Frontiers in Tropical Diseases | Neglected Tropical Diseases

Original Research

Published on 18 Jun 2024

Knowledge and practices on lymphatic filariasis in patients with filarial morbidity in an endemic area in Northeastern Brazil

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Márcia Marcondes
Eduardo Brandão
Paula Oliveira
Cristine Bonfim
Tereza Miranda
Heloísa Rodrigues
Cynthia Braga
Abraham Rocha

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1368589

1,681 views

Original Research

Published on 17 Jun 2024

Minimum Service Package for the integration of female genital schistosomiasis into sexual and reproductive health and rights interventions

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Leora N. Pillay
Isis Umbelino-Walker
Delphine Schlosser
Christine Kalume
Robinson Karuga

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1321069

2,242 views
2 citations

Case Report

Published on 11 Jun 2024

Challenges in the diagnosis and control of female genital schistosomiasis in sub-Saharan Africa: an exemplar case report associated with mixed and putative hybrid schistosome infection in Nsanje District, Southern Malawi

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Sekeleghe A. Kayuni
Lucas J. Cunningham
Dingase Kumwenda
Bright Mainga
David Lally
Priscilla Chammudzi
Donales Kapira
Gladys Namacha
Bessie Ntaba
Alice Chisale

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1354119

2,756 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 24 May 2024

A qualitative assessment of community perceptions and practices towards schistosomiasis prior to introduction of a potential novel treatment option for preschool-age children in Kenya

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Janet Masaku
John M. Gachohi
Alice Sinkeet
Mary Maghanga
Florence Wakesho
Wyckliff Omondi
Lisa Sophie Reigl
Isabelle L. Lange
Andrea S. Winkler
Sammy M. Njenga

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1404634

4,003 views
4 citations

Original Research

Published on 23 Apr 2024

Advances in filarial hydrocelectomy reporting in Uganda and Nigeria

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Susan F. D’Souza
John P. Awio
Jehoshaphat Albarka
Windtaré Roland Bougma
Sarah Bartlett
Christian Nwosu
Babacar Ngom
Anthony Wani
Anita Gwom
Moses Okello

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1379902

1,721 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Apr 2024

Representations of Chagas disease among Bolivian immigrants in the city of São Paulo

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Cássio Silveira
Colin Forsyth
Nivaldo Carneiro Junior
Alejandro Goldberg
Lia Maria Britto da Silva
Rubens Antonio da Silva
Maria Aparecida Shikanai-Yasuda

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1331026

1,518 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Apr 2024

Households neighboring wildlife protected areas may be at a higher risk of rabies than those located further away: a community-based cross-sectional cohort study at Pian Upe game reserve, Bukedea district, Eastern Uganda

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Collins G. K. Atuheire
James Okwee-Acai
Martha Taremwa
Paul Ssajjakambwe
Musso Munyeme
Clovice Kankya
Odoch Terence
Sarah N. Ssali
Frank N. Mwiine
Kayla J. Buhler

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1272141

1,713 views
2 citations

Perspective

Published on 18 Apr 2024

Leaving no one behind: hernia, a neglected surgical condition identified during hydrocele surgery camps in Tanzania

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Kelly Zongo
Faraja Lyamuya
Kimberly Kamara
Martha Mberu
Nashivai Kivuyo
Larry Akoko

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1357802

1,119 views

Original Research

Published on 15 Apr 2024

Comparative development of human filariae Loa loa, Onchocerca volvulus and Mansonella perstans in immunocompromised mouse strains

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Valerine C. Chunda
Fanny Fri Fombad
Chi Anizette Kien
Rene Ebai
Frederick Esofi
Anna Ning Ntuh
Emmanuel Ouam
Narcisse Victor Tchamatchoua Gandjui
Relindis Ekanya
Franck Nietcho

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1293632

1,854 views

Original Research

Published on 09 Apr 2024

Diagnosis of female genital schistosomiasis and other genital infections in young South African women: challenges in the syndromic approach

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Solrun Søfteland
Motshedisi Sebitloane
Hashini Nilushika Galappaththi-Arachchige
Elisabeth Kleppa
Sigve Holmen
Pavitra Pillay
Patrica Doris Ndhlovu
Myra Taylor
Birgitte Jyding Vennervald
Saloshni Naidoo

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1379526

3,481 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 02 Apr 2024

Female genital schistosomiasis is a women’s issue, but men should not be left out: involving men in promoting care for female genital schistosomiasis in mainland Tanzania

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Valencia J. Lambert
Anna Samson
Dunstan J. Matungwa
Agnes L. Kosia
Rhoda Ndubani
Marriam Hussein
Khumbo Kalua
Amaya Bustinduy
Bonnie Webster
Virginia A. Bond

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1333862

1,567 views
1 citation

Case Report

Published on 20 Mar 2024

Case report: Imported asymptomatic schistosomiasis among Belgian school travelers to Rwanda

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Silvio Wallemacq
Ahalieyah Anantharajah
Pamela Baldin
Jean-Cyr Yombi
Julien De Greef
Leïla Belkhir

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1354031

2,146 views
1 citation

Perspective

Published on 13 Mar 2024

Neglected infectious diseases in the Americas: current situation and perspectives for the control and elimination by 2030

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Martha Idalí Saboyá-Díaz
Ana Nilce S. Maia-Elkhoury
Ana Luciañez
Samantha Y. O. B. Valadas
Ronaldo Guilherme Carvaho-Scholte
Rubén Santiago Nicholls
Marco A. N. Vigilato
Luis Gerardo Castellanos
Marcos A. Espinal

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1326512

2,503 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 06 Mar 2024

Plasma metabolite profiling for S. haematobium biomarkers of infection in pre-school aged children in Shamva District, Zimbabwe

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Herald Midzi
Thajasvarie Naicker
Arthur Vengesai
Emilia T. Choto
Petros Muchesa
Maritha Kasambala
Tariro L. Mduluza-Jokonya
Victor Muleya
Elliot Nyagumbo
Donald Tafirenyika Kapanga

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1358514

1,645 views

Original Research

Published on 06 Mar 2024

The effect of contextual factors on a health intervention against podoconiosis in Ethiopia

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Kibur Engdawork
Getnet Tadele
Papreen Nahar
Gail Davey
Shahaduz Zaman

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1346368

2,985 views

Original Research

Published on 05 Mar 2024

Insecticide paints: a new community strategy for controlling dengue and zika mosquito vectors in Cabo Verde

in Neglected Tropical Diseases

Lara Ferrero Gómez
Hélio D. Ribeiro Rocha
Ignacio Gil Torró
Irene Serafín Pérez
Deinilson Conselheiro Mendes
Keily L. Fonseca Silva
Davidson D. Sousa Rocha Monteiro
Jailson P. Tavares Dos Reis
Silvânia Veiga Leal
Luis F. Vitória Soulé

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases

doi 10.3389/fitd.2024.1321687

5,293 views
5 citations