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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

New paper in press: Redescription, with molecular information, of Trinigyrus peregrinus (Monogenea: Dactylogyridae) from the invasive Pterygoplichthys pardalis in southern China 🧪🐟 Soon... www.parasite-journal.org

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Leishmaniasis in horses — an emerging infection in France? A new study reports the first documented cases of equine cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania (Mundinia) martiniquensis in France. Three horses from different regions developed localized cutaneous lesions 🧪🐎 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

New paper today: Molecular characterization of Echinococcus species causing human cystic echinococcosis in Algeria: predominance of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto 🧪 www.parasite-journal.org/articles/par...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

A new species of Lamellodiscus from the gills of the West African butterflyfish Chaetodon hoefleri! Lamellodiscus louiseuzeti n. sp. has a unique haptoral lamellodisc morphology and a distinctive male copulatory organ. 🧪🐠 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

New paper in press: Molecular characterization of Blastocystis in wild Tibetan macaques (Macaca thibetana) and evidence of isolation by distance in subtype ST3 Soon... www.parasite-journal.org

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

How can an amoeba influence bacterial virulence? A new study uses quantitative proteomics to investigate the interaction between Acanthamoeba castellanii and Klebsiella pneumoniae, identifying a C-type lysozyme as a promising candidate for triggering capsule enlargement.🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🧪🐕 What parasites are carried by experimental dogs? A new study from China investigates 452 faecal samples from experimental beagles and provides the first molecular prevalence data for three trichomonad species: P. hominis, T. foetus and D. fragilis. doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

🧪🐌 Parasites trapped in snail shells? A new study reveals remarkable anti-parasite defences in terrestrial gastropods, including the first evidence of trematode shell-encapsulation in a non-helicid snail. doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

New paper in press: Experimental evidence for pigs as a potential long-term reservoir of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense 🧪🐖 Soon... www.parasite-journal.org

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New paper today: Lamellodiscus louiseuzeti n. sp. (Monopisthocotyla: Diplectanidae: Lamellodiscinae): a parasite of Chaetodon hoefleri (Teleostei, Chaetodontidae) with distinct attachment organ morphology 🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New paper today: Proteomic identification of Acanthamoeba castellanii excretory–secretory proteins associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae capsule enlargement: a candidate role for C-type lysozyme 🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New paper today: First detection and molecular characterization of three trichomonad species in experimental beagle dogs in China 🧪🐶 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New paper today: Occurrence of brachylaimid trematodes, alive and shell-trapped, in sympatric species of terrestrial gastropods in France 🧪🐌 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New paper today: First detection and molecular characterization of three trichomonad species in experimental beagle dogs in China 🧪🐶 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

New paper today: Occurrence of brachylaimid trematodes, alive and shell-trapped, in sympatric species of terrestrial gastropods in France 🧪🐌 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New paper today: First documented cases of equine leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania (Mundinia) martiniquensis in France 🧪🐎 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New paper today: Low genetic polymorphism of the PvMSP1-19 vaccine candidate among Plasmodium vivax isolates along the Thailand–Myanmar border 🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New paper today: Low genetic polymorphism of the PvMSP1-19 vaccine candidate among Plasmodium vivax isolates along the Thailand–Myanmar border 🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

New paper today: First documented cases of equine leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania (Mundinia) martiniquensis in France 🧪🐎 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New paper in press: Epidemiological and molecular insights into human lice (Anoplura: Pediculidae) in France: genetic diversity and DNA barcoding 🧪 Soon... www.parasite-journal.org

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New paper in press: Molecular characterization of Echinococcus species causing human cystic echinococcosis in Algeria: predominance of Echinococcus granulosus sensu stricto 🧪 Soon... www.parasite-journal.org

Figure 1. Geographic distribution of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes across Algerian provinces.

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What role do wild small mammals play in the transmission of Schistosoma japonicum around Poyang Lake, China? Molecular screening found S. japonicum in Apodemus agrarius and Rattus losea, highlighting their potential role in schistosomiasis transmission and surveillance.🧪 🔗 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Enterocytozoon bieneusi is widespread in sika deer in China: a survey of 466 faecal samples from four provinces found a 44.4% prevalence and 11 genotypes, including two novel genotypes. BEB6 was the predominant genotype.🧪 🔗 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

How has zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis evolved in Morocco over nearly three decades? An analysis of 58,880 cases (1995–2022) reveals cyclical epidemic peaks and persistent hotspots, with Zagora identified as a major focus of transmission 🧪 🔗 doi.org/10.1051/para... #Parasitology #Epidemiology

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A novel aspartyl protease of Trichinella spiralis promotes larval invasion of intestinal epithelial cells. RNAi and specific antibodies significantly reduced invasion, highlighting TsEasp as a key factor in T. spiralis host invasion.🧪 🔗 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Avian trypanosomes in Thai bulbuls: an integrative study combining morphology and molecular analyses. Molecular screening revealed substantially more infections than microscopy and uncovered mixed infections involving multiple trypanosome strains and/or species.🧪 🔗 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New paper in press: Gastrointestinal parasites and molecular characterisation of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia sp. in ruminants and other domestic animals in Corsica (France), a Mediterranean island environment 🧪 Soon... www.parasite-journal.org

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

New paper in press: Proteomic identification of Acanthamoeba castellanii excretory–secretory proteins associated with Klebsiella pneumoniae capsule enlargement: a candidate role for C-type lysozyme 🧪🦠 Soon... www.parasite-journal.org

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

What shaped the colonisation of the veterinary vector Culicoides imicola across the South-West Indian Ocean? 🦟🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para... Phylogeographic analyses reveal low genetic structure and suggest multiple colonisation pathways, with animal trade likely playing an important role.

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New paper: Colonisation history of a vector species of veterinary interest: phylogeography of Culicoides imicola (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) in the Indian Ocean revealing low genetic structure 🧪🦟 www.parasite-journal.org/articles/par...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New paper: Molecular characterization of a novel Trichinella spiralis aspartyl protease and its role in the larval invasion of host intestinal epithelial cells 🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New paper: Species composition of small mammal communities and prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum in the Poyang Lake region, China 🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New paper: Species composition of small mammal communities and prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum in the Poyang Lake region, China 🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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Parasite - The Journal @parasitejournal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

New paper: Molecular characterization of a novel Trichinella spiralis aspartyl protease and its role in the larval invasion of host intestinal epithelial cells 🧪 doi.org/10.1051/para...

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