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Challenges in diagnosis of clinical and subclinical Plasmodium falciparum infections in Ghana and feasibility of reactive interventions to shrink the subclinical reservoir
BACKGROUND: Reactive case detection (RCD) aims to reduce malaria transmission stemming from asymptomatic carriers. Symptomatic individuals diagnosed with malaria at …
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A cross-sectional study investigating malaria prevalence and associated predictors of infection among migrants to a newly established gold mining settlement in the Gambella Region of Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Malaria is a major disease burden in Ethiopia. Migration can influence malaria transmission dynamics, with individuals relocating from malaria-free …
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An assessment of Ghana’s pilot of the RTS,S malaria vaccine implementation programme; 2019–2021: a retrospective study
BACKGROUND: In May 2019, Ghana piloted the introduction of RTS,S malaria vaccine into routine immunization in 42 districts of seven …
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The impact of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Vectobac® WDG) larvicide sprayed with drones on the bio-control of malaria vectors in rice fields of sub-urban Kigali, Rwanda
BACKGROUND: The core vector control tools used to reduce malaria prevalence are currently long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), and indoor residual …
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Whole-genome sequencing of major malaria vectors reveals the evolution of new insecticide resistance variants in a longitudinal study in Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: Intensive deployment of insecticide based malaria vector control tools resulted in the rapid evolution of phenotypes resistant to these …
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Potential impact of climatic factors on malaria in Rwanda between 2012 and 2021: a time-series analysis
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains an important public health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In Rwanda, where malaria ranks among the leading …
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Application of multivariate binary logistic regression grouped outlier statistics and geospatial logistic model to identify villages having unusual health-seeking habits for childhood malaria in Malawi
BACKGROUND: Early diagnosis and prompt treatment of malaria in young children are crucial for preventing the serious stages of the …
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Patient socio-demographics and clinical factors associated with malaria mortality: a case control study in the northern region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Ghana is a malaria-endemic country with the entire population at risk. The Northern region of the country recorded the …
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Comparison of three rapid diagnostic tests for Plasmodium falciparum diagnosis in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Accurate diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial in combating malaria. METHODS: A total of 449 samples were screened for …
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Patterns and predictors of malaria among head porters: a mobile population in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Head porters popularly known as 'Kayayeis in Ghana, face challenges in accessing essential health care services due to the …
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Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment
BACKGROUND: Togo's National Malaria Control Programme has initiated an active home-based malaria management model for all age groups in rural …
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The effect of single low-dose primaquine treatment for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria on haemoglobin levels in Ethiopia: a longitudinal cohort study
BACKGROUND: To interrupt residual malaria transmission and achieve successful elimination of Plasmodium falciparum in low-transmission settings, the World Health Organization …
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Malaria and typhoid fever co-infection: a retrospective analysis of University Hospital records in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Studies have long documented the presence of malaria and typhoid fever in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, studies on these …
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Entomological effects of attractive targeted sugar bait station deployment in Western Zambia: vector surveillance findings from a two-arm cluster randomized phase III trial
BACKGROUND: Attractive targeted sugar bait (ATSB) stations are a novel tool with potential to complement current approaches to malaria vector …
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Mosquito Shield™, a transfluthrin passive emanator, protects against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae sensu lato in central Benin
BACKGROUND: Spatial repellents can provide personal and household protection against biting vector mosquitoes by volatizing repellents into the air within …
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LLIN Evaluation in Uganda Project (LLINEUP): modelling the impact of COVID-19-related disruptions on delivery of long-lasting insecticidal nets on malaria indicators in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Disruptions in malaria control due to COVID-19 mitigation measures were predicted to increase malaria morbidity and mortality in Africa …
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Community readiness and acceptance for the implementation of a novel malaria vaccine among at-risk children in sub-saharan Africa: a systematic review protocol
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization novel malaria vaccine for at-risk children has the potential to greatly reduce the current malaria …
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Will a lack of fabric durability be their downfall? Impact of textile durability on the efficacy of three types of dual-active-ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets: a secondary analysis on malaria prevalence and incidence from a cluster-randomized trial in north-west Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The Dual-Active Ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets (Dual-AI LLIN) have been developed to counteract the reduced efficacy of pyrethroid (PY)-only …
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Diagnostic accuracy of an automated microscope solution (miLab™) in detecting malaria parasites in symptomatic patients at point-of-care in Sudan: a case–control study
BACKGROUND: Microscopic detection of malaria parasites is labour-intensive, time-consuming, and expertise-demanding. Moreover, the slide interpretation is highly dependent on the …
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Field testing of user-friendly perennial malaria chemoprevention packaging in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Mozambique
BACKGROUND: Perennial malaria chemoprevention (PMC) aims to protect children at risk from severe malaria by the administration of anti-malarial drugs …