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Parasite genetic diversity reflects continued residual malaria transmission in Vhembe District, a hotspot in the Limpopo Province of South Africa
Abstract Background South Africa aims to eliminate malaria transmission by 2023. However, despite sustained vector control efforts and case management …
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Detection of high prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3 gene deletions in Assosa zone, Ethiopia: implication for malaria diagnosis
BACKGROUND: Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) targeting histidine rich protein 2(HRP2) are widely used for diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum infections. Besides …
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Western Kenyan Anopheles gambiae showing intense permethrin resistance harbour distinct microbiota
BACKGROUND: Insecticide resistance poses a growing challenge to malaria vector control in Kenya and around the world. Following evidence of …
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Effects of rainfall, temperature and topography on malaria incidence in elimination targeted district of Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Climate and environmental factors could be one of the primary factors that drive malaria transmission and it remains to …
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Assessment of novel Lehmann’s funnel entry trap prototypes performance to control malaria mosquito populations
BACKGROUND: There is a global consensus that new intervention tools are needed for the final steps toward malaria elimination/eradication. In …
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Usage of and satisfaction with Integrated Community Case Management care in western Uganda: a cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: In some areas of Uganda, village health workers (VHW) deliver Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) care, providing initial assessment …
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Persistence of mRNA indicative of Plasmodium falciparum ring-stage parasites 42 days after artemisinin and non-artemisinin combination therapy in naturally infected Malians
Abstract Background Malaria control in sub-Saharan Africa relies upon prompt case management with artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). Ring-stage parasite mRNA, …
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The use of dried tube specimens of Plasmodium falciparum in an external quality assessment programme to evaluate health worker performance for malaria rapid diagnostic testing in healthcare centres in Togo
BACKGROUND: The use of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) to diagnose malaria is common in sub-Saharan African laboratories, remote primary health …
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Evaluation of malaria preventive measures among adult patients attending the Bamendjou and Foumbot district hospitals of the West Region of Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Although a significant decrease in entomological and epidemiological indicators was reported in Cameroon since the introduction of insecticide-treated bed …
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Hepatic safety of repeated treatment with pyronaridine‐artesunate versus artemether–lumefantrine in patients with uncomplicated malaria: a secondary analysis of the WANECAM 1 data from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: The use of pyronaridine-artesunate (PA) has been associated with scarce transaminitis in patients. This analysis aimed to evaluate the …
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Dendritic cell responses to Plasmodium falciparum in a malaria-endemic setting
BACKGROUND: Plasmodium falciparum causes the majority of malaria cases worldwide and children in sub-Saharan Africa are the most vulnerable group …
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Effect of 4 years of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on the acquisition of antibodies to Plasmodium falciparum antigens in Ouelessebougou, Mali
Abstract Background More than 200 million people live in areas of highly seasonal malaria transmission where Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) …
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Monitoring mosquito nuisance for the development of a citizen science approach for malaria vector surveillance in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Many countries, including Rwanda, have mosquito monitoring programmes in place to support decision making in the fight against malaria. …
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A cost analysis to address issues of budget constraints on the implementation of the indoor residual spray programme in two districts of Maputo Province, Mozambique
BACKGROUND: It is frequently said that funding is essential to ensure optimal results from a malaria intervention control. However, in …
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Knowledge and practices regarding malaria and the National Treatment Guidelines among public health workers in Equatorial Guinea
BACKGROUND: In 2018, an estimated 228 million cases of malaria occurred worldwide. Countries are far from having achieved reasonable levels …
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Factors associated with access and adherence to artemisinin‐based combination therapy (ACT) for children under five: a secondary analysis of a national survey in Sierra Leone
BACKGROUND: Access and adherence to artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) are key challenges to effective malaria treatment. A secondary analysis of …
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Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine parasitological efficacy against Plasmodium falciparum among pregnant women and molecular markers of resistance in Zambia: an observational cohort study
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization recommends the provision of intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy (IPTp) with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) at 4-week …
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Single blinded semi-field evaluation of MAÏA® topical repellent ointment compared to unformulated 20% DEET against Anopheles gambiae, Anopheles arabiensis and Aedes aegypti in Tanzania
Abstract Background N , N -Diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET) topical mosquito repellents are effective personal protection tools. However, DEET-based repellents tend to …
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Detecting Plasmodium falciparum in community surveys: a comparison of Paracheck Pf® Test and ICT Malaria Pf® Cassette Test to polymerase chain reaction in Mutasa District, Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are the main techniques used to diagnose malaria. While microscopy is considered the …
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Plasma angiopoietin-2 is associated with age-related deficits in cognitive sub-scales in Ugandan children following severe malaria
BACKGROUND: Elevated angiopoietin-2 (Angpt-2) concentrations are associated with worse overall neurocognitive function in severe malaria survivors, but the specific domains …