Four new Tapinomorphus species are described and illustrated: Tapinomorphus angolanus sp. nov. from Angola, T. kudrnai sp. nov. from Zambia, T. latipennis sp. nov. and T. verunkae sp. nov. from Zimbabwe. This brings the total number of species in the genus to 20. Habitus images and illustrations of important characters are provided.

• Klíčová slova
• Coleoptera, Weevils, taxonomy, new species, South Africa, species discovery,
• MeSH
• brouci * MeSH
• nosatcovití * MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Check Tag
• zvířata MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Angola MeSH
• Zambie MeSH
• Zimbabwe MeSH

Phradonoma blabolili sp. n. from Angola is described and illustrated. Key to the Afrotropical "Phradonoma nobile species group" to which the newly described species belongs, as well as key to genera of dermestid beetles occurring in Angola is given. List of all species of Dermestidae known to occur in Angola hitherto is provided.

• Klíčová slova
• Angola, Coleoptera, Dermestidae, Phradonoma, Taxonomy, new species,
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH

The type specimens of the genus Anthaxia Eschscholtz, 1829 described from Angola by A. Théry (1947) were studied, critically evaluated and some of them synonymised: Anthaxia (Cratomerus) reticollis Quedenfeldt, 1886 = A. (C.) coelestis Théry, 1947, syn. nov., A. (Haplanthaxia) egena Kerremans, 1913 = A. (H.) decimata Théry, 1947, syn. nov., A. (H.) duvivieri Kerremans, 1898 = A. (H.) eumede Théry, 1947, syn. nov., A. (H.) mashuna Obenberger, 1931 = A. (H.) morula Théry, 1947, syn. nov. and A. (H.) sjoestedti Kerremans, 1908 = A. (H.) recisa Théry, 1947, syn. nov. The male of A. (H.) monardi Théry, 1947 is briefly described and A. (H.) puchneri Bílý, 2014 is shortly discussed. All mentioned species and the relevant types of the newly synonymised species are illustrated.

• MeSH
• anatomické struktury zvířat anatomie a histologie   růst a vývoj   MeSH
• brouci anatomie a histologie   klasifikace   růst a vývoj   MeSH
• rozšíření zvířat MeSH
• velikost orgánu MeSH
• velikost těla MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Check Tag
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Angola MeSH

Marburg hemorrhagic fever is a rare acute viral fever illness with a serious clinical course often leading to a fatal outcome. The lethality rate ranges between 25 and 80 %. Both the virus reservoir and mode of transmission to humans are unknown. Close contact with body fluids of infected persons is prerequisite for secondary human to human transmission. Seriousness of the infection is underlined by the unavailability of specific treatment and vaccination. The outbreak in Angola in 2004-2005 accounted for the highest prevalence of the disease recorded to date. As many as 374 cases were reported by August 23, 2005, 329 of these were fatal; the lethality rate was 88%. In comparison with the previous outbreaks, the afflicted area is unusually vast, includes populated zones, and intensive secondary transmission is observed.

• MeSH
• epidemický výskyt choroby * MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• marburgská horečka diagnóza   epidemiologie   prevence a kontrola   přenos   MeSH
• prevalence MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• anglický abstrakt MeSH
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Angola epidemiologie   MeSH

Distribution of Anaplasma spp., Babesia spp., Theileria spp., and Ehrlichia ruminantium, was for the first time studied in Bié Province, central Angola. We examined 76 blood samples of cattle originated from seven farms, and 13 blood samples of goats from two farms employing molecular genetic tools (PCR). Most prevalent was A. ovis-infection in goats (100%) and A. marginale-infection in cattle (38% of examined animals, and six out of seven farms). B. bigemina-infection was detected in only one specimen at Andulo, whereas B. bovis was not detected in Bié. We did not detected T. parva, the causative agent of serious diseases in cattle; nevertheless, infection by T. velifera was quite frequent (14% of examined animals, and five out of seven farms). Causative agent of heartwater disease - E. ruminantium, was not detected. Taking into account short-term perspective of PCR methods in monitoring of epidemiological status in herds, the number of infected animals and distribution of detected pathogens should not be ignored.

La distribution d’Anaplasma spp., Babesia spp., Theileria spp. et Ehrlichia ruminantium a été pour la première fois étudiée dans la province de Bié, au centre de l’Angola. Nous avons examiné par PCR 76 échantillons de sang de bétail provenant de sept fermes et 13 échantillons de sang de chèvres de deux fermes. L’infection par A. ovis a été observée chez 100 % des chèvres, celle par A. marginale chez 38 % des animaux du bétail de six fermes sur sept, celle par B. bigemina chez seulement un spécimen à Andulo, tandis que B. bovis n’a pas été détecté dans cette province. Nous n’avons pas détecté T. parva, l’agent causal de maladies graves du bétail; néanmoins, l’infection par T. velifera était assez fréquente (14 % d’animaux examinés de cinq fermes sur sept). E. ruminantium n’a pas été détecté. Le recours à la PCR pour le suivi du statut épidémiologique des troupeaux (nombre d’animaux infectés et distribution des agents pathogènes) ne devrait pas être ignoré à court terme.

• MeSH
• Anaplasma genetika   izolace a purifikace   MeSH
• anaplasmóza epidemiologie   mikrobiologie   MeSH
• Babesia genetika   izolace a purifikace   MeSH
• babezióza epidemiologie   parazitologie   veterinární   MeSH
• DNA bakterií krev   chemie   izolace a purifikace   MeSH
• kozy MeSH
• nemoci koz epidemiologie   mikrobiologie   parazitologie   MeSH
• nemoci přenášené klíšťaty epidemiologie   mikrobiologie   parazitologie   veterinární   MeSH
• nemoci skotu epidemiologie   mikrobiologie   parazitologie   MeSH
• polymerázová řetězová reakce veterinární   MeSH
• protozoální DNA krev   chemie   izolace a purifikace   MeSH
• sekvence nukleotidů MeSH
• skot MeSH
• Theileria genetika   izolace a purifikace   MeSH
• theilerióza epidemiologie   parazitologie   MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Check Tag
• skot MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Angola epidemiologie   MeSH
• Názvy látek
• DNA bakterií MeSH
• protozoální DNA MeSH

ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: This study is one of the first post-civil war efforts to document traditional botanical knowledge in Bié province, central Angola, in a first step to bring more studies on the use of medicinal plant resources in this area so as to bring new insights into Angolan bio-cultural diversity. AIM OF THE STUDY: Examine the variety of plant species used for medical purposes, as well as characterize their social and cultural values. Also, it is aimed to compare their uses in the studied region with those in Sub-Saharan Africa and report new ethnomedicinal uses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We documented traditional medicinal plant knowledge among professional herbalists in two areas in Bié province through participatory observation, semi-structured interviews and transect walks. Ethnobotanical information was quantified based on Use Reports to (1) rate traditional knowledge; and (2) determine most useful taxa. RESULTS: In total, 10 traditional healers shared information on their knowledge. A total of 87 plant species distributed among 57 genera and 36 botanical families were documented with Fabaceae being the best-represented family with 18 species, followed by Phyllanthaceae (6), Apocynaceae (5), Asteraceae (5), Rubiaceae (5), Lamiaceae (4), and Ochnaceae (3). Most medicinal plants are usually gathered at a distance from human settlements because of the belief in the higher efficacy of 'wild' plants shared by all herbalists. Roots are the most common plant part used (79%), explaining why the consulted herbalists call themselves 'root doctors'. CONCLUSIONS: The culturally most important medicinal species identified in this study, i.e. Securidaca longepedunculata, Garcinia huillensis, Annona stenophylla, Afzelia quanzensis and Strychnos cocculoides, were previously reported for the same use in neighbouring countries and elsewhere in Africa. Our study also indicates that there are several locally valuable species that have not yet been studied for their medical potential, to name a few: Alvesia rosmarinifolia, Diplorhynchus condylocarpon, Eriosema affine, Paropsia brazzaeana, Rhus squalida, Sclerocroton cornutus or Xylopia tomentosa. Moreover, the ethnomedicinal use of 26 species was reported for the first time to sub-Saharan Africa. CLASSIFICATION: Ethnopharmacological field studies.

• Klíčová slova
• Africa, Chokwe, Ethnobotany, Ethnomedicine, Ovimbundu, Traditional knowledge,
• MeSH
• etnobotanika MeSH
• fytoterapie * MeSH
• kořeny rostlin * chemie   klasifikace   MeSH
• kulturní charakteristiky MeSH
• léčivé rostliny * chemie   klasifikace   MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• rostlinné extrakty škodlivé účinky   izolace a purifikace   terapeutické užití   MeSH
• rozhovory jako téma MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• tradiční africká medicína * MeSH
• zdraví - znalosti, postoje, praxe * etnologie   MeSH
• Check Tag
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Angola MeSH
• Názvy látek
• rostlinné extrakty MeSH

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a serious problem globally, but it is especially pronounced in the tropics, where pressure of infectious diseases is high. We examined resistance in Escherichia coli colonizing gastrointestinal tracts of 17 dogs which have never received antimicrobial treatment, living in central rural Angola. Emphasis was placed on extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) and plasmid-mediated quinolone resistance (PMQR). Resistance-carrying plasmids were characterized in size, group of incompatibility and ability to conjugate. Isolates were compared by their pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) profiles. Detailed description of 19 E. coli isolates with either ESBL or PMQR genes carried on multiresistant plasmids of different groups of incompatibility indicates that dogs, despite never being treated by antibiotics, are important reservoirs and transmitters of AMR in the study area.

• MeSH
• antibakteriální látky farmakologie   MeSH
• beta-laktamasy genetika   metabolismus   MeSH
• Escherichia coli klasifikace   účinky léků   enzymologie   genetika   MeSH
• exprese genu MeSH
• fylogeneze MeSH
• gastrointestinální trakt mikrobiologie   MeSH
• infekce vyvolané Escherichia coli farmakoterapie   epidemiologie   mikrobiologie   veterinární   MeSH
• konjugace genetická MeSH
• mikrobiální testy citlivosti MeSH
• mnohočetná bakteriální léková rezistence MeSH
• nemoci psů farmakoterapie   epidemiologie   mikrobiologie   MeSH
• plazmidy MeSH
• prevalence MeSH
• psi MeSH
• pulzní gelová elektroforéza MeSH
• zdroje nemoci MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Check Tag
• psi MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Angola epidemiologie   MeSH
• Názvy látek
• antibakteriální látky MeSH
• beta-lactamase CTX-M-15 MeSH Prohlížeč
• beta-laktamasy MeSH

The headwaters of five large African river basins flow through the Bié Plateau in Angola and still remain faunistically largely unexplored. We investigated fish fauna from the Cuanza and Okavango-Zambezi river systems from central Angola. We reconstructed molecular phylogenies of the most common cichlid species from the region, Tilapia sparrmanii and Serranochromis macrocephalus, using both mitochondrial and nuclear markers. We found evidence for ichthyofaunal contact and gene flow between the Cuanza and Okavango-Zambezi watersheds in the Bié Plateau in central Angola. Waterfalls and rapids also appeared to restrict genetic exchange among populations within the Cuanza basin. Further, we found that the Angolan Serranochromis cichlid fishes represent a monophyletic lineage with respect to other haplochromines, including the serranochromines from the Congo and Zambezi rivers. This study represents an important initial step in a biodiversity survey of this extremely poorly explored region, as well as giving further understanding to species distributions and gene flow both between and within river basins.

• MeSH
• cichlidy klasifikace   genetika   MeSH
• fylogeneze MeSH
• fylogeografie MeSH
• mitochondriální DNA MeSH
• molekulární evoluce MeSH
• molekulární sekvence - údaje MeSH
• řeky * MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Check Tag
• zvířata MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Angola MeSH
• Názvy látek
• mitochondriální DNA MeSH

Being an obligate parasite, juvenile common cuckoos Cuculus canorus are thought to reach their African wintering grounds from Palearctic breeding grounds without guidance from experienced conspecifics but this has not been documented. We used satellite tracking to study naïve migrating common cuckoos. Juvenile cuckoos left breeding sites in Finland moving slowly and less consistently directed than adult cuckoos. Migration of the juveniles (N = 5) was initiated later than adults (N = 20), was directed toward the southwest-significantly different from the initial southeast direction of adults-and included strikingly long Baltic Sea crossings (N = 3). After initial migration of juvenile cuckoos toward Poland, the migration direction changed and proceeded due south, directly toward the winter grounds, as revealed by a single tag transmitting until arrival in Northwest Angola where northern adult cuckoos regularly winter. Compared to adults, the juvenile travelled straighter and faster, potentially correcting for wind drift along the route. That both migration route and timing differed from adults indicates that juvenile cuckoos are able to reach proper wintering grounds independently, guided only by their innate migration programme.

• MeSH
• časové faktory MeSH
• migrace zvířat * MeSH
• pohlavní dospělost MeSH
• ptáci růst a vývoj   fyziologie   MeSH
• satelitní přenosy * MeSH
• vítr MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Check Tag
• zvířata MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Angola MeSH
• Finsko MeSH

Afrotropical species of the Craspedophorus leprieuri and Craspedophorus regalis groups are revised. C. clasispilus (Alluaud, 1915) and C. guineensis Basilewsky, 1987 are considered as subspecies of C. leprieuri (Laporte de Castelnau, 1835); the synonymized C. peringueyi Csiki, 1929 (=laticollis Péringuey, 1904) is restated as subspecies of C. leprieuri, and it is described C. leprieuri zambianus (DR Congo: Katanga Province; Zambia); C. pseudofestivus Burgeon, 1930 is considered subspecies of C. merus Péringuey, 1904, and it is described C. merus lundanus (Angola, DR Congo: Kasai-Oriental and Katanga Provinces); C. bouvieri imperialis Burgeon, 1930 is considered to be a separate species of C. bouvieri (Rousseau, 1905), and C. bouvieri dux Basilewsky, 1951 is transferred to C. imperialis. The synonymized C. sayersii (Hope, 1842) is considered to be a good subspecies of C. regalis. C. bouvieri crampeli (Alluaud, 1915) is removed from C. bouvieri, and transferred to C. reflexus (Fabricius, 1781) in the C. reflexus species group (Häckel 2016). In this group C. uelensis Burgeon, 1930 is considered to be a subspecies of C. reflexus; and C. bozasi Alluaud, 1930 is synonymized with C. reflexus uelensis Burgeon, 1930. C. arnosti Häckel 2016 is synonymized with C. reflexus crampeli (Alluaud, 1915), C. ethmoides Alluaud, 1930 is synonymized with C. impictus (Boheman, 1848), and C. lebaudyi Alluaud, 1932 is synonymized with C. stanleyi Alluaud, 1930.

• Klíčová slova
• Coleoptera, taxonomy, new subspecies, Coleoptera, Carabidae, Craspedophorus, Afrotropical Region,
• MeSH
• brouci * MeSH
• rozšíření zvířat MeSH
• zvířata MeSH
• Check Tag
• zvířata MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Angola MeSH
• Keňa MeSH
• Kongo MeSH
• Konžská demokratická republika MeSH
• Zambie MeSH