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Clinical presentation, transmissibility, and virulence of mpox clades in Africa: a systematic review (2023–2025)
BACKGROUND: Mpox is caused by mpox virus and comprises distinct clades with differing clinical and epidemiologic profiles. Clade I (Ia, …
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The silent microbial shift: climate change amplifies pathogen evolution, microbiome dysbiosis, and antimicrobial resistance
Climate change is a primary driver of new infectious diseases. It affects pathogen evolution, vector ecology, and human susceptibility. Rising …
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Perceptions, attitudes, practices, and factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination among travelers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: Vaccination against COVID-19 has been the primary public health measure implemented to limit the spread of the disease. However, …
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Monkeypox: a re-emergent virus with global health implications – a comprehensive review
Monkeypox virus (MPXV) is an enclosed, double-stranded DNA virus from the Orthopoxvirus genus, which also contains variola, vaccinia, and cowpox. …
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Significance of climate change in the emergence of human fascioliasis in Upper Egypt
BACKGROUND: Climate change in the upcoming years will raise the health burden of zoonotic parasites. As a liver fluke, Fasciola …
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Trend of pulmonary tuberculosis and rifampicin-resistance among tuberculosis presumptive patients in Central Tigray, Ethiopia; 2018 -2023: a six-year retrospective study
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health concern in the developing countries. Moreover, the emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is …
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Characterizing zero-dose and under-vaccinated children among refugees and internally displaced persons in the Democratic Republic of Congo
BACKGROUND: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has one of the highest numbers of un and under-vaccinated children as well …
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Lay beliefs of COVID-19 vaccine refusal among intercity commercial drivers in the Volta region of Ghana: recommendations for improved vaccine uptake
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 vaccine has faced increased hesitancy in Ghana and the Volta region in particular since its rollout. Acceptance …
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International health regulations and pre-travel health practices of international travelers at Nigerian airport: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: International Health Regulations (IHR) were developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to curb the trans-border spread of epidemics. …
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Prediction of malaria positivity using patients’ demographic and environmental features and clinical symptoms to complement parasitological confirmation before treatment
BACKGROUND: Current malaria diagnosis methods that rely on microscopy and Histidine Rich Protein-2 (HRP2)-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) have drawbacks …
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Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS) following SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations; a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Although SARS-CoV-2 vaccines are generally safe, there are growing concerns about their link to a potentially life-threatening multi-system inflammatory …
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Immune thrombocytopenic purpura after influenza vaccine administration; a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: The American Society of Haematology defines immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) as a common hematologic disorder characterized by a transient …
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Time to death and its determinant factors of visceral leishmaniasis with HIV co-infected patients during treatment period admitted at Metema hospital, Metema, Ethiopia: a hospital-based cross-sectional study design
BACKGROUND: Visceral leishmaniasis is caused by the parasites Leishmania donovani spices complex that can spread to internal organs and the …
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The prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Globally, more than 33 million people are living with rheumatic heart disease (RHD). A high prevalence of the disease is …
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The need to increase antimicrobial resistance surveillance among forcibly displaced persons (FDPs)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant threat to human health as 4.95 million deaths were associated with bacterial AMR in …
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Sero-prevalence of visceral leishmaniasis and its associated factors among asymptomatic individuals visiting Denan health center, southeastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In the Somali region of Ethiopia, visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a public health concern. However, VL epidemiology and sand …
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Plasmodium vivax: the potential obstacles it presents to malaria elimination and eradication
Initiatives to eradicate malaria have a good impact on P. falciparum malaria worldwide. P. vivax, however, still presents significant difficulties. …
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Utilising community volunteers can increase the detection and referral of Buruli ulcer cases in endemic communities in Southeast, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a debilitating neglected tropical disease which causes disability and mostly affects inhabitants in impoverished settings …
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Towards elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Kenya: improving advocacy, communication and social mobilization activities for mass drug administration, a qualitative study
INTRODUCTION: The Kenya Breaking Transmission Strategy for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) from 2019 to 2023 intensifies advocacy, coordination, and partnerships. …
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Anopheles stephensi: a guest to watch in urban Africa
Malaria vector control programs in Sub-Saharan Africa have invested many efforts and resources in the control of eight-sibling species of …
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