2021
Novel murine models for studying Cache Valley virus pathogenesis and in utero transmission
López K, Wilson S, Coutermash-Ott S, Tanelus M, Stone W, Porier D, Auguste D, Muller J, Allicock O, Paulson S, Erasmus J, Auguste A. Novel murine models for studying Cache Valley virus pathogenesis and in utero transmission. Emerging Microbes & Infections 2021, 10: 1649-1659. PMID: 34353229, PMCID: PMC8381923, DOI: 10.1080/22221751.2021.1965497.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCache Valley virusMurine modelLong-term therapeutic studiesTissue tropismImmune-competent miceNovel murine modelHighest seropositivity rateInnate immune responseType I interferonCompetent mosquito vectorsSmall animal modelsWide tissue tropismAge-dependent mannerAge-dependent pathogenesisIFN-αβRUtero transmissionSeropositivity rateSpontaneous abortionLethal infectionDisease outcomeVirus pathogenesisImmune responseTherapeutic studiesCongenital malformationsAnimal models
2019
Phylogenetic analysis of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi sequences from thoroughbred mares and foals in Trinidad
Sant C, Allicock O, d’Abadie R, Charles R, Georges K. Phylogenetic analysis of Theileria equi and Babesia caballi sequences from thoroughbred mares and foals in Trinidad. Parasitology Research 2019, 118: 1171-1177. PMID: 30761425, DOI: 10.1007/s00436-019-06240-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsT. equi sequencesT. equiTheileria equiB. caballiMovement of horsesEquine piroplasmosisBabesia caballiEquine populationIxodid ticksNew genotypesEquid populationsCaballiSame genotypeThoroughbred maresHorsesEquiDifferent geographical regionsGenotypesSaint KittsTransplacental transmissionAdult horsesFoalsGeographical regionsRRNA geneFoetal loss
2013
Evolutionary History and Phylogeography of Rabies Viruses Associated with Outbreaks in Trinidad
Seetahal J, Velasco-Villa A, Allicock O, Adesiyun A, Bissessar J, Amour K, Phillip-Hosein A, Marston D, McElhinney L, Shi M, Wharwood C, Fooks A, Carrington C. Evolutionary History and Phylogeography of Rabies Viruses Associated with Outbreaks in Trinidad. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 2013, 7: e2365. PMID: 23991230, PMCID: PMC3749974, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002365.Peer-Reviewed Original Research