Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

Perspective

Published on 08 Sep 2025

Barriers to uptake and implementation of malaria chemoprevention 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

2,709 views
1 citation

Opinion

Published on 01 Sep 2025

Bridging the gap: understanding arboviral vectors in the Caribbean

in Emerging Tropical Diseases

Reneé L.M.N. Ali
Nikhella S. Winter-Reece
Simone L. Sandiford

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1621421

1,717 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Aug 2025

Prescription and antibiotic resistance patterns at selected critical care units of the largest teaching and referral hospital in Kenya

in Antimicrobial Resistance

Emmah Obegi
Margaret Oluka
Sylvia Opanga
Dorothy Aywak
Faith Okalebo
Mitchel Okumu

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1555008

2,118 views

Original Research

Published on 28 Aug 2025

Estimated extent of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription from community pharmacies in a rural province in South Africa and the implications

in Antimicrobial Resistance

Tiyani Milta Maluleke
Morgan Tiyiselani Maluleke
Ana Golić Jelic
Stephen M. Campbell
Vanda Marković-Peković
Natalie Schellack
Audrey Chigome
Aislinn Cook
Brian Godman
Johanna C. Meyer

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1637362

1,899 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 28 Aug 2025

Community perspectives on anti-helminthiasis mass drug administration for school-age children in Ghana

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Lansana Barry
Nathaniel Larbi Andah
Sidikiba Sidibé
Alexandre Delamou
Phyllis Dako-Gyeke

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1553488

1,409 views

Editorial

Published on 26 Aug 2025

Editorial: Preventing and controlling tropical infectious diseases: lessons from the global south

in Disease Prevention and Control Policy

Teresa Elizabeth Leslie
Jayaprakasam Madhumathi

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1685134

1,501 views

Policy Brief

Published on 26 Aug 2025

Potential activities to improve primary care prescribing of antibiotics across Africa

in Antimicrobial Resistance

Audrey Chigome
Nishana Ramdas
Stephen M. Campbell
Márió Gajdács
Israel Abebrese Sefah
Ester Hango
Amos Massele
Brian Godman
Johanna C. Meyer

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1634182

2,105 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 22 Aug 2025

Modeling the effectiveness of Esperanza window traps as a complementary vector control strategy for achieving the community-wide elimination of onchocerciasis

in Tropical Disease Epidemiology and Ecology

Shakir Bilal
Morgan E. Smith
Swarnali Sharma
Wajdi Zaatour
Ken Newcomb
Thomas R. Unnasch
Edwin Michael

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1626506

1,164 views

Systematic Review

Published on 20 Aug 2025

Bridging the policy-action gap: a scoping review of climate-resilient malaria control policies in Kenya and Zambia with recommendations for strengthening the WHO framework

in Disease Prevention and Control Policy

Isaac Ntwiga
Samuel Kamau Kang’ethe
Josphat Martin Muchangi
Sheila Lumumba
Jackline Kiarie
Sarah Kogei
Levy Mkandawire

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1596875

1,776 views

Case Report

Published on 19 Aug 2025

Death to bite: a case report of dead snake envenoming and treatment

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Susmita Thakur
Surajit Giri
Gaurav Choudhary
Hemen Nath
Robin Doley

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1644239

6,844 views

Editorial

Published on 15 Aug 2025

Editorial: Enhancing leprosy diagnosis: new tools and approaches for global health impact

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Angelica Gobbo
Natália Aparecida de Paula
Filipe Rocha Lima

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1678063

1,229 views

Systematic Review

Published on 14 Aug 2025

A scoping review of antibiotic resistance through a One Health lens. Insights from the Nile Valley: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia

in Antimicrobial Resistance

Leena Al-Hassan
Anya A. Nowbuth
Getachew Tesfaye Beyene
Biruk Yeshitela
Derbew Fikadu Berhe
Kassu Desta
Mistire Wolde
Thamarai Dorai-Schneiders
Amira Farouk
Mai Zafer

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1629274

2,989 views
1 citation

Review

Published on 07 Aug 2025

Tropical infections and the gut microbiome: dysbiosis, recovery, and clinical implications

in Tropical Disease Epidemiology and Ecology

Biruk Demisse Ayalew
Muhammad Umar
Muhammad Saeed
Ahtisham Ali
Kaleb Assefa Berhane
Temesgen Mamo Sharew
Yonatan Abbawa Zewdie
Eskeatnaf Yosef Getachew
Zemichael Getu Alemayehu
Abate Bane Shewaye

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1620822

2,546 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jul 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

2,830 views

Mini Review

Published on 29 Jul 2025

One Health approach for the prevention of open defecation: a panacea for open defecation-driven neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Verner N. Orish
Isaac B. Addei
David E. Adzah
Acheampong G. Oteng
Moses A. Ayaaba
Aleksandra Marinkovic
Tatiana Gardellini
Ricardo Izurieta
Rajashree Pandit
Chuku Okorie

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1630115

1,999 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Jul 2025

Inventory and faunistic analysis of Calliphoridae and Mesembrinellidae at Três Picos State Park, Brazil

in Tropical Disease Epidemiology and Ecology

W. T. A. Azevedo
M. P. Nunes
V. M. L. Albuquerque
C. S. S. Lessa
J. Alencar
V. M. Aguiar

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1589167

1,126 views

Editorial

Published on 18 Jul 2025

Editorial: Innovative strategies for identifying and controlling insect vectors in public health

in Tropical Disease Epidemiology and Ecology

Jeronimo Alencar
Shayenne Olsson Freitas Silva
Cecilia Ferreira Mello

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1654050

1,171 views

Editorial

Published on 10 Jul 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

928 views

Editorial

Published on 10 Jul 2025

Editorial: The role of diagnostics in eliminating schistosomiasis as a public health problem: trend and need

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

James Mwansa
Moses J. Chimbari
Nilanjan Lodh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1654747

1,177 views

Mini Review

Published on 02 Jul 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 Joshua Oladoye
Chizaram Ukauwa
Charles Egede Ugwu
Samuel Ajulo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1597236

5,958 views
4 citations

Review

Published on 26 Jun 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

4,453 views
7 citations

Perspective

Published on 24 Jun 2025

Toward the 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 Zongo
Martha Mberu
Naomi Pitchouna Awaca Uvon

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1605161

1,673 views

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

2,219 views

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

2,018 views

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Barriers to uptake and implementation of malaria chemoprevention in school-aged children: a stakeholder engagement meeting report

Bridging the gap: understanding arboviral vectors in the Caribbean

Prescription and antibiotic resistance patterns at selected critical care units of the largest teaching and referral hospital in Kenya

Estimated extent of purchasing of antibiotics without a prescription from community pharmacies in a rural province in South Africa and the implications

Community perspectives on anti-helminthiasis mass drug administration for school-age children in Ghana

Editorial: Preventing and controlling tropical infectious diseases: lessons from the global south

Potential activities to improve primary care prescribing of antibiotics across Africa

Modeling the effectiveness of Esperanza window traps as a complementary vector control strategy for achieving the community-wide elimination of onchocerciasis

Bridging the policy-action gap: a scoping review of climate-resilient malaria control policies in Kenya and Zambia with recommendations for strengthening the WHO framework

Death to bite: a case report of dead snake envenoming and treatment

Editorial: Enhancing leprosy diagnosis: new tools and approaches for global health impact

A scoping review of antibiotic resistance through a One Health lens. Insights from the Nile Valley: Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia

Tropical infections and the gut microbiome: dysbiosis, recovery, and clinical implications

Visceral leishmaniasis treatment outcome and associated factors among pediatric patients in Northwest Ethiopia: a seven-year retrospective cohort data analysis (2013–2019)

One Health approach for the prevention of open defecation: a panacea for open defecation-driven neglected tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa

Inventory and faunistic analysis of Calliphoridae and Mesembrinellidae at Três Picos State Park, Brazil

Editorial: Innovative strategies for identifying and controlling insect vectors in public health

Editorial: Female genital schistosomiasis: research needed to raise awareness and deliver action

Editorial: The role of diagnostics in eliminating schistosomiasis as a public health problem: trend and need

Ticks and tickborne diseases in Global South countries: impact and implications of environmental changes

Tropical diseases and the gastrointestinal tract: an overlooked connection

Toward the elimination of lymphatic filariasis in the Democratic Republic of Congo: progress, perspectives, and strategic directions

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

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