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Report on the Occurrence of Anisakid Nematodes in Commercial Fish from the Southwestern Indian Waters

Anisakid nematodes are zoonotic parasites with a heteroxenous life cycle involving diverse hosts across multiple trophic levels in the marine ecosystem. Anisakiasis represents a significant global public health issue, with numerous clinical cases documented across the regions whe...

Strengthening systems to monitor antibiotics. An action oriented approach

Background Antibiotics have become lynchpins of our modern systems of healthcare, animal health and agriculture. Monitoring the types and volumes of antibiotics distributed, used and discharged across these systems is critical to provide evidence for action. With limited resource...

Socio-demographic characteristics and awareness of risk factors of severe acute malnutrition among parents of children admitted in stabilization centres in Northern Nigeria: A multi-centre observational study

Objectives: The study aims to determine socio-demographic characteristics and assess awareness of risk factors of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) among parents of children admitted to stabilisation centres in Northern Nigeria. Material and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional s...

Relevance and challenges associated with antimicrobial use (AMU) monitoring at the field level in aquaculture

The aquaculture sector is essential for global food security, and while it is rapidly expanding, the intensification of production can increase risk of diseases and use of antimicrobials. In many regions, limitations in veterinary services and regulatory oversight contribute to i...

Development and comparative evaluation of real-time PCR and colorimetric loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assays for the detection of infectious spleen and kidney necrosis virus (ISKNV) in tilapia

Infectious Spleen and Kidney Necrosis Virus (ISKNV) is a highly lethal pathogen posing a major threat to global aquaculture. The recent emergence of ISKNV on the African continent has had devastating impacts on the tilapia fish industry. There is a critical need for rapid, sensit...