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View article: Evidence of secondary anopheline vectors in sustaining malaria transmission in Kokrajhar District, Assam, Northeastern India
Evidence of secondary anopheline vectors in sustaining malaria transmission in Kokrajhar District, Assam, Northeastern India Open
View article: A cross-sectional survey of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax in India using rapid diagnostic test and microscopy across 12 sites of varying transmission, 2023–2024
A cross-sectional survey of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax in India using rapid diagnostic test and microscopy across 12 sites of varying transmission, 2023–2024 Open
View article: NAMS task force report on vector borne diseases
NAMS task force report on vector borne diseases Open
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) in India, which include viral, parasitic, and bacterial infections, present significant public health challenges. These diseases, transmitted by various vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks, and …
View article: Evaluation of GDH and HDP as novel serological biomarkers for Plasmodium falciparum malaria diagnosis across varying parasitemia and transmission settings in India
Evaluation of GDH and HDP as novel serological biomarkers for Plasmodium falciparum malaria diagnosis across varying parasitemia and transmission settings in India Open
Malaria diagnosis has progressed significantly with the introduction of Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) targeting Histidine-Rich Protein 2 (HRP2), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and aldolase. However, challenges remain, such as the presence of…
View article: Population pharmacokinetics of artemether–lumefantrine plus amodiaquine in patients with uncomplicated <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> malaria
Population pharmacokinetics of artemether–lumefantrine plus amodiaquine in patients with uncomplicated <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> malaria Open
Aims Resistance to the artemisinins and the artemisinin‐based combination therapy (ACT) partner drugs has developed in Southeast Asia, and artemisinin resistance has also emerged in eastern Africa. Triple ACTs (triple artemisinin‐based com…
View article: Spatiotemporal patterns of urban heat in indoor and outdoor microclimates
Spatiotemporal patterns of urban heat in indoor and outdoor microclimates Open
As global temperatures rise due to climate change, urban heat islands have emerged as an important public health concern, significantly exacerbating heat stress in urban populations. Meteorological data is critical for assessing heat stres…
View article: Clinical Appearance of Malaria and its Epidemiological Burden in Mangalore, India in 2002 to 2022
Clinical Appearance of Malaria and its Epidemiological Burden in Mangalore, India in 2002 to 2022 Open
Background Incomplete antimalarial medication and insufficient patient follow-up, particularly among migrant labourers and destitute inpatients, pose significant challenges to malaria treatment and hinder elimination efforts in India. Pati…
View article: Spatiotemporal Patterns of Urban Heat in Indoor and Outdoor Microclimates
Spatiotemporal Patterns of Urban Heat in Indoor and Outdoor Microclimates Open
View article: Investigating the potential sibling species status of Anopheles fluviatilis in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, India
Investigating the potential sibling species status of Anopheles fluviatilis in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, India Open
Background & objectives: India has made significant progress in combating malaria and reducing malaria-related mortality and morbidity. Yet, local transmission and malaria hotspots are important hurdles as India looks to achieve malaria el…
View article: Adaptive Geospatial Surveillance System for Antimalarial Drug Resistance
Adaptive Geospatial Surveillance System for Antimalarial Drug Resistance Open
Disease surveillance activities are usually resource-constrained and should be optimised to achieve spatial and real-time situational awareness. Such optimisation would help with better resource allocation, reduced logistics, and other cos…
View article: Therapeutic efficacy of artemether–lumefantrine in North-Eastern states of India and prevalence of drug resistance-associated molecular markers
Therapeutic efficacy of artemether–lumefantrine in North-Eastern states of India and prevalence of drug resistance-associated molecular markers Open
Background Plasmodium falciparum is the main cause of malaria in North-Eastern (NE) states of India. Artemether–lumefantrine (AL) was introduced as first-line therapy against uncomplicated P. falciparum cases in 2013 after the emergence of…
View article: Performance of quantitative point-of-care tests to measure G6PD activity: An individual participant data meta-analysis
Performance of quantitative point-of-care tests to measure G6PD activity: An individual participant data meta-analysis Open
Background Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the main risk factor for severe haemolysis following treatment with 8-aminoquinolines (8AQ). The World Health Organization recommends G6PD testing prior to 8AQ-based hypnozo…
View article: <i>Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3</i> gene deletions and repeat motifs in Chhattisgarh, India (2017–2018)
<i>Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3</i> gene deletions and repeat motifs in Chhattisgarh, India (2017–2018) Open
Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are vital for malaria diagnosis, especially in resource-limited areas. RDTs targeting histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2) and its structural homologue PfHRP3 are commonly used for detecting Plasmodium…
View article: Contribution of Travelers to <i>Plasmodium Vivax</i> Malaria in South West Delhi, India: Cross-Sectional Survey
Contribution of Travelers to <i>Plasmodium Vivax</i> Malaria in South West Delhi, India: Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background India is committed to malaria elimination by the year 2030. According to the classification of malaria endemicity, the National Capital Territory of Delhi falls under category 1, with an annual parasite incidence of <1, and was …
View article: Spatio-Temporal Shifts in Malaria Outbreaks in India Pre- and Post-COVID-19: A Nationwide Analysis (2017-19 & 2023–25)
Spatio-Temporal Shifts in Malaria Outbreaks in India Pre- and Post-COVID-19: A Nationwide Analysis (2017-19 & 2023–25) Open
View article: Socioeconomic Indicators, Household Water Management, and Malaria Prevention and Control in Gujarat, India
Socioeconomic Indicators, Household Water Management, and Malaria Prevention and Control in Gujarat, India Open
View article: Low prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 and 3 gene deletions in malaria-endemic states of India
Low prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2 and 3 gene deletions in malaria-endemic states of India Open
Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are crucial for diagnosing malaria in resource-limited settings. These tests, which detect the histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2) and its structural homologue PfHRP3, are specifically designed to identify Plasm…
View article: A constant contact community-based epidemiological investigation (C3EI) as part of malaria elimination demonstration project, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India
A constant contact community-based epidemiological investigation (C3EI) as part of malaria elimination demonstration project, Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, India Open
View article: Accelerating the fight towards malaria elimination: Bridging gaps to achieve health equity in India
Accelerating the fight towards malaria elimination: Bridging gaps to achieve health equity in India Open
Malaria continues to remain a serious threat to public health, especially in regions with socio-economic and healthcare disparities. The work attempts to contextualize the current scenario of malaria transmission, the advancement made towa…
View article: Susceptibility of temephos against Aedes aegypti and Anopheles stephensi larvae in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Susceptibility of temephos against Aedes aegypti and Anopheles stephensi larvae in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India Open
Background & objectives: Temephos is being used regularly to control immature vectors of vector-borne diseases in various states in India. Methods: We used World Health Organization method to evaluate larval susceptibility status of Aedes …
View article: A Constant Contact Community-Based Epidemiological Investigation (C3EI) for Malaria Elimination in Mandla District, Madhya Pradesh, India
A Constant Contact Community-Based Epidemiological Investigation (C3EI) for Malaria Elimination in Mandla District, Madhya Pradesh, India Open
Introduction: In India, an increase in malaria cases by 21% (223,961 cases) has been reported between 2022 and 2023. Madhya Pradesh ranks 10th in malaria burden, with Mandla district selected for the Malaria Elimination Demonstration Proje…
View article: Rethinking malaria vaccines: perspectives on currently approved malaria vaccines in India’s path to elimination
Rethinking malaria vaccines: perspectives on currently approved malaria vaccines in India’s path to elimination Open
View article: Exploring the hidden mental health consequences of malaria beyond the fever
Exploring the hidden mental health consequences of malaria beyond the fever Open
Malaria morbidity has various presentations and the focus now shifts to uncommon signs and symptoms of malaria infection such as cognitive impairment to address the morbidity when the mortality declines. About 50% of children admitted to h…
View article: Comparison: Imported and Indigenous HIV Fourth-generation immunodiagnostic kits
Comparison: Imported and Indigenous HIV Fourth-generation immunodiagnostic kits Open
Early detection of any disease is always a life-saving methodology for human beings likewise the detection of p24 antigen is always better than the detection of HIV antibodies. In the current era, p24 antigen is added additionally in HIV a…
View article: Malaria elimination: situation analysis of cases in India, the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India, and district Mandla of Madhya Pradesh
Malaria elimination: situation analysis of cases in India, the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India, and district Mandla of Madhya Pradesh Open
India contributed approximately 66% of the malaria cases in the WHO South-East Asia region in 2022. In India, approximately 44% of cases have been reported to be disproportionately contributed by approximately 27 districts. 1 A comparative…
View article: Malaria Slide Bank to Strengthen and Improve the Quality of Malaria Diagnosis: A National Slide Repository in India
Malaria Slide Bank to Strengthen and Improve the Quality of Malaria Diagnosis: A National Slide Repository in India Open
Malaria elimination is one of the top health care priorities in India, necessitating accessible and accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. A malaria slide bank in India is a collection of quality-controlled malaria-positive and -negat…
View article: Outcome assessment of the implementation of Mass Drug Administration against lymphatic filariasis in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) Karnataka, India: A cross-sectional survey
Outcome assessment of the implementation of Mass Drug Administration against lymphatic filariasis in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) Karnataka, India: A cross-sectional survey Open
Background & objectives: Mass Drug Administration (MDA) of Di-Ethyl Carbamazine and Albendazole is an effective strategy recommended by the World Health Organization to prevent transmission and eliminate lymphatic filariasis. Under the Nat…
View article: Time series analysis of malaria cases to assess the impact of various interventions over the last three decades and forecasting malaria in India towards the 2030 elimination goals
Time series analysis of malaria cases to assess the impact of various interventions over the last three decades and forecasting malaria in India towards the 2030 elimination goals Open
Background Despite the progress made in this decade towards malaria elimination, it remains a significant public health concern in India and many other countries in South Asia and Asia Pacific region. Understanding the historical trends of…
View article: Repurposing FDA‐approved drugs to target malaria through inhibition of dihydrofolate reductase in the folate biosynthesis pathway: A prospective approach
Repurposing FDA‐approved drugs to target malaria through inhibition of dihydrofolate reductase in the folate biosynthesis pathway: A prospective approach Open
Dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) is a ubiquitous enzyme that regulates the biosynthesis of tetrahydrofolate among various species of Plasmodium parasite. It is a validated target of the antifolate drug pyrimethamine (Pyr) in Plasmodium falci…
View article: Time to implement tailored interventions in Chhattisgarh, east-central India to reach malaria elimination
Time to implement tailored interventions in Chhattisgarh, east-central India to reach malaria elimination Open
Background & objectives: Despite significant progress in malaria control throughout India, Chhattisgarh state continues to be a significant contributor to both malaria morbidity and mortality. This study aims to identify key factors associ…