Revisiting the determinants of malaria transmission
Trends Parasitol. 2024 Mar 4:S1471-4922(24)00026-6. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2024.02.001. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTMalaria parasites have coevolved with humans over thousands of years, mirroring their migration out of Africa. They persist to this day, despite continuous elimination efforts worldwide. These parasites can adapt to changing environments during infection of human and mosquito, and when expanding the geographical range by switching vector species. Recent studies in the human malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, identified determinants governing the plasticity of sexual conversion rates, sex ratio, and vector ...
Source: Trends in Parasitology - March 5, 2024 Category: Parasitology Authors: Lauriane Sollelis Virginia M Howick Matthias Marti Source Type: research

Malaria vaccine efficacy, safety, and community perception in Africa: a scoping review of recent empirical studies
ConclusionMalaria vaccines protect against malaria infection in varying degrees, with severe side effects rarely occurring. Further research is required to improve vaccine efficacy and community involvement is needed to ensure successful widespread use in African communities. (Source: Infection)
Source: Infection - March 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

The impact of agrochemical pollutant mixtures on the selection of insecticide resistance in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae: insights from experimental evolution and transcriptomics
There are several indications that pesticides used in agriculture contribute to the emergence and spread of resistance of mosquitoes to vector control insecticides. However, the impact of such an indirect sele... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Christabelle G. Sadia, Jean-Marc Bonneville, Marius G. Zoh, Behi K. Fodjo, France-Paraudie A. Kouadio, Sebastien K. Oyou, Benjamin G. Koudou, Beatrice A. Adepo-Gourene, Stephane Reynaud, Jean-Philippe David and Chouaibou S. Mouahamadou Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluating the performance of Plasmodium falciparum genetic metrics for inferring National Malaria Control Programme reported incidence in Senegal
Genetic surveillance of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite shows great promise for helping National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs) assess parasite transmission. Genetic metrics such as the frequency of polyge... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Wesley Wong, Stephen F. Schaffner, Julie Thwing, Mame Cheikh Seck, Jules Gomis, Younouss Diedhiou, Ngayo Sy, Medoune Ndiop, Fatou Ba, Ibrahima Diallo, Doudou Sene, Mamadou Alpha Diallo, Yaye Die Ndiaye, Mouhamad Sy, Aita Sene, Djiby Sow & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research

Development of innovative tripartite partnership for China ’s engagement in global health: recommendations from China-Tanzania Cooperation Project on Malaria Control
(Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty)
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - March 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Malaria vaccine efficacy, safety, and community perception in Africa: a scoping review of recent empirical studies
ConclusionMalaria vaccines protect against malaria infection in varying degrees, with severe side effects rarely occurring. Further research is required to improve vaccine efficacy and community involvement is needed to ensure successful widespread use in African communities. (Source: Infection)
Source: Infection - March 5, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

The Malaria Burden: A South African Perspective
J Trop Med. 2024 Feb 23;2024:6619010. doi: 10.1155/2024/6619010. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTMalaria is a deadly disease caused by protozoan pathogens of the Plasmodium parasite. Transmission to humans occurs through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 247 million cases of malaria were recorded worldwide in 2021, with approximately 619 000 malaria deaths. The initial signs of malaria can be mild and challenging to diagnose due to the signs and symptoms being similar to those of other illnesses. The malaria burden remains largely concentrated in the ...
Source: Journal of Tropical Medicine - March 4, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Marissa Balmith Charlise Basson Sarel J Brand Source Type: research

Survey of the present health & amp; nutritional status of Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar Island
CONCLUSIONS: The population structure of the Shompen is not skewed and under nutrition was not widely prevalent among the children of <5 yr. The other positive observations were the absence of malaria, filariasis and dengue. However, there was natural infection of measles and rubella. Fungal skin infection and intestinal parasitic infestations were widely prevalent. Although cardiovascular risk profile was low, there were signs of emerging risk of over-weight, hypertension and dyslipidaemia. These together with the high prevalence of smokeless tobacco use may have a serious effect on the cardiovascular disease susceptib...
Source: Indian J Med Res - March 4, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Paluru Vijayachari S Awaradi H M Siddaraju K Nithin S S Veerendra U Suresh Babu M Punnam Chander C Kartick M Anwesh A P Sugunan Source Type: research

Clinico-epidemiological profiles & amp; outcome of severe malaria in children under-five in the tribal area of Kalahandi, Odisha
CONCLUSIONS: In high endemic areas severe malaria is predominantly a disease of under-five children and is caused by P. falciparum. Clinical manifestations of severe malaria in children can be varied and life-threatening. Primary health facilities can manage severe malaria successfully, thereby reducing child mortality. Effective collaboration between malaria control and nutrition intervention programmes is essential for appropriate case management.PMID:38439122 | DOI:10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_3302_21 (Source: Indian J Med Res)
Source: Indian J Med Res - March 4, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Aquinas Edassery Ajay Kumar Meher Vanshika Gupta Rashmi Rodriguez Source Type: research

Survey of the present health & amp; nutritional status of Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar Island
CONCLUSIONS: The population structure of the Shompen is not skewed and under nutrition was not widely prevalent among the children of <5 yr. The other positive observations were the absence of malaria, filariasis and dengue. However, there was natural infection of measles and rubella. Fungal skin infection and intestinal parasitic infestations were widely prevalent. Although cardiovascular risk profile was low, there were signs of emerging risk of over-weight, hypertension and dyslipidaemia. These together with the high prevalence of smokeless tobacco use may have a serious effect on the cardiovascular disease susceptib...
Source: The Indian Journal of Medical Research - March 4, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Paluru Vijayachari S Awaradi H M Siddaraju K Nithin S S Veerendra U Suresh Babu M Punnam Chander C Kartick M Anwesh A P Sugunan Source Type: research

Clinico-epidemiological profiles & amp; outcome of severe malaria in children under-five in the tribal area of Kalahandi, Odisha
CONCLUSIONS: In high endemic areas severe malaria is predominantly a disease of under-five children and is caused by P. falciparum. Clinical manifestations of severe malaria in children can be varied and life-threatening. Primary health facilities can manage severe malaria successfully, thereby reducing child mortality. Effective collaboration between malaria control and nutrition intervention programmes is essential for appropriate case management.PMID:38439122 | DOI:10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_3302_21 (Source: The Indian Journal of Medical Research)
Source: The Indian Journal of Medical Research - March 4, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Aquinas Edassery Ajay Kumar Meher Vanshika Gupta Rashmi Rodriguez Source Type: research

Evaluation of a financial incentive intervention on malaria prevalence among the residents in Lake Victoria basin, Kenya: study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial
This study will aim to develop a demand-side policy tool to encourage local residents' active malaria prevention and early treatment-seeking behaviors. We examine the causal impact of a financial incentive intervention complemented with malaria education to residents in malaria-prone areas. A cluster-randomized controlled trial is designed to assess the effect of the financial incentive intervention on reducing malaria prevalence in residents of Suba South in Homa Bay County, Kenya. The intervention includes two components. The first component is the introduction of a financial incentive scheme tied to negative RDT results...
Source: Cell Research - March 4, 2024 Category: Cytology Authors: Tomoya Matsumoto Masaru Nagashima Wataru Kagaya James Kongere Jesse Gitaka Akira Kaneko Source Type: research

The Malaria Burden: A South African Perspective
J Trop Med. 2024 Feb 23;2024:6619010. doi: 10.1155/2024/6619010. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTMalaria is a deadly disease caused by protozoan pathogens of the Plasmodium parasite. Transmission to humans occurs through the bite of an infected female Anopheles mosquito. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 247 million cases of malaria were recorded worldwide in 2021, with approximately 619 000 malaria deaths. The initial signs of malaria can be mild and challenging to diagnose due to the signs and symptoms being similar to those of other illnesses. The malaria burden remains largely concentrated in the ...
Source: Journal of Tropical Medicine - March 4, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Marissa Balmith Charlise Basson Sarel J Brand Source Type: research

Survey of the present health & amp; nutritional status of Shompen tribe of Great Nicobar Island
CONCLUSIONS: The population structure of the Shompen is not skewed and under nutrition was not widely prevalent among the children of <5 yr. The other positive observations were the absence of malaria, filariasis and dengue. However, there was natural infection of measles and rubella. Fungal skin infection and intestinal parasitic infestations were widely prevalent. Although cardiovascular risk profile was low, there were signs of emerging risk of over-weight, hypertension and dyslipidaemia. These together with the high prevalence of smokeless tobacco use may have a serious effect on the cardiovascular disease susceptib...
Source: Indian J Med Res - March 4, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Paluru Vijayachari S Awaradi H M Siddaraju K Nithin S S Veerendra U Suresh Babu M Punnam Chander C Kartick M Anwesh A P Sugunan Source Type: research

Clinico-epidemiological profiles & amp; outcome of severe malaria in children under-five in the tribal area of Kalahandi, Odisha
CONCLUSIONS: In high endemic areas severe malaria is predominantly a disease of under-five children and is caused by P. falciparum. Clinical manifestations of severe malaria in children can be varied and life-threatening. Primary health facilities can manage severe malaria successfully, thereby reducing child mortality. Effective collaboration between malaria control and nutrition intervention programmes is essential for appropriate case management.PMID:38439122 | DOI:10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_3302_21 (Source: Indian J Med Res)
Source: Indian J Med Res - March 4, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Aquinas Edassery Ajay Kumar Meher Vanshika Gupta Rashmi Rodriguez Source Type: research