Assessing national vector control micro-planning in Zambia using the 2021 malaria indicator survey
In 2020, the Zambia National Malaria Elimination Centre targeted the distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor-residual spraying (IRS) campaigns based on sub-district micro-planning, wh... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Irene Kyomuhangi, Andrew Andrada, Zhiyuan Mao, Derek Pollard, Christina Riley, Adam Bennett, Busiku Hamainza, Hannah Slater, Justin Millar, John M. Miller, Thomas P. Eisele and Kafula Silumbe Tags: Research Source Type: research
Late morning biting behaviour of Anopheles funestus is a risk factor for transmission in schools in Siaya, western Kenya
Children in Kenya spend a substantial amount of time at school, including at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are active. With changing vector behaviour towards early morning biting, it is important to determine ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 30, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Seline Omondi, Jackline Kosgei, George Musula, Margaret Muchoki, Bernard Abong ’o, Silas Agumba, Caroline Ogwang, Daniel P. McDermott, Martin J. Donnelly, Sarah G. Staedke, Jonathan Schultz, Julie R. Gutman, John E. Gimnig and Eric Ochomo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Assessing the histidine-rich protein 2/3 gene deletion in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Burkina Faso
Dual hrp2/hrp3 genes deletions in P. falciparum isolates are increasingly reported in malaria-endemic countries and can produce false negative RDT results leading to inadequate case management. Data on the freque... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 29, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Casimire Wendlamita Tarama, Harouna Sor é, Mafama Siribié, Siaka Débé, Réné Kinda, Wendyam Gérard Nonkani, Farida Tiendrebeogo, Winnie Bantango, Kassoum Yira, Esther Yéri Hien, Moussa Wandaogo Guelbéogo, Yves Traoré, Didier Ménard and Adama Gan Tags: Research Source Type: research
A cross-sectional study to ascertain malaria prevalence among asymptomatic travellers arriving on the Lihir Group of Islands, Papua New Guinea: implications for elimination efforts
The Lihir Islands of Papua New Guinea host a mining operation that has resulted in a mine-impacted zone (MIZ) with reduced malaria transmission and a substantial influx of mine employees, informal cross-countr... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 29, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Pere Millat-Mart ínez, Bàrbara Baro, Bernadine Kasian, Lina Lorry, Sergi Sanz, Chilaka Wali, Sylvia Raulo, Arthur Elizah, Tamarah Koleala, Maria Kaius-Ome, Stephan Karl, Oriol Mitjà, Moses Laman, William Pomat and Quique Bassat Tags: Research Source Type: research
Health workers ’ adherence to the malaria test, treat and track strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic in malaria high transmission area in Eastern Uganda
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected malaria control activities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) resulting in 690,000 excess deaths in the year 2021. The authors hypothesized that COVID-19 affected... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Richard Kabaka Mumali, Charles Okolimong, Tonny Kabuuka, Yovani Moses Lubaale, Ambrose Okibure, Francis Okello, David Soita and Peter Olupot-Olupot Tags: Research Source Type: research
Standardization of DNA extraction from paraffinized spleen samples: molecular diagnosis of human malaria
Plasmodium vivax is the main species responsible for human malaria in Brazil, and one of its manifestations is splenic malaria, though there are still challenges in its diagnosis. The present study aimed to stand... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Raimunda Sandra Pacheco Souza, Monique F. dos Reis, Luiz Carlos de Lima Ferreira, Manuela C. Morais, Antonio Kassio S. Lima, Laila Rowena Albuquerque Barbosa, Gisely Cardoso de Melo and Marcus Vinicius Guimaraes de Lacerda Tags: Research Source Type: research
Experiences of healthcare personnel on the efficacy of artemisinin-based combination therapy and malaria diagnosis in hospitals in Uganda
The risk of widespread resistance to artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) remains high in Uganda following detection of Plasmodium falciparum parasites with delayed artemisinin clearance genotype and pheno... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 27, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Moses Ocan, Racheal Bakubi, Mordecai Tayebwa, Joan Basemera and Sam Nsobya Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evidence of malarial chemoprophylaxis among travellers who died from malaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study aimed to collate and synthesize the evidence of malarial chemoprophylaxis among malaria death cases. (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 25, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Manas Kotepui, Kwuntida Uthaisar Kotepui, Frederick Ramirez Masangkay and Polrat Wilairatana Tags: Research Source Type: research
Relationship between the colours of the rivers in the Amazon and the incidence of malaria
Malaria is transmitted by different Anopheles species. In Brazil, the disease is concentrated in the Amazon region. Rivers play an important role in the life cycle of malaria since the vector reproduces in aquati... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 23, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Fernanda Fonseca, Jean-Michel Martinez, Ant ônio Balieiro, Jesem Orellana, James D. Santos and Naziano Filizola Tags: Research Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors associated with malaria infection in children under two years of age in southern Togo prior to perennial malaria chemoprevention implementation
Malaria remains the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in young children in sub-Saharan Africa. To prevent malaria in children living in moderate-to-high malaria transmission areas, the World Health Orga... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Shino Arikawa, Martin Kouame Tchankoni, Fifonsi A. Gbeasor-Komlanvi, Somiabalo P. Atekpe, Tinah Atcha-Oubou, Ant ía Figueroa-Romero, Augustin E. Fombah, Francisco Saute, Mohamed Samai, Clara Menendez, Raquel Gonzalez, Valérie Briand and Didier K. Ekouev Tags: Research Source Type: research
Comparison of new computational methods for spatial modelling of malaria
Geostatistical analysis of health data is increasingly used to model spatial variation in malaria prevalence, burden, and other metrics. Traditional inference methods for geostatistical modelling are notorious... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Spencer Wong, Jennifer A. Flegg, Nick Golding and Sevvandi Kandanaarachchi Tags: Research Source Type: research
Caregiver acceptance of malaria vaccination for children under 5 years of age and associated factors: cross-sectional household survey, Guinea and Sierra Leone, 2022
Malaria is a leading cause of death and reduced life span in Guinea and Sierra Leone, where plans for rolling out the malaria vaccine for children are being made. There is little evidence about caregiver accep... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 20, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Klara R öbl, Hanna-Tina Fischer, Alexandre Delamou, Abdul Karim Mbawah, Brogan Geurts, Lukas Feddern, Habibata Baldé, Ibrahima Kaba, Francisco Pozo-Martin, Heide Weishaar, Sara Menelik-Obbarius, Gerrit Burger, Viorela Diaconu, Achim Dörre and Charbel E Tags: Research Source Type: research
Diagnostic performance of ultrasensitive rapid diagnostic test for the detection of Plasmodium falciparum infections in asymptomatic individuals in Kisangani, Northeast Democratic Republic of Congo
Ultrasensitive rapid diagnostic test (usRDT) was recently developed to improve the detection of low-density Plasmodium falciparum infections. However, its diagnostic performance has not been evaluated in the Demo... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 19, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mbumba Lupaka, Teshome Degefa, Kasahun Eba, Ahmed Zeynudin and Delenasaw Yewhalaw Tags: Research Source Type: research
Malaria control – lessons learned from trends of Malaria indices over three decades in Karnataka, India
Karnataka is one of the largest states in India and has a wide range of geographical terrains, ecotypes, and prevalence of malaria. It experiences a voluminous influx and efflux of people across the state that... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 17, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Vani Hanumantappa Chalageri, Shrinivasa B. Marinaik, Sujith N. Nath, Richa Singhal, Smita Rawat, Krishnappa Ravikumar, Mahamood Shariff and Alex Eapen Tags: Research Source Type: research
Estimation of parasitaemia in imported falciparum malaria using the results of a combined rapid diagnostic test. No big help from haematological parameters
Microscopy continues to be the mainstay for the evaluation of parasitaemia in malaria but requires laboratory support and microbiological experience. Other fast and simple methods are necessary. (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - November 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Manuel Jes ús Soriano-Pérez, Nerea Castillo-Fernández, Ana Belén Lozano-Serrano, María Pilar Luzón-García, José Vázquez-Villegas, María Isabel Cabeza-Barrera, Jaime Borrego-Jiménez, María José Giménez-López and Joaquín Salas-Coronas Tags: Research Source Type: research
