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Review

Published on 25 Sep 2026

Dengue in an era of hyperendemicity: clinical triage, case management, and primary care preparedness in resource-constrained settings: a narrative review

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Abdikadir Ahmed Hassan
Mohamed Daud Mohamed
Liban Abdullahi Sudi
Iqro Omar Ibrahim
Mohamed Sharif Abdi
Yakub Burhan Abdullahi

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1948853

429 views

Original Research

Published on 24 Sep 2026

Diagnostic performance of digital and clinical approaches for detection of podoconiosis by community health workers in Rwanda: a comparison with dermatologist diagnosis

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Misbah Gashegu
Vedaste Ndahindwa
Leon Mutesa
Nadine Rujeni
Claude Mambo Muvunyi
Clarisse Musanabaganwa
Eric Seruyange
Emmanuel Edwar Siddig
Maya Semrau
Vasso Anagnostopoulou

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1802400

720 views

Review

Published on 23 Sep 2026

Contemporary challenges of Schistosomiasis mansoni in Brazil: a review of epidemiological indicators, SUS protocols, and control strategies (2010–2026)

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Isabelle Soares
Keyla Nunes Farias Gomes
Robson Xavier Faria

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1918824

425 views

Original Research

Accepted on 22 Sep 2026

Capacity Strengthening for Community Health Workers in Trachoma Prevention and Referrals: A Mixed-Methods Study in Al Sabra District, Ibb Governorate, Yemen

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Leen Daoud
Sami A. Al-Haidari
Magid Al Gunaid
Aïssatou Diawara
Mahanna Elsheik
Alison Krentel

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

199 views

Original Research

Accepted on 18 Sep 2026

Determinants of qPCR Performance for Monitoring Chagas Disease: Pre-Analytical Blood Matrix Effects, DTU-Specific Inclusivity, and Inter-Assay Parasite Load Agreement

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Lady Juliette Garcia Casares
Arturo Muñoz-Calderón
Sofia Apodaca
LILIANA FAVALORO
Otacilio C. Moreira
Silvia Andrea Longhi
Alejandro Gabriel Schijman

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

234 views

Original Research

Published on 18 Sep 2026

Comparative assessment of three methods (Chelex-based method, commercial kit, and CTAB-based method) for extracting DNA from Whatman filter paper on which urine samples were filtered and stored for molecular diagnosis of urinary schistosomiasis

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Estelle Mezajou Mewamba
Ivana Morgane Rachel Banga Diengue
Darelle Bethanie Motia
Edmond Loic Tekeu Mengoue
Rostand Tatang Atiokeng
Auvaker Arnol Zebaze Tiofack
Pythagore Soubgwi Fogue
Gustave Simo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1918848

433 views

Original Research

Published on 16 Sep 2026

Roles of community drug distributors in health and development activities post-onchocerciasis elimination in Uganda

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Stella Neema
John Bosco Asiimwe
Jenna E. Coalson
Lauri Bernard
Edridah Muheki
Harriet Sengendo
Gregory S. Noland

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1912280

549 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Sep 2026

Spatial patterns of dengue cases and Wolbachia Occurrence in Aedes mosquitoes in a persistent endemic area of Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Rahmat Bakhtiar
Ronny Isnuwardana
Yadi Yadi
Mona Zubaidah
Krispinus Duma
Romi Hendra

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1885024

725 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Sep 2026

Identifying implementation units that would benefit from alternative treatment strategies to accelerate the elimination of onchocerciasis transmission in Africa

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Aditya Ramani
Matthew A. Dixon
Martin Walker
Raiha Browning
Evandro Konzen
Simon E. F. Spencer
Claudio Fronterre
Maria-Gloria Basáñez

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1900555

1,037 views

Review

Published on 11 Sep 2026

Explainable machine learning for predicting treatment outcomes in female genital schistosomiasis and HIV co-morbidity: a narrative review and translational framework

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

David Chinaecherem Innocent
Rejoicing Chijindum Innocent
Increase Praise Innocent

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1894145

705 views

Systematic Review

Accepted on 07 Sep 2026

Antimalarial and Antiplasmodial Compounds (2024–2026): A Systematic Review of Synthetic, Semi-synthetic, and Natural Agents

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Bertin Mikolo
Gelase Fredy Nsonde Ntandou
Hermeline TABUNA NEE NTALANI

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

257 views

Original Research

Published on 01 Sep 2026

Beneath the itch: a qualitative exploration of burden of scabies among urban street connected children in Ethiopia

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Desta Ayode
Bewunetu Zewude
Gail Davey
Shahaduz Zaman
Getnet Tadele

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1882876

934 views

Mini Review

Published on 24 Aug 2026

T-cell exhaustion in leprosy: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Pragati Pandey
Sunil Dogra
Tarun Narang
Keshav Sharma
Seema Chhabra

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1894675

843 views

Original Research

Published on 24 Aug 2026

Risk factors associated with leprosy in Bongo District, Ghana: a mixed methods study

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Isaac Apeligre Adabre
Mavis Pearl Kwabla
Seth Christopher Yaw Appiah
Gloria Ivy Mensah
Paul Amuna
Kennedy Kwasi Addo
Bassirou Bonfoh

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1922763

1,040 views

Original Research

Accepted on 20 Aug 2026

Strengthening Health Systems and Clinical Development Capacities through Effective Partnerships: A Case Study of DNDi's Collaboration with the Leishmaniasis Research and Treatment Centre in Ethiopia (2003-2022)

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Adane Nigusie Weldeab
Fikirte Yeshiwas
Eyob Mulu
Resom Berhe
Amlaku Nigusie Yirsaw
Gabriela Costa Chaves
Samuel Teshome Tesema
Eric Stobbaerts
Mona Regad

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

387 views

Original Research

Accepted on 19 Aug 2026

Motivating and retaining the health workforce for Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) mass campaigns with innovative digital payment solutions

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Jerry MBAKA
Ima Chima
Tope Ogunbi
Ifeayinwa Chime
George Shemang
IFEOMA ONYEKACHI-UMAH
Ayoola A. Adegbile
Andrew Ushie
Vivian Batubo
Elijah Uzim

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

447 views

Original Research

Published on 12 Aug 2026

Prevalence of podoconiosis and its associated factors in the Dawuro Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: community-based cross-sectional study

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Getachew Teshome
Berhanu Effa
Damene Darota
Belete Tesema
Temesgen Sidamo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1864465

5,868 views

Mini Review

Published on 10 Aug 2026

Toward 2030 road map: accelerating filariasis elimination through next-generation point-of-care diagnostics

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Alfred Kwesi Manyeh
Leonard Edem Quarshie
Monica Ahiadorme

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1897015

1,098 views

Review

Published on 04 Aug 2026

Environmental DNA and next-generation sequencing for post-elimination surveillance of neglected tropical diseases in the Philippines and the Western Pacific Region

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Boonfei Tan
Su Yin Lim
Josephine Abrazaldo
Patrick De Vera
Charmaine Ng

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1829146

1,600 views

Systematic Review

Published on 30 Jul 2026

Impact of HIV infection on clinical presentation and diagnostic delay of skin neglected tropical diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

David Chinaecherem Innocent
Rejoicing Chijindum Innocent
Increase Praise Innocent

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1894176

1,014 views

Original Research

Published on 27 Jul 2026

Evaluation of context-specific evidence-based strategies to improve knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards female genital schistosomiasis using re-aim framework: an embedded mixed-methods study

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Comfort D. Tetteh
Alfred K. Manyeh
Jabulani R. Ncayiyana
Themba G. Ginindza

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1839160

2,080 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Jul 2026

Scabies prevalence and risk factors in internally displaced persons in Hargeisa, Somaliland: a cross-sectional survey

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Ayanle Suleiman Ahmed
Abdikarim Yusuf Musa
Jonah Kiruja
Ibrahim Farah Hersi

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1776765

6,234 views

Original Research

Published on 23 Jul 2026

Xenomonitoring surveillance of schistosome transmission: implications for schistosomiasis elimination and zoonotic transmission awareness

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Alvine C. Kengne Fokam
Etienne D. Bassock Bayiha
Steve Feudjio Soffack
David Woutouoba Ntieche
Balbine Mouatchoua
Tito T. Melachio Tanekou
Flobert Njiokou

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1855013

2,531 views

Original Research

Published on 30 Jun 2026

Associations between dimensions of perceived stigma and quality of life among individuals affected by leprosy in Iran

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Hamideh Ebrahimi
Shima Sadat Aghahosseini
Alexandra Asboeck
Anil Fastenau

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2026.1829443

4,396 views

196 articles

articles

Dengue in an era of hyperendemicity: clinical triage, case management, and primary care preparedness in resource-constrained settings: a narrative review

Diagnostic performance of digital and clinical approaches for detection of podoconiosis by community health workers in Rwanda: a comparison with dermatologist diagnosis

Contemporary challenges of Schistosomiasis mansoni in Brazil: a review of epidemiological indicators, SUS protocols, and control strategies (2010–2026)

Capacity Strengthening for Community Health Workers in Trachoma Prevention and Referrals: A Mixed-Methods Study in Al Sabra District, Ibb Governorate, Yemen

Determinants of qPCR Performance for Monitoring Chagas Disease: Pre-Analytical Blood Matrix Effects, DTU-Specific Inclusivity, and Inter-Assay Parasite Load Agreement

Comparative assessment of three methods (Chelex-based method, commercial kit, and CTAB-based method) for extracting DNA from Whatman filter paper on which urine samples were filtered and stored for molecular diagnosis of urinary schistosomiasis

Roles of community drug distributors in health and development activities post-onchocerciasis elimination in Uganda

Spatial patterns of dengue cases and Wolbachia Occurrence in Aedes mosquitoes in a persistent endemic area of Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Identifying implementation units that would benefit from alternative treatment strategies to accelerate the elimination of onchocerciasis transmission in Africa

Explainable machine learning for predicting treatment outcomes in female genital schistosomiasis and HIV co-morbidity: a narrative review and translational framework

Antimalarial and Antiplasmodial Compounds (2024–2026): A Systematic Review of Synthetic, Semi-synthetic, and Natural Agents

Beneath the itch: a qualitative exploration of burden of scabies among urban street connected children in Ethiopia

T-cell exhaustion in leprosy: molecular mechanisms and therapeutic implications

Risk factors associated with leprosy in Bongo District, Ghana: a mixed methods study

Strengthening Health Systems and Clinical Development Capacities through Effective Partnerships: A Case Study of DNDi's Collaboration with the Leishmaniasis Research and Treatment Centre in Ethiopia (2003-2022)

Motivating and retaining the health workforce for Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) mass campaigns with innovative digital payment solutions

Prevalence of podoconiosis and its associated factors in the Dawuro Zone, Southwest Ethiopia: community-based cross-sectional study

Toward 2030 road map: accelerating filariasis elimination through next-generation point-of-care diagnostics

Environmental DNA and next-generation sequencing for post-elimination surveillance of neglected tropical diseases in the Philippines and the Western Pacific Region

Impact of HIV infection on clinical presentation and diagnostic delay of skin neglected tropical diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Evaluation of context-specific evidence-based strategies to improve knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards female genital schistosomiasis using re-aim framework: an embedded mixed-methods study

Scabies prevalence and risk factors in internally displaced persons in Hargeisa, Somaliland: a cross-sectional survey

Xenomonitoring surveillance of schistosome transmission: implications for schistosomiasis elimination and zoonotic transmission awareness

Associations between dimensions of perceived stigma and quality of life among individuals affected by leprosy in Iran