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Rapid evolution of insecticide resistance and patterns of pesticides usage in agriculture in the city of Yaoundé, Cameroon
BACKGROUND: The practice of agriculture in urban settings contributes to the rapid expansion of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors. However, …
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Reduced performance of community bednets against pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles funestus and Anopheles gambiae, major malaria vectors in Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are a vital tool in the fight against malaria vectors. However, their efficacy in the …
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Transcriptomic profiling of Trypanosoma congolense mouthpart parasites from naturally infected flies
BACKGROUND: Animal African trypanosomiasis, or nagana, is a veterinary disease caused by African trypanosomes transmitted by tsetse flies. In Africa, …
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Molecular survey of Babesia parasites in Kenya: first detailed report on occurrence of Babesia bovis in cattle
BACKGROUND: Among protozoan parasites in the genus Babesia, Babesia bigemina is endemic and widespread in the East African region while …
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Wolbachia 16S rRNA haplotypes detected in wild Anopheles stephensi in eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: About two out of three Ethiopians are at risk of malaria, a disease caused by the parasites Plasmodium falciparum …
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Relationship between temperature and Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquitoes' susceptibility to pyrethroids and expression of metabolic enzymes
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains one of the most devastating diseases globally, and the control of mosquitoes as the vector is mainly …
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Movements of free-range pigs in rural communities in Zambia: an explorative study towards future ring interventions for the control of Taenia solium
BACKGROUND: Taenia solium typically affects resource-poor communities where pigs are allowed to roam freely, and sanitation and hygiene levels are …
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Influence of testing modality on bioefficacy for the evaluation of Interceptor® G2 mosquito nets to combat malaria mosquitoes in Tanzania
Abstract Background Insecticide-treated net (ITN) durability is evaluated using longitudinal bioefficacy and fabric integrity sampling post-distribution. Interceptor ® G2 was …
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Phylogenetic relationship between the endosymbiont “Candidatus Riesia pediculicola” and its human louse host
BACKGROUND: The human louse (Pediculus humanus) is a haematophagous ectoparasite that is intimately related to its host. It has been …
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Geographical distribution of ixodid ticks and tick-borne pathogens of domestic animals in Ethiopia: a systematic review
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, ixodid ticks and associated tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are of great importance from both a veterinary and public …
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An atlas to support the progressive control of tsetse-transmitted animal trypanosomosis in Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: African animal trypanosomosis (AAT), transmitted by tsetse flies, is arguably the main disease constraint to integrated crop-livestock agriculture in …
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Ticks and prevalence of tick-borne pathogens from domestic animals in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Ticks are important vectors of various pathogenic protozoa, bacteria and viruses that cause serious and life-threatening illnesses in humans …
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Estimating the financial impact of livestock schistosomiasis on traditional subsistence and transhumance farmers keeping cattle, sheep and goats in northern Senegal
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is a disease that poses major threats to human and animal health, as well as the economy, especially …
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Distribution of acetylcholinesterase (Ace-1R) target-site G119S mutation and resistance to carbamates and organophosphates in Anopheles gambiae sensu lato populations from Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Cameroon is considering the implementation of indoor residual spraying (IRS) as a complementary measure to control malaria in the …
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Spatiotemporal distribution and insecticide resistance status of Aedes aegypti in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Vector control is the main intervention used to control arboviral diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes because there are no …
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Seasonality and transmissibility of Plasmodium ovale in Bagamoyo District, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Plasmodium ovale is a neglected malarial parasite that can form latent hypnozoites in the human liver. Over the last …
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Characterization of Anopheles gambiae D7 salivary proteins as markers of human–mosquito bite contact
BACKGROUND: Malaria is transmitted when infected Anopheles mosquitoes take a blood meal. During this process, the mosquitoes inject a cocktail …
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Nationwide molecular surveillance of three Plasmodium species harboured by symptomatic malaria patients living in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Clinical presentations of malaria in Ghana are primarily caused by infections containing microscopic densities of Plasmodium falciparum, with a …
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Effects of deworming medication on anaemia among children aged 6–59 months in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Despite the limited knowledge regarding the effects of deworming medication (DM) on nutritional indicators in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), deworming …
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Variation in water contact behaviour and risk of Schistosoma mansoni (re)infection among Ugandan school-aged children in an area with persistent high endemicity
BACKGROUND: Annual mass drug administration with praziquantel has reduced schistosomiasis transmission in some highly endemic areas, but areas with persistent …