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Correction: Diagnostic accuracy of rapid and point-of-care tests for Schistosoma haematobium in African populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpara.2026.1830789.].
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Differences in novel Schistosoma mansoni Sm25 and Sm29 rapid diagnostic test performance based on sample matrix
Introduction Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms of the genus Schistosoma . As schistosomiasis control programs …
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Diagnostic accuracy of rapid and point-of-care tests for Schistosoma haematobium in African populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Accurate and accessible point-of-care testing for urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) is vital for control and prevention in sub-Saharan Africa. Point-of-care …
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A multi-site laboratory evaluation of the MEDSCAN application for automated POC-CCA interpretation
Introduction: Control efforts against schistosomiasis are hampered by the subjective interpretation of the point-of-care circulating cathodic antigen (POC-CCA) urine test, …
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Molecular taxonomic characterisation of Ancylostoma spp. and Strongyloides spp. in three protected areas in Ghana
Background Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) continue to affect millions of people worldwide, but the role of animals in sustaining transmission remains …
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Haplotype diversity of Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein prior to malaria vaccine implementation in Kaelé Health District, Cameroon, 2022–2023
Malaria remains a major public health concern in Cameroon, with Plasmodium falciparum responsible for most morbidity and mortality, particularly among …
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Ecological influences on host–parasite dynamics among Biomphalaria snails in two schistosomiasis endemic regions of Kenya
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease affecting over 240 million people globally, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing the highest burden. In …
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Roles of cytokines in modulating Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense infection outcomes in vervet monkeys
Introduction Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense , is categorized as acute due to rapid disease progression …
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GCMS profiling and larvicidal potentials of the extracts of Terminalia catappa leaf, Eucalyptus citriodora seed and stem against malarial, dengue and filarial vector mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae)
The worldwide proliferation of vector-borne infections, coupled with advancing insect defense mechanisms against standard synthetic pesticides, compels the exploration of …
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Case Report: Isolated splenic hydatid cyst with negative serology managed by laparoscopic splenectomy
Background: Hydatid disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus is a zoonosis endemic in many parts of the world. While hepatic and …
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Assessing the performance of TRX and DUF148 antigens for detection of prepatent Guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis) infection in dogs
Introduction Guinea worm (GW) is a nematode that causes a neglected tropical disease that is targeted for eradication. GW emergence …
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Assessing the diagnostic value of qPCR for Trichuris trichiura: sub-analysis of a multi-country clinical trial to determine the efficacy of albendazole compared to an albendazole-ivermectin fixed dose combination
Trichuris trichiura remains a major global public health concern, particularly in low-resource settings where standard anthelmintic regimens are limited. This …
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Genetic polymorphism of Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein in Kigali, Rwanda
Introduction: Malaria remains a major public health challenge across sub-Saharan Africa, with Plasmodium falciparum responsible for the vast majority of …
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Guanine derivatives as promising candidates for the development of purine-based antimalarial drugs
Introduction The increasing resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to existing antimalarial drugs drives the urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies. The …
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RDT performance through high-throughput bead-based antigen detection during malaria school survey in Senegal
Background Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) remain the frontline tool for malaria diagnosis, but their performance in detecting low-density infections is …
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Malaria prevalence and patients’ knowledge, attitude, and preventive practices toward the disease in the Jawi District, Awi Zone, Northwest Ethiopia
Background: Malaria is the most important parasitic illness causing morbidity and mortality with high prevalence in tropical regions. Objective: This …
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Application of a new highly multiplexed amplicon sequencing tool to evaluate Plasmodium falciparum antimalarial resistance and relatedness in individual and pooled samples from Dschang, Cameroon
Background Resistance to antimalarial drugs remains a major obstacle to malaria elimination. Multiplexed, targeted amplicon sequencing is being adopted for …
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Nuttalliella namaqua Bedford, 1931, a sole extant species of the genus Nuttalliella – a scoping review
Nuttalliella namaqua Bedford, 1931 is the sole extant tick species that belongs to the genus and family Nuttalliella and Nuttalliellidae …
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In vitro and in vivo antimalarial activities of the ethanol extract of Erythrina sigmoidea stem bark used for the treatment of malaria in the Western Region of Cameroon
Background Malaria is one of the leading causes of morbidity and/or mortality in tropical Africa. The spread and development of …
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Toward the elimination of NTDs: application of cost-effective and sensitive molecular environmental surveillance tools—a pilot study
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect over a billion people worldwide. The 2021–2030 NTD road map calls for innovative and highly …
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