Yellow fever (YF) is an acute viral disease, affecting humans and non-human primates
(NHP), caused by the yellow fever virus (YFV). Despite the existence of a safe vaccine, YF …

The sudden appearance of diseases like SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome 1), the
devastating impacts of diseases like Ebola on both human and wildlife communities, 2, 3 …

The hard tick family Ixodidae currently comprises over 700 species worldwide, but
information on types, developmental stages, distribution and hosts is scattered and often …

This comprehensive introductory text integrates evolutionary, ecological, and demographic
perspectives with new results from field studies and contemporary noninvasive molecular …

Background Yellow fever cases are under-reported and the exact distribution of the disease
is unknown. An effective vaccine is available but more information is needed about which …

Arthritogenic alphaviruses are responsible for a dengue-like syndrome associated with
severe debilitating polyarthralgia that can persist for months or years and impact life quality …

The natural transmission cycle of Yellow Fever (YF) involves tree hole breeding mosquitoes
and a wide array of nonhuman primates (NHP), including monkeys and apes. Some …

Nematodes are one of the most abundant groups of invertebrates on the face of the earth.
Their numbers are estimated to range from 1000 per cm2 in the sand-covered hydrogen …

From the website: Although the IUCN has previously established working protocols for plant
and animal re-introduction, the great apes present unique challenges and concerns owing …

A major, but not exhaustive, literature revision has been made to compile the names of
Ixodidae from Linnaeus to present. Names are classified as valid, synonyms, lapsus …