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Nazi Boni University · Burkina Faso · Inflammatory Biomarkers in Disease Prognosis
health centres in Nanoro District, Burkina Faso. Malaria was diagnosed using light microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests. Haematological parameters were analysed using a Sysmex XN350 analyser. Associations between
University of Dar es Salaam · Tanzania
Malaria remains a major health threat in low-resource regions and rapid diagnostic tests often lack the sensitivity required for early detection. To address this and help establish
Woldia University · Ethiopia · Parasites and Host Interactions
pooled prevalence of malaria and Schistosoma haematobium coinfection varied significantly by country, diagnostic method, and year of publication. Sensitivity analysis indic
Ahmadu Bello University · Nigeria · Hepatitis B Virus Studies
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a critical global health issue, particularly in high
University of Nigeria · Nigeria · Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
accurately diagnose malaria in rural communities in Nigeria, based on patients’ symptoms and other clinical information, using low-cost and readily available diagnostic tools. The model was trained
University of Bamenda · Cameroon · Malaria Research and Control
BACKGROUND: Vivax malaria, once thought rare in Duffy-negative Africans, is now reported in various parts of Africa, suggesting alternate invasion mechanisms and parasite adaptability to Duffy-null
University of Gezira · Sudan · Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
decision-support system (CDSS) on the adherence of physicians to the 2023 Sudan Malaria Case Management Protocol at Al-Managil Teaching Hospital (Managil, GZ, SDN). METHODS
University of Eswatini · Eswatini · Malaria Research and Control
demographic data, and travel history were collected from individuals testing positive for malaria by rapid diagnostic test (RDT), and symptomatic RDT-negative individuals across Eswatini. Multiplexed amplicon deep
University of Malawi · Malawi · Iron Metabolism and Disorders
Malawi micronutrient survey were used. The associations between current or recent malaria infection, detected by rapid diagnostic test and concentration of serum ferritin, soluble transferrin receptor (sTfR), zinc
Makerere University · Uganda · Malaria Research and Control
enrollment between January 2022 to February 2024. The primary outcome was malaria infection status by rapid diagnostic test (RDT). Secondary outcomes included microscopy-confirmed infection with parasite density
University of Abuja · Nigeria
illness (AFI) remains a critical public health priority in malaria-endemic regions such as Nigeria, where constrained diagnostic capacity frequently contributes to misdiagnosis and delays in outbreak detection
University of Gezira · Sudan · Malaria Research and Control
standards, including protocol compliance, diagnostic accuracy, and appropriate treatment regimens for various Plasmodium species and patient groups (e.g., severe malaria, malaria in pregnancy). Following this, targeted interventions - such
Lagos State University · Nigeria · Respiratory viral infections research
ABSTRACT Background Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an important respiratory pathogen worldwide. It is a
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University · South Africa · Mosquito-borne diseases and control
transcriptase-polymerase-chain-reaction-ELISAs (m-RT-PCR-ELISA) were also performed for malaria, dengue virus type 1-4, Zika virus, chikungunya virus, yellow fever virus, Rift Valley
University of Dar es Salaam · Tanzania
Abstract Background Histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2)-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are critical for malaria diagnosis in Africa, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, the spread
University of Dar es Salaam · Tanzania
Abstract Background Histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2)-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are critical for malaria diagnosis in Africa, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, the spread
Debre Berhan University · Ethiopia · Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
presentation. We describe the first case of sHLH in pregnancy primarily triggered by malaria. This case was uniquely diagnosed via peripheral blood morphology, without bone marrow biopsy
Malaria Research and Control
patients were diagnosed as truly positive for P. falciparum malaria by the rapid diagnostic test and 278 (78.5%) were diagnosed as truly negative. Paired sample T-test showed
Gulu University · Uganda · Malaria Research and Control
participants who were then tested for the presence of malaria parasites using Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTS) and Microscopy techniques. Data on risk factors of malaria was collected
Carnegie Mellon University Africa · Rwanda · Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
Abstract Malaria is a significant health issue in Rwanda. Its accurate identification is essential for effective treatment. Traditional methods, such as microscopy, often face limitations in these contexts
University of Douala · Cameroon · Blood donation and transfusion practices
information and knowledge about malarias were obtained using a structured questionnaire. Blood collected in an EDTA tube was used for the rapid diagnostic test, the thick
Université de Yaoundé I · Cameroon · Mosquito-borne diseases and control
hole index (pHI) was calculated to evaluate the ITN conditions. Malaria incidence was determined using rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), and logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors
Université de Yaoundé I · Cameroon · Complement system in diseases
peripheral blood and neonate's cord blood samples were collected at delivery. After malaria diagnostic, plasma levels of IgG and IgG subclass responses specific to UB05, MSP3
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology · Kenya · Malaria Research and Control
Abstract Introduction Malaria-endemic countries are increasingly adopting data-driven risk stratification, often at district or higher regional levels, to guide their intervention strategies. The data typically comes
