Publications by authors named "H Menan"
Regular monitoring of malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for the management of uncomplicated malaria in healthcare facilities is a key factor in improving diagnostic quality and ensuring better case management. This study aimed to assess the performance of five RDTs (Standard Q Malaria P.f Ag and Standard Q Malaria P.
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- * A survey of 447 auxiliaries revealed they had strong knowledge of clinical signs and treatments for uncomplicated malaria, but less familiarity with the malaria pathogen and national treatment guidelines.
- * While most auxiliaries were aware of vector control strategies and common anti-malarial drugs, knowledge gaps existed regarding specific NMCP recommendations for managing malaria and the classification of malaria severity.
Background: Malaria is a major public health problem, particularly in the tropical regions of America, Africa and Asia. Plasmodium falciparum is not only the most widespread but also the most deadly species. The share of Plasmodium infections caused by the other species (Plasmodium ovale and Plasmodium malariae) is clearly underestimated.
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- The study investigates the genetic variability and structure of Schistosoma haematobium populations in Côte d'Ivoire, a topic with limited previous research.
- A total of 2692 miracidia were collected and analyzed, revealing significant genetic differences between regions and a high genotypic diversity in the populations.
- The most common genetic hybrid observed was S. bovis × S. haematobium, making up 42% of samples, highlighting the need for further research on hybrid schistosomes in local animal populations.
is an emerging foodborne parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, an enteric disease of humans. Domestically acquired outbreaks have been reported in Canada every spring or summer since 2013. To date, investigations into the potential sources of infection have relied solely on epidemiological data.
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