Using serological diagnostics to characterize remaining high-incidence pockets of malaria in forest-fringe Cambodia
Over the last decades, the number of malaria cases has drastically reduced in Cambodia. As the overall prevalence of malaria in Cambodia declines, residual malaria transmission becomes increasingly fragmented ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 15, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mathilde Grim ée, Costanza Tacoli, Mirco Sandfort, Thomas Obadia, Aimee R. Taylor, Amélie Vantaux, Leanne J. Robinson, Dysoley Lek, Rhea J. Longley, Ivo Mueller, Jean Popovici, Michael T. White and Benoît Witkowski Tags: Research Source Type: research
Time series analysis of malaria cases to assess the impact of various interventions over the last three decades and forecasting malaria in India towards the 2030 elimination goals
Despite the progress made in this decade towards malaria elimination, it remains a significant public health concern in India and many other countries in South Asia and Asia Pacific region. Understanding the h... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 15, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mrigendra P. Singh, Harsh Rajvanshi, Praveen K. Bharti, Anup R. Anvikar and Altaf A. Lal Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of the malaria case surveillance system in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, 2022: a focus on DHIS2
South Africa set a target to eliminate malaria by 2023, with KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Province the malaria-endemic province closest to achieving this goal. Objective two of the National Malaria Elimination Strategi... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 14, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Maxwell Mabona, Thembekile Zwane, Jaishree Raman, Lazarus Kuonza, Babongile Mhlongo and Poncho Phafane Tags: Research Source Type: research
A machine learning approach for early identification of patients with severe imported malaria
The aim of this study is to design ad hoc malaria learning (ML) approaches to predict clinical outcome in all patients with imported malaria and, therefore, to identify the best clinical setting. (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 13, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Alessandra D ’Abramo, Francesco Rinaldi, Serena Vita, Riccardo Mazzieri, Angela Corpolongo, Claudia Palazzolo, Tommaso Ascoli Bartoli, Francesca Faraglia, Maria Letizia Giancola, Enrico Girardi and Emanuele Nicastri Tags: Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of the malaria elimination programme in Muara Enim Regency: a qualitative study from Indonesia
This study seeks to assess the performance of the mala... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hamzah Hasyim, Heni Marini, Misnaniarti Misnaniarti, Rostika Flora, Iche Andriyani Liberty, Ahmed Elagali, Hartoni Hartoni and Fadhilah Eka Maharani Tags: Research Source Type: research
Epigenetic regulation as a therapeutic target in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum
Over the past thirty years, epigenetic regulation of gene expression has gained increasing interest as it was shown to be implicated in illnesses ranging from cancers to parasitic diseases. In the malaria para... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Thibaud Reyser, Lucie Paloque, Jean-Michel Augereau, Luisa Di Stefano and Fran çoise Benoit-Vical Tags: Review Source Type: research
Two promising candidates for paratransgenesis, Elizabethkingia and Asaia, increase in both sexes of Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes after feeding
The male mosquito microbiome may be important for identifying ideal candidates for disease control. Among other criteria, mosquito-associated symbionts that have high localization in both male and female mosqu... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Richardson K. Egyirifa and Jewelna Akorli Tags: Research Source Type: research
Artificial nighttime lighting impacts Plasmodium falciparum mature stage V gametocytes infectivity in Anopheles stephensi
Malaria is one of the most important vector-borne diseases of humans with an estimated 241 million cases worldwide in 2020. As an urban and periurban mosquito species, Anopheles stephensi is exposed to artificial... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 8, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jose Luis Llergo, Helena Garuti, Celia Lopez, Julia Sanchez and David Calvo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Assessing availability, prices, and market share of quality-assured malaria ACT and RDT in the private retail sector in Nigeria and Uganda
An estimated 50% of suspected malaria cases in sub-Saharan Africa first seek care in the private sector, especially in private medicine retail outlets. Quality of care in these outlets is generally unknown but... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 6, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Meley Woldeghebriel, Ezinne Aso, Erica Berlin, Chizoba Fashanu, Sylvia N. Kirumira, Felix Lam, Robert Mugerwa, Juliet Nakiganda, Tayo Olaleye, Jimmy Opigo, Funlola Osinupebi, Natalie Priestley, Rodger Stringham, Perpetua Uhomoibhi, Theodoor Visser, Abigai Tags: Research Source Type: research
Effectiveness of artemether –lumefantrine for treating uncomplicated malaria in low- and high-transmission areas of Ghana
Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) has been effective in the supervised treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Ghana. Since ACT usage is primarily unsupervised, this study aimed to determine the effect... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mawusi Adepa Mawuli, Linda Eva Amoah, Liwang Cui, Neils Ben Quashie and Yaw Asare Afrane Tags: Research Source Type: research
Genetic analysis and molecular basis of G6PD deficiency among malaria patients in Thailand: implications for safe use of 8-aminoquinolines
It was hypothesized that glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency confers a protective effect against malaria infection, however, safety concerns have been raised regarding haemolytic toxicity cause... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Usa Boonyuen, Beatriz Aira C. Jacob, Jutamas Wongwigkan, Kamonwan Chamchoy, Natsamon Singha-art, Natnicha Pengsuk, Duantida Songdej, Emily R. Adams, Thomas Edwards, Supat Chamnanchanunt, Syazwani Itri Amran, Nurriza Ab Latif, Naveen Eugene Louis and Shami Tags: Research Source Type: research
From efficacy to effectiveness: a comprehensive framework for monitoring, evaluating and optimizing seasonal malaria chemoprevention programmes
Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) is a highly effective intervention for preventing malaria, particularly in areas with highly seasonal transmission. Monitoring and evaluating (M&E) SMC programmes are com... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - February 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Monica Anna de Cola, Elisabeth G. Chestnutt, Sol Richardson, Matthieu Baudry, Chuks Nnaji, Taiwo Ibinaiye, Azoukaln é Moukénet, Kunle Rotimi, Benoît Sawadogo, Joshua Okafor, Cheick Saïd Compaoré, Chibuzo Oguoma, Christian Rassi and Arantxa Roca-Feltr Tags: Methodology Source Type: research
Forest-goers as a heterogeneous population at high-risk for malaria: a case –control study in Aceh Province, Indonesia
A major challenge to malaria elimination is identifying and targeting populations that are harbouring residual infections and contributing to persistent transmission. In many near-elimination settings in South... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 30, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sarah Gallalee, Iska Zarlinda, Martha G. Silaen, Chris Cotter, Carmen Cueto, Iqbal R. F. Elyazar, Jerry O. Jacobson, Roly Gosling, Michelle S. Hsiang, Adam Bennett, Farah N. Coutrier and Jennifer L. Smith Tags: Research Source Type: research
Molecular surveillance of Kelch 13 polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Kenya and Ethiopia
Timely molecular surveillance of Plasmodium falciparum kelch 13 (k13) gene mutations is essential for monitoring the emergence and stemming the spread of artemisinin resistance. Widespread artemisinin resistance,... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 29, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Brook Jeang, Daibin Zhong, Ming-Chieh Lee, Harrysone Atieli, Delenasaw Yewhalaw and Guiyun Yan Tags: Research Source Type: research
msp1, msp2, and glurp genotyping to differentiate Plasmodium falciparum recrudescence from reinfections during prevention of reestablishment phase, Sri Lanka, 2014 –2019
Sri Lanka after eliminating malaria in 2012, is in the prevention of re-establishment (POR) phase. Being a tropical country with high malariogenic potential, maintaining vigilance is important. All malaria cas... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 27, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Kumudunayana T. Gunasekera, Risintha G. Premaratne, Shiroma M. Handunnetti, Jagathpriya Weerasena, Sunil Premawansa and Deepika S. Fernando Tags: Research Source Type: research
