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University of Buea · Cameroon · Malaria Research and Control
Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) are commonly used for the diagnosis of malaria in resource-limited settings. However, the sensitivity of RDTs may vary depending on the brand
University College Hospital, Ibadan · Nigeria · Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
Abstract Background The escalating threat of infectious disease outbreaks in Africa, particularly emerging and
Woldia University · Ethiopia · Malaria Research and Control
underserved rural communities. Previous developments in vector control, diagnostic capabilities, and treatment protocols have led to notable reductions in malaria morbidity and mortality. However, challenges persist, including
Université de Kinshasa (UNIKIN) · DR Congo · Malaria Research and Control
Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) detecting histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) and HRP3 are widely used throughout sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to diagnose Plasmodium falciparum malaria. However, multiple
Addis Ababa University · Ethiopia · Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
educational attainment, untreated hypertension, diabetes, infectious diseases, including causes of HIV and cerebral malaria, and specific genetic predispositions, with low educational status being the most powerful modifiable factor
Gregory University Uturu · Nigeria · Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
Malaria and Typhoid fever are prevalent diseases in tropical regions, and both are exacerbated by unclear protocols, drug resistance, and environmental factors. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is crucial
Université de Thiès · Senegal · Viral Infections and Vectors
cross-sectional study of febrile patients and healthy controls in a low malaria burden area. Using 16S and untargeted sequencing, we detected viral, bacterial, or eukaryotic pathogens
Malaria Research and Control
Greater Accra Region, Ghana. Each donor sample was screened with malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kit and parasitaemia quantified microscopically. Dried blood spots from malaria positive samples were
Université de Kinshasa (UNIKIN) · DR Congo · Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Early March 2019, health authorities of Matadi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
University of Pretoria · South Africa · Malaria Research and Control
epidemiology and life cycle of the malaria parasite as well as diagnostic approaches for detecting malaria. In addition, nonpharmacological and pharmacological interventions for treating and preventing malaria infections
University of Ibadan · Nigeria · Mosquito-borne diseases and control
Africa due to inaccurate differential diagnoses of nonspecific febrile illnesses such as malaria, sparsity of diagnostic testing and poor clinical and genomic surveillance. There are limited reports
Makerere University · Uganda · Malaria Research and Control
Malaria is responsible for more than 1000 deaths of African children every day and
Future University in Egypt · Egypt · Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
computational efficiency. This work underscores the potential of AI-driven solutions in advancing malaria diagnostics and lays the foundation for applications in other blood-borne diseases
All Nations University College · Ghana · Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
been proposed as a diagnostic biomarker for preeclampsia, its diagnostic performance in the context of concurrent malaria infection remains poorly understood. This study investigated the impact of malaria
University College Hospital, Ibadan · Nigeria · Malaria Research and Control
The current state of malaria is devastating owing to the continual dominance of P
Debre Berhan University · Ethiopia · Malaria Research and Control
other hand, the prevalence of symptomatic malaria was 44.5% (81/182) and 48.4% (88/182) as diagnosed by rapid diagnostic test and light microscopy
Osun State University · Nigeria · Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
diagnostic tests (RDT) have drawbacks that necessitate the development of improved and complementary malaria diagnostic methods to overcome some or all these limitations. Consequently, the addition of automated
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences · Tanzania · Malaria Research and Control
diagnosed in asymptomatic individuals aged 1 year and older using the malaria rapid diagnostic test and light microscope. A total of 2,365 of 3,489 (67.9%) participants
Malaria Research and Control
Mwandi District. Blood samples were collected for malaria diagnosis and simultaneously tested using rapid diagnostic tests and Giemsa-stained blood smear microscopy techniques to detect Plasmodium infections. Structured
University of Ngaoundéré · Cameroon · Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
linking the mosquito microbiome to the escalation of pyrethroid resistance in major African malaria vectors, Anopheles gambiae (s.s.) and Anopheles funestus (s.s.). RESULTS: Phenotypic characterisation of An. gambiae
Gondar University · Ethiopia · Malaria Research and Control
this review was to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of the Sysmex hematology analyzer for malaria diagnosis. METHODS: Electronic databases like PubMed, PubMed Central, Science Direct databases, Google Scholar
Sol Plaatje University · South Africa · Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
which lack both skilled diagnostic personnel and diagnostic equipment. This study investigates the use of deep learning diagnosis for malaria through ConvNeXt models that incorporate transfer learning techniques
Jimma University · Ethiopia · Malaria Research and Control
strengthened, focusing on regional differences. Ongoing research on diagnostic challenges, parasite elimination, and mosquito infectivity after malaria treatment is essential
Parasites and Host Interactions
design. Capillary-blood samples were obtained, and each was examined for malaria parasites using rapid-diagnostic-test (RDT), microscopy, and PCR while hemoglobin level was measured using
