Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency in people living in malaria endemic districts of Nepal
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DOI: 10.1186/s12936-017-1864-2
Abstract: BackgroundGlucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is a rate limiting enzyme of the pentose phosphate pathway and is closely associated with the haemolytic disorders among patients receiving anti-malarial drugs, such as primaquine. G6PD deficiency (G6PDd) is an impending… read more here.
Keywords: endemic districts; prevalence; malaria endemic; g6pdd ... See more keywords
“It’s just a fever”: Gender based barriers to care-seeking for visceral leishmaniasis in highly endemic districts of India: A qualitative study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007457
Abstract: Introduction Diagnosis and treatment for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is considered to be delayed amongst poor, rural women in highly endemic districts of Bihar and Jharkhand. The objective of this study was to assess and understand… read more here.
Keywords: highly endemic; endemic districts; treatment; visceral leishmaniasis ... See more keywords
Developing the first national database and map of lymphatic filariasis clinical cases in Bangladesh: Another step closer to the elimination goals
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007542
Abstract: Background The Bangladesh Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) Elimination Programme has made significant progress in interrupting transmission through mass drug administration (MDA) and has now focussed its efforts on scaling up managing morbidity and preventing disability (MMDP)… read more here.
Keywords: endemic districts; lymphatic filariasis; prevalence; hydrocoele ... See more keywords
Leprosy perceptions and knowledge in endemic districts in India and Indonesia: Differences and commonalities.
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009031
Abstract: BACKGROUND Understanding how knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding leprosy differ in endemic countries can help us develop targeted educational and behavioural change interventions. This study aimed to examine the differences and commonalities in and determinants… read more here.
Keywords: districts india; endemic districts; knowledge; differences commonalities ... See more keywords
Occurrence of L1014F and L1014S mutations in insecticide resistant Culex quinquefasciatus from filariasis endemic districts of West Bengal, India
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010000
Abstract: Introduction Lymphatic filariasis causes long term morbidity and hampers the socio-economic status. Apart from the available treatments and medication, control of vector population Culex quinquefasciatus Say through the use of chemical insecticides is a widely… read more here.
Keywords: endemic districts; culex quinquefasciatus; filariasis; filariasis endemic ... See more keywords
Assessment of microfilaremia in ‘hotspots’ of four lymphatic filariasis endemic districts of Nepal during post-MDA surveillance
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011932
Abstract: Background The lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination program in all sixty-three endemic districts of Nepal was based on annual mass drug administration (MDA) using a combination of diethylcarbamazine (DEC) and albendazole for at least 5 years.… read more here.
Keywords: mda; endemic districts; microfilaremia hotspots; hotspots four ... See more keywords
Risk factors for Buruli ulcer disease in Ghana: A matched case-control study in four selected endemic districts of Eastern and Oti Regions
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0013684
Abstract: Background Buruli ulcer disease (BUD) remains a poorly understood neglected tropical disease (NTD). The 2021–2030 WHO NTD Roadmap prioritises addressing knowledge gaps in BUD transmission and calls for the need to better understand the factors… read more here.
Keywords: disease; ghana; endemic districts; risk factors ... See more keywords
An overview of progress towards Neglected Tropical Disease Control i Sierra Leone
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DOI: 10.4103/1995-7645.243083
Abstract: Synergy exists between infectious diseases that target the poor and perpetuate poverty. Common strategies of mass drug administration (MDA) have enabled the control and possible elimination of the five previously neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) to… read more here.
Keywords: endemic districts; control; prevalence; sierra leone ... See more keywords
Manifestations and outcomes of leptospirosis during local outbreaks in high endemic districts of Sri Lanka: A retrospective multi-center study
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DOI: 10.4103/1995-7645.269904
Abstract: Objective: To determine the clinical presentations and disease outcomes of suspected and confirmed cases of leptospirosis from 3 high endemic districts of Sri Lanka, during outbreaks reported between 2013 and 2017. Methods: The retrospective multi-center… read more here.
Keywords: districts sri; retrospective multi; endemic districts; sri lanka ... See more keywords
Challenges in Implementation of National Leprosy Eradication Program: Cross-Sectional, Qualitative Study in Three High Endemic Districts of West Bengal, India
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DOI: 10.4103/ijd.ijd_1204_23
Abstract: Background: Leprosy, although eliminated at the national level in 2005, remained a public health problem in a few districts of India. This study aims to explore the perception and experience of healthcare providers and programme… read more here.
Keywords: endemic districts; national leprosy; leprosy eradication; study ... See more keywords