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High exposure to malaria vector bites despite high use of bednets in a setting of seasonal malaria in southwestern Mali: the urgent need for outdoor vector control strategies
BACKGROUND: Early evening and outdoor biting by vector mosquitoes undermines the effectiveness of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), as users of nets …
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Evidence for persistent multilocus genotypes of Biomphalaria pfeifferi in a natural population in Kenya, with implications for transmission of Schistosoma mansoni
Abstract Background Biomphalaria pfeifferi, a predominantly self-fertilizing freshwater snail, is the world’s most important intermediate host for Schistosoma mansoni, one …
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Vector-borne pathogens in cats and associated fleas in southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The worldwide increment of cat populations has increased the risk of ectoparasite infestation and feline vector-borne pathogen (VBP) transmission. …
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of Aquatain, Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, and Temephos on Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles stephensi larvae in the laboratory and field settings
Abstract Background The main tools to control malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa are long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying. …
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Significant variations in tolerance to clothianidin and pirimiphos-methyl in Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus populations during a dramatic malaria resurgence despite sustained indoor residual spraying in Uganda
BACKGROUND: A dramatic malaria resurgence occurred in areas of Uganda between 2020 and 2022, coinciding with the switch to clothianidin-based …
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Advances in surveillance and control methods for Aedes-borne diseases and urban vectors: report of the International Conference, August 2024, Tanzania
Vector-borne diseases, particularly arboviral diseases transmitted by mosquitoes (e.g. dengue, Zika and chikungunya), have (re)emerged globally with increasing prevalence and …
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Human IgG responses to Anopheles gambiae immunogenic salivary proteins in urban and rural populations of Burkina Faso: biomarkers of exposure to malaria vector bites
BACKGROUND: Malaria control would be greatly facilitated by the development of new tools for rapidly assessing malaria transmission intensity. In …
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The “Gredouno” Cross Target: a new tool adapted to control Glossina palpalis gambiensis in the mangrove forests of Guinea
BACKGROUND: In the mangroves of Guinea, where the most active foci of human African trypanosomiasis in West Africa are located, …
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Using non-insecticidal traps indoors can complement insecticide-treated nets to target insecticide-resistant malaria vectors
BACKGROUND: Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) provide protection against malaria vectors through their insecticidal action and as a physical barrier. However, insecticide …
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First molecular confirmation of the presence of Hippobosca longipennis (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) and infestation of sheltered dogs in Morocco
BACKGROUND: Hippobosca longipennis (Diptera: Hippoboscidae) is an obligate hematophagous ectoparasite that infests a wide range of vertebrate hosts across Africa, …
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Interaction of predatory macroinvertebrate communities with malaria vectors in aquatic habitats of three climatic zones in Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: In aquatic larval habitats, Anopheles larvae are subject to the predatory activity and competition of macroinvertebrates. These macroinvertebrates may …
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Off-grid field-deployable molecular diagnostic platform for malaria surveillance
BACKGROUND: Malaria, a major global health concern, continues to cause substantial morbidity and mortality, particularly in tropical regions. Traditional malaria …
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The effects of urbanization, temperature, and rainfall on Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito abundance across a broad latitudinal gradient in Central Africa
BACKGROUND: Urbanization can influence disease vectors by altering larval habitat, microclimates, and host abundance. The global increase in urbanization, especially …
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Dynamics of Tunga penetrans infections and severity of associated morbidity among pigs during the dry season in rural Uganda
BACKGROUND: Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease which is common in impoverished communities. In sub-Saharan Africa, it is caused by …
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Bioassays for the evaluation of the attractiveness of attractive targeted sugar bait (ATSB) against Anopheles mosquitoes in controlled semi-field systems
BACKGROUND: Sugar feeding is an essential aspect of mosquito biology that may be exploited for mosquito control by adding insecticides …
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First detection and molecular characterization of Jingmen tick virus with a high occurrence in Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus collected from livestock in Cameroon (2024)
BACKGROUND: Jingmen tick virus (JMTV) is a novel tick-borne virus detected for the first time in Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus in …
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Elevating larval source management as a key strategy for controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Africa
Larval source management (LSM) has a long history of advocacy and successes but is rarely adopted where funds are limited. …
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Insecticide resistant Anopheles from Ethiopia but not Burkina Faso show a microbiota composition shift upon insecticide exposure
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a key contributor to mortality and morbidity across Africa, with the highest burden in children under 5. …
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Prevalence and drivers of malaria infection among asymptomatic and symptomatic community members in five regions with varying transmission intensity in mainland Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Despite implementation of effective interventions in the past two decades, malaria is still a major public health problem in …
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Comparative assessment of Mini-FLOTAC, McMaster and semi-quantitative flotation for helminth egg examination in camel faeces
BACKGROUND: Faecal egg counts (FECs) are essential for diagnosing helminth infections and guiding treatment decisions. For camels, no evaluations of …