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Laboratory evaluation of broflanilide (TENEBENAL™) against Anopheles gambiae in Moshi, Tanzania – delayed mortality, cross-resistance, and residual efficacy
Introduction Broflanilide is a novel meta-diamide insecticide, which has a distinct mode of action compared to other active ingredients used …
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Limited genetic variations of the Rh5-CyRPA-Ripr invasion complex in Plasmodium falciparum parasite population in selected malaria-endemic regions, Kenya
The invasion of human erythrocytes by Plasmodium falciparum merozoites requires interaction between parasite ligands and host receptors. Interaction of PfRh5-CyRPA-Ripr …
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Editorial: Highlights in neglected tropical diseases 2021/22
Schistosomiasis control remains a challenging area with frequent reinfections after treatment, and the exclusion of paediatric and other community populations …
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Analysis of dog bite surveillance data, Volta Region, Ghana, 2020
Introduction Dog bite is the second most common injury sustained by humans after snake bites, and it is amongst the …
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Surveillance for arboviruses and leptospirosis among non-malarial acute febrile illness outpatients in areas affected by Cyclones Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique
The floods associated with the landfall of cyclones Idai and Kenneth in Mozambique between March and April 2019 had a …
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Challenges and strategies for the uptake of mass drug administration among pastoralist communities in South Sudan
Preventive chemotherapy through mass drug administration (MDA) to control and eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) requires the active participation of …
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Traditional healers’ roles, and the challenges they face in the prevention and control of local disease outbreaks and pandemics: The case of the East Gojjam Zone in northwestern Ethiopia
Objectives The main objective of this study was to assess the roles of traditional healers and the challenges they face …
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Patterns of Aedes aegypti abundance, survival, human-blood feeding and relationship with dengue risk, Kenya
Dengue virus (DENV) transmission risk is influenced by the bionomic traits of the key vector, Aedes aegypti. We investigated patterns …
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Multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in healthcare settings in Africa
The emergence of multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii is a major concern to healthcare providers and facilities in many parts of the …
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A non-inferiority and GLP-compliant study of broflanilide IRS (VECTRON™ T500), a novel meta-diamide insecticide against Anopheles arabiensis
Management of insecticide resistance in vector control requires development and evaluation of active ingredients (AIs) with new modes of action. …
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Nigeria at 62: Quagmire of malaria and the urgent need for deliberate and concerted control strategy
Background Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) has disproportionately contributed the majority (95%) of all malaria cases and deaths for more than a …
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Poor knowledge and awareness of human papillomavirus and cervical cancer among adult females in rural Ghana
Cervical cancer (CC) continues to be a global burden, and a disease of public health interest, especially in low- and …
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Assessment of the progress toward elimination of lymphatic filariasis in the Federal Capital Territory- Abuja, Nigeria
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a neglected tropical disease caused by threadlike worms (nematodes) that live in the lymphatic vessels of …
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Malaria and anemia in children under 7 years of age in the western region of Côte d’Ivoire
Background Anemia is a major public health problem, affecting nearly one-quarter of the world’s population. It is defined as a …
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Editorial: Insights in vector biology: 2021
This editorial summarizes collections on the Research Topic "Insights in Vector Biology''.Vectors of four major tropical diseases including malaria, Chagas, …
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Towards identification and development of alternative vaccines against pregnancy-associated malaria based on naturally acquired immunity
Pregnant women are particularly susceptible to Plasmodium falciparum malaria, leading to substantial maternal and infant morbidity and mortality. While highly …
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p50-associated Cyclooxygenase-2 Extragenic RNA (PACER) and Long Non-coding RNA 13 (LNC13) as potential biomarkers for monitoring tuberculosis treatment
Gaps in early and accurate diagnosis, effective drug control, and treatment monitoring are hindering the global eradication effort of tuberculosis. …
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Nasal colonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in HIV-infected patients at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Ghana
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) continues to be associated with outbreaks in communities (CA-MRSA) and hospitals (HA-MRSA). MRSA isolates are known …
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TNF and HNRNPL Related Immunoregulatory Long non-coding RNA (THRIL) and long intergenic noncoding RNA-p21 (lincRNA-p21) as potential useful biomarkers for the diagnosis of tuberculosis
Early diagnosis is crucial in controlling tuberculosis globally and in developing countries with the emergence of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains. …
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Modelling livestock test-and-treat: A novel One Health strategy to control schistosomiasis and mitigate drug resistance
Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease, is a widespread chronic helminthiasis reported in 78 countries, predominantly those within sub-Saharan Africa, as …