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Introduction of invasive mosquito species into Europe and prospects for arbovirus transmission and vector control in an era of globalization
BackgroundMosquito research in Europe has a long history, primarily focused on malaria vectors. In recent years, invasive mosquito species like the...
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A review on the efficacy of Ocimum gratissimum, Mentha spicata, and Moringa oleifera leaf extracts in repelling mosquito
Abstract@@@In recent times, repellents and synthetic drugs have been identified as having negative toxicity effects on humans and the environment....
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What Do We Know About the Invasive Mosquitoes Aedes atropalpus and Aedes triseriatus?
Purpose of ReviewMosquito-borne diseases are a serious concern in Europe since the proliferation of invasive mosquito species increases the risk of...
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Ethnomedicinal plants used for malaria treatment in Rukungiri District, Western Uganda
BackgroundMalaria remains a major global health challenge and a serious cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, limited...
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Elimination Strategy for Malaria in El Salvador: a Retrospective Study
Purpose of ReviewEl Salvador, a small country with limited resources, was declared by the World Health Organization to have eliminated malaria on...
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Plasmodium ovale infection in Sri Lanka: distant exposure and incidental detection of hyperparasitemia: a case report
BackgroundPlasmodium ovale malaria, which was previously endemic to tropical Africa and the Southwest Pacific islands is now being reported from...
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The prevalence of tuberculosis, malaria and soil-transmitted helminth infection in minority indigenous people of Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundInfectious diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), malaria and soil-transmitted helminthiasis continue to impose a significant global health...
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Knowledge, compliance, and challenges in anti-malarial products usage: a systematic review of at-risk communities for zoonotic malaria
BackgroundZoonotic malaria is a growing public health threat in the WHO Southeast Asia (SEA) and Western Pacific (WP) regions. Despite vector-control...
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The Ecology of Protective Behaviors: A Study in New Risk Areas for Mosquito-Borne Diseases
During the last decade, tiger mosquitoes have rapidly colonized a large number of European countries, increasing the risk of infection with...
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Exploring barriers to and facilitators of malaria prevention practices: a photovoice study with rural communities at risk to Plasmodium knowlesi malaria in Sabah, Malaysia
BackgroundThe control of Plasmodium knowlesi malaria remains challenging due to the presence of macaque monkeys and predominantly outdoor-biting Anopheles...
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Addressing biodiversity conservation, disease surveillance, and public health interventions through One Health approach in Hainan’s tropical rainforest
This review investigates the utilization of the One Health approach to advance sustainable development and enhance health in the Hainan tropical...
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Epidemiological characteristics of Plasmodium malariae malaria in China: a malaria that should not be neglected post elimination
BackgroundPlasmodium malariae was always neglected compared with P. falciparum and P. vivax . In the present study, we aimed to describe the...
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Five years of post-validation surveillance of lymphatic filariasis in Thailand
BackgroundThe World Health Organization (WHO) validated Thailand in 2017 as having eliminated lymphatic filariasis (LF) as a public health problem...
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Plasmodium cynomolgi in humans: current knowledge and future directions of an emerging zoonotic malaria parasite
Plasmodium cynomolgi ( Pcy ), a simian malaria parasite, is a recent perfect example of emerging zoonotic transfer in human. This review summarizes the...
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Blood smears examination and prevalence of malaria in Addis Zemen Town, Northwest Ethiopia (2013–2021): a retrospective study
IntroductionIn Ethiopia, malaria is one of the major public health and socioeconomic problems, though tremendous efforts have been made. Currently,...
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Haemosporidians from a Neglected Group of Terrestrial Wild Birds in the Peruvian Amazonia
Haemosporidians are a widespread group of blood parasites transmitted by vectors. Despite their relevance for bird conservation, few studies have...
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The ethnobotanical heritage of Lotkuh, a high-altitude tribal haven of Chitral, the Eastern Hindu Kush, Pakistan
BackgroundIn northwestern Pakistan, Lotkuh is a high-altitude terrain nestled within the eastern Hindu Kush region. Enclaved by towering peaks and...
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Malaria vector dynamics and utilization of insecticide-treated nets in low-transmission setting in Southwest Ethiopia: implications for residual transmission
BackgroundUnderstanding the behaviour of local malaria vectors is essential as effectiveness of the commonly used vector-targeted malaria control...
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Standard medical ethnobotany of Kohistan, North Pakistan
BackgroundThis study was exclusively focused on the documentation and cross-cultural evaluation of ethnomedicinal knowledge (EMK) within the diverse...
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Cultural significance of medicinal plants in healing human ailments among Guji semi-pastoralist people, Suro Barguda District, Ethiopia
BackgroundTraditional medicine has remained the most affordable and easily accessible source of treatment in the primary healthcare system among...
