DETECTION AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF DOUBLE-STRANDED RNA VIRUSES IN PHILIPPINE TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS ISOLATES

Detection and molecular characterization of double-stranded RNA viruses in Philippine Trichomonas vaginalis isolates

Background/Purpose: The flagellated protozoon Trichomonas vaginalis that parasitizes the urogenital tract of humans was reported to harbor double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) viruses.These viruses, identified as Trichomonas vaginalis virus (TVV), belong to the genus Trichomonasvirus of the family Totiviridae.Four species, formally recognized by the Interna

read more

The Valid Diagnostic Parameters in Bilateral CT Scan to Predict Unstable Syndesmotic Injury with Ankle Fracture

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the reasonable parameters to predict unstable syndesmotic injuries in ankle fractures.Seventy consecutive patients who underwent preoperative bilateral computed tomography (CT) scans were enrolled.Group A consisted of 20 patients intraoperatively diagnosed with syndesmotic injuries according to an Toothbrush

read more

The Effects of Coriandrum sativum L. and Cucurbita pepo L. against Gastrointestinal Parasites in Swine: An In Vivo Study

Parasitic diseases are responsible for substantial losses in reproduction and productivity in swine, creating a major impairment to efficient and profitable Tree Pruners livestock management.The use of phytotherapeutic remedies has notably increased over the past decade due to their bioavailability, decreased toxicity, non-polluting nature, and to

read more

Awareness and Utilization of Abattoir Safety Measures in Katsina South and Central Senatorial Districts Nigeria

The study assessed utilization of abattoir safety measures in Kastina South and Central senatorial districts, Nigeria.Information was obtained from a total of 80 abattoir workers in each district, while frequency counts, percentages and independent sample t-test were used to analyze data.Majority, in the respective districts, were married (70.0% an

read more