Tag: Zoonosis
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Bird Flu and Pets: What You Need to Know
Understanding the Risk: Should I worry about bird flu with pets? Bird flu, or avian influenza, has been spreading across parts of North America and Europe. While headlines often focus on poultry culling and farm outbreaks, pet owners naturally wonder how this virus might affect dogs, cats, and other companion animals. The good news is…
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Asexual Giardia lineage spreads across hosts: new insights
Overview: A new chapter in Giardia’s history An asexual lineage of Giardia, the microscopic parasite responsible for diarrhea worldwide, appears to be spreading across different animal hosts more than researchers previously recognized. A WEHI-led team in Australia has uncovered evidence that this particular Giardia lineage can infect a broader range of species, a finding with…
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How Indian Scientists See Bird Flu Could Spread to Humans
Understanding the Threat: What the Study Suggests About H5N1 Bird flu, officially known as H5N1, has long unsettled public health officials due to its potential to leap from birds to humans. A team of Indian scientists has advanced our understanding by outlining plausible pathways the virus could take to infect people, and by highlighting where…
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Bird flu virus adapting to infect cows, scientists warn
Overview: A new twist in the bird flu story Scientists in Scotland have raised alarms about a notable shift in the behavior of certain H5N1 avian influenza strains. While bird flu has long been monitored for its impacts on wild birds and poultry, recent research suggests that some variants are becoming better at infecting cattle.…
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Mitochondrial Genome of Plasmodium pitheci in Bornean Orang-utans Reveals Close Relations Within Orang-utan Malaria Lineages
Background: Orang-utan malaria and the Plasmodium pitheci discovery Malaria in non-human primates (NHP) spans a diverse genus, with Plasmodium species infecting a broad host range. Among Asian NHPs, orang-utans (Pongo spp.) harbor Plasmodium pitheci and Plasmodium sylvaticum, parasites historically identified by morphology but lacking validated molecular characterization until now. The present work focuses on the…
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Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Human Brucellosis in Henan Province, 1956–2023
Introduction Brucellosis is a globally important zoonotic disease affecting humans and a range of livestock. In China, human brucellosis has re-emerged over the past two decades, spreading from northern regions toward central and southern areas. This article synthesizes spatiotemporal epidemiological evidence for Henan Province from 1956 to 2023, highlighting historical shifts, regional clustering, and implications…
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Spatiotemporal patterns of human brucellosis in Henan Province, 1956–2023
Overview: Brucellosis in Henan Province over six decades Brucellosis, a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella species, continues to pose a public health and economic threat in China and beyond. In Henan Province, located in central China, the disease has a long history of endemic transmission. This article syntheses the spatiotemporal epidemiology of human brucellosis in…
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TGHN LAC’s Third Session of the Echinococcosis Research Club
The TGHN LAC (Transcultural Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean) is thrilled to announce the third session of its Echinococcosis Research Club, scheduled for Wednesday, September 4, at 12:00 p.m. This monthly gathering continues to serve as a pivotal forum for academic and scientific exchange concerning the critical zoonosis of Echinococcosis, also known…
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Third Session of the Hydatidosis Research Club: Join Us!
The Hydatidosis Research Club is back with its third session, taking place this Wednesday, September 4th, starting at 12:00 p.m. This ongoing initiative aims to foster an enriching academic and scientific exchange focused on hydatidosis, a noteworthy zoonotic disease that poses health challenges worldwide. Hydatidosis, also known as echinococcosis, is caused by parasitic tapeworms found…
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Join the HIDATIDOSIS Research Club’s Third Session: A Space for Innovation
The TGHN LAC (Transnational Global Health Network Latin America and the Caribbean) is excited to announce its third session of the HIDATIDOSIS Research Club, slated for Wednesday, September 4, at 12:00 p.m. This monthly gathering is dedicated to fostering academic and scientific dialogue on hydatidosis, an important zoonotic disease that affects various regions worldwide. Hydatidosis,…