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Development of a LAMP method with lateral flow DNA chromatography to diagnose toxoplasmosis in immunocompromised patients
BackgroundRapid and accurate diagnosis of toxoplasmosis is critical, particularly for immunocompromised patients. Several molecular methods could...
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Implementation factors of tuberculosis control program in primary healthcare settings in China: a mixed-methods using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research framework
BackgroundTuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of death worldwide, and Chinese TB burden ranked the second globally. Chinese primary healthcare (PHC)...
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First instar and adult male bed bugs, Cimex lectularius (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), increase feeding activity in the presence of adult females
BackgroundBed bugs, Cimex lectularius , form day-time aggregations from which they depart at night to feed on human blood. Obtaining an initial blood...
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Specificity of serological screening tests and reference laboratory tests to diagnose gambiense human African trypanosomiasis: a prospective clinical performance study
BackgroundSerological screening tests play a crucial role to diagnose gambiense human African trypanosomiasis (gHAT). Presently, they preselect...
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Isolation and identification of hoylesella marshii causing pleural infection: a case report
BackgroundHoylesella marshii can be isolated from human oral cavities affected by dental pulp and periodontal infections, as well as from the dental...
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The origin and insecticide resistance of Aedes albopictus mosquitoes established in southern Mozambique
BackgroundThe Aedes albopictus mosquito is of medical concern due to its ability to transmit viral diseases, such as dengue and chikungunya. Aedes...
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Addressing bottlenecks in Lassa fever treatment: overcoming the ribavirin parenteral formulation challenge
Ribavirin ampoule formulation remains a major challenge in managing Lassa fever disease. Lassa fever is an endemic viral hemorrhagic fever in the...
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Proactive home-based malaria management in rural communities of Bassar Health District in northern Togo from 2014 to 2017: PECADOM + , a pilot experiment
BackgroundTogo's National Malaria Control Programme has initiated an active home-based malaria management model for all age groups in rural areas of...
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Assessment of the influence of levees along Yangtze River on Oncomelania hupensis, the intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum
BackgroundOncomelania hupensis is the exclusive intermediate host of Schistosoma japonicum in China. Snail control is an essential component of...
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Obesity, abdominal obesity, metabolic obesity phenotypes, and Helicobacter pylori infection: results from NHANES 1999–2000
BackgroundRecent studies on the association between Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) infection and obesity have reported conflicting results....
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Management of patient with Fusobacterim nucletum related pleural empyema: intrapleural antibiotic therapy can be considered for salvage therapy
Pleural empyema can lead to significant morbidity and mortality despite chest drainage and antibiotic treatment, necessitating novel and minimally...
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Efficacy and safety of chloroquine plus primaquine for the treatment of Plasmodium vivax malaria in Hamusit site, Northwestern Ethiopia
BackgroundPlasmodium vivax malaria is still an important public health problem in Ethiopia. Unlike Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax has a dormant...
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HIV in Eswatini: Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies
Purpose of ReviewThis review assessed the impact of climate change on HIV transmission and HIV care of children and adults in Eswatini, and what...
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Nicotinamide mitigates visceral leishmaniasis by regulating inflammatory response and enhancing lipid metabolism
BackgroundCurrently, treatment regimens for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) are limited because of the presence of numerous adverse effects....
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Infectivity of Plasmodium parasites to Aedes aegypti and Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes maintained on blood-free meals of SkitoSnack
BackgroundAedes and Anopheles mosquitoes are responsible for tremendous global health burdens from their transmission of pathogens causing malaria,...
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Effects of a blood-free mosquito diet on fitness and gonotrophic cycle parameters of laboratory reared Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto
BackgroundThe current rise of new innovative tools for mosquito control, such as the release of transgenic mosquitoes carrying a dominant lethal gene...
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Impact on pregnancy outcomes of intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in urban and peri-urban Papua New Guinea: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundIntermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) reduces malaria-attributable adverse pregnancy...
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Bundle care approach to reduce device associated infections in post-living-donor-liver transplantation in a tertiary care hospital, Egypt
BackgroundDevice-associated infections (DAIs) are a significant cause of morbidity following living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). We aimed to...
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Dental complications as a potential indicator of Redondovirus infection: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundRedondoviridae is a newly discovered virus family linked to oral and respiratory conditions in people, while there is still debate about...
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Discrepancies between self-reported medication in adherence and indirect measurement adherence among patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review
BackgroundGiven the critical importance of medication adherence in HIV/AIDS treatment, this study aims to compare medication adherence measured by...
