Panagiotis Karanis

Molecular Epidemiology and Genotyping of Blastocystis sp. Among Patients in Guilan, Northern Iran

Mohammad Reza Mahmoudi, Zahra Naemi, Meysam Sharifdini, Nozhat Zebardast et autres

Background: Blastocystis sp. is an anaerobic intestinal protozoan with extensive genetic diversity and controversial pathogenicity. The distribution and molecular subtypes of this entity in Guilan province, northern Iran, remain under-investigated. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and molecular subtypes of …

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Opportunistic Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Corticosteroid-Treated Patients

Shahira Abdelaziz Ali Ahmed, Amira Mokhtar, Annalisa Quattrocchi, Panagiotis Karanis et autres

Corticosteroid-induced immunosuppression creates a permissive environment for opportunistic intestinal parasitic infections (OIPIs), especially in endemic regions where latent or subclinical parasitic carriage is common. Yet, the interplay between corticosteroid exposure, parasitic ecology, and clinical outcomes remains insufficiently characterized. This study aimed to …

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Molecular Detection of Giardia duodenalis in a Symptomatic Domestic Sheep Flock and Preliminary Surveillance in Wild Mouflon (Ovis gmelini ophion) in Cyprus

Kyriacos A. Hasapis, Catherine O'Dowd Phanis, Chad Schou, Iris Charalambidou et autres

(1) Background: Giardia duodenalis is a common protozoan parasite infecting various mammalian hosts, yet data on its prevalence in Cypriot ruminants, including the endemic and protected mouflon (Ovis gmelini ophion), remain absent. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and molecular characteristics …

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Isolation and Antiprotozoal Effects of Two Sesquiterpene Lactones from Ptilostemon chamaepeuce subsp. cyprius (Asteraceae)

Chad Schou, Justus Wambua Mukavi, Jandirk Sendker, Vasiliki Christodoulou et autres

In continuation of our recent report on the antileishmanial activity of an ethanolic extract from leaves of Ptilostemon chamaepeuce subsp. cyprius (Pcc, Asteraceae), we have now isolated the main sesquiterpene lactone, deacylcynaropicrin, along with a minor derivative, 13-hydroxy-11β,13-dihydro-deacylcynaropicrin. The main constituent was …

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Exploring treated wastewater reuse as an alternative option to cope with water scarcity: comparative review in Tunisia and Jordan

Aseel Al-hasanat, Fraj Chemack, Sonia Sabbahi, Issam Nouiri et autres

ABSTRACT This review assessed two cross-cutting layers integrating the impacts of climate change and water availability, with five dimensions: governance, technical performance, environmental and health aspects, social acceptance, and economic feasibility. The analysis aimed to evaluate their influence on treated wastewater (TWW) …

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Tick-borne challenges in a changing climate: risks and mitigation strategies for Mediterranean livestock systems

Konstantinos Kostas, Sırrı Kar, Konstantinos Mavridis, Elena Deligianni et autres

Phytochemical Analysis and In Vitro Antibiofilm Activity of Ethanolic Leaf Extract from Quercus alnifolia Poech Against Staphylococcus aureus

Ender Volkan, Chad Schou, Jandirk Sendker, Panagiotis Karanis

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise, rendering discovery of new antibacterial sources essential. Biofilms drive resistance and cause complications in healthcare settings, emphasizing that preventing pathogenic biofilms is vital. Quercus species, with medicinal potential, might provide novel approaches against pathogens. Cyprus hosts …

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Activation of AKT1 enhances the capacity of senescent BMSCs to regulate osteoclast activation

Chuan Gang Lu, Binbin Zhang, Yan Qi, Bin Dou et autres

Senescent bone mesenchymal stromal cells (BMSCs) play an essential role in bone homeostasis imbalance in osteoporosis; however, the mechanisms through which they regulate osteoclast activation remain unclear. In the present study, highly expressed genes in BMSCs from patients with osteoporosis group were …

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Amoebicidal activity of Plantago lanceolata extract and expression of three genes in Acanthamoeba castellanii trophozoites

Bülent Kaynak, Gülizar Aydoğdu, Zeynep Kolören, Panagiotis Karanis

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A case of severe leptospirosis complicated with massive rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury: a case report

Milad Badri, Negar Sheikhdavoodi, Farhad Nikkhahi, Aida Vafae Eslahi et autres

BACKGROUND: Leptospirosis is a reemerging waterborne zoonotic infection with a significant global health importance. The manifestations are ranged from mild febrile illness to severe conditions, including Weil's disease and rhabdomyolysis-induced acute kidney injury. CASE PRESENTATION: Here we report a case of a …

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First report of biological contaminants in household water in the Philippines and long-term viability of Acanthamoeba species in one-year-old household water sediment

Frederick Ramirez Masangkay, Rafaella Maxine N Almeda, Alianna Louise M Abustan, Sarah Veronica F Almendrala et autres

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Peri-URban ecosystems (PURE) promote faster antibiotic and ARG degradation: Insights from a microcosm experiment

Zhimin Zhou, Yinsen Lei, Panagiotis Karanis, Dionisio Zaldívar et autres

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