A cross-sectional study was conducted in three governorates of the Nile Delta region in Egypt from January to December 2024. The objective was to determine the seroprevalence of bovine trypanosomosis and evaluate associated risk factors. A total of 540 cattle blood samples were examined using the CATT/T.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHundreds of species of mosquitoes are reported to be capable of transmitting diseases to humans. As a result, mosquito control is essential worldwide, especially in locations with large concentrations of freshwater sources. Asafetida plant extract was prepared and studied their phytochemical characteristics to be used as insecticidal agent against c.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF() is one of the main causative agents of mastitis, which results in severe economic losses. In addition, methicillin-resistant (MRSA) has been reported in dairy farms and in water buffaloes. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence of subclinical mastitis (SCM) in water buffaloes, associated risk factors for SCM, and prevalence of MRSA in positive milk samples for SCM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAkabane virus (AKAV) is an arbovirus belonging to the genus Orthobunyavirus within the family Peribunyaviridae, order Elliovirales, capable of infecting ruminants such as cattle, sheep, and goats. This arthropod-borne virus is transmitted by mosquitoes or midges and has been recognized as a contributor to outbreaks of reproductive disorders. This study investigates the seroprevalence of AKAV infection in cattle across various regions in Egypt, along with an analysis of potential risk factors contributing to the infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDisease-carrying insects transmit many of the most serious human diseases. After decades of repeated use of insecticides, all of these vector species have demonstrated the ability to develop resistance to insecticides. This has necessitated the development of more efficient and environmentally safe alternatives in the form of biopesticides.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: The extensive use of chemical pesticides poses risks to the environment and human health due to the toxicity and poor biodegradability. Alternative natural practices, including the use of natural molecules, are needed to achieve more sustainable production methods to meet consumer and societal expectations. Plants contain a wide range of potential phytochemicals that target a specific target, are rapidly biodegradable, are environmentally friendly, and have a variety of therapeutic effects, making them a treasure trove of biological materials.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBluetongue is an emerging, non-contagious, vector-borne disease that affects both domestic and wild ruminants. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of Bluetongue virus (BTV) in four Egyptian governorates and to evaluate the associated risk factors. A total of 740 serum samples were collected from 380 sheep and 360 goats and tested using a commercial competitive ELISA (cELISA).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus (PPRV) in small ruminants (sheep and goats) across three governorates in the Nile Delta region of Egypt and to identify the associated risk factors. A total of 780 samples were collected and analyzed for PPRV antibodies. The overall seroprevalence was 30.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFVector-borne diseases continue to transmit many dangerous pathogens to humans. After decades of continuous use of insecticides, many types of vectors have shown the ability to build resistance to them. This has necessitated the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly alternatives in the form of bioinsecticides.
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April 2025
This study aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of Akabane virus (AKAV) in sheep and goats in the Nile Delta of Egypt. A total of 820 samples were collected, consisting of 420 sheep and 400 goats, from four governorates and analyzed using competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA). The overall seroprevalence of AKAV was found to be 12.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOveruse of synthetic pesticides causes problems for humans and the environment or leads to insect resistance to insecticides, so plant extracts and essential oils have gained popularity as an environmentally acceptable alternative to chemical pesticides. This study investigated the toxicity of Delonix regia leaf and seed extracts, protein patterns, and genetic distance analysis against the 5th instar larvae of cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis Boisaduval. Methanol, petroleum ether, and acetone extracts of leaves and seeds of D.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Bovine anaplasmosis is a major tick-borne disease in ruminants, resulting in significant economic loss for the dairy sector. This study aimed to evaluate the seroprevalence of Anaplasma marginale (A. marginale) in buffaloes in three governorates in Nile Delta of Egypt.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHelicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is an extremely prevalent human pathogen globally that leads to severe illnesses. Sadly, the worldwide issue of H.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDeveloping and creating novel antibiotics is one of the most important targets in treating infectious diseases. Novel coumarins were synthesized and characterized using different spectroscopic techniques such as Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Nuclear magnetic resonanceH and C and mass spectroscopy (MS). All of the synthesized compounds have been tested for activity and sensitivity against the microbial strains of B.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMosquito-borne diseases represent a growing health challenge over time. Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) are the second generation of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), and they continue to attract significant interest as potential diagnostic and therapeutic tools in disease inhibition and insect control. Activated ingredients presented in the Poinciana leaves were extracted and GC-MS data indicated an increased abundance of terpenes, flavonoids, and phenolic substances.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFascioliasis is a globally distributed zoonotic parasitic disease that affects ruminants, including sheep. This study conducted from January to December 2023, aimed to determine the prevalence of Fasciola hepatica in sheep across three governorates in Egypt's Nile Delta and to assess associated risk factors. A total of 455 serum samples were analyzed using a commercial ELISA kit, revealing antibodies against F.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV), is widely spread, poses a considerable risk of infection in the majority of dairy farms, causing respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive problems. The aim of this study was to determine the seroprevalence and the risk variables associated with the seroprevalence of BVDV infection in cattle in four Egyptian governorates. A total of 680 blood samples were collected from cattle and examined for the presence of antibodies against BVDV using indirect ELISA (iELISA).
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October 2024
Mosquitoes are considered one of the most lethal creatures on the planet and are responsible for millions of fatalities annually through the transmission of several diseases to humans. Green trash is commonly employed in agricultural fertilizer manufacturing and microbial bioprocesses for energy production. However, there is limited information available on the conversion of green waste into biocides.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMosquitoes, one of the deadliest animals on the planet, cause millions of fatalities each year by transmitting several human illnesses. Synthetic pesticides were previously used to prevent the spread of diseases by mosquitoes, which was effective in protecting humans but caused serious human health problems, environmental damage, and developed mosquito pesticide resistance. This research focuses on exploring new, more effective, safer, and environmentally friendly compounds to improve mosquito vector management.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSurra caused by () is widely distributed and has significant impact on equine sector and international trades. However, there are no available data about the genetic characterization of this parasite in horses in Egypt. So, the goal of this study was to study the molecular characterization of in horses and determine the changes in hematological parameters and oxidative stress associated with infection.
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October 2024
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June 2024
Chlamydia abortus (C. abortus) is a gram-negative, obligate intracellular bacterium that causes major public health problems in human and reproductive problems in animals. The information about the epidemiology of this pathogen among camels in Egypt is very rare.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Alternative and affordable tick control strategies are crucial to control and prevent tick bites and tick-borne diseases.
Methods: In this study, we evaluated the acaricidal efficacy of 35 aqueous plant extracts (17%) against the camel tick, Hyalomma dromedarii.
Results: The phytochemical profile indicated the presence of various secondary substances.
Sci Rep
March 2024
Mosquito-borne diseases represent a growing health challenge over time. Numerous potential phytochemicals are target-specific, biodegradable, and eco-friendly. The larvicidal activity of essential oils, a jasmine blend consisting of Jasmine oil and Azores jasmine (AJ) (Jasminum sambac and Jasminum azoricum) and peppermint (PP) Mentha arvensis and their nanoformulations against 2nd and 4th instar larvae of Culex pipiens, was evaluated after subjecting to different concentrations (62.
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