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Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences · Tanzania · Malaria Research and Control
sample of 10,013 children aged 6-59 months who underwent a malaria rapid diagnostic test, drawn from the 2023/24 DRC Demographic and Health Survey. Descriptive, bivariate
Debre Tabor University · Ethiopia · Malaria Research and Control
febrile patients and examined using both microscopy and First response malaria Ag P.f and P.v rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). A structured questionnaire was used to gather socio-demographic
University of Dar es Salaam · Tanzania · Malaria Research and Control
symptomatic individuals) still play a crucial role in sustaining malaria transmission. This study evaluated the performance of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), microscopy, and quantitative PCR (qPCR) in detecting
Malaria Research and Control
rRNA primers suggests that it may be a better diagnostic tool for detecting human malaria
Université de Kinshasa (UNIKIN) · DR Congo · Malaria Research and Control
severe complication of pediatric severe malaria, yet it remains largely underdiagnosed. This under-recognition is driven by important limitations in current diagnostic approaches. The World Health Organization
Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
Neuroinfectious diseases are infections affecting the central and peripheral nervous system, possibly due to
Enugu State University of Science and Technology · Nigeria · Malaria Research and Control
malaria parasitemia and anaemia. The presence of malaria parasites in the blood sample was detected using the rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kit. At the same time, haemoglobin concentration
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti · Nigeria · Malaria Research and Control
study aimed to determine the Performance and accuracy of SD Bioline Malaria Ag P.f (05fk50) (Rapid Diagnostic Test kit) to Gold standard (Microscopy). A total of two hundred
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti · Nigeria · Malaria Research and Control
Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease which causes enormous morbidity and mortality in
University of Douala · Cameroon · Diverse Scientific Research Studies
malaria and is potentially fatal. This study was aimed at evaluating the anticerebral malaria efficacy of Khaya grandifoliola used by traditional healers. Method. Fifty grams of Khaya grandifoliola
University of Cape Town · South Africa · Malaria Research and Control
availability and sensitive rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). Prioritizing specific improvement measures is critical to enhance intervention outcomes. A mathematical model of malaria transmission for low-transmission areas (fewer
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health crisis, driven partly by inappropriate
Nasarawa State University · Nigeria · Malaria Research and Control
Giemsa stained blood film microscopy and Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs). Microscopy had 62.5% while RDTs had 59.7% positive malaria cases. With respect to the seasonal variation, infection
Nile University of Nigeria · Nigeria · Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
blood smear pictures by reducing dependency on human expertise. This strategy could revolutionize malaria diagnostics by improving speed and accuracy, resolving significant shortcomings of conventional techniques, and aiding
Federal University Lokoja · Nigeria · Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
malaria-related deaths worldwide. One of the critical failures in malaria prevention is the lack of efficient diagnostic tools. This study addresses this gap by developing and validating
Nazi Boni University · Burkina Faso · Mosquito-borne diseases and control
presents classic symptoms similar to those of malaria and some arbovirus diseases encountered in the country. However, limited access to diagnostic tools, an inadequate surveillance system, a lack
University of Ghana · Ghana · Mosquito-borne diseases and control
molecular method represents a sensitive and scalable diagnostic solution with the potential to support test-and-treat strategies for malaria elimination across Africa
Kaduna State University · Nigeria · Malaria Research and Control
elevation. The study concluded that RDT and microscopy are the most widely used malaria diagnostic methods. The study recommended that new housing projects should
The Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti · Nigeria · Malaria Research and Control
malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum affects the lives of millions of people worldwide every year. The detection of replicating parasites within human red blood cells is of paramount importance
University of the Gambia · The Gambia · Malaria Research and Control
ABSTRACT Malaria transmission is becoming more heterogeneous across sub-Saharan Africa (sSA), with the
Nazi Boni University · Burkina Faso · Malaria Research and Control
locations on risk of malaria infection. Out of 745 participants, diagnostic results regarding malaria status were available for 650 (87.2%). Plasmodium falciparum infections in household members were detected
University of Port Harcourt · Nigeria · Diverse Scientific Research Studies
conducted during peak transmission season (April-October). Malaria diagnosis was confirmed through Giemsa-stained microscopy and rapid diagnostic testing, while reticulocyte counts were performed manually using new methylene
Nazi Boni University · Burkina Faso · Malaria Research and Control
Dori, diagnosed with malaria based on fever or a history of fever with a positive thick blood smears or rapid diagnostic test, were systemically included from August
Addis Ababa University · Ethiopia · Malaria Research and Control
Armachiho, representing different ecological zones in northwest Ethiopia. Among 903 people with P. falciparum malaria, we observed a markedly higher prevalence of R622I (44.3%) compared to earlier reports, with
