Search Results - Xiang-Sheng Chen
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Genus Varma (Hemiptera, Tropiduchidae): new species description and updated male and female identification keys
Published 2025-07-01Get full textA new species of Varma Distant, 1906, Varma microprojecta Zhou & Chang, sp. nov. (China: Yunnan) is described and illustrated. The diagnosis of the genus is updated. A checklist and updated male and female identification keys to the species of Varma in China are provided.
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Two new species of the genus Neoproutista Yang & Wu, 1994 (Hemiptera, Fulgoroidea, Derbidae) from southern China, with notes on their host plants
Published 2025-07-01Get full textTwo new species of the genus Neoproutista Yang & Wu, 1994 (Hemiptera: Fulgoroidea: Derbidae) are described from southern China: N. lobata Lv, Sui & Chen, sp. nov. from Guizhou Province, and N. quinaria Lv, Sui & Chen, sp. nov. from Fujian Province. Detailed morpho...
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Molecular typing of Treponema pallidum: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Published 2011-11-01Get full text<h4>Background</h4>Syphilis is resurgent in many regions of the world. Molecular typing is a robust tool for investigating strain diversity and epidemiology. This study aimed to review original research on molecular typing of Treponema pallidum (T. pallidum) with three objectives: (1) to...
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Risk assessment of coastal dredging sediment plumes on the habitat of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis)
Published 2025-08-01Get full textThe Pearl River Estuary (PRE) and Hong Kong (HK) Waters are identified as two of the most important habitats worldwide for Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis). However, the extremely rapid growth of coastal cities and near-shore reclamation lands posed great threats to delicate marine ec...
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Comparison of efficacy of treatments for early syphilis: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and observational studies.
Published 2017-01-01Get full text<h4>Background</h4>Parenteral penicillin is the first-line regimen for treating syphilis, but unsuitable for some patients due to penicillin allergy and lacking health resources. Unfortunately, the efficacy of penicillin alternatives remains poorly understood. This study aimed to assess...
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