Search
Search Results
-
Diagnostic performance of NxTek™ Eliminate Malaria-Pf test for the detection of Plasmodium falciparum in school children with asymptomatic malaria
BackgroundOne of the major roadblocks to the falciparum malaria elimination programme is the presence of a portion of the population, such as school...
-
Malaria Knowledge-Base and Prevalence of Parasitaemia in Asymptomatic Adults in the Forest Zone of Ghana
PurposeTo determine the levels of knowledge, awareness and perception of malaria, and to determine the infection status among asymptomatic adults in...
-
Asymptomatic and submicroscopic malaria infections in sugar cane and rice development areas of Ethiopia
BackgroundWater resource development projects, such as dams and irrigation schemes, have a positive impact on food security and poverty reduction....
-
Towards the use of a smartphone imaging-based tool for point-of-care detection of asymptomatic low-density malaria parasitaemia
BackgroundGlobally, there are over 200 million cases of malaria annually and over 400,000 deaths. Early and accurate detection of low-density...
-
Toxoplasmosis: A Widespread Zoonosis Diversely Affecting Humans and Animals
Infections by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii are widely prevalent in humans and animals worldwide. Since the discovery of the life cycle of...
-
Dry season prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum in asymptomatic Gambian children, with a comparative evaluation of diagnostic methods
BackgroundSubclinical infection with Plasmodium falciparum remains highly prevalent, yet diagnosing these often low-density infections remains a...
-
Diagnostic performance of an ultra-sensitive RDT and a conventional RDT in malaria mass testing, treatment and tracking interventions in southern Ghana
BackgroundApplication of numerous malaria control interventions has led to reduction in clinical malaria cases and deaths but also the realisation...
-
18S rRNA Gene-Based Piroplasmid PCR: An Assay for Rapid and Precise Molecular Screening of Theileria and Babesia Species in Animals
PurposeThe parasites of genera such as Babesia and Theileria are called piroplasmids due to the pear-shaped morphology of the multiplying parasite...
-
Prevalence of asymptomatic malaria, submicroscopic parasitaemia and anaemia in Korogwe District, north-eastern Tanzania
BackgroundAsymptomatic malaria infections largely remain undetected and act as a reservoir for continuous transmission. The study assessed the...
-
A Convenient and Sensitive kDNA-PCR for Screening of Leishmania infantum Latent Infection Among Blood Donors in a Highly Endemic Focus, Northwestern Iran
BackgroundRecent global evidences showed that asymptomatic blood donor carriers of Leishmania infection will appear as a threat for blood...
-
Screening blood donors for malaria, can we increase the number of eligible donors? An observational retrospective study
BackgroundIn non-endemic countries, malaria can be transmitted through blood donations from imported cases. To ensure standards of quality and safety...
-
Antibody signatures of asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections measured from dried blood spots
BackgroundScreening malaria-specific antibody responses on protein microarrays can help identify immune factors that mediate protection against...
-
Accuracy of a rapid diagnosis test, microscopy and loop-mediated isothermal amplification in the detection of asymptomatic Plasmodium infections in Korhogo, Northern Côte d’Ivoire
BackgroundHighly sensitive and accurate malaria diagnostic tools are essential to identify asymptomatic low parasitaemia infections. This study...
-
The role and influence of bacteria on the growth of Blastocystis sp. subtype 3
Blastocystis sp . is an enteric protistan parasite that affects individuals worldwide with gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal discomfort,...
-
Toxoplasmosis: A Widespread Zoonosis Diversely Affecting Humans and Animals
Infections by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii are widely prevalent in humans and animals worldwide. Since the discovery of the life cycle of...
-
Confirmatory Assay for Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria Using Molecular Approach
BackgroundPrompt malarial treatment and surveillance is crucial for accurate diagnosis of Plasmodium Sp. Gold standard microscopic examination has...
-
Malaria elimination in Ghana: recommendations for reactive case detection strategy implementation in a low endemic area of Asutsuare, Ghana
BackgroundProgress toward malaria elimination is increasing as many countries near zero indigenous malaria cases. In settings nearing elimination,...
-
Comparison of leucocyte profiles between healthy children and those with asymptomatic and symptomatic Plasmodium falciparum infections
BackgroundThe immune mechanisms that determine whether a Plasmodium falciparum infection would be symptomatic or asymptomatic are not fully...
-
Rodent control programmes can integrate Echinococcus multilocularis surveillance by facilitating parasite genoty**: the case of Arvicola terrestris voles screening in France
The tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis is the causative agent of alveolar echinococcosis, the most serious parasitic disease for humans in Europe....
-
Comparative molecular prevalence and subtypes distribution of Blastocystis sp. a potentially zoonotic infection isolated from symptomatic and asymptomatic patients in Iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeThe present systematic review and meta-analysis was aimed to assess the weighted molecular prevalence of Blastocystis sp . in humans along...
