Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

Editorial

Published on 19 Jun 2025

Editorial: Advances in the molecular epidemiology and diagnostics of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Yash Gupta
Charlotte Avanzi
Lucio Vera-Cabrera
Alberto Enrique Paniz Mondolfi
Verena J. Schuenemann
Pushpendra Singh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1622530

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Original Research

Published on 19 Jun 2025

Tailoring interventions for impact: implementing evidence-based strategies for female genital schistosomiasis knowledge gaps in selected districts in Ghana

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Comfort Dede Tetteh
Themba G. Ginindza
Jabulani R. Ncayiyana
Alfred Kwesi Manyeh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1566451

524 views

Original Research

Accepted on 17 Jun 2025

Inventory and Faunistic Analysis of Calliphoridae and Mesembrinellidae at Três Picos

in Tropical Disease Epidemiology and Ecology

Wellington Azevedo
Mariana Nunes
Valmiria Albuquerque
Cláudia Lessa
Jeronimo Augusto Alencar
Valéria Aguiar

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1589167

Original Research

Published on 17 Jun 2025

Polio eradication in Ghana: past, present, and future

in Emerging Tropical Diseases

John Kofi Odoom
Dennis Odai Laryea
Nana Afia Asante Ntim
Keren Attiku
Michael Adjabeng
Ewurabena Oduma Duker
Comfort Nuamah Antwi
Emmanuel Gberbi
Isaac Baffoe-Nyarko
Patience Lartekai Adams

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1577945

406 views

Perspective

Accepted on 09 Jun 2025

Barriers to Uptake and Implementa2on of Malaria Chemopreven2on in School-Aged Children: a stakeholder engagement meeting report

in Disease Prevention and Control Policy

Colette Morlino
Isabel Byrne
Jane Achan
Vito Baraka
Aissata Barry
Teun Bousema
Alioune Camara
Frank Chacky
R Matthew Chico
Sian E Clarke

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1480907

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Original Research

Published on 09 Jun 2025

Knowledge, attitudes, and referral practices regarding animal bites and prevention of human rabies among Traditional Health Practitioners in the eThekwini District in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa, 2022

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Maxwell Mabona
Thembekile Zwane
Babongile Mhlongo
Lazarus Kuonza
Poncho Phafane

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1542614

802 views

Mini Review

Accepted on 06 Jun 2025

Ticks and Tickborne Diseases in Global South Countries: Impact and Implications of Environmental Changes

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Sammuel Shahzad
Olalekan Chris Akinsulie
Ibrahim Idris
Popy Devnath
Damilare Ajagbe
Victor Ayodele Aliyu
Moyinoluwa Oladoye
Ukauwa Blessing Chizaram
Charles Egede Ugwu
Samuel Ajulo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1597236

237 views

Study Protocol

Published on 06 Jun 2025

Validation of a model for predicting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake: a study protocol

in Disease Prevention and Control Policy

Elizabeth Nailantei Kileku
Joseph Sitienei
Morris Senghor Shisanya
Nyawira Gitahi

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1571116

1,653 views

Perspective

Accepted on 04 Jun 2025

Toward Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Progress, Perspectives, and Strategic Directions

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Sylvain Mupoyi
Jean Kalle Kalenga
Kelly Ann Zongo
Martha Mberu
Naomi Pitchouna Awaca Uvon

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1605161

206 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 03 Jun 2025

Identification of HLA-B*13:01 allele in leprosy patients with dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome in Ambon, Indonesia

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Sri Linuwih Susetyo Wardhani Menaldi
Mufqi Handaru Priyanto
Sandra Widaty
Yunia Irawati
Yulia Ariani Aswin
Dwi Anita Suryandari
Melani Marissa
Iwan Ariawan
Emiliana Kartika
Malika Sabrina Yunifananda

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1597392

553 views

Brief Research Report

Published on 30 May 2025

Evaluation of multiple water immersions of pathogen vector mosquito (Diptera: Culicidae) eggs

in Vector Biology

Rayane Dias
Manuella Pereira Cerqueira Leite
Nathália Menezes de Almeida
Cecilia Ferreira de Mello
Ana Laura Carbajal-de-la-Fuente
Anderson S. Bueno
Jeronimo Alencar

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1590603

449 views

Editorial

Accepted on 28 May 2025

'Editorial: Female Genital Schistosomiasis: Research Needed to Raise Awareness and Deliver Action."

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Margaret Gyapong

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1621992

195 views

Original Research

Accepted on 26 May 2025

Schistosomiasis mapping in Senegal: from baseline to present

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Ndeye Mbacke Kane
Khadime Sylla
Ngayo Sy
Boubacar Diop
Rose Monteil
Malang Mané
Daouda Gueye
Bassirou Gueye
Momadou Laye Samb
Babacar Banda DIALLO

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1555191

528 views

Original Research

Accepted on 23 May 2025

Visceral Leishmaniasis Treatment Outcome and Associated Factors among Pediatric Patients in Northwest Ethiopia: A seven-year retrospective cohort data analysis (2013-2019)

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Haregewoyn Abere
Aberham Abere
Dessie Abebaw
Gizework Alemnew Mekonnen
Tena Cherkos
Mekuriaw Alemayehu
Mequanent Kassa

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1566971

614 views

Review

Accepted on 22 May 2025

Tropical Diseases and the Gastrointestinal Tract: An Overlooked Connection

in Tropical Disease Epidemiology and Ecology

Ramy Mohamed Ghazy
Saleh Ahmed Alshaikhi
Hassan Ahmed Hassan Assiri
Adel Ahmed Almozaini
Abdullah Faisal Alhazmi
Heba Elsaeed Mohammed Elhasaneen
Sarah M. Abdo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1612952

239 views

Case Report

Published on 22 May 2025

Case Report: Reactivation of Chagas disease in a patient with advanced HIV 15 Years after migration

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Laura O’Doherty
Annmarie White
Ali Almajrafi
Alain Fennessy
Arlene Heekin
Peter Bede
Brendan Crowley
Laura Nabarro
Debbie Nolder
Claire Rogers

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1588423

664 views