Slavevska - Stamenkovic, Valentina

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    NOSOCOMIAL AND COMMUNITY ACQUIRED MYIASIS
    (2021-10-12)
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    Maja Vasileva Duganovska
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    Potamophylax humoinsapiens sp. n. (Trichoptera, Limnephilidae), a new species from the Sharr Mountains, Republic of Kosovo
    (Pensoft Publishers, 2023-01-11)
    Ibrahimi, Halil
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    Bilalli, Astrit
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    Gashi, Agim
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    Grapci Kotori, Linda
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    <jats:p>The Sharr Mountains are one of the most important hotspots of terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity in the Balkan Peninsula, with many endemic and rare species. The caddisfly studies in this area increased during the past years, although insufficiently investigated areas still remain.</jats:p> <jats:p>In this paper, we describe a new species, <jats:italic>Potamophylax humoinsapiens</jats:italic> sp. n. from the Sharr Mountains in the Republic of Kosovo, which is morphologically closest to <jats:italic>Potamophylax idliri</jats:italic> Ibrahimi, Bilalli & Kučinić, 2022 and <jats:italic>Potamophylax juliani</jats:italic> Kumanski, 1999. The males of the new species differ from all known species of the <jats:italic>Potamophylax winneguthi</jats:italic> Species Group by their uniquely-shaped parameres, which are long, bulbous in their basal half and thin in the remaining length, with a bunch of very thin and long, hair-like spines, grouped uniformly at the apex. The new species further differs from its most similar congeners by its very wide distance between the dorsal and ventral edges of the apical part of inferior appendages in lateral view. The new species was found at three localities from 1416 to 1505 m a.s.l.</jats:p> <jats:p>Similar to the other species of the <jats:italic>Potamophylax winneguthi</jats:italic> Species Group, which have very narrow distribution areas, we posit that <jats:italic>Potamophylax humoinsapiens</jats:italic> sp. n. is a microendemic of the Sharr Mountains. The new species is the second known caddisfly species occurring only in the Kosovan part of the Sharr Mountains.</jats:p>
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    The Rhyacophila fasciata Group in Europe: Rhyacophila macedonica Karaouzas, Valladolid & Ibrahimi (n. sp.) from Greece, Kosovo, Republic of North Macedonia and Serbia (Trichoptera: Rhyacophilidae)
    (Magnolia Press, 2022-04-08)
    VALLADOLID, MARIA
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    KARAOUZAS, IOANNIS
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    IBRAHIMI, HALIL
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    ARAUZO, MERCEDES
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    <jats:p>The morphology of all postembryonic stages (larva, pupa, male, and female) of Rhyacophila macedonica Karaouzas, Valladolid, & Ibrahimi n. sp. from Greece, Republic of North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia was examined. Morphological data were supplemented by a molecular analysis of the mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase subunit I (COI) and compared with samples of the nominate species Rhyacophila fasciata Hagen 1859, as well as with other species and subspecies in this group: Rhyacophila septentrionis McLachlan 1865, Rhyacophila denticulata McLachlan 1879, Rhyacophila sociata Navás 1916, Rhyacophila kykladica Malicky & Sipahiler 1993, Rhyacophila fasciata delici Kucinic & Valladolid 2020, and Rhyacophila fasciata viteceki Valladolid & Kucinic 2020. Our results revealed morphological differences between the nominate species and R. macedonica, as well as genetic differences among the taxa in the Rhyacophila fasciata Group, so we propose R. macedonica as a new species of the Group. Based on the new molecular data, we also elevate R. f. delici to the status of a distinct species, R. delici (status promotus).  </jats:p>
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    RAISING AWARENESS OF MYIASIS: A CASE SERIES FROM AUTOCHTHONOUS AND IMPORTED INFESTATIONS
    (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Medical Faculty - Skopje, 2025-05-01)
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    Myiasis is an infestation of the tissues of livinghumans and other vertebrates by the immature stages (larvae) of Diptera. According to the International Classification of Diseases, myiasis belongs to the morbidity classification ICD-10-CM, with the ICD code B87 (2025 edition). Myiasis is not mandatory to report, and through our experience, we aimed to raise awareness of this infestation among medical practitioners and the public. We discuss seven cases of myiasis diagnosed over five years (2019-2024) whose specimens (larvae) was submitted to the Institute for Microbiology and Parasitology, Medical Faculty - Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia. The collected maggots were analyzed through macroscopic and microscopic examination. Morphological identification of the larvae was conducted using identification keys. Photographs were taken using an Olympus SZX9 and a Carl Zeiss Stemi 508 stereo microscope with an integrated high-resolution digital camera. Our findings confirmed an infestation by larvae from two autochthonous species, Sarcophaga argyrostoma and Lucilia sericata. We also identified an imported fly species, Cordylobia anthropophaga. The larvae can cause various symptoms depending on their relationship with the host and the anatomical location in the body. The outcome is related to comorbidities and the provision of appropriate, timely treatment. Medical practitioners should consider myiasis in their differential diagnosis. Nosocomial myiasis is a significant concern and requires special attention and preventive measures.
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    Expanding the range: First record and redescription of the male of Limnephilus petri Marinković Gospodnetić, 1966 in R. North Macedonia
    (Institute for Biodiversity and Ecology, 2025-04-10)
    Hinić-Jordanovska, Jelena
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    Ibrahimi, Halil
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    Kučinić, Mladen
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    Bilalli, Astrit
    Limnephilus petri, an endemic caddisfly species, is reported for the first time from the Republic of North Macedonia. This discovery expands the known distribution of the species, which has previously been observed in limited geographic areas. In this study, the redescription of the male of L. petri is provided, including detailed morphological features that aid in the species’ identification. The findings contribute significantly to the understanding of the aquatic biodiversity of the region, emphasizing the ecological importance of the species. This study also underscores the importance of continued monitoring and conservation efforts to protect such rare and specialized species.