Rapid assessment of the blood-feeding histories of wild-caught malaria mosquitoes using mid-infrared spectroscopy and machine learning
The degree to which Anopheles mosquitoes prefer biting humans over other vertebrate hosts, i.e. the human blood index (HBI), is a crucial parameter for assessing malaria transmission risk. However, existing techn... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 26, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Emmanuel P. Mwanga, Idrisa S. Mchola, Faraja E. Makala, Issa H. Mshani, Doreen J. Siria, Sophia H. Mwinyi, Said Abbasi, Godian Seleman, Jacqueline N. Mgaya, Mario Gonz ález Jiménez, Klaas Wynne, Maggy T. Sikulu-Lord, Prashanth Selvaraj, Fredros O. Okumu Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effect of COVID-19 on malaria cases in Zambia: a mixed effect multilevel analysis
The burden of Malaria in Zambia remains a challenge, with the entire population at risk of contracting this infectious disease. Despite concerted efforts by African countries, including Zambia, to implement ma... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 22, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mutale Sampa, Ronald Fisa, Chilombo Mukuma, Mercy Mwanza, Busiku Hamainza and Patrick Musonda Tags: Research Source Type: research

Cerebral malaria presenting as nonconvulsive status epilepticus: a case report
Malaria is an infectious malady caused by Plasmodium parasites, cerebral malaria standing out as one of its most severe complications. Clinical manifestation include elevated body temperature, loss of consciousne... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Xingguo Wu, Ningxiang Qin, Fahang Yi, Jing Wang, Xia Yan and Liang Wang Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Malaria infection among adults residing in a highly endemic region from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Adults infected with Plasmodium spp. in endemic areas need to be re-evaluated in light of global malaria elimination goals. They potentially undermine malaria interventions but remain an overlooked aspect of publ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Nadine Kalenda Kayiba, Yuko Nitahara, Evariste Tshibangu-Kabamba, Denis Kalambayi Mbuyi, Augustin Kabongo-Tshibaka, Nestor Tshituka Kalala, Barth élemy Mukenga Tshiebue, Katherine-Sofia Candray-Medina, Natsuko Kaku, Yu Nakagama, Niko Speybroeck, Dieudonn Tags: Research Source Type: research

Community and health worker perspectives on malaria in Meghalaya, India: covering the last mile of elimination by 2030
Malaria remains a public health problem in regions of Northeastern India because of favourable bio-geographic transmission conditions, poor access to routine healthcare, and inadequate infrastructure for publi... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Carinthia B. Nengnong, Mattimi Passah, Mark L. Wilson, Elisa Bellotti, Anne Kessler, Bibha R. Marak, Jane M. Carlton, Rajiv Sarkar and Sandra Albert Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparison of different trapping methods to collect malaria vectors indoors and outdoors in western Kenya
Vector surveillance is among the World Health Organization global vector control response (2017 –2030) pillars. Human landing catches are a gold standard but difficult to implement and potentially expose collec... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 16, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Jackline Kosgei, John E. Gimnig, Vincent Moshi, Seline Omondi, Daniel P. McDermott, Martin J. Donnelly, Collins Ouma, Bernard Abong ’o and Eric Ochomo Tags: Research Source Type: research

Cost effectiveness of malaria vector control activities in Sudan
Malaria vector control activities in Sudan rely largely on Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs), Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) and Larval Source Management (LSM). The present study attempted to determine cost ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sami M. HasapAla, Rasha S. Azrag and Osama M. Awad Tags: Research Source Type: research

Application of advanced very high-resolution radiometer (AVHRR)-based vegetation health indices for modelling and predicting malaria in Northern Benin, West Africa
This study aims to determine how vegetation health affects the prevalence of mal... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Gouvid é Jean Gbaguidi, Mouhamed Idrissou, Nikita Topanou, Walter Leal Filho and Guillaume K. Ketoh Tags: Research Source Type: research

Microsatellites reveal high polymorphism and high potential for use in anti-malarial efficacy studies in areas with different transmission intensities in mainland Tanzania
Tanzania is currently implementing therapeutic efficacy studies (TES) in areas of varying malaria transmission intensities as per the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations. In TES, distinguishing rei... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 15, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Deus S. Ishengoma, Celine I. Mandara, Rashid A. Madebe, Marian Warsame, Billy Ngasala, Abdunoor M. Kabanywanyi, Muhidin K. Mahende, Erasmus Kamugisha, Reginald A. Kavishe, Florida Muro, Renata Mandike, Sigsbert Mkude, Frank Chacky, Ritha Njau, Troy Martin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Epidemiology of Plasmodium vivax in Duffy negatives and Duffy positives from community and health centre collections in Ethiopia
Malaria remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Ethiopia with an estimated 3.8 million cases in 2021 and 61% of the population living in areas at risk of malaria transmission. Throughout the ... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 14, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lauren Bradley, Delenasaw Yewhalaw, Elizabeth Hemming-Schroeder, Brook Jeang, Ming-Chieh Lee, Endalew Zemene, Teshome Degefa, Eugenia Lo, Christopher King, James Kazura and Guiyun Yan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Insecticide susceptibility status of Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes and the effect of pre-exposure to a piperonyl butoxide (PBO) synergist on resistance to deltamethrin in northern Namibia
Pyrethroid-based indoor residual spraying (IRS) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have been employed as key vector control measures against malaria in Namibia. However, pyrethroid resistance in Anopheles (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 14, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Rosalia N. Joseph, Tabeth Mwema, Seth J. Eiseb, Deodatus V. Maliti, Munyaradzi Tambo, Iitula Iitula, Lydia Eloff, Ophilia Lukubwe, Cara Smith-Gueye, Élodie A. Vajda, Allison Tatarsky, Stark T. Katokele, Petrina N. Uusiku, Dennis Walusimbi, Sheila B. Ogom Tags: Research Source Type: research

Malaria transmission heterogeneity in different eco-epidemiological areas of western Kenya: a region-wide observational and risk classification study for adaptive intervention planning
Understanding of malaria ecology is a prerequisite for designing locally adapted control strategies in resource-limited settings. The aim of this study was to utilize the spatial heterogeneity in malaria trans... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Guofa Zhou, John Githure, Ming-Chieh Lee, Daibin Zhong, Xiaoming Wang, Harrysone Atieli, Andrew K. Githeko, James Kazura and Guiyun Yan Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparing malaria risk exposure in rural Cambodia population using GPS tracking and questionnaires
The Great Mekong Subregion has attained a major decline in malaria cases and fatalities over the last years, but residual transmission hotspots remain, supposedly fueled by forest workers and migrant populatio... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 12, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Ana ïs Pepey, Marc Souris, Saorin Kim, Thomas Obadia, Sophy Chy, Malen Ea, Sivkeng Ouk, Franck Remoue, Siv Sovannaroth, Ivo Mueller, Benoit Witkowski and Amélie Vantaux Tags: Research Source Type: research

First report of natural infection of Anopheles gambiae s.s. and Anopheles coluzzii by Wolbachia and Microsporidia in Benin: a cross-sectional study
This study aimed to investigate the natural presence o... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Minassou Juv énal Ahouandjinou, Arthur Sovi, Aboubakar Sidick, Wilfried Sewadé, Come Zinsou Koukpo, Saïd Chitou, Linda Towakinou, Bruno Adjottin, Steve Hougbe, Filémon Tokponnon, Germain Gil Padonou, Martin Akogbéto, Louisa A. Messenger and Razaki A. Tags: Research Source Type: research

Factors affecting delays in seeking treatment among malaria patients during the pre-certification phase in China
This study aimed to investigate the fact... (Source: Malaria Journal)
Source: Malaria Journal - March 11, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Lianyu Jia, Xiaoyu Chen, Zhanchun Feng, Shangfeng Tang and Da Feng Tags: Research Source Type: research