First African thylacocephalans from the Famennian of Morocco and their role in Late Devonian food webs
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-61770-0
Abstract: Thylacocephalans are enigmatic arthropods with an erratic Palaeozoic and Mesozoic fossil record. In many of the few localities where they occur, they are quite abundant. This also holds true for the Famennian Thylacocephalan Layer in… read more here.
Keywords: first african; late devonian; role late; food webs ... See more keywords
Balamuthia mandrillaris granulomatous amoebic encephalitis: The first African experience.
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piac096
Abstract: We report the first case of Balamuthia mandrillaris granulomatous amoebic encephalitis definitively acquired in Africa. Our case emphasises initial non-specific dermatological features, delays in confirmation of the diagnosis, difficulties accessing recommended medication, and uncertainty about… read more here.
Keywords: balamuthia mandrillaris; granulomatous amoebic; first african; amoebic encephalitis ... See more keywords