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Dermal trypanosomes in seropositive suspects of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis in Côte d’Ivoire
In the population at risk of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis (gHAT), the prevalence of extravascular parasite carriage remains unclear. Here, …
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Rabies control via co-creation: A model for sustainable one health interventions
Rabies is a fatal zoonotic disease that can be effectively controlled by vaccinating 70% of at-risk dog populations. Rabies is …
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Protective and therapeutic effects of Lactobacillus brevis PQ214320 and Bacillus subtilis PQ198038 Against experimental Trichinella Infection
One of the most significant lactic acid bacteria genera is Lactobacillus, which is known to generate compounds such as bacteriocins …
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The impact of Schistosoma haematobium hybridization on molecular diagnosis of schistosomiasis: A review with emphasis on female genital schistosomiasis
Female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) is a gynecological manifestation of urinary schistosomiasis in female genitals. FGS is a neglected tropical disease; …
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Recrudescence of transmission of onchocerciasis in some endemic communities in Kaduna State, Nigeria: What is the way forward?
BACKGROUND: Onchocerciasis caused by the filarial parasite Onchocerca volvulus and transmitted by Simulium damnosum s.l. remains a public health concern …
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Confirmation of a hyperendemic focus of porcine cysticercosis in Northern Uganda: Prevalence and risk factor analysis
BACKGROUND: Taenia solium (T. solium), a neglected zoonotic tapeworm transmitted between humans and pigs, is a leading cause of acquired …
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards prevention and control of neurocysticercosis-related epilepsy in Northern Tanzania: A cross-sectional healthcare professional-based study
BACKGROUND: Infection of the brain with the larval stage of Taenia solium leads to neurocysticercosis (NCC), a leading cause of …
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Strengthening the sustainability of neglected tropical disease programs in Rwanda: An assessment of access and utilization of domestically-financed services for soil-transmitted helminthiases and schistosomiasis
INTRODUCTION: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) and schistosomiasis (SCH) infections remain some of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), causing significant …
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Ambiguities in cutaneous leishmaniasis classification and the need for consensus: Experience from Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is clinically classified into localized (LCL), mucocutaneous (MCL) and diffuse (DCL) types. While conducting a treatment …
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Prevalence and risk factors of sheep and goats fasciolosis in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Fasciolosis is a parasitic disease caused by liver flukes of the genus Fasciola, predominantly Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica. …
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Usability, acceptability, and cost of the SD BIOLINE Ov16 rapid diagnostic test for onchocerciasis surveillance in endemic communities in the middle belt of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Previous studies in the Bono Region (middle belt) of Ghana have reported persistent Onchocerca volvulus infection and associated morbidities …
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Emergence of extensively and pan-drug resistance in clinical bacterial isolates: A systematic scoping review from Ethiopian public health perspective
INTRODUCTION: The growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance in Ethiopia and itsprogression towards XDR and PDR has become a critical public …
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Inter-epidemic seroprevalence of Rift Valley fever virus and associated risk factors in humans in Eastern Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne zoonosis that causes periodic and explosive epizootics/epidemics in Africa and the Arabian …
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Genomic epidemiology of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in southwestern Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) are etiological agents of diarrhea. We studied the genetic diversity and virulence factors of EPEC …
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Knowledge and attitude of populations on blackflies and onchocerciasis and participation in mass drug administration in first-line communities near Erin-Ijesha and Arinta waterfalls, Southwest Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Preliminary assessments have identified blackfly biting activity at Erin-Ijesha and Arinta waterfalls in Southwest Nigeria, predisposing first-line communities to …
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Mass drug administration for trachoma elimination in a pastoral conflict area in Baringo County, Kenya: A study on barriers to coverage and compliance
Trachoma, a neglected tropical disease (NTD), is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. It is caused by repeated ocular …
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Occurrence, risk factors and antimicrobial resistance of Campylobacter from poultry and humans in central Ethiopia: A one health approach
BACKGROUND: Campylobacter is a leading foodborne pathogen posing a significant One Health challenge due to broad animal reservoirs and serious …
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Cryptosporidium infection and associated factors among diarrheic children under five years of age in Eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidium infection causes diarrhea that may lead to malnutrition, growth faltering, cognitive impairment, and mortality if left untreated. Cryptosporidiosis …
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Remapping parasite landscapes: Nationwide prevalence, intensity and risk factors of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) and schistosomiasis (SCH) remain significant public health challenges in Rwanda, affecting individuals across all age groups. …
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Field responses of Glossina pallidipes and Glossina fuscipes fuscipes tsetse flies to Novel Repellent Blend and Waterbuck Repellent Compounds in Kenya
Control of tsetse flies constitutes a cornerstone of trypanosomiasis control and elimination efforts in Africa. The use of eco-friendly odor-based …