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Small-scale release of non-gene drive mosquitoes in Burkina Faso: from engagement implementation to assessment, a learning journey
BACKGROUND: Innovative tools are needed to complement the existing approach for malaria elimination. Gene drive mosquitoes are one potential new …
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Evidence supporting deployment of next generation insecticide treated nets in Burkina Faso: bioassays with either chlorfenapyr or piperonyl butoxide increase mortality of pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae
BACKGROUND: Pyrethroid resistance poses a major threat to the efficacy of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in Burkina Faso and throughout sub-Saharan …
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Malaria parasite species composition of Plasmodium infections among asymptomatic and symptomatic school-age children in rural and urban areas of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a major public health concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and school-age children are relatively …
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Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria, submicroscopic parasitaemia and anaemia in Korogwe District, north-eastern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Asymptomatic malaria infections largely remain undetected and act as a reservoir for continuous transmission. The study assessed the prevalence …
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An urban-to-rural continuum of malaria risk: new analytic approaches characterize patterns in Malawi
BACKGROUND: The urban-rural designation has been an important risk factor in infectious disease epidemiology. Many studies rely on a politically …
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Bio-efficacy and wash-fastness of a lambda-cyhalothrin long-lasting insecticide treatment kit (ICON® Maxx) against mosquitoes on various polymer materials
BACKGROUND: Maxx is a twin-sachet 'home-treatment kit' of pyrethroid plus binding agent, recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for …
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Comparison of the impact of allelic polymorphisms in PfAMA1 on the induction of T Cell responses in high and low malaria endemic communities in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Malaria eradication requires a combined effort involving all available control tools, and these efforts would be complemented by an …
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Improving the quality of malaria diagnosis in southern Africa through the development of a regional malaria slide bank
BACKGROUND: A malaria slide bank (MSB) is a useful asset for any malaria microscopy testing laboratory to have access to. …
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Population genetic analysis of the Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte binding antigen-175 (EBA-175) gene in Equatorial Guinea
BACKGROUND: Plasmodium falciparum erythrocyte binding antigen-175 (PfEBA-175) is a candidate antigen for a blood-stage malaria vaccine, while various polymorphisms and …
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Costs and barriers faced by households seeking malaria treatment in the Upper River Region, The Gambia
BACKGROUND: Malaria transmission in The Gambia decreased substantially over the last 20 years thanks to the scale-up of control interventions. …
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Risk factors for Plasmodium falciparum infection in pregnant women in Burkina Faso: a community-based cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: Malaria in pregnancy remains a public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Identifying risk factors for malaria in pregnancy could …
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Detection of high frequency of MAD20 allelic variants of Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein 1 gene from Adama and its surroundings, Oromia, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: One of the major challenges in developing an effective vaccine against asexual stages of Plasmodium falciparum is genetic polymorphism …
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Asymptomatic and sub-microscopic Plasmodium falciparum infection in children in the Mount Cameroon area: a cross-sectional study on altitudinal influence, haematological parameters and risk factors
Abstract Background The Mount Cameroon area has experienced a 57.2% decline in confirmed malaria cases between 2006 and 2013 with …
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Performance evaluation of RDT, light microscopy, and PET-PCR for detecting Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections in the 2018 Zambia National Malaria Indicator Survey
BACKGROUND: Zambia continues to advance on the path to elimination with significant reductions in malaria morbidity and mortality. Crucial components …
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Performance of rapid diagnostic tests, microscopy, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and PCR for malaria diagnosis in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Rapid accurate diagnosis followed by effective treatment is very important for malaria control. Light microscopy remains the "golden standard" …
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The prevalence and density of asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infections among children and adults in three communities of western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Further reductions in malaria incidence as more countries approach malaria elimination require the identification and treatment of asymptomatic individuals …
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Malaria prevalence and associated risk factors in Dembiya district, North-western Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia embarked on combating malaria with an aim to eliminate malaria from low transmission districts by 2030. A continuous …
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Urban malaria in sub-Saharan Africa: dynamic of the vectorial system and the entomological inoculation rate
Sub-Saharan Africa is registering one of the highest urban population growth across the world. It is estimated that over 75% …
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Effectiveness of a long-lasting insecticide treatment kit (ICON® Maxx) for polyester nets over three years of household use: a WHO phase III trial in Tanzania
Abstract Background ICON® Maxx (Syngenta) is an insecticide treatment kit of pyrethroid and binding agent for long-lasting treatment of mosquito …
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Variable residual activity of K-Othrine® PolyZone and Actellic® 300 CS in semi-field and natural conditions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Abstract Background Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) against vector mosquitoes is a primary means for combating malaria transmission. To combat increased …