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Clinical and molecular evidences of HTLV-1 infection in inpatients diagnosed with diseases previously described as associated to this infection: A case series in Gabon, Central Africa
The Human T-cell Leukemia Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) infection is endemic in Gabon, and despite the high prevalence, very few …
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Exploring community knowledge, perceptions, and the impacts of anthrax among farming communities living in game management areas in Zambia: A qualitative study using a hybrid approach
Anthrax remains a neglected zoonotic disease of critical public and animal health significance in Zambia, particularly in regions with active …
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Orbital actinomadura madurae actinomycetoma: Case report and literature review
The reported patient is a middle-aged farmer from West Sudan who presented with a painless mass in the right upper …
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Schistosoma mansoni infection and hepatitis B surface antigen carriage rate among school children in Jille Timuga District, Amhara Region, Northeast Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is highly prevalent and a major health problem in developing countries. Controversial findings are reported …
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Diagnostic performance of a novel point-of-care test for the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis in Sudan: A Comparative Accuracy Study
East-African countries suffer from a high incidence of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL). Despite the availability of several diagnostic tests for VL, …
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Acceptability and feasibility of chemoprophylaxis with single-dose rifampicin in four leprosy-endemic districts in Benin
BACKGROUNDS: Chemoprophylaxis with single-dose rifampicin (SDR) is a preventive measure recommended by the World Health Organization to limit leprosy transmission. …
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A balancing act: Navigating the advantages and challenges of pioneering mycetoma treatment in Sudan—A landmark trial by the Mycetoma Research Center
The global burden of mycetoma, a debilitating, neglected tropical disease, is unknown, and patients struggle to complete treatment due to …
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Use of sequential lateral flow assays to diagnose cryptococcal infection among people living with HIV in Monrovia, Liberia
Cryptococcal meningitis is one of the top causes of morbidity and mortality in people living with HIV/AIDS. In high prevalence …
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Spatiotemporal analysis of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth distribution in three highly endemic provinces in Angola
BACKGROUND: A school-based preventive chemotherapy (PC) program has operated since 2013 for soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) and 2014 for schistosomiasis in …
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Mass drug administration coverage and its determinants for the elimination of onchocerciasis in Ulanga District, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Onchocerciasis remains an important public health problem targeted for elimination in Tanzania. Ulanga District was hyperendemic for onchocerciasis before …
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Cholera in Sub-Saharan Africa: Unveiling neglected drivers and pathways to elimination
Cholera is a virulent infectious disease caused by the Gram-negative, comma-shaped bacteria Vibrio cholerae, after ingesting contaminated food and/or water. …
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Prevalence, patterns and determinants of peripheral neuropathy among leprosy patients in Northeast Ethiopia: A retrospective study
BACKGROUND: Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae (M. leprae). Leprosy is believed …
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Diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic potentials of gut microbiome profiling in human schistosomiasis: A comprehensive systematic review
BACKGROUND: Several studies have highlighted alteration in the gut microbiome associated with the onset and progression of diseases. Recognizing the …
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Epidemiological situation of schistosomiasis in 16 districts of Burkina Faso after two decades of mass treatment
BACKGROUND: After two decades of mass drug administration (MDA) for schistosomiasis in Burkina Faso, an impact assessment was conducted in …
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Using ESPEN data for evidence-based control of neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: A comprehensive model-based geostatistical analysis of soil-transmitted helminths
BACKGROUND: The Expanded Special Project for the Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (ESPEN) was launched in 2019 by the World …
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Distribution and viability of ocular and non-ocular Chlamydia trachomatis in households in a trachoma-endemic community in Oromia, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: We aimed to determine the household distribution and viability of Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) from the eyes, face, and hands …
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Developing and applying a training needs analysis tool for healthcare workers managing snakebite envenoming: A cross-sectional study in Eswatini
A considerable number of patients present to hospitals in Eswatini each year following bites by venomous snakes. Effectively diagnosing and …
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Exploring barriers to accessing treatment for Lymphatic Filariasis through a socio-ecological lens in Buvuma and Napak districts, Uganda
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization launched the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis in 2000, which aimed at eradicating the …
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Target product profiles for pan-Africa recombinant antivenoms against neurotoxic or hemotoxic and cytotoxic snakebite envenoming
Snakebite envenoming is a neglected tropical disease that yearly causes more than 100,000 deaths worldwide and leaves many more individuals …
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Inflammation and hemostasis in loiasis before and after ivermectin treatment: A biological pilot cross-sectional study
We assessed the impact of loiasis and its treatment with ivermectin on hemostasis and inflammation in 38 adults in Cameroon. …