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Development of a rapid and highly sensitive nucleic acid-based diagnostic test for schistosomes, leveraging on identical multi-repeat sequences
Introduction Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia), a neglected tropical disease caused by Schistosoma parasites, afflicts over 240 million people globally, disproportionately impacting Sub-Saharan …
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Longitudinal study of cross-reactive antigenemia in individuals with high Loa loa microfilarial density reveals promising biomarkers for distinguishing lymphatic filariasis from loiasis
Background and methods Circulating Loa loa antigens are often detected in individuals with heavy L. loa infections by diagnostic tests …
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Infection with soil-transmitted helminths and their impact on coinfections
The most important soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) affecting humans are roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms, with a large proportion of the world’s …
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Molecular detection and quantification of Plasmodium vivax DNA in blood pellet and plasma samples from patients in Senegal
Background The first discovery of Plasmodium vivax infections in Senegal used archived patients’ sera in place of blood pellet, the …
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Identification of an in vitro artemisinin-resistant Plasmodium falciparum kelch13 R515K mutant parasite in Senegal
The emergence of artemisinin partial resistance (ART-r) in Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasites has substantially compromised the efficacy of antimalarial treatments …
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A review of Gabonese gorillas and their pathogens: Diversity, transfer and One Health approach to avoid future outbreaks?
In Africa, great apes, among which gorillas, are the reservoir of several infectious agents, some of which have zoonotic potential. …
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Serology reveals micro-differences in Plasmodium falciparum transmission in the Hohoe municipality of Ghana
Background: With the decline in malaria transmission due to global efforts, a more sensitive tool is needed to monitor transmission …