Correction: Malaria elimination and the need for intensive inter-country cooperation: a critical evaluation of regional technical co-operation in Southern Africa
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Source: Malaria Journal - April 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Chadwick H. Sikaala, Bongani Dlamini, Alphart Lungu, Phelele Fakudze, Mukosha Chisenga, Chishala Lukwesa Siame, Nyasha Mwendera, Dumisani Shaba, John M. Chimumbwa and Immo Kleinschmidt Tags: Correction Source Type: research
A formative cross-sectional study to assess caregiver ’s health-seeking behaviour and knowledge surrounding malaria, and understand the burden of malaria among children under-five in conflict-affected communities of Cameroon
Malaria remains a major global health problem often worsened by political instability and armed conflict. The purpose of the study was to explore community knowledge, attitudes and practices on malaria prevent... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - April 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Elvis Asangbeng Tanue, Lundi-Anne Omam, Glennis T. Ayuk, Bibiche Modjenpa Noukeme, Alain Metuge, Isabelle Nganmou, Margaret Besem Ebob, Laura Donovan, Ann-Sophie Stratil, Helen Counihan, Claude Ngwayu Nkfusai, Helen Hawkings, Blanka Homolova, Elizabeth Be Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effect of physical barriers under a raised house on mosquito entry: an experimental study in rural Gambia
Anopheles gambiae, the major malaria mosquito in sub-Saharan Africa, feed largely indoors at night. Raising a house off the ground with no barriers underneath reduces mosquito-house entry. This experiment tested ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - April 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Majo Carrasco-Tenezaca, Musa Jawara, John Bradley, Umberto D ’Alessandro, David Jeffries, Jakob B. Knudsen and Steve W. Lindsay Tags: Research Source Type: research
Genotyping Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes using amplicon deep sequencing
Understanding the dynamics of gametocyte production in polyclonal Plasmodium falciparum infections requires a genotyping method that detects distinct gametocyte clones and estimates their relative frequencies. He... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - April 6, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jimmy Vareta, Natalie A. Horstman, Matthew Adams, Karl B. Seydel, Robert S. McCann, Lauren M. Cohee, Miriam K. Laufer and Shannon Takala-Harrison Tags: Methodology Source Type: research
Efficacy and safety of artemether-lumefantrine for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in mainland Tanzania, 2018
The use of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is recommended by the World Health Organization for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Artemether-lumefantrine (AL) is the most widely ado... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - April 6, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Billy Ngasala, Mercy G. Chiduo, Samwel Bushukatale, Bruno P. Mmbando, Twilumba Makene, Erasmus Kamugisha, Maimuna Ahmed, Celine I. Mandara, Filbert Francis, Muhidin K. Mahende, Reginald A. Kavishe, Florida Muro, Deus S. Ishengoma, Renata Mandike, Fabrizio Tags: Research Source Type: research
A case of severe Plasmodium ovale malaria with acute respiratory distress syndrome and splenic infarction in a male traveller presenting in Italy
Plasmodium ovale malaria is usually considered a tropical infectious disease associated with low morbidity and mortality. However, severe disease and death have previously been reported. (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - April 4, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Maria Virginia Tomassi, Alessandra D ’Abramo, Serena Vita, Angela Corpolongo, Antonella Vulcano, Tommaso Ascoli Bartoli, Barbara Bartolini, Francesca Faraglia and Emanuele Nicastri Tags: Case Report Source Type: research
Low long-lasting insecticidal net use in malaria elimination areas in Southern Ethiopia: results from community based cross-sectional study
Despite remarkable progress in malaria burden reduction, malaria continues to be a major public health problem globally. Ethiopia has been distributing long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) for free and natio... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - April 4, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Misganu Endriyas, Mekidim Kassa, Yilma Chisha, Emebet Mekonnen, Tebeje Misganaw, Eskindir Loha and Ayalew Astatkie Tags: Research Source Type: research
Efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine and dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine and prevalence of molecular markers of anti-malarial drug resistance in children in Togo in 2021
This study assessed ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - April 3, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ameyo Monique Dorkenoo, Marian Warsame, Essoham Ataba, Manani Hemou, Kossi Yakpa, Efoe Sossou, M ’badi Mitigmsagou, Carmel Diwaba Teou, Emmanuelle Caspar, Laurence Ma, Koffi Edem Djadou, Tinah Atcha-Oubou, Charlotte Rasmussen and Didier Menard Tags: Research Source Type: research
Receipt of seasonal malaria chemoprevention by age-ineligible children and associated factors in nine implementation states in Nigeria
As part of implementation quality standards, community distributors are expected to ensure that only age-eligible children (aged 3 –59 months) receive seasonal malaria chemoprevention (SMC) medicines during mon... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 30, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Taiwo Ibinaiye, Kunle Rotimi, Ayodeji Balogun, Adaeze Aidenagbon, Chibuzo Oguoma, Christian Rassi, Kevin Baker, Olusola Oresanya and Chuks Nnaji Tags: Research Source Type: research
Efficacy of artesunate-amodiaquine for treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in mainland Tanzania
Diversification of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is suggested as one of the strategies that can be used to contain artemisinin resistance. Artesunate-amodiaquine (ASAQ) is one of the artemisinin-... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 29, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Billy Ngasala, Samwel Bushukatale, Mercy Chiduo, Twilumba Makene, Lilian Mkony, Ally Mohamed, Fablizio Molteni, Frank Chacky, Ritha J. A. Njau and Richard Mwaiswelo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Implementation of post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PDMC) in Benin, Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda: stakeholder engagement meeting report
A Stakeholder engagement meeting on the implementation of post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PDMC) in Benin, Kenya, Malawi, and Uganda was held in Nairobi, Kenya, on 27 September 2023. Representatives fro... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 27, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jenny Hill Tags: Meeting Report Source Type: research
An evaluation of LLIN physical integrity and population attitudes towards net use, care and handling during the Magude project in southern Mozambique
The Magude Project assessed the feasibility of eliminating malaria in Magude district, a low transmission setting in southern Mozambique, using a package of interventions, including long-lasting insecticidal n... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 27, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Celso Alafo, Lucia Fernandez Montoya, Helena Mart í-Soler, Mara Máquina, Arlindo Malheia, Charfudin Sacoor, Ana Paula Abílio, Dulcisaria Marrenjo, Nelson Cuamba, Beatriz Galatas, Pedro Aide, Francisco Saúte and Krijn P. Paaijmans Tags: Research Source Type: research
A systematic review: is Anopheles vagus a species complex?
Anopheles vagus (subgenus Cellia) has been identified as a vector for malaria, filariasis, and Japanese encephalitis in Asia. Sporozoites of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax have been found in this zoop... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 27, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dalilah Dalilah, Din Syafruddin, Irsan Saleh, Ahmad Ghiffari, Leo Vernadesly, Lepa Syahrani, Irdayanti Irdayanti and Chairil Anwar Tags: Review Source Type: research
Rapid assessment of the blood-feeding histories of wild-caught malaria mosquitoes using mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
The degree to which Anopheles mosquitoes prefer biting humans over other vertebrate hosts, i.e. the human blood index (HBI), is a crucial parameter for assessing malaria transmission risk. However, existing techn... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Emmanuel P. Mwanga, Idrisa S. Mchola, Faraja E. Makala, Issa H. Mshani, Doreen J. Siria, Sophia H. Mwinyi, Said Abbasi, Godian Seleman, Jacqueline N. Mgaya, Mario Gonz ález Jiménez, Klaas Wynne, Maggy T. Sikulu-Lord, Prashanth Selvaraj, Fredros O. Okumu Tags: Research Source Type: research
The effect of COVID-19 on malaria cases in Zambia: a mixed effect multilevel analysis
The burden of Malaria in Zambia remains a challenge, with the entire population at risk of contracting this infectious disease. Despite concerted efforts by African countries, including Zambia, to implement ma... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mutale Sampa, Ronald Fisa, Chilombo Mukuma, Mercy Mwanza, Busiku Hamainza and Patrick Musonda Tags: Research Source Type: research
