Unsuccessful tuberculosis treatment outcomes across Brazil's geographical landscape before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: are we truly advancing toward the sustainable development/end TB goal?
ConclusionsThe pandemic has brought additional challenges, emphasizing the importance of enhancing efforts and disease control strategies, prioritizing early identification, treatment adherence, and follow-up. This commitment is vital for achieving the goal of tuberculosis elimination. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - February 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Accuracy and precision of dried urine spot method for the detection of Schistosoma mansoni circulating cathodic antigens in resource-limited settings
ConclusionsThe DUS Schisto POC-CCA method had comparableS. mansoni detection accuracy to direct urine Schisto POC-CCA. This suggests that the method could be a potential alternative to direct urine Schisto POC-CCA for screeningS. mansoni in resource-limited situations.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - February 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Correction: New clinical application prospects of artemisinin and its derivatives: a scoping review
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Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - February 9, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
A cross-sectional analysis of the effectiveness of a nutritional support programme for people with tuberculosis in Southern Madagascar using secondary data from a non-governmental organisation
ConclusionsThe current TB nutritional support programme falls short of sufficiently increasing the BMI of people with TB to overcome malnutrition. There is an urgent need to revise the nutritional support available for people with TB, particularly for children under 5.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - February 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Promoting higher-valent pediatric combination vaccines in China: challenges and recommendations for action
AbstractMany countries have adopted higher-valent pediatric combination vaccines to simplify vaccination schedules and minimize health expenditures and social costs. However, China is conservative in the use of pediatric combination vaccines. By reviewing and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data, in this commentary we identify gaps and challenges to combination vaccine use and make recommendations for promoting use of higher-valent pediatric combination vaccines in China. Challenges are in four dimensions: (1) legislation and regulation, (2) immunization schedule design, (3) vaccine awareness and price, and (4) r...
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - February 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Combatting anthrax outbreaks across Nigeria ’s national land borders: need to optimize surveillance with epidemiological surveys
ConclusionClosing these knowledge gaps on anthrax is not only essential for safeguarding both animal and human health but also for fostering sustainable and resilient communities. Addressing research questions on these interdisciplinary concerns will undoubtedly pave the way for informed decision-making, proactive measures, and a more secure future for Nigeria and its border regions.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - February 1, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry traces the geographical source of Biomphalaria pfeifferi and Bulinus forskalii, involved in schistosomiasis transmission
ConclusionsOur findings demonstrate that MALDI –TOF MS can identify and differentiate snail populations according to geographical origin. It outperforms the current DNA-based approaches in discriminating laboratory from wild strains. This inexpensive high-throughput approach is likely to further revolutionise epidemiological studies in areas w hich are endemic for schistosomiasis. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 29, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Spontaneous splenic rupture associated with scrub typhus: a case report
ConclusionsClinicians should consider the possibility of splenic rupture in patients with scrub typhus who display sudden-onset abdominal pain and unstable vital signs. In addition, splenic capsular rupture and extra-capsular hemorrhage are thought to be caused by splenomegaly and capsular distention resulting from red blood cell congestion in the red pulp destroying the splenic sinus.Graphical abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Reduced efficacy of single-dose albendazole against Ascaris lumbricoides, and Trichuris trichiura, and high reinfection rate after cure among school children in southern Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study
ConclusionAlbendazole MDA is efficacious against hookworm but has reduced efficacy againstA. lumbricoides and is not effective againstT. trichiura. The low drug efficacy and high reinfection rate after cure underscore the need for alternative treatment and integration of other preventive measures to achieve the target of eliminating STHs as a public health problem by 2030.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Prevalence and serotype distribution of nasopharyngeal carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae among healthy children under 5 years of age in Hainan Province, China
ConclusionsWe established the baseline of pneumococcal carriage, serotype distribution and PCV13 immunization rates among healthy children under 5 years of age in Hainan Province, prior to the introduction of PCV13 into the national immunization program. The high proportion of PCV13 serotypes suggests that PCV13 introduction will likely have a substantial impact on pneumococcal carriage in Hainan Province.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 19, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Molecular characterization of an outbreak-involved Bacillus anthracis strain confirms the spillover of anthrax from West Africa
ConclusionsWe successfully identified a large-scale anthrax outbreak in Sierra Leone. The causative isolate ofB. anthracis, BaSL2022, phylogenetically bridged other lineages in A.Br.153 clade and neighboring genetic groups, A.Br.144 and A.Br.148, eventually confirming the spillover of anthrax from West Africa. Given the wide dissemination ofB. anthracis spores, it is highly advisable to effectively monitor the potential reoccurrence of anthrax outbreaks and to launch campaigns to improve public awareness regarding anthrax in Sierra Leone.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 15, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Treatment and prevention of epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic areas is urgently needed
ConclusionsTo reduce OAE burden, enhanced collaboration between onchocerciasis and mental health programmes at community, national, and international levels is required. Urgent efforts are needed to ensure the uninterrupted provision of free ASMs in onchocerciasis-endemic areas. Furthermore, OAE should be included in the quantification of the onchocerciasis disease burden.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Epidemiological features of seasonal influenza transmission among 11 climate zones in Chinese Mainland
ConclusionsSeasonal influenza exhibited distinct spatial and temporal patterns in different climate zones. Seasonal influenza primarily emerged in BWk, subsequently in Cfa and Cwa. Cfa, Cwa and BSk pose high risk for seasonal influenza epidemics. The research finds will provide scientific evidence for developing seasonal influenza early warning system based on climate zones. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 10, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Evidence-practice gap analysis in the role of tick in brucellosis transmission: a scoping review
ConclusionsIt is imperative to improve the techniques used to identifyBrucella in ticks, particularly by developing a novel, efficient, precise approach that can be applied in a field setting. Furthermore, due to the lack of adequate evidence of tick-borne brucellosis, it is essential to integrate various disciplines, including experimental animal science, epidemiology, molecular genetics, and others, to better understand the efficacy of tick-borne brucellosis. By amalgamating multiple disciplines, we can enhance our comprehension and proficiency in tackling tick-borne brucellosis. (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
Using intersectional gender analysis to identify challenges in tuberculosis care at four health care facilities in Uganda
ConclusionsMen and women experience challenges to TB care, and that these challenges are deeply rooted in roles assigned to them and further compounded by masculinity. These challenges need to be addressed through intersectional gender responsive interventions if TB control is to be improved.Graphical Abstract (Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - January 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research
