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Bridging gaps in the elimination of deep mycoses: a comparative analysis of mycetoma and chromoblastomycosis control strategies in Rwanda and China
Deep mycoses, largely caused by mycetoma and chromoblastomycosis, is a chronic fungal infection prevalent in tropics and subtropics regions. Deprived …
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Parasitic infections and the development of endomyocardial fibrosis: systematic review of case reports and case series
BACKGROUND: Endomyocardial fibrosis (EMF) is a chronic restrictive cardiomyopathy prevalent in tropical regions, often underdiagnosed and associated with poor outcomes. …
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Acute and sub-acute toxicity assessment of methanolic stem bark extract of Khaya anthotheca (Meliaceae) in Wistar rats
Abstract Background Khaya anthotheca (Meliaceae) is a medicinal plant with a wide range of therapeutic properties attributable mainly to the …
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Bionomics of the primary arbovirus vectors Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in southeastern Benin
BACKGROUND: The main vectors of arboviruses, such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, are present in Benin and deserve special …
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Comparative performance of Kato–Katz, POC-CCA and real-time PCR in detecting Schistosoma mansoni infection at different endemicity settings in northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Effective detection of Schistosoma mansoni is crucial for the control and management of the infection. This study aimed to …
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Anaemia prevalence and risk factors among nonpregnant and pregnant women of reproductive age in Ghana: an analysis of the Ghana demographic and health survey data
BACKGROUND: Despite extensive global and national efforts to reduce anaemia, it remains a major public health concern among Women of …
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Ethnobotanical study of traditional antivenom treatments in Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: Snakebite envenomation constitutes a major public health challenge in Burkina Faso, particularly within rural communities. Limited access to formal …
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From early sexual debut to later overweight and obesity: a multilevel analysis of Ghanaian women
BACKGROUND: Beyond the socio-demographic and lifestyle factors, it is imperative to understand how early-life factors contribute to the development of …
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Intra-familial transmission of Hepatitis B virus in a peri-urban community from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
BACKGROUND: Despite global elimination targets set for 2030, Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major public health challenge in …
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Evaluation of the PATHFAST TB LAM Ag assay as a treatment monitoring tool for pulmonary tuberculosis in Nairobi, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Treatment monitoring is important in pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) management, since prolonged treatment necessitates regular assessments to prevent treatment failure …
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance patterns of nontyphoidal Salmonella in Ghana: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Nontyphoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a foodborne pathogen of major public health concern, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana, where …
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Influence of the physicochemical characteristics of mosquito breeding sites in domestic environments on the distributions of Anopheles, Aedes and Culex mosquitoes in Benin
BACKGROUND: Malaria, dengue and lymphatic filariasis are diseases transmitted by Anopheles, Aedes and Culex mosquitoes, respectively. These mosquitoes have evolved …
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A Practical Approach to Malaria Diagnosis in Non-Endemic Regions: Evaluating Simple Clinical and Laboratory Predictors in Travelers Returning from Endemic Regions
BACKGROUND: Malaria, a life-threatening parasitic disease, remains a significant global health challenge. Malaria diagnosis in nonendemic regions can be challenging …
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Full genome characterization of a Kenyan G8P[14] rotavirus strain suggests artiodactyl-to-human zoonotic transmission
BACKGROUND: Rotavirus infections are a major cause of severe gastroenteritis in children. Human rotavirus strains with the unconventional G8P[14] genotype …
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Trends in HIV-related knowledge, behaviors and determinants of HIV testing among adolescent women aged 15–24 in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: HIV remains one of the major global public health challenges, having claimed over 36 million lives so far, especially …
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Community-led intensive trapping reduces abundance of key plague reservoir and flea vector
BACKGROUND: Zoonotic pathogens transmitted by rodents are highly prevalent in low-middle income countries and effective control measures that are easily …
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Determinants of lost-to-follow-up (LTFU) among National Health Insurance Scheme-insured hypertension and diabetes patients attending accredited health facilities in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Hypertension (HPT) and diabetes mellitus (DM) are major contributors to morbidity and mortality in Ghana. A key challenge in …
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Development of monoclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein for COVID-19 antigen detection
BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic underscored the global need for reliable diagnostic tools with quick turnaround time for …
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Clinical characteristics and outcomes of paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: a single-centre observational study
BACKGROUND: A wide inequality exists between high- and low-income countries in the outcome of paediatric acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). At …
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Ethnobotanical survey and antimycobacterial activities of plants used against tuberculosis in Lubumbashi, DR Congo
Abstract Background Tuberculosis is still a serious threat to public health in Africa and especially in the Democratic Republic of …