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Original Research

Published on 07 Mar 2025

After action review: preparedness and response to the dengue epidemic in 2023 in the Centre region, Burkina Faso

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Watton Rodrigue Diao
Abel Bicaba
Aboubacar Sanou
Lissy Eric Parfait Ouattara

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1516101

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Original Research

Published on 06 Mar 2025

Factors associated with the management of people affected by disabilities in communities endemic to skin-related neglected tropical diseases in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Yévèdo Borel Tossou
Fifamin Noël Christelle Gbaguidi
Sonagnon Inès Elvire Agbo
Sètondji Diane Edwige Zanvo
Karine Lucrèce Marie Codjo-Seignon
Paule Héléna Biaka
Fernand Aimé Guedou
Kouakou Jerôme Kouadio
Sèdjro Gimatal Esaï Anagonou
Franck Zinsou Mignanwande

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1522660

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Review

Published on 27 Feb 2025

Community-based models for neglected tropical diseases affecting the skin: a scoping review

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

India Hotopf
Shahreen Chowdhury
Guillermo Robert
Mary Ellen Sellers
Maneesh Phillip
Anil Fastenau
Maria del Mar Marais
Constanze Vettel
Mijanur Rahman
Rajni Kant Singh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1544842

650 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Feb 2025

Prevalence, intensity, and associated factors of intestinal schistosomiasis among primary school children in Nono District, Southwest Ethiopia

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

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

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1483164

326 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Feb 2025

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

630 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Feb 2025

Impact of three rounds of mass preventive chemotherapy on prevalence and intensities of Schistosoma mansoni infection among an adult population on Ukerewe Island, north-western Tanzania

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Crecencia E. Chiombola
Erick Simon Mwangoka
Tumaini Baumba
Charles Guya Mkombe
Saskia Kreibich
Christa Kasang
Antje Fuss
Andreas Mueller
Paul Alikado Sabuni
Humphrey D. Mazigo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1523177

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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

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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

566 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

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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

720 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

422 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

533 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

724 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

1,183 views
1 citation

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

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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

1,000 views
2 citations

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Articles

After action review: preparedness and response to the dengue epidemic in 2023 in the Centre region, Burkina Faso

Factors associated with the management of people affected by disabilities in communities endemic to skin-related neglected tropical diseases in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire

Community-based models for neglected tropical diseases affecting the skin: a scoping review

Prevalence, intensity, and associated factors of intestinal schistosomiasis among primary school children in Nono District, Southwest Ethiopia

Epilepsy in the onchocerciasis endemic area of Deim Zubeir, South Sudan: a household survey

Impact of three rounds of mass preventive chemotherapy on prevalence and intensities of Schistosoma mansoni infection among an adult population on Ukerewe Island, north-western Tanzania

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

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

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