Perspectives of primary care physicians in Spain on malaria: a cross-sectional survey and retrospective review of cases
In Spain, the risk of imported malaria has increased in recent years due to the rise in international travel and migration. Little is known about the knowledge, information sources, clinical practice, and spec... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 4, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Manuel Linares-Rufo, Harold Bermudez-Marval, Carlos Garc ía-Bertolín, Joaquín Santos-Galilea, Javier Balsa-Vázquez, Ramón Pérez-Tanoira, Laura Santos-Larrégola, Juan Cuadros-González, Gerardo Rojo-Marcos and José-Manuel Ramos-Rincón Tags: Research Source Type: research
Mosquito control by abatement programmes in the United States: perspectives and lessons for countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Africa and the United States are both large, heterogeneous geographies with a diverse range of ecologies, climates and mosquito species diversity which contribute to disease transmission and nuisance biting. I... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 4, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Eric Ochomo, Samuel S. C. Rund, Rosheen S. Mthawanji, Christophe Antonio-Nkondjio, Maxwell Machani, Siriman Samake, Rosine Z. Wolie, Sandrine Nsango, Laurel Anne Lown, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Luna Kamau, Edward Lukyamuzi, Jane Njeri, Joseph Chabi, Otubea Ow Tags: Perspective Source Type: research
In vitro delayed response to dihydroartemisinin of malaria parasites infecting sickle cell erythocytes
Decreased efficacy of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) for Plasmodium falciparum malaria has been previously reported in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). The main purpose of this study was to i... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 4, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Albert A. Gnondjui, Offianan A. Toure, Berenger A. Ako, Tossea S. Koui, Stanislas E. Assohoun, Eric A. Gbessi, Landry T. N ’Guessan, Karim Tuo, Sylvain Beourou, Serge-Brice Assi, Francis A. Yapo, Ibrahima Sanogo and Ronan Jambou Tags: Research Source Type: research
Factors influencing patients ’ adherence to malaria artemisinin-based combination therapy in Kamuli District, Uganda
Patients ’ adherence to artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is a malaria control strategy. Studies report varied experiences regarding patients’ adherence to ACT. The study aimed at determining factors ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Charles Bawate, Sylvia T. Callender-Carter, Bernard Guyah and Collins Ouma Tags: Research Source Type: research
Expanding the roles of community health workers to sustain programmes during malaria elimination: a meeting report on operational research in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia malaria elimination is targeted by 2030. Cambodia aims to achieve this by 2025, driven in large part by the urgent need to control the spread of artemisinin-resistant falciparum malaria infec... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lek Dysoley, James J. Callery, Voeurng Bunreth, Moul Vanna, Chan Davoeung, Yok Sovann, Sles You, Sam Ol, Rupam Tripura, Rusheng Chew, Arjun Chandna, C éline Christiansen-Jucht, Jayme Hughes, Nguon Sokomar, Top Sophornarann, Jeanne Rideout & hellip; Tags: Meeting Report Source Type: research
Limited threat of Plasmodium falciparum pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletion to the utility of HRP2-based malaria RDTs in Northern Uganda
Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) that detect Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein-2 (PfHRP2) are exclusively deployed in Uganda, but deletion of the pfhrp2/3 target gene threatens their usefulness as malaria... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Bosco B. Agaba, David Smith, Jye Travis, Cielo Pasay, Monica Nabatanzi, Emmanuel Arinaitwe, Isaac Ssewanyana, Susan Nabadda, Jane Cunningham, Moses R. Kamya and Qin Cheng Tags: Research Source Type: research
Urban –rural differences in seasonal malaria chemoprevention coverage and characteristics of target populations in nine states of Nigeria: a comparative cross-sectional study
Differences between urban and rural contexts in terms of sociodemographic characteristics, geographical features and risk perceptions may lead to disparities in coverage and related outcomes of community-based... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Taiwo Ibinaiye, Kunle Rotimi, Ayodeji Balogun, Adaeze Aidenagbon, Chibuzo Oguoma, Kevin Baker, Olabisi Ogunmola, Olusola Oresanya, Christian Rassi and Chuks Nnaji Tags: Research Source Type: research
Malaria elimination in Ghana: recommendations for reactive case detection strategy implementation in a low endemic area of Asutsuare, Ghana
Progress toward malaria elimination is increasing as many countries near zero indigenous malaria cases. In settings nearing elimination, interventions will be most effective at interrupting transmission when t... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - January 2, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ebenezer Krampah Aidoo, Frank Twum Aboagye, George Edem Agginie, Felix Abekah Botchway, George Osei-Adjei, Michael Appiah, Ruth Duku Takyi, Samuel Asamoah Sakyi, Linda Amoah, George Arthur, Bernard Walter Lawson, Richard Harry Asmah, Paul Boateng, Otubea Tags: Case Study Source Type: research
Perspectives of African stakeholders on gene drives for malaria control and elimination: a multi-country survey
Gene drive modified mosquitoes (GDMMs) have the potential to address Africa ’s persistent malaria problem, but are still in early stages of development and testing. Continuous engagement of African stakeholders... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Marceline F. Finda, Elijah O. Juma, Najat F. Kahamba, Rhosheen S. Mthawanji, Maganga Sambo, Basiliana Emidi, Susan Wiener, David O ’Brochta, Michael Santos, Stephanie James and Fredros O. Okumu Tags: Research Source Type: research
Vectorial competence, insecticide resistance in Anopheles funestus and operational implications for malaria vector control strategies in Benin Republic
The primary reason for the failure of malaria vector control across endemic regions is the widespread insecticide resistance observed in Anopheles vectors. The most dominant African vectors of malaria parasites a... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - December 21, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Romaric Akoton, Pierre Marie Sovegnon, Oswald Y. Djihinto, Adand é A. Medjigbodo, Romuald Agonhossou, Helga M. Saizonou, Genevieve M. Tchigossou, Seun M. Atoyebi, Eric Tossou, Francis Zeukeng, Hamirath O. Lagnika, Wassiyath Mousse, Ayola Akim Adegnika, R Tags: Review Source Type: research
Can incorporating genotyping data into efficacy estimators improve efficiency of early phase malaria vaccine trials?
Early phase malaria vaccine field trials typically measure malaria infection by PCR or thick blood smear microscopy performed on serially sampled blood. Vaccine efficacy (VE) is the proportion reduction in an ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - December 19, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Gail E. Potter, Viviane Callier, Biraj Shrestha, Sudhaunshu Joshi, Ankit Dwivedi, Joana C. Silva, Matthew B. Laurens, Dean A. Follmann and Gregory A. Deye Tags: Research Source Type: research
Anopheles gambiae s.s. resistance to pyrethroids and DDT in semi-urban and rural areas of the Moyen-Ogoou é Province, Gabon
Pyrethroids are the main insecticides used in vector control for malaria. However, their extensive use in the impregnation of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying has led to the ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - December 18, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Stravensky T érence Boussougou-Sambe, Barclaye Ngossanga, Ange Gatien Doumba-Ndalembouly, Lynda Nouage Boussougou, Tamirat Gebru Woldearegai, Fabrice Mougeni, Thierry Ndong Mba, Jean Ronald Edoa, Jean Claude Dejon-Agobé, Parfait Awono-Ambene, Peter G. K Tags: Research Source Type: research
Identification of breeding habitats and kdr mutations in Anopheles spp. in South Korea
Malaria is still endemic in South Korea. However, limited information is available on the current Anopheles breeding sites and the occurrence of insecticide resistance-associated genetic mutations and their distr... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - December 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Hyelee Hong, Tae-Hui Eom, Thuy-Tien Thi Trinh, Bao Duong Tuan, Hyun Park and Seon-Ju Yeo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Is qPCR always the most sensitive method for malaria diagnostic quality surveillance?
In many studies to evaluate the quality of malaria diagnosis, microscopy or rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) are compared to PCR. Depending on the method for sample collection and storage (whole blood or dried blo... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - December 15, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Cristian Koepfli Tags: Matters Arising Source Type: research
Head-to-head comparison of two loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) kits for diagnosis of malaria in a non-endemic setting
Light microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) have long been the recommended diagnostic methods for malaria. However, in recent years, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) techniques have been sho... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - December 13, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Anna-Clara Ivarsson, Elin Frans én, Ioanna Broumou, Anna Färnert, Kristina E. M. Persson and Sara Karlsson Söbirk Tags: Research Source Type: research
