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Evaluation of two commercial kits and two laboratory-developed qPCR assays compared to LAMP for molecular diagnosis of malaria
Abstract Background Malaria is an infectious disease considered as one of the biggest causes of mortality in endemic areas. This …
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Stakeholder perceptions on the deployment of multiple first-line therapies for uncomplicated malaria: a qualitative study in the health district of Kaya, Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: In Burkina Faso, malaria remains the first cause of medical consultation and hospitalization in health centres. First-line case management …
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Dry season prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum in asymptomatic Gambian children, with a comparative evaluation of diagnostic methods
BACKGROUND: Subclinical infection with Plasmodium falciparum remains highly prevalent, yet diagnosing these often low-density infections remains a challenge. Infections can …
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Malaria-associated risk factors among adolescents living in areas with persistent transmission in Senegal: a case–control study
BACKGROUND: In Senegal, malaria morbidity has sharply decreased over these past years. However, malaria epidemiology remains heterogeneous with persistent transmission …
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Using Bayesian state-space models to understand the population dynamics of the dominant malaria vector, Anopheles funestus in rural Tanzania
BACKGROUND: It is often assumed that the population dynamics of the malaria vector Anopheles funestus, its role in malaria transmission …
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Adherence to national malaria clinical management and testing guidelines in selected private clinics of Gambela Town, Gambela Region, Ethiopia: a mixed method study
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization World Malaria Report of 2019 indicated an estimated 228 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide …
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Outdoor biting and pyrethroid resistance as potential drivers of persistent malaria transmission in Zanzibar
BACKGROUND: Low-level of malaria transmission persist in Zanzibar despite high coverage of core vector control interventions. This study was carried …
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A comparison of malaria prevention behaviours, care-seeking practices and barriers between malaria at-risk worksite migrant workers and villagers in Northern Shan State, Myanmar—a mixed method study
BACKGROUND: Migrant populations are at an increased risk of exposure to malaria due to their nature of work and seasonal …
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Motivators and demotivators to accessing malaria in pregnancy interventions in sub-Saharan Africa: a meta-ethnographic review
BACKGROUND: Despite the introduction of efficacious interventions for malaria control, sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear the highest burden of malaria …
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Mechanisms of Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound phenotypes in paediatric cerebral malaria remain elusive
BACKGROUND: Cerebral malaria (CM) results in significant paediatric death and neurodisability in sub-Saharan Africa. Several different alterations to typical Transcranial …
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A microfluidic paper analytical device using capture aptamers for the detection of PfLDH in blood matrices
BACKGROUND: The prevalence and death rate arising from malaria infection, and emergence of other diseases showing similar symptoms to malaria …
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Entomological indicators of malaria transmission prior to a cluster-randomized controlled trial of a ‘lethal house lure’ intervention in central Côte d’Ivoire
Abstract Background A study was conducted prior to implementing a cluster-randomized controlled trial (CRT) of a lethal house lure strategy …
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Regional heterogeneity of malaria prevalence and associated risk factors among children under five in Togo: evidence from a national malaria indicators survey
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a major cause of morbidity and death among children less than 5 years of age. In Togo, …
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Incremental cost and cost-effectiveness of the addition of indoor residual spraying with pirimiphos-methyl in sub-Saharan Africa versus standard malaria control: results of data collection and analysis in the Next Generation Indoor Residual Sprays (NgenIRS) project, an economic-evaluation
Abstract Background Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Widespread resistance to pyrethroids …
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Maintenance of high temporal Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and complexity of infection in asymptomatic and symptomatic infections in Kilifi, Kenya from 2007 to 2018
BACKGROUND: High levels of genetic diversity are common characteristics of Plasmodium falciparum parasite populations in high malaria transmission regions. There …
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Evaluation of the Pfs25-IMX313/Matrix-M malaria transmission-blocking candidate vaccine in endemic settings
Malaria control relies heavily on the use of anti-malarial drugs and insecticides against malaria parasites and mosquito vectors. Drug and …
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Treatment-seeking behaviour, awareness and preventive practice toward malaria in Abu Ushar, Gezira state, Sudan: a household survey experience from a rural area
BACKGROUND: Usage of mosquito bed nets and the practice of other prevention methods are essential for the prevention of malaria …
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High asymptomatic malaria among seasonal migrant workers departing to home from malaria endemic areas in northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, thousands of seasonal migrant workers travel from non-malaria or mild malaria transmission areas to malaria-endemic areas for …
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The Centres for Disease Control light trap (CDC-LT) and the human decoy trap (HDT) compared to the human landing catch (HLC) for measuring Anopheles biting in rural Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Vector mosquito biting intensity is an important measure to understand malaria transmission. Human landing catch (HLC) is an effective …
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The prevalence of symptomatic and asymptomatic malaria and its associated factors in Debre Elias district communities, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. According to the World Health Organization 2021 malaria report, …