers, lions and minks. ...202032629960
igg antibody responses to the aedes albopictus 34k2 salivary protein as novel candidate marker of human exposure to the tiger mosquito.mosquitoes of the aedes genus transmit arboviruses of great importance to human health as dengue, chikungunya, zika and yellow fever. the tiger mosquito aedes albopictus can play an important role as arboviral vector, especially when aedes aegypti is absent or present at low levels. remarkably, the rapid worldwide spreading of the tiger mosquito is expanding the risk of arboviral transmission also to temperate areas, and the autochthonous cases of chikungunya, dengue and zika in europe emphasize ...202032850479
bowman's layer in the cornea- structure and function and regeneration.bowman's layer lies immediately posterior to the epithelial basement membrane (ebm) and anterior to the stroma proper in humans, chickens, quail, zebra fish, deer, giraffe, antelope, california sea lions, guinea pig and several other species. it is not found in dog, wolf, cat, tiger, lions, rabbit, pigs, cows, goats, or horses. developmental anomalies of bowman's layer are rare, but acquired damage to bowman's layer, or even complete destruction, is frequently seen in advanced bullous keratopath ...202032339517
is covid-19 the first pandemic that evolves into a panzootic?sars-cov-2 is a zoonotic virus that has achieved community spread among humans and become a pandemic. transmission from humans to dogs, domestic cats, tigers, and lions has occurred. pigs, cats, ferrets, and primates have been identified as good candidates for susceptibility to sars-cov-2. the potential implications indicate the need for one health surveillance, intervention, and management strategies to mitigate the effects on animal populations and prevent a second preparedness failure during ...202032315124
zoonotic and vector-borne pathogens in tigers from a wildlife safari park, italy.infectious diseases by pathogens, including those of zoonotic concern, may act as a primary or contributory cause of threat to wildlife conservation and may represent a risk for human health, mainly for people working at, or visiting the zoological parks. given the paucity of data on pathogens infecting wild tigers, we investigated the occurrence of infectious agents in this animal species, with a special focus on those of zoonotic concern. blood and serum samples from tigers (n = 20) living in ...202032280584
development and characterization of anti-sheep podoplanin monoclonal antibodies pmab-253 and pmab-260.anti-podoplanin (pdpn) monoclonal antibodies (mabs) are needed as markers for lymphatic endothelial cells or type i alveolar cells in immunohistochemical analyses. we have developed anti-pdpn mabs for many species, including humans, mice, rats, rabbits, dogs, cats, bovines, pigs, tasmanian devils, alpacas, tigers, whales, goats, horses, and bears. this study develops and characterizes anti-sheep pdpn (spdpn) mabs using cell-based immunization and screening (cbis) method. a rap14 tag was added to ...202032679010
detection of lion podoplanin using the antitiger podoplanin monoclonal antibody pmab-231.monoclonal antibodies (mabs) that specifically target podoplanin (pdpn), a marker for type i alveolar cells, are needed for immunohistochemical analyses. anti-pdpn mabs are available for many species, including human, mouse, rat, rabbit, dog, cat, bovine, pig, tasmanian devil, alpaca, tiger, whale, goat, horse, bear, and sheep pdpns. however, no antilion pdpn (liopdpn) antibody has been developed. in this study, possible cross-reaction between available anti-pdpn mabs and liopdpn was examined. i ...202032401677
development of an anti-sheep podoplanin monoclonal antibody pmab-256 for immunohistochemical analysis of lymphatic endothelial cells.sensitive and specific monoclonal antibodies (mabs) targeting podoplanin (pdpn) are needed for immunohistochemical analyses as a marker for lymphatic endothelial cells. we recently have developed anti-pdpn mabs against many species, including human, mouse, rat, rabbit, dog, cat, bovine, pig, tasmanian devil, alpaca, tiger, whale, goat, horse, and bear. however, anti-sheep pdpn (spdpn) has not yet been established. in this study, we used the cell-based immunization and screening method for the de ...202032349619
leishmania infantum in tigers and sand flies from a leishmaniasis-endemic area, southern italy.we detected leishmania infantum infection in 45% of tigers and 5.3% of sand flies tested at a zoo in southern italy in 2019. these infections in tigers and the abundance of phlebotomus perniciosus sand flies represent a potential risk to other animals and humans living in or visiting the zoo.202032441622
predicting susceptibility for sars-cov-2 infection in domestic and wildlife animals using ace2 protein sequence homology.the article is presenting a bioinformatics based method predicting susceptibility for sars-cov-2 infection in domestic and wildlife animals. recently, there were reports of cats and ferrets, dogs, minks, golden hamster, rhesus monkeys, tigers, and lions testing for sars-cov-2 rna which indicated for the possible interspecies viral transmission. our method successfully predicted the susceptibility of these animals for contracting sars-cov-2 infection. this method can be used as a screening tool f ...202033034084
from people to panthera: natural sars-cov-2 infection in tigers and lions at the bronx zoo.despite numerous barriers to transmission, zoonoses are the major cause of emerging infectious diseases in humans. among these, severe acute respiratory syndrome (sars), middle east respiratory syndrome (mers), and ebolaviruses have killed thousands; the human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) has killed millions. zoonoses and human-to-animal cross-species transmission are driven by human actions and have important management, conservation, and public health implications. the current sars-cov-2 pande ...202033051368
predicting susceptibility to sars-cov-2 infection based on structural differences in ace2 across species.severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) is the cause of the global pandemic of coronavirus disease-2019 (covid-19). sars-cov-2 is a zoonotic disease, but little is known about variations in species susceptibility that could identify potential reservoir species, animal models, and the risk to pets, wildlife, and livestock. certain species, such as domestic cats and tigers, are susceptible to sars-cov-2 infection, while other species such as mice and chickens are not. most ani ...202033015868
highly conserved binding region of ace2 as a receptor for sars-cov-2 between humans and mammals.several cases of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (sars-cov-2) infection transmitted from human owners to their dogs have recently been reported. the first ever case of sars-cov-2 transmission from a human owner to a domestic cat was confirmed on march 27, 2020. a tiger from a zoo in new york, usa, was also reportedly infected with sars-cov-2. it is believed that sars-cov-2 was transmitted to tigers from their caretakers, who were previously infected with this virus. on may 25, 20 ...202032921279
ace2 expression in the cat and the tiger gastrointestinal tracts.angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ace2) has been identified as the functional receptor for severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2 (sars-cov-2). it has been identified in the human gastrointestinal tract (git), and sars-cov-2 has been isolated in human and animal fecal samples. the aim of the present study was to investigate the expression of ace2 in the gastrointestinal tract of domestic (cat) and wild (tiger) felines. samples of the pylorus, duodenum, and distal colon were collected fro ...202032903561
sars-cov-2 host diversity: an update of natural infections and experimental evidence.coronavirus disease-19 (covid-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (sars-cov-2) is now a pandemic threat. this virus is supposed to be spread by human to human transmission. cellular angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ace2) is the receptor of sars-cov-2 which is identical or similar in different species of animals such as pigs, ferrets, cats, orangutans, monkeys, and humans. moreover, a recent study predicted that dogs might be secondary hosts during the evolution of s ...202032624360
the gene catalog and comparative analysis of gut microbiome of big cats provide new insights on panthera species.majority of metagenomic studies in the last decade have focused on revealing the gut microbiomes of humans, rodents, and ruminants; however, the gut microbiome and genic information (gene catalog) of large felids such as panthera species are largely unknown to date. in this study, the gut bacterial, fungal, and viral metagenomic composition was assessed from three panthera species (lion, leopard, and tiger) of indian origin, which were consuming the same diet and belonged to the same geographica ...202032582053
toxic time bombs: frequent detection of anticoagulant rodenticides in urban reptiles at multiple trophic levels.anticoagulant rodenticides (ars) are regularly used around the world to control pest mammals. second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (sgars) are highly persistent in biological tissue and have a high potential for bioaccumulation and biomagnification. consequently, exposure and poisoning of non-target organisms has been frequently documented, especially in countries with unregulated ar sales and usage. most of this research has focussed on rodent-predators, usually raptors and predatory ma ...202032247128
new or rare madagascar tiger beetles-19. description of pogonostoma (pogonostoma) natsuae sp. nov. and elaborated redescription of p. (m.) meridionale fleutiaux (coleoptera: cicindelidae).pogonostoma (pogonostoma) natsuae sp. nov. from southwestern madagascar is described as new to science. the new species is compared to similar pogonostoma (pogonostoma) meridionale fleutiaux, 1899, which occurs in the southernmost areas of madagascar and whose elaborated redescription is presented. both species are illustrated in colour photographs of their habitus and diagnostic characters of the type and other specimens.202033055841
physiological impairment as a result of bile accumulation in an apex predator, the tiger shark (galeocerdo cuvier péron & lesueur, 1822).physiological adaptations have evolved to help sharks face rapid periods of feast. tiger sharks are generalist apex predators that rely on a high-lipid/protein diet. to achieve a satisfactory nutritional condition, proper lipid absorption and hepatic storage are needed. bile secretion in sharks is low and sporadic but increases during short periods of fasting. the present study describes a physiological impairment caused by bile accumulation in juvenile tiger sharks, possibly due to prolonged fa ...202033158068
''eye of tiger sign" mimic in patients with spastic paraplegia gene 7 (spg7) mutations. 202033157434
dietary exposure and accumulation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances alters growth and reduces body condition of post-metamorphic salamanders.per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (pfas) are contaminants of concern due to their persistence, potential to bioaccumulate, and toxicity. while dietary exposure is the primary route of exposure for terrestrial species, data on dietary pfas uptake and adverse effects are largely restricted to mammals. as such, substantial data gaps exist that hinder ecological risk assessment, including environmentally relevant exposure levels and taxa. using a 30-d laboratory experiment, we examined the effects ...202033077234
feeding behavior responses of a juvenile hybrid grouper, epinephelus fuscoguttatus♀ × e. lanceolatus♂, to microplastics.in recent decades, microplastic (mp) pollution has become a severe problem in aquatic environments. yet the behavioral and selective responses of fish toward different types of mps remain unclear. we therefore conducted laboratory-based video observations to investigate the behavioral responses of hybrid grouper juveniles (tiger grouper epinephelus fuscoguttatus♀ × giant grouper e. lanceolatus♂) to eight different types of mps. we observed four distinct feeding behaviors: (i) normal ingestion of ...202033070069
aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae) monitoring in the lazio region (central italy).the asian tiger mosquito aedes albopictus (skuse 1894) is assuming an ever-increasing importance as invasive species in europe and consequently as human health and nuisance concern. in central italy, the species has been recently involved in a chikungunya outbreak. a 3 yr ae. albopictus monitoring was carried out in 21 municipalities of the lazio region (central italy), belonging to three provinces. samplings were performed on a weekly basis using ovitraps, in order to investigate climatic and s ...202033107575
modifying the "eye of the tiger" technique: preserving gluteal artery perfusion in the treatment of an aneurysm of the hypogastric artery.in endovascular aneurysm repair, parallel stent graft deployment is sometimes utilized to preserve the distal branch perfusion. however, there will be some gutter space around 2 stent grafts, which may cause endoleak. the "eye of the tiger" technique was invented to minimize this leak when deploying a small side-branch stent graft in conjunction with a large aortic endograft. the purpose of this case report is to describe our modified technique for 2 small endografts deployed in double d-shape i ...202033034266
examining tribal health inequalities around three forested sites in india: results of a cross-sectional survey.the data available for the health of scheduled tribes (st) in india are often coarse-scale snapshots at district and state levels and fine-scale comparison within and across site is often not possible. in this paper, we examine the health inequalities between the st and non-st populations in two forested sites and compare the healthcare parameters for st populations across three forested sites.202033102260
the ecology of protective behaviors: a study in new risk areas for mosquito-borne diseases.during the last decade, tiger mosquitoes have rapidly colonized a large number of european countries, increasing the risk of infection with mosquito-borne diseases (mbds), and constituting an emerging health threat in the region. the objectives of the present study were to prospectively investigate changes in self-protective behaviors, beliefs and attitudes regarding mbds in mediterranean france, and to assess the influence of social and cognitive time-varying covariates on behaviors. data were ...202033151432
transcriptome analysis reveals molecular mechanisms responsive to acute cold stress in the tropical stenothermal fish tiger barb (puntius tetrazona).tropical stenothermal fish exhibit special tolerance and response to cold stress. however current knowledge of the molecular mechanisms response to cold stress in aquatic ectotherms is largely drawn from eurythermal or extreme stenothermal species. the tiger barb puntius tetrazona is a tropical stenothermal fish, with great popularity in aquarium trade and research.202033096997
identification of anuran species diversity of the panna tiger reserve, central india, using an integrated approach.we present a comprehensive inventory of amphibians from panna tiger reserve in madhya pradesh based on morphological, molecular and bioacoustic data. representatives of 15 anuran species were collected, corresponding to roughly four fifths of the known amphibian species of madhya pradesh. the main results of this study are: (1) description of advertisement calls of eleven species, including the first-time description of advertisement calls of sphaerotheca pashchima. (2) identification of cryptic ...202033056717
syzygium samarangense leaf infusion as aedes albopictus (diptera: culicidae) ovitrap bait.adding lures can improve the efficiency of mosquito ovitraps used for monitoring or in attract-and-kill pest management. easily produced, low-to-no cost bait would be ideal for remote field sites and community-run vector management. plant infusions are popular ovitrap baits for their low cost and potent attractiveness, attributed either to the plants or their microbiomes. we tested fermented leaf infusions of the wax apple tree, syzygium samarangense (blume) merr. & perry, as bait in lethal ovit ...202033125477
zanzamapp: a scalable citizen science tool to monitor perception of mosquito abundance and nuisance in italy and beyond.mosquitoes represent a considerable nuisance and are actual/potential vectors of human diseases in europe. costly and labour-intensive entomological monitoring is needed to correct planning of interventions aimed at reducing nuisance and the risk of pathogen transmission. the widespread availability of mobile phones and of massive internet connections opens the way to the contribution of citizen in complementing entomological monitoring. zanzamapp is the first mobile "mosquito" application for s ...202033121060
three new species of protosticta selys, 1885 (odonata: zygoptera: platystictidae) from the western ghats, india, with taxonomic notes on p. mortoni fraser, 1922 and rediscovery of p. rufostigma kimmins, 1958.three new species of protosticta selys, 1885 (odonata: zygoptera: platystictidae) from the western ghats biodiversity hotspot in india: p. cyanofemora sp. nov. (wet evergreen forests in shendurney wildlife sanctuary, kollam, kerala and kalakkad mundanthurai tiger reserve, tirunelveli, tamil nadu), p. myristicaensis sp. nov. (myristica swamp at kathalekan, shivamogga, karnataka) and p. sholai sp. nov. (montane sholas of upper manalar, meghamalai wildlife sanctuary, theni, tamil nadu) are describe ...202033056228
the description of the tiger beetle larvae of cosmodela aurulenta (fabricius, 1801)(coleoptera, cicindelidae).all larval instars of the tiger beetle species cosmodela aurulenta aurulenta (fabricius, 1801) which is the type species of the genus cosmodela rivalier, 1961 are described and illustrated here for the first time, based on material from bali island (indonesia). a brief review of habitat preferences and ecology for adults and larvae of cosmodela aurulenta are provided. differences between c. aurulenta and c. batesi (fleutiaux, 1893) and allied palaearctic genera of the subtribe cicindelina are di ...202033056183
a new tiger beetle from the trans-mexican volcanic belt (coleoptera, cicindelidae, cicindelini).a new tiger beetle species, cicindelidia cyanipleura duran and roman n. sp., of the tribe cicindelini, is described from the southwestern section of the trans-mexican volcanic belt. superficially, it appears to be most closely related to c. rufiventris (dejean, 1825) but is distinguished on the basis of multiple morphological characters and behavior. given the rock-loving natural history of the species, escape behavior, polished pronotum, and small body size, it may be more closely related to th ...202033055904
taxonomy and distribution of cylindera germanica (linnaeus, 1758) in the middle east with the description of two new subspecies (coleoptera, carabidae, cicindelinae).two new tiger beetle taxa, cylindera germanica erzincana ssp. nov. boetzl franzen, 2020 from eastern anatolia and cylindera germanica persiana ssp. nov. boetzl franzen, 2020 from southern iran are described based on morphological characters. we present the current knowledge on the distribution of c. germanica (linnaeus, 1758) in the middle east and present a first record of c. germanica muelleri (magistretti, 1966) for turkey. an identification key for the subspecies of c. germanica occurring in ...202033055950
shark-related injuries in hawai'i treated at a level 1 trauma center.although rare, human-shark interactions can result in a wide spectrum of injuries. this is the first study to characterize shark-related injuries (sris) in hawai'i.202033094169
tiger man sign-f-18 fdg pet ct scan pattern in muscular and cutaneous sarcoidosis: a case report and literature survey.sarcoidosis is a chronic granulomatous disorder of unknown etiology which primarily affects the respiratory system. however, 0.5%-2.5% of patients with sarcoidosis show muscle involvement, namely sarcoid myopathy. f-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography (f-18 fdg pet) has become an important component of the diagnostic algorithm of these patients, owing to its ability to assess disease extent and identify occult sites of disease involvement and guiding sites of biopsy. awareness of ...202033082681
polychaete consumption increased prostaglandin biosynthesis in female penaeus monodon.the polychaete perinereis nuntia is preferred over commercial feed pellets for boosting ovarian maturation of the female black tiger shrimp penaeus monodon. high levels of prostaglandins in polychaetes are believed to enhance shrimp ovarian development. however, the impact of polychaete feeding on shrimp prostaglandin biosynthesis and fatty acid regulatory pathways have yet to be investigated. as polychaetes contain higher levels of arachidonic acid (ara), eicosapentaenoic acid (epa), prostaglan ...202033112802
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