Frontiers in Tropical Diseases | Neglected Tropical Diseases

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

398 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

130 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

164 views

Editorial

Accepted on 03 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

171 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

460 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

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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

479 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

500 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

618 views

Editorial

Published on 13 May 2025

Editorial: Morbidity management of lymphatic filariasis: a focus on filarial hydrocele and lymphoedema

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Sunny Doodu Mante
Anders Seim
Charles Mackenzie

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1585025

343 views

Original Research

Accepted on 22 Apr 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

325 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Apr 2025

Evaluation of pulse therapy with intravenous methylprednisolone on leprosy neuritis in a Brazilian referral center

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Diogo Fernandes dos Santos
Pedro Henrique Sirotheau Corrêa Alves
Fernanda de Oliveira Cirino
Leonardo Peixoto Garcia
João Paulo Moreira Fernandes
Douglas Eulálio Antunes
Isabela Maria Bernardes Goulart

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1560079

402 views

Review

Published on 11 Mar 2025

Review of host-directed immunotherapy and candidate agents against leishmaniasis

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Mebratu Tamir
Bisrat Birke Teketelew
Dereje Mengesha Berta
Abiy Ayele Angelo
Amare Mekuanint Terekegne
Negesse Cherie
Gebeyaw Getnet Mekonnen
Aberham Abere
Tegegne Eshetu

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1450908

825 views

Systematic Review

Published on 10 Mar 2025

Prevalence of and risk factors for cutaneous leishmaniasis in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Mohammedjud Hassen Ahmed
Shegaw Anagaw Mengiste
Mulusew Andualem Asemahagn

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1532049

1,077 views

Original Research

Published on 07 Mar 2025

After action review: preparedness and response to the dengue epidemic in 2023 in the Centre region, Burkina Faso

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Watton Rodrigue Diao
Abel Bicaba
Aboubacar Sanou
Lissy Eric Parfait Ouattara

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1516101

700 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Mar 2025

Factors associated with the management of people affected by disabilities in communities endemic to skin-related neglected tropical diseases in Benin and Côte d’Ivoire

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Yévèdo Borel Tossou
Fifamin Noël Christelle Gbaguidi
Sonagnon Inès Elvire Agbo
Sètondji Diane Edwige Zanvo
Karine Lucrèce Marie Codjo-Seignon
Paule Héléna Biaka
Fernand Aimé Guedou
Kouakou Jerôme Kouadio
Sèdjro Gimatal Esaï Anagonou
Franck Zinsou Mignanwande

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2025.1522660

805 views