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Lymphatic filariasis transmission on Mafia Islands, Tanzania: Evidence from xenomonitoring in mosquito vectors
INTRODUCTION: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a chronic nematode infection transmitted by mosquitoes and in sub-Saharan Africa it is caused by …
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Correlates of multi-drug non-susceptibility in enteric bacteria isolated from Kenyan children with acute diarrhea
BACKGROUND: Reduced antimicrobial susceptibility threatens treatment efficacy in sub-Saharan Africa, where data on the burden and correlates of antibiotic resistance …
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Feasibility of utilizing the SD BIOLINE Onchocerciasis IgG4 rapid test in onchocerciasis surveillance in Senegal
As effective onchocerciasis control efforts in Africa transition to elimination efforts, different diagnostic tools are required to support country programs. …
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Clinico-pathological features of erythema nodosum leprosum: A case-control study at ALERT hospital, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Leprosy reactions are a significant cause of morbidity in leprosy population. Erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL) is an immunological complication …
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Serological and spatial analysis of alphavirus and flavivirus prevalence and risk factors in a rural community in western Kenya
Alphaviruses, such as chikungunya virus, and flaviviruses, such as dengue virus, are (re)-emerging arboviruses that are endemic in tropical environments. …
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Modeling the environmental suitability of anthrax in Ghana and estimating populations at risk: Implications for vaccination and control
Anthrax is hyper-endemic in West Africa. Despite the effectiveness of livestock vaccines in controlling anthrax, underreporting, logistics, and limited resources …
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Sanitation, hookworm, anemia, stunting, and wasting in primary school children in southern Ethiopia: Baseline results from a study in 30 schools
BACKGROUND: Inadequate nutrition; neglected topical diseases; and insufficient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are interrelated problems in schools in low-income …
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Prevalence, intensity and risk factors of tungiasis in Kilifi County, Kenya: I. Results from a community-based study
BACKGROUND: Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by female sand fleas (Tunga penetrans) embedded in the skin. The disease …
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The Babesia bovis hap2 gene is not required for blood stage replication, but expressed upon in vitro sexual stage induction
Babesia bovis, is a tick borne apicomplexan parasite responsible for important cattle losses globally. Babesia parasites have a complex life …
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The study of trypanosome species circulating in domestic animals in two human African trypanosomiasis foci of Côte d'Ivoire identifies pigs and cattle as potential reservoirs of Trypanosoma brucei gambiense
BACKGROUND: Important control efforts have led to a significant reduction of the prevalence of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) in Côte …
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Hepatitis B virus infection as a neglected tropical disease
CITATION: O'Hara, G. A., et al. 2017. Hepatitis B virus infection as a neglected tropical disease. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, …
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Estimating sensitivity of the Kato-Katz technique for the diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni and hookworm in relation to infection intensity
The Kato-Katz technique is the most widely used diagnostic method in epidemiologic surveys and drug efficacy trials pertaining to intestinal …
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Rapid and accurate interpretation of dengue diagnostics in the context of dengue vaccination implementation: Viewpoints and guidelines issued from an experts group consultation
Americanae nace como un proyecto conjunto que surge dentro de la Red Europea de Información y Documentación sobre América Latina …
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How much will it cost to eradicate lymphatic filariasis? An analysis of the financial and economic costs of intensified efforts against lymphatic filariasis
INTRODUCTION: Lymphatic filariasis (LF), a neglected tropical disease (NTD) preventable through mass drug administration (MDA), is one of six diseases …
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Genomic analyses of African Trypanozoon strains to assess evolutionary relationships and identify markers for strain identification
African trypanosomes of the sub-genus Trypanozoon) are eukaryotic parasitesthat cause disease in either humans or livestock. The development of genomic …
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Broncho-pleuro-cutaneous fistula and pneumothorax: Rare challenging complications of chest wall eumycetoma
We report on a 60-year-old housewife who presented to the Mycetoma Research Centre (MRC) at the University of Khartoum on …
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Development of risk reduction behavioral counseling for Ebola virus disease survivors enrolled in the Sierra Leone Ebola Virus Persistence Study, 2015-2016
BACKGROUND: During the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemic, the public health community had concerns that sexual transmission …
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Low antibody prevalence against Bacillus cereus biovar anthracis in Taï National Park, Côte d'Ivoire, indicates high rate of lethal infections in wildlife
Bacillus cereus biovar anthracis (Bcbva) is a member of the B. cereus group which carries both B. anthracis virulence plasmids, …
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Secondary bacterial infections and antibiotic resistance among tungiasis patients in Western, Kenya
Tungiasis or jigger infestation is a parasitic disease caused by the female sand flea Tunga penetrans. Secondary infection of the …
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A multi-center field study of two point-of-care tests for circulating Wuchereria bancrofti antigenemia in Africa
BACKGROUND: The Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis uses point-of-care tests for circulating filarial antigenemia (CFA) to map endemic areas …