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“Maskandi experience”: exploring the use of a cultural song for community engagement in preparation for a pilot Sterile Insect Technique release programme for malaria vector control in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa 2019
BACKGROUND: An assessment of the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) as a complementary malaria vector control tool, is at an advanced …
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From informed consent to adherence: factors influencing involvement in mass drug administration with ivermectin for malaria elimination in The Gambia
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends consideration of mass drug administration (MDA) for malaria control in low-endemic settings approaching …
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Efficacy and safety of dihydroartemisinin–piperaquine versus artemether–lumefantrine for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Ugandan children: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials
Abstract Background The emergence of artemisinin resistance in Southeast Asia andPlasmodium falciparum kelch13propeller gene mutations in sub-Saharan African pose the …
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Are malaria transmission-blocking vaccines acceptable to high burden communities? Results from a mixed methods study in Bo, Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: Malaria transmission-blocking vaccines (TBVs) could help break the cycle of malaria transmission by conferring community rather than individual protection. …
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Community knowledge, attitudes and practices towards malaria in Ha-Lambani, Limpopo Province, South Africa: a cross-sectional household survey
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a global health concern and is endemic in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu Natal Provinces of South Africa, …
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Retrospective evaluation of the effectiveness of indoor residual spray with pirimiphos‐methyl (Actellic) on malaria transmission in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Widespread insecticide resistance to pyrethroids could thwart progress towards elimination. Recently, the World Health Organization has encouraged the use …
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Maintaining Plasmodium falciparum gametocyte infectivity during blood collection and transport for mosquito feeding assays in the field
BACKGROUND: Mosquito feeding assays using venous blood are commonly used for evaluating the transmission potential of malaria infected individuals. To …
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Factors associated with use of insecticide-treated net for malaria prevention in Manica District, Mozambique: a community-based cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: Insecticide-treated net (ITN) use is crucial for preventing malaria infection. Despite significant improvements in ITN access and use over …
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Testing configurations of attractive toxic sugar bait (ATSB) stations in Mali, West Africa, for improving the control of malaria parasite transmission by vector mosquitoes and minimizing their effect on non-target insects
BACKGROUND: Application methods of |Attractive Toxic Sugar Baits (ATSB) need to be improved for wide-scale use, and effects on non-target …
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Efficacy of interceptor® G2, a long-lasting insecticide mixture net treated with chlorfenapyr and alpha-cypermethrin against Anopheles funestus: experimental hut trials in north-eastern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN), the primary method for preventing malaria in Africa, is compromised by evolution …
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Correction to: Pharmacokinetic profile of amodiaquine and its active metabolite desethylamodiaquine in Ghanaian patients with uncomplicated falciparum malaria
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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Genetic diversity and natural selection on the thrombospondin-related adhesive protein (TRAP) gene of Plasmodium falciparum on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea and global comparative analysis
BACKGROUND: Thrombospondin-related adhesive protein (TRAP) is a transmembrane protein that plays a crucial role during the invasion of Plasmodium falciparum …
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Comparison of capillary and venous blood for malaria detection using two PCR-based assays in febrile patients in Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: Rapid and sensitive diagnostics are critical tools for clinical case management and public health control efforts. Both capillary and …
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Community and healthcare providers’ perceptions of quality of private sector outpatient malaria care in North-western Ethiopia: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Malaria is one of the most important public health problems in Ethiopia contributing to significant patient morbidity and mortality. …
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Seeking research questions from implementers: considerations for leveraging ground actors research needs in the fight against malaria in West Africa
BACKGROUND: To strengthen the fight against malaria, it is imperative to identify weaknesses and possible solutions in order to improve …
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A retail audit of mosquito control products in Busia County, western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Approximately 70% of Kenya's population is at risk for malaria. The core vector control methods in Kenya are insecticide-treated …
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Malaria in Eswatini, 2012–2019: a case study of the elimination effort
Eswatini was the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to pass a National Malaria Elimination Policy in 2011, and later set …
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Diversity, distribution, and drivers of Polychromophilus infection in Malagasy bats
BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have been undertaken to advance knowledge of apicomplexan parasites infecting vertebrates, including humans. Of these parasites, the …
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Molecular and morphological identification of suspected Plasmodium vivax vectors in Central and Eastern Sudan
BACKGROUND: In spite of the global effort to eliminate malaria, it remains the most significant vector-borne disease of humans. Plasmodium …
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Cost-effectiveness of district-wide seasonal malaria chemoprevention when implemented through routine malaria control programme in Kita, Mali using fixed point distribution
BACKGROUND: Seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) is a strategy for malaria control recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 2012 …