<em>Plasmodium vivax</em> populations are more genetically diverse and less structured than sympatric <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> populations (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: The human malaria parasite, Plasmodium vivax, is proving more difficult to control and eliminate than Plasmodium falciparum in areas of co-transmission. Comparisons of the genetic structure [...] may provide insight into the mechanisms underlying the resilience of P. vivax and can help guide malaria control programs. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPLE FINDINGS: P. vivax isolates representing the parasite populations
Mass distribution of free insecticide-treated nets do not interfere with continuous net distribution in Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: To protect the most vulnerable groups from malaria (pregnant women and infants) the Tanzanian Government introduced a subsidy (voucher) scheme in 2004, on the basis of a public-private partnership [...] for the continuation of this effort in Tanzania and for emulation by other countries with endemic malaria
Strategies for detection of <em>Plasmodium species</em> gametocytes (Publications)
transmission stages of malaria parasites, are determined for predicting the infectiousness of humans to mosquitoes. This measure is used for evaluating interventions that aim at reducing malaria transmission.
Design of trials for interrupting the transmission of endemic pathogens (Publications)
of the SolarMal trial on the use of odor-baited mosquito traps to eliminate Plasmodium falciparum malaria. These were used to compare variants in the proposed SWCRT designs for the SolarMal trial. RESULTS: [...] assessed in the simulated trials. Inspired by analyses of trials of insecticide-treated nets against malaria when applied to the geography of the SolarMal trial, these measures were found to be robust to different
A <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> PHIST protein binds the virulence factor PfEMP1 and comigrates to knobs on the host cell surface (Publications)
Uniquely among malaria parasites, Plasmodium falciparum-infected erythrocytes (iRBCs) develop membrane protrusions, known as knobs, where the parasite adhesion receptor P. falciparum erythrocyte membrane [...] formation and the associated iRBC adherence to host endothelium are directly linked to the severity of malaria and are functional manifestations of protein export from the parasite to the iRBC. A family of exported
The Shockwè trap: a human-baited exposure-free device for surveillance and behaviour studies of anthropophilic vectors (Publications)
entomological inoculation rate (EIR) are common parameters routinely used to measure the risk of malaria transmission. Both parameters can be estimated using human landing catches (HLC). Although it is [...] human-exposure free device for monitoring the occurrence of a wide range of mosquito, including major malaria and arboviruses vector species. However, improvements are needed to increase its sampling efficiency
Temporal distribution of <em>Plasmodium falciparum </em>recrudescence following artemisinin-based combination therapy: an individual participant data... (Publications)
various follow-up time-points in treatment efficacy trials for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria. METHODS: Individual patient data from 83 anti-malarial efficacy studies collated in the WorldWide [...] constructed distribution was used to estimate the optimal follow-up period for capturing a P. falciparum malaria recrudescence. Simulation studies were conducted based on the constructed distributions to quantify
An evidence synthesis approach for combining different data sources illustrated using entomological efficacy of insecticides for indoor residual... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Prospective malaria public health interventions are initially tested for entomological impact using standardised experimental hut trials. In some cases, data are collated as aggregated counts [...] residual spray (IRS) product active ingredient, used on wall surfaces to kill mosquitoes and reduce malaria transmission, were analysed using a series of statistical models to understand the benefits and
DDT contamination in water resources of some African countries and its impact on water quality and human health (Publications)
use in indoor residual spraying (IRS) in developing countries, including African countries, for malaria control. There have been no previous reviews on DDT residues in water resources in Africa. The study [...] risk in sampled drinking sources within African water systems. Therefore, alternative methods for malaria vector control should be investigated and applied.
New myxobacteria of the <em>Myxococcaceae</em> clade produce angiolams with antiparasitic activities (Publications)
named angiolams B, C, and D were found to display promising antiparasitic activities against the malaria pathogen Plasmodium falciparum in the 0.3-0.8 µM range.IMPORTANCEThe COVID-19 pandemic and continuously [...] diseases. However, the shortage of treatment options against protozoal parasitic infections, like malaria, is much more severe, especially for the treatment of so-called neglected tropical diseases. The