Publications by authors named "Alexis Mwanza"

Achieving malaria elimination requires considering both Plasmodium falciparum and non-P. falciparum infections. We determined prevalence and geographic distribution of 4 Plasmodium spp.

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Background: Plasmodium falciparum malaria dominates throughout sub-Saharan Africa, but the prevalence of Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale spp., and Plasmodium vivax increasingly contribute to infection in countries that control malaria using P. falciparum-specific diagnostic and treatment strategies.

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  • - Health care workers (HCW) are at increased risk of exposure to the Ebola virus (EBOV) during outbreaks, but many may not show symptoms, making the understanding of subclinical cases crucial.
  • - A serosurvey in Boende, Democratic Republic of Congo found that 22.5% of HCWs were seroreactive for EBOV, indicating previous exposure, with personal protective equipment showing a protective effect against seroreactivity.
  • - The findings highlight significant EBOV exposure among HCWs and suggest further research is needed to explore transmission risks and the potential link between seroreactivity and immunity.
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Malaria remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Malawi, with an estimated 18-19% prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum in children 2-10 years in 2015-2016. While children report the highest rates of clinical disease, adults are thought to be an important reservoir to sustained transmission due to persistent asymptomatic infection. The 2015-2016 Malawi Demographic and Health Survey was a nationally representative household survey which collected dried blood spots from 15,125 asymptomatic individuals ages 15-54 between October 2015 and February 2016.

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