Hany Elsheikha

Hany Elsheikha biogHany Elsheikha, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, PGCHE, FHEA, FRSPH, DipEVPC, is an associate professor in veterinary parasitology at the University of Nottingham.
With 20 years’ experience in parasitology education and research, he is the author of more than 200 research papers and professional articles on parasite pathobiology and control. He is also the author two textbooks – Essentials of Veterinary Parasitology and Veterinary Parasitology: Self-Assessment Color Review.
Hany is a European Veterinary Parasitology College diplomate and a European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites member. His research focuses on host-parasite interaction and antiparasitic drug discovery.

April 2016

Hany Elsheikha explains how immune boosters, chemotherapy and vaccinations help manage a disease spread by the bite of certain types of sandflies, in the first of a two-part article.

20 mins

March 2016

Hany Elsheikha discusses factors regarding why owners may not adhere to treatment protocols, impact on parasite prevention and how compliance can be improved.

34 mins

February 2016

ABSTRACT Leishmaniosis is a serious vector-borne disease in southern Europe, but is spreading northwards, driven … more

25 mins

January 2016

ABSTRACT Fleas, ticks and worms are arguably the most prevalent parasite groups in companion animals … more

37 mins

October 2015

ABSTRACT Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is an important emerging vector-borne disease caused by the protozoan parasite … more

37 mins

September 2015

ABSTRACT Neospora caninum is an obligate intracellular apicomplexan protozoan parasite closely related to Toxoplasma gondii. … more

25 mins

August 2015

ABSTRACT Few areas in companion animal medicine are as contentiously debated as how we could … more

36 mins

May 2014

HANY M ELSHEIKHA BVSc, MSc, PhD, FRSPH, FHEA, DipEVPC GAYLE D HALLOWELL MA, VetMB, PhD, … more

53 mins

January 2014

HANY M ELSHEIKHA highlights the importance of awareness of parasitic disease in companion animals, the … more

35 mins

May 2013

HANY ELSHEIKHA provides an overview of parasites affecting fish in the UK, with emphasis on … more

45 mins

February 2013

Hany Elsheikha considers the risks posed by toxocariasis both to cats and dogs and to … more

40 mins

October 2012

Hany Elsheikha, Nicola Dodd and David Haig investigate the possible links between prior T gondii … more

40 mins

April 2012

Hany M Elsheikha provides an overview of flea and worm control in cats and dogs, … more

33 mins

October 2011

Hany Elsheikha, Emily Freeman, Aurélien Madouasse, Paul Sands, Robin Flynn discuss the findings from 46 … more

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May 2011

Hany Elsheikha, Paul Sands discuss the methodologies used to cure the case of a patient … more

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March 2011

Hany M Elsheikha concludes his two-part article on the zoonotic risks from companion animals by … more

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Hany M Elsheikha looks at the different types of worm that invade cats and dogs – a … more

29 mins

January 2011

HANY M ELSHEIKHA discusses bovine lungworm infection – a potentially serious disease, but one that, the author … more

27 mins

November 2010

Hany Elsheikha, Jaanvi Patel and Vincent Obanda look back over research into gastrointestinal issues facing … more

32 mins

September 2010

Hany Elsheikha, Samantha Clayton, Lisa Yon present a study on endoparasites of rodents at Twycross … more

42 mins

May 2010

Hany Elsheikha, Vincent Obanda discuss the risk of parasitic infections in the African elephant in … more

23 mins

April 2010

Maggie Fisher and Hany M Elsheikha discuss effective approaches to reducing worm infection risks, from … more

26 mins

December 2009

Hany M Elsheikha explains how greater cooperation between the veterinary and scientific communities could yield … more

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November 2009

Hany M Elsheikha focuses on the mechanisms of persistence and methods of parasite infection control … more

32 mins

October 2009

Hany M Elsheikha, Nashwa A Elsaied, Faeza El-Dahtory follow up their article on organophosphates (VT … more

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September 2009

HANY M ELSHEIKHA and MARY G ROSSANO explain why they think a fresh approach to … more

35 mins

Nashwa A Elsaied and Hany M Elsheikha describe the parasite’s significant economic impact on farmed … more

30 mins

August 2009

Hany M Elsheikha concludes his two-part article on ticks and tick-borne diseases, and explains how … more

27 mins

Hany M Elsheikha explains methods to deal with heartworm, and details the causative agents behind … more

36 mins

July 2009

Hany Elsheikha stresses the importance of lungworm prevention in large animals, citing the global repercussions … more

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