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Mpox: The alarm went off. Have we gone back to sleep?
Right at the outset of an outbreak that was later declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), we …
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Mycobacterium ulcerans-Bordetella trematum chronic tropical cutaneous ulcer: A four-case series, Côte d’Ivoire
BACKGROUND: Chronic tropical cutaneous ulcers remain a neglected medical condition in West Africa, particularly Buruli ulcer, which is caused by …
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Differences in gene expression profiles in early and late stage rhodesiense HAT individuals in Malawi
T. b. rhodesiense is the causative agent of Rhodesian human African trypanosomiasis (r-HAT) in Malawi. Clinical presentation of r-HAT in …
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Conducting epidemiological studies on snakebite in nomadic populations: A methodological paper
INTRODUCTION: Research on snakebite has mostly been conducted on settled populations and current risk factors and potential interventions are therefore …
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Stakeholder perspectives from 15 countries in Africa on barriers in snakebite envenoming research and the potential role of research hubs
Snakebite envenoming is a debilitating neglected tropical disease disproportionately affecting the rural poor in low and middle-income countries in the …
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A Prospective cohort study of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in tunisia: Clinical and Immunological features and immune correlates of protection
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to define immunological markers of exposure to L. major parasites and identify correlates of protection against …
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The impact of the Sudan armed conflict on Mycetoma control
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Potent efficiency of the novel nitazoxanide-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers against experimental cyclosporiasis
Cyclosporiasis is a ubiquitous infection caused by an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite known as Cyclospora cayetanensis (C. cayetanensis). The disease …
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Can antibody conjugated nanomicelles alter the prospect of antibody targeted therapy against schistosomiasis mansoni?
BACKGROUND: CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)-mediated activation of the schistosome tegument-associated sphingomyelinase and consequent disruption of the outer membrane might allow …
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Exploratory analysis of the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of healthcare workers about arboviruses in the context of surveillance in the Republic of Guinea
BACKGROUND: The escalating risk and contemporary occurrences of arbovirus infections prompt a critical inquiry into the ability of nations to …
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Scabies prevalence and its associated factors among prisoners in southern Ethiopia: An institution-based analytical cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Scabies is an ectoparasitic infestation that can easily spread during close human contact and in overcrowded areas such as …
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Real-time PCR detection of mixed Plasmodium ovale curtisi and wallikeri infections in human and mosquito hosts
Plasmodium ovale curtisi (Poc) and Plasmodium ovale wallikeri (Pow) represent distinct non-recombining Plasmodium species that are increasing in prevalence in …
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with Haemophilus ducreyi cutaneous ulcers in Cameroon
Epidemics of yaws-like cutaneous ulcers are regularly documented in children in the tropics. They occur mainly in poor and remote …
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Synthesis of findings from the literature and a qualitative research study on the impacts of gender, disability, and ethnicity in Neglected Tropical Diseases programs
INTRODUCTION: Act to End NTDs | West, a USAID-funded program that supports national governments to eliminate or control five neglected …
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Effects of temperature on the life history traits of intermediate host snails of fascioliasis: A systematic review
BACKGROUND: The impact of climate change has led to variations in various biological processes, leading to altered transmission dynamics of …
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Variants of IL6, IL10, FCN2, RNASE3, IL12B and IL17B loci are associated with Schistosoma mansoni worm burden in the Albert Nile region of Uganda
BACKGROUND: Individuals genetically susceptible to high schistosomiasis worm burden may contribute disproportionately to transmission and could be prioritized for control. …
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Is there still yaws in Nigeria? Active case search in endemic areas of southern Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Yaws is a disease caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue, which is most commonly seen among children …
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Epidemiology of intestinal helminthiasis with an emphasis on taeniasis in Chipata district of the Eastern province of Zambia
BACKGROUND: Intestinal helminth infections are among the most common infections worldwide and have a negative impact on the health, education, …
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Performance of diagnostic tests for Trypanosoma brucei brucei in experimentally infected pigs
Animal African trypanosomosis is an important vector-borne disease of livestock in sub-Saharan Africa. Pigs seem relatively tolerant to trypanosome infection …
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Health professionals’ knowledge on dengue and health facility preparedness for case detection: A cross-sectional study in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dengue presents a growing public health concern in the Dar es Salaam region of Tanzania, marked by the recurring incidence …