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Hybridization increases genetic diversity in Schistosoma haematobium populations infecting humans in Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Hybrids between Schistosoma haematobium (Sh) and S. bovis (Sb) have been found in several African countries as well as …
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GPS-based fine-scale mapping surveys for schistosomiasis assessment: a practical introduction and documentation of field implementation
BACKGROUND: Fine-scale mapping of schistosomiasis to guide micro-targeting of interventions will gain importance in elimination settings, where the heterogeneity of …
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Prevalence of Schistosoma mono- and co-infections with multiple common parasites and associated risk factors and morbidity profile among adults in the Taabo health and demographic surveillance system, South-Central Côte d’Ivoire
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis remains an important public health problem, also among adults, and infected individuals not treated serve as a reservoir …
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High prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis in a desert population: results from an exploratory study around the Ounianga lakes in Chad
BACKGROUND: Researching a water-borne disease in the middle of the Sahara desert might not seem the most relevant concern. However, …
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Bioefficacy and durability of Olyset® Plus, a permethrin and piperonyl butoxide-treated insecticidal net in a 3-year long trial in Kenya
Abstract Background Long-lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) are a core malaria intervention. LLINs should retain efficacy against mosquito vectors for a …
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Assessment of CareStart G6PD rapid diagnostic test and CareStart G6PD biosensor in Mauritania
BACKGROUND: The elimination of Plasmodium vivax malaria requires 8-aminoquinolines, which are contraindicated in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency due …
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Epidemiological characterization of imported recurrent Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium ovale in China, 2013–2020
BACKGROUND: China has reached important milestones in the elimination of malaria. However, the numbers of imported recurrent cases of Plasmodium …
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Determinants of the uptake of intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy with sulphadoxine pyrimethamine in Sabatia Sub County, Western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Annually, 125.2 million pregnant women worldwide risk contracting malaria, including 30.3 million and 1.5 million in Sub-Saharan Africa and …
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Mental health and quality of life burden in Buruli ulcer disease patients in Ghana
Abstract Background Buruli ulcer disease (BUD) is a necrotic skin neglected tropical disease (NTD) that has both a mental and …
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Determinants of household catastrophic costs for drug sensitive tuberculosis patients in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Despite free diagnosis and treatment for tuberculosis (TB), the costs during treatment impose a significant financial burden on patients …
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A 12-year follow-up of intestinal schistosomiasis in pre-school-aged children in Assoni Village, Eastern Senegal
BACKGROUND: To monitor the prevalence of schistosomiasis in school-aged children (SAC), the National Bilharzia Control Program (PNLB) was set up …
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Prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis in pre-school aged children: a pilot survey in Marolambo District, Madagascar
School-aged children (SAC) have a considerable burden of intestinal schistosomiasis in Madagascar yet its burden in pre-school aged children (PSAC) …
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Biogeographical characteristics of Schistosoma mansoni endemic areas in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta analysis
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, schistosomiasis is caused by Schistosoma mansoni and S. haematobium with the former being widespread and more than …
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Strongyloidiasis: the most neglected tropical disease in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Strongyloidiasis is the most neglected of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The aim of this commentary is to describe …
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Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum isolates lacking the histidine rich protein 2 gene among symptomatic malaria patients in Kwilu Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: Malaria rapid diagnostic tests have become a primary and critical tool for malaria diagnosis in malaria-endemic countries where Plasmodium …
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Comparison of conventional and non-invasive diagnostic tools for detecting Plasmodium falciparum infection in southwestern Cameroon: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Malaria remains a significant health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, with early diagnosis critical to reducing its morbidity and …
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The development of a capacity-strengthening program to promote self-care practices among people with lymphatic filariasis-related lymphedema in the Upper West Region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: The Upper West region of Ghana is mostly made up of rural communities and is highly endemic for lymphatic …
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Chronic political instability and HIV/AIDS response in Guinea-Bissau: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: The Republic of Guinea-Bissau in West Africa has a high HIV/AIDS disease burden and has experienced political instability in …
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The World Health Organization road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030: implications for onchocerciasis elimination programs
In its new roadmap for neglected tropical diseases, the World Health Organization proposes three important strategic shifts: (i) Stronger accountability …
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Identifying contextual determinants of problems in tuberculosis care provision in South Africa: a theory-generating case study
BACKGROUND: Despite progress towards End TB Strategy targets for reducing tuberculosis (TB) incidence and deaths by 2035, South Africa remains …