The evolution of trypanosomatid taxonomy
Trypanosomatids are protozoan parasites of the class Kinetoplastida predominately
restricted to invertebrate hosts (ie possess a monoxenous life-cycle). However, several …
restricted to invertebrate hosts (ie possess a monoxenous life-cycle). However, several …
[HTML][HTML] Exploring the environmental diversity of kinetoplastid flagellates in the high-throughput DNA sequencing era
The class Kinetoplastea encompasses both free-living and parasitic species from a wide
range of hosts. Several representatives of this group are responsible for severe human …
range of hosts. Several representatives of this group are responsible for severe human …
[HTML][HTML] Haemoprotozoa: making biological sense of molecular phylogenies
P O'Donoghue - International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and …, 2017 - Elsevier
A range of protistan parasites occur in the blood of vertebrates and are transmitted by
haematophagous invertebrate vectors. Some 48 genera are recognized in bood primarily on …
haematophagous invertebrate vectors. Some 48 genera are recognized in bood primarily on …
Current risks of microbial infections in fish and their prevention methods: A review
MD Senthamarai, MR Rajan, PV Bharathi - Microbial pathogenesis, 2023 - Elsevier
A fast-expanding sector of agriculture worldwide is aquaculture. The production of fish
internationally accounts for around 44% of the total. Even though the aquaculture …
internationally accounts for around 44% of the total. Even though the aquaculture …
The buffy coat method: a tool for detection of blood parasites without staining procedures
Background Blood parasites belonging to the Apicomplexa, Trypanosomatidae and
Filarioidea are widespread in birds and have been studied extensively. Microscopical …
Filarioidea are widespread in birds and have been studied extensively. Microscopical …
Sexual differences in prevalence of a new species of trypanosome infecting túngara frogs
Trypanosomes are a diverse group of protozoan parasites of vertebrates transmitted by a
variety of hematophagous invertebrate vectors. Anuran trypanosomes and their vectors have …
variety of hematophagous invertebrate vectors. Anuran trypanosomes and their vectors have …
Phylogenetic and morphological characterization of trypanosomes from Brazilian armoured catfishes and leeches reveal high species diversity, mixed infections and a …
M Lemos, BR Fermino, C Simas-Rodrigues… - Parasites & vectors, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background Several Trypanosoma species transmitted by leeches infect marine
and freshwater fish worldwide. To date, all South American fish trypanosome species …
and freshwater fish worldwide. To date, all South American fish trypanosome species …
[HTML][HTML] Field and experimental evidence of a new caiman trypanosome species closely phylogenetically related to fish trypanosomes and transmitted by leeches
Trypanosoma terena and Trypanosoma ralphi are known species of the South American
crocodilians Caiman crocodilus, Caiman yacare and Melanosuchus niger and are …
crocodilians Caiman crocodilus, Caiman yacare and Melanosuchus niger and are …
Cytotoxicity and immunological impact of Trypanosoma sp. infection on blood parameters of wild African catfish, Clarias gariepinus
Fish trypanosomiasis is a common blood parasitic disease transmitted by aquatic
invertebrates, such as leeches. This study aims to shed light on the cytotoxicity of …
invertebrates, such as leeches. This study aims to shed light on the cytotoxicity of …
Morphological and molecular characterization of an African freshwater fish trypanosome, including its development in a leech vector
NJ Smit, A Joubert, SP Lawton, PM Hayes… - International Journal for …, 2020 - Elsevier
Trypanosomes are ubiquitous blood parasites of fishes and at least 16 species were
originally described infecting African freshwater fishes. This number was later reduced to six …
originally described infecting African freshwater fishes. This number was later reduced to six …