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Policy Brief

Published on 08 Jan 2025

Effective and sustainable prevention and control of pork tapeworm diseases in humans and pigs in Tanzania: a policy brief

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Helena A. Ngowi
George Makingi
Fredy Mlowe
Christina Wilson
Flora Kajuna
Mwemezi Kabululu
Ayubu Churi
Chacha Nyangi
Mary-Winnie Nanyaro
Innocent Melkiory

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1453965

296 views

Original Research

Accepted on 27 Dec 2024

Prevalence, Intensity, and Associated Factors of Intestinal Schistosomiasis among Primary School Children in Nono District, Southwest Ethiopia

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Ukash Umer
Bayisa Tolera
Fitsum Weldegebreal
Junedin Abamecha
Fikru Tebeje
Akewok Sime
Jemal Mohammed

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1483164

107 views

Systematic Review

Published on 18 Dec 2024

Stigma related to podoconiosis in Ethiopia: a systematic review

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Temesgen Lera Abiso
Amene Abebe Kerbo
Eskinder Wolka Woticha
Mengistu Meskele Koyira

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1483407

387 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Dec 2024

Use of digital assessment tools to measure health facility readiness to provide the WHO recommended package of care for lymphatic filariasis morbidity

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Windtaré Roland Bougma
Victorino Martinho Aiogalé
Bienvenu Yao Attoumbre
Sarah Bartlett
Kouma Brahima
Mamadou Coulibaly
Yaya Ibrahim Coulibaly
Boubacar Morou Dicko
Susan D’Souza
Salif Seriba Doumbia

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1380042

395 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Dec 2024

Large-scale production of Mansonella perstans infective larvae from engorged Culicoides milnei

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Chi Anizette Kien
Rene Ebai
Fanny Fri Fombad
Frederick Esofi
Anna Ning Ntuh
Emmanuel Ouam
Narcisse Victor Tchamatchoua Gandjui
Valerine Chawa Chunda
Relindis Ekanya
Franck Noel Nietcho

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1391823

401 views

Case Report

Published on 21 Nov 2024

A large filarial hydrocele in Kenya: a case report

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Charles Waihenya
Sheila Githui
Edgard Schouame

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1372267

298 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Nov 2024

Key influencers of mass drug administration implementation and scale-up: a social network analysis of soil-transmitted helminth intervention platforms in Benin, India, and Malawi

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Marie-Claire Gwayi-Chore
Kumudha Aruldas
Euripide Avokpaho
Chawanangwa Mahebere Chirambo
Malvika Saxena
Angelin Titus
Parfait Houngbégnon
Comlanvi Innocent Togbevi
Félicien Chabi
Providence Nindi

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1346828

428 views

Original Research

Published on 13 Nov 2024

Prevalence of active trachoma and its associated factors among children aged 1–9 years in previous leprosarium and non-leprosarium areas in eastern Ethiopia: a community-based comparative study

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Fitsum Weldegebreal
Mitiku Getachew
Getachew Kabew Mekonnen
Assefa Desalew
Shambel Mekonnen
Temam Beshir Raru
Ukash Umer
Kedir Urgesa

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1476778

472 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Oct 2024

A holistic approach to address female genital schistosomiasis in Ghana and Madagascar: the FGS Accelerated Scale Together Package

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Alison Krentel
Kazeem Arogundade
Mbolatiana Raharinivo
Joseph Opare
Clara Fabienne Rasoamanamihaja
Faly Hariniaina Randrianasolo
Maxwell Ayindenaba Dalaba
Mustapha Immurana
Isis Umbelino-Walker
Caroline Pensotti

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1395467

890 views

Original Research

Accepted on 30 Sep 2024

Epilepsy in the Onchocerciasis Endemic Area of Deim Zubeir, South Sudan: A Household Survey

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Jurel Payii Mamur
Gilles Van Cutsem
Sekonjo Juliano Hamid Motto
Stephen Raimon Jada
Tatjana Gerber
Yak Yak Bol
Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo
Robert Colebunders

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1469201

336 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Sep 2024

The hidden burden of female genital schistosomiasis: a cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Ghanaian communities

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Alfred Kwesi Manyeh
Rosemond Akpene Ekey
Rukaya Dongu Kamaldeen
Dorothy Fosu
Saviour Edem Vidzro
Maxwell Dalaba

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1427402

720 views

Methods

Published on 04 Sep 2024

A rapid DNA screening method using high-resolution melt analysis to detect putative Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mattheei hybrids alongside other introgressing schistosomes

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Lucas J. Cunningham
Sekeleghe Kayuni
Alexandra Juhász
Peter Makaula
David Lally
Gladys Namacha
Donales Kapira
Priscilla Chammudzi
Bright Mainga
Sam Jones

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1350680

766 views
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Clinical Trial

Published on 29 Aug 2024

Repeated versus single praziquantel dosing regimen in treatment of female genital schistosomiasis: a phase 2 randomised controlled trial showing no difference in efficacy

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Louise Thomsen Schmidt Arenholt
Bodo Sahondra Randrianasolo
Tiana Onintsoa Oliva Rabozakandraina
Charles Emile Ramarokoto
Karoline Jøker
Katrina Kæstel Aarøe
Dorthe Brønnum
Caspar Bundgaard Nielsen
Suzette Sørensen
Mads Lumholdt

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1322652

1,160 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Aug 2024

An assessment of gynecological manifestations in women with female genital schistosomiasis with reference to Schistosoma biomarkers, sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Bodo Sahondra Randrianasolo
Karoline Jøker
Louise Thomsen Schmidt Arenholt
Tiana Onintsoa Oliva Rabozakandraina
Charles Emile Ramarokoto
Dorthe Brønnum
Martin Jensen
Søren Lundbye Christensen
Jørgen Skov Jensen
Paul Corstjens

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1322667

1,111 views

Systematic Review

Published on 23 Aug 2024

A scoping review of lymphatic filariasis research in Zambia

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Hugh Shirley
Adrienne M. Orriols
Dylan Hogan
Kingford Chimfwembe
Alinaswe Bwalya
Kaala Sibbuku
Janelle Lardizabal
Sophie Tillotson
Grace Grifferty
Philip Espinola Coombs

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1449719

668 views

Perspective

Published on 08 Aug 2024

Sustaining success through strategies for post-elimination management of neglected tropical diseases in African Union Member States

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Nafiisah Chotun
Julian Eaton
Ifeoma Ajegbo Anagbogu
Hanna Amanuel Tesfahunei
Sheila Shawa
Carol Karutu
Akeem Bolarinwa
Abdulaziz Mohammed

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1421522

939 views

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Articles

Effective and sustainable prevention and control of pork tapeworm diseases in humans and pigs in Tanzania: a policy brief

Prevalence, Intensity, and Associated Factors of Intestinal Schistosomiasis among Primary School Children in Nono District, Southwest Ethiopia

Stigma related to podoconiosis in Ethiopia: a systematic review

Use of digital assessment tools to measure health facility readiness to provide the WHO recommended package of care for lymphatic filariasis morbidity

Large-scale production of Mansonella perstans infective larvae from engorged Culicoides milnei

A large filarial hydrocele in Kenya: a case report

Key influencers of mass drug administration implementation and scale-up: a social network analysis of soil-transmitted helminth intervention platforms in Benin, India, and Malawi

Prevalence of active trachoma and its associated factors among children aged 1–9 years in previous leprosarium and non-leprosarium areas in eastern Ethiopia: a community-based comparative study

A holistic approach to address female genital schistosomiasis in Ghana and Madagascar: the FGS Accelerated Scale Together Package

Epilepsy in the Onchocerciasis Endemic Area of Deim Zubeir, South Sudan: A Household Survey

The hidden burden of female genital schistosomiasis: a cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitudes, and practices in Ghanaian communities

A rapid DNA screening method using high-resolution melt analysis to detect putative Schistosoma haematobium and Schistosoma mattheei hybrids alongside other introgressing schistosomes

Repeated versus single praziquantel dosing regimen in treatment of female genital schistosomiasis: a phase 2 randomised controlled trial showing no difference in efficacy

An assessment of gynecological manifestations in women with female genital schistosomiasis with reference to Schistosoma biomarkers, sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis

A scoping review of lymphatic filariasis research in Zambia

Sustaining success through strategies for post-elimination management of neglected tropical diseases in African Union Member States