Publications by authors named "Naa Kwarley-Aba Quartey"
Schistosomiasis, one of the neglected tropical diseases which affects both humans and animals, is caused by trematode worms of the genus . The disease is caused by several species of which affect several organs such as urethra, liver, bladder, intestines, skin and bile ducts. The life cycle of the disease involves an intermediate host (snail) and a mammalian host.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn December 2019, an outbreak of a respiratory disease called the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by a new coronavirus known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) began in Wuhan, China. The SARS-CoV-2, an encapsulated positive-stranded RNA virus, spread worldwide with disastrous consequences for people's health, economies, and quality of life. The disease has had far-reaching impacts on society, including economic disruption, school closures, and increased stress and anxiety.
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- Mango anthracnose disease (MAD) poses a severe threat to mango crops, causing up to 100% yield losses in unmanaged plantations, with no resistant cultivars available for all strains.
- The disease can spread undetected during a long latent period, leading to multiple strains being found in countries like Mexico, Brazil, and China, which has spurred increased research efforts.
- Current management primarily relies on synthetic pesticides, but rising resistance to fungicides emphasizes the need for more sustainable, ecologically sound strategies as discussed in recent research.