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Brief Research Report

Published on 19 Sep 2025

Field observations on the use of rapid diagnostic tests for Human African Trypanosomiasis in Nigeria

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Chinwe U. Chukwudi
Omolara S. Adenekan
Jonadab C. Chinwendu
Amadea O. Enwonwu
Chinonso C. Iyi
Uchenna H. Anyaorah
Chukwuebuka V. Ugwu
Michael O. John
Glory N. Joseph
Akwoba J. Ogugua

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1638558

2,168 views

Original Research

Accepted on 15 Sep 2025

"A guardian angel that just appeared": the impact of a community health worker in supporting treatment adherence and follow-up for Chagas Disease patients

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Cristina Juan Jimenez
Marta Arsuaga Vicente
María Santamaría Seijas
Maria Mar Lago
Marta Díaz Menéndez
Rosa de Miguel Buckley
Fernando de la Calle Prieto
Ana Ayuso Alvarez
Marina Gold

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1632961

283 views

Original Research

Published on 10 Sep 2025

Schistosomiasis mapping in Senegal: from baseline to present

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Ndeye M. Kane
Khadime Sylla
Ngayo Sy
Boubacar Diop
Rose Monteil
Malang Mané
Daouda Gueye
Momadou L. Samb
Babacar Banda Diallo
Madeline Woo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1555191

1,119 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Aug 2025

Community perspectives on anti-helminthiasis mass drug administration for school-age children in Ghana

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Lansana Barry
Nathaniel Larbi Andah
Sidikiba Sidibé
Alexandre Delamou
Phyllis Dako-Gyeke

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1553488

706 views

Case Report

Published on 19 Aug 2025

Death to bite: a case report of dead snake envenoming and treatment

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Susmita Thakur
Surajit Giri
Gaurav Choudhary
Hemen Nath
Robin Doley

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1644239

4,382 views

Editorial

Published on 15 Aug 2025

Editorial: Enhancing leprosy diagnosis: new tools and approaches for global health impact

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Angelica Gobbo
Natália Aparecida de Paula
Filipe Rocha Lima

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1678063

675 views

Original Research

Accepted on 04 Aug 2025

Effects of Behaviour Change Communication: Interventions for the Prevention of Bilharziasis in the Districts of N'dali and Aguégués in Benin

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Josias Olutobi AHAMIDE
Charles Jérôme SOSSA
Yolande SISSINTO
Edmond YETONGNON
Edgard-Marius OUENDO
Achille AYALE
Romaric TCHEBE

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1622582

262 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jul 2025

Visceral leishmaniasis treatment outcome and associated factors among pediatric patients in Northwest Ethiopia: a seven-year retrospective cohort data analysis (2013–2019)

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Haregewoyn Abere
Aberham Abere
Dessie Abebaw
Gizework Alemnew Mekonnen
Tena Cherkos
Mekuriaw Alemayehu
Mequanent Kassa

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1566971

1,743 views

Mini Review

Published on 29 Jul 2025

One Health approach for the prevention of open defecation: a panacea for open defecation-driven neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Verner N. Orish
Isaac B. Addei
David E. Adzah
Acheampong G. Oteng
Moses A. Ayaaba
Aleksandra Marinkovic
Tatiana Gardellini
Ricardo Izurieta
Rajashree Pandit
Chuku Okorie

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1630115

992 views

Editorial

Published on 10 Jul 2025

Editorial: Female genital schistosomiasis: research needed to raise awareness and deliver action

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Margaret Gyapong

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1621992

628 views

Editorial

Published on 10 Jul 2025

Editorial: The role of diagnostics in eliminating schistosomiasis as a public health problem: trend and need

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

James Mwansa
Moses J. Chimbari
Nilanjan Lodh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1654747

627 views

Perspective

Published on 02 Jul 2025

Ticks and tickborne diseases in Global South countries: impact and implications of environmental changes

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Sammuel Shahzad
Olalekan Chris Akinsulie
Ibrahim Idris
Popy Devnath
Damilare Ajagbe
Victor Ayodele Aliyu
Moyinoluwa Joshua Oladoye
Chizaram Ukauwa
Charles Egede Ugwu
Samuel Ajulo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1597236

2,412 views

Perspective

Published on 24 Jun 2025

Toward the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: progress, perspectives, and strategic directions

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Sylvain Mupoyi
Jean Kalle Kalenga
Kelly Zongo
Martha Mberu
Naomi Pitchouna Awaca Uvon

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1605161

939 views

Editorial

Published on 19 Jun 2025

Editorial: Advances in the molecular epidemiology and diagnostics of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Yash Gupta
Charlotte Avanzi
Lucio Vera-Cabrera
Alberto Enrique Paniz Mondolfi
Verena J. Schuenemann
Pushpendra Singh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1622530

1,370 views

Original Research

Published on 19 Jun 2025

Tailoring interventions for impact: implementing evidence-based strategies for female genital schistosomiasis knowledge gaps in selected districts in Ghana

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Comfort Dede Tetteh
Themba G. Ginindza
Jabulani R. Ncayiyana
Alfred Kwesi Manyeh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1566451

1,361 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Jun 2025

Knowledge, attitudes, and referral practices regarding animal bites and prevention of human rabies among Traditional Health Practitioners in the eThekwini District in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, 2022

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Maxwell Mabona
Thembekile Zwane
Babongile Mhlongo
Lazarus Kuonza
Poncho Phafane

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1542614

1,726 views