Manisha A. Kulkarni
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View article: Factors associated with low coverage in mass drug administration for schistosomiasis in mobile populations in Mali: a cross-sectional study
Factors associated with low coverage in mass drug administration for schistosomiasis in mobile populations in Mali: a cross-sectional study Open
These findings reveal notable disparities in MDA participation, influenced by mobility patterns, information access, and trust in health programs. Addressing these barriers requires context-specific approaches, such as improved communicati…
View article: Investigating the recommendations and governmental actions to address the emerging risks of vector-borne diseases in Canada’s changing climate: A scoping review
Investigating the recommendations and governmental actions to address the emerging risks of vector-borne diseases in Canada’s changing climate: A scoping review Open
Climate change is expected to increase the risks associated with vector-borne diseases, and its implications for human health are already being observed across Canada. The objective of this review was to investigate the recommended adaptat…
View article: Correction: Ecological drivers of malaria vector habitat and transmission over 1 year of long-lasting insecticidal net intervention in Côte d’Ivoire
Correction: Ecological drivers of malaria vector habitat and transmission over 1 year of long-lasting insecticidal net intervention in Côte d’Ivoire Open
View article: Ecological drivers of malaria vector habitat and transmission over 1 year of long-lasting insecticidal net intervention in Côte d’Ivoire
Ecological drivers of malaria vector habitat and transmission over 1 year of long-lasting insecticidal net intervention in Côte d’Ivoire Open
Background Malaria is a mosquito-borne parasitic disease that causes significant morbidity and mortality in at-risk populations, especially in children in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite reductions in malaria burden owing to the scale-up of ef…
View article: Current and future ecological niche of <i>Dermacentor similis</i> Lado (Acari: Ixodidae) in western North America
Current and future ecological niche of <i>Dermacentor similis</i> Lado (Acari: Ixodidae) in western North America Open
Dermacentor similis Lado (Acari: Ixodidae) is a newly described tick species within western North America. These ticks were previously referred to as “western Dermacentor variabilis (Say)” and were genetically distinct from D. variabilis i…
View article: Characteristics of malaria vector populations and transmission before a randomised controlled trial assessing the efficacy of next-generation insecticide-treated nets in Côte d’Ivoire
Characteristics of malaria vector populations and transmission before a randomised controlled trial assessing the efficacy of next-generation insecticide-treated nets in Côte d’Ivoire Open
View article: A systematic review of the effectiveness and utility of Lyme disease prevention measures in Canada, the United States, and Europe
A systematic review of the effectiveness and utility of Lyme disease prevention measures in Canada, the United States, and Europe Open
While some strategies such as chemical acaricides were shown to have greater effectiveness, factors such as social acceptability and resistance, environmental impact, cost, and feasibility should be considered when selecting the most appro…
View article: Inter-cluster contamination: a semivariance analysis of community effect ranges of malaria vector control interventions in a four-armed malaria trial in Muleba, Tanzania
Inter-cluster contamination: a semivariance analysis of community effect ranges of malaria vector control interventions in a four-armed malaria trial in Muleba, Tanzania Open
View article: Exploring the impact of mobile and migrant populations on mass drug administration coverage and effectiveness in Africa: A scoping review protocol
Exploring the impact of mobile and migrant populations on mass drug administration coverage and effectiveness in Africa: A scoping review protocol Open
Background Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect populations in tropical regions, particularly low- and middle-income countries with limited economic and health resources. Mass drug administration (MDA) is a strategy for controlling an…
View article: Spatial and temporal variation of malaria incidence in children under 10 years in a pyrethroid-resistant vector area in southern Benin
Spatial and temporal variation of malaria incidence in children under 10 years in a pyrethroid-resistant vector area in southern Benin Open
View article: Inter-Cluster Contamination: A Semivariance Analysis of Community Effect Ranges of Malaria Vector Control Interventions in a Four-Armed Malaria Trial in Muleba, Tanzania
Inter-Cluster Contamination: A Semivariance Analysis of Community Effect Ranges of Malaria Vector Control Interventions in a Four-Armed Malaria Trial in Muleba, Tanzania Open
Background The presence of a community effect in cluster randomized trials of malaria vector control interventions has led to the implementation of “buffer zones” around clusters to limit the potential for contamination between interventio…
View article: Evaluation of household coverage with long-lasting insecticidal nets in central Côte d’Ivoire
Evaluation of household coverage with long-lasting insecticidal nets in central Côte d’Ivoire Open
View article: Fine scale mapping of water sources in low-income settings: A comparative study in Misungwi, Tanzania
Fine scale mapping of water sources in low-income settings: A comparative study in Misungwi, Tanzania Open
Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene is a basic human need for health and well-being. Yet, 2.2 billion people globally in 2022 did not have access to safely managed drinking water. Presently there are no publicly available methods…
View article: Increased Recognition of Human Anaplasmosis, Ontario, Canada, 2021
Increased Recognition of Human Anaplasmosis, Ontario, Canada, 2021 Open
Human granulocytic anaplasmosis is a tickborne infection characterized by fever, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, transaminitis, or a combination of those. Treatment must be prompt and appropriately targeted to prevent clinical decompensation…
View article: Community benefits of mass distribution of three types of dual-active-ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets against malaria prevalence in Tanzania: evidence from a 3-year cluster-randomized controlled trial
Community benefits of mass distribution of three types of dual-active-ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets against malaria prevalence in Tanzania: evidence from a 3-year cluster-randomized controlled trial Open
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) were once fully effective for the prevention of malaria; however, mosquitoes have developed resistance to pyrethroids, the main class of insecticides used on nets. Dual active ingredient LL…
View article: Spatial and temporal analysis of West Nile virus infection in mosquito and human populations based on arboviral detection testing data
Spatial and temporal analysis of West Nile virus infection in mosquito and human populations based on arboviral detection testing data Open
View article: Investigating the recommendations and governmental actions to address the emerging risks of vector-borne diseases in Canada’s changing climate: A scoping review
Investigating the recommendations and governmental actions to address the emerging risks of vector-borne diseases in Canada’s changing climate: A scoping review Open
Climate change is expected to increase the risks associated with vector-borne diseases, and its implications for human health are already observed across Canada. The objective of this review was to investigate the recommended adaptation st…
View article: The distribution of Babesia odocoilei in Ixodes species ticks in Canada: Implications for one health surveillance
The distribution of Babesia odocoilei in Ixodes species ticks in Canada: Implications for one health surveillance Open
Ixodes scapularis and Ixodes pacificus are vectors of a range of pathogens of public health significance in North America. These ticks transmit pathogens to and from wild animal reservoir host species, but also bite humans and expose them …
View article: Bio-efficacy of field aged novel class of long-lasting insecticidal nets, against pyrethroid-resistant malaria vectors in Tanzania: A series of experimental hut trials
Bio-efficacy of field aged novel class of long-lasting insecticidal nets, against pyrethroid-resistant malaria vectors in Tanzania: A series of experimental hut trials Open
New classes of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), have been recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to control malaria vectors resistant to pyrethroid insecticides. This study was nested in a large-scale cluster-randomized …
View article: Understanding the barriers and facilitators related to never treatment during mass drug administration among mobile and migrant populations in Mali: a qualitative exploratory study
Understanding the barriers and facilitators related to never treatment during mass drug administration among mobile and migrant populations in Mali: a qualitative exploratory study Open
Introduction Five of the neglected tropical diseases use a strategy of preventative chemotherapy distributed via mass drug administration (MDA) for all eligible people living in endemic areas. To be successful, high coverage must be sustai…
View article: Spatial and Temporal Variation of Malaria Incidence in Children Under 10 Years in a Pyrethroid-Resistant Vector Area in Southern Benin
Spatial and Temporal Variation of Malaria Incidence in Children Under 10 Years in a Pyrethroid-Resistant Vector Area in Southern Benin Open
Background: Spatial and temporal identification of malaria-endemic areas is a key component of vector-borne disease control. Strategies to target the most vulnerable populations, the periods of high transmission and the most affected geogr…
View article: Spatiotemporal analysis of West Nile virus infection in the human population based on arboviral detection testing of blood donations
Spatiotemporal analysis of West Nile virus infection in the human population based on arboviral detection testing of blood donations Open
West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne zoonotic flavivirus which often causes asymptomatic infection in humans but may develop into a deadly neuroinvasive disease. In this study, we aimed to investigate variables potentially associated …
View article: Diversity and ecological niche model of malaria vector and non-vector mosquito species in Covè, Ouinhi, and Zangnanado, Southern Benin
Diversity and ecological niche model of malaria vector and non-vector mosquito species in Covè, Ouinhi, and Zangnanado, Southern Benin Open
View article: Will a lack of fabric durability be their downfall? Impact of textile durability on the efficacy of three types of dual-active-ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets: a secondary analysis on malaria prevalence and incidence from a cluster-randomized trial in north-west Tanzania
Will a lack of fabric durability be their downfall? Impact of textile durability on the efficacy of three types of dual-active-ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets: a secondary analysis on malaria prevalence and incidence from a cluster-randomized trial in north-west Tanzania Open
Background The Dual-Active Ingredient long-lasting insecticidal nets (Dual-AI LLIN) have been developed to counteract the reduced efficacy of pyrethroid (PY)-only nets due to widespread pyrethroid insecticide resistance in malaria vector m…
View article: Gaps in long lasting insecticide-treated net coverage 2 years after a mass distribution campaign in central Côte d’Ivoire
Gaps in long lasting insecticide-treated net coverage 2 years after a mass distribution campaign in central Côte d’Ivoire Open
Background To reduce malaria burden in Côte d'Ivoire, the Ministry of Health aims for 90% of its population to possess one long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) for every two persons by 2025. Furthermore, some studies recommend measuring LL…
View article: Ixodes scapularis density and Borrelia burgdorferi prevalence along a residential-woodland gradient in a region of emerging Lyme disease risk
Ixodes scapularis density and Borrelia burgdorferi prevalence along a residential-woodland gradient in a region of emerging Lyme disease risk Open
View article: The Analysis of eTick Submission in Ontario
The Analysis of eTick Submission in Ontario Open
Purpose: Ixodes scapularis, also known as the eastern blacklegged tick, is associated with the vector-borne Lyme disease in North America. With climate change, warming temperatures have increased the number of areas suitable for ticks, and…
View article: Study protocol for a scoping review of Lyme disease prediction methodologies
Study protocol for a scoping review of Lyme disease prediction methodologies Open
Introduction In the temperate world, Lyme disease (LD) is the most common vector-borne disease affecting humans. In North America, LD surveillance and research have revealed an increasing territorial expansion of hosts, bacteria and vector…
View article: Knowledge, protective behaviours, and perception of Lyme disease in an area of emerging risk: results from a cross-sectional survey of adults in Ottawa, Ontario
Knowledge, protective behaviours, and perception of Lyme disease in an area of emerging risk: results from a cross-sectional survey of adults in Ottawa, Ontario Open
Background The number of Lyme disease risk areas in Canada is growing. In regions with emerging tick populations, it is important to emphasize peridomestic risk and the importance of protective behaviours in local public health communicati…
View article: Efficacy of chlorfenapyr-pyrethroid and piperonyl butoxide-pyrethroid long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) compared to pyrethroid-only LLINs for malaria control in Côte d’Ivoire: a three group, cluster randomised trial
Efficacy of chlorfenapyr-pyrethroid and piperonyl butoxide-pyrethroid long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) compared to pyrethroid-only LLINs for malaria control in Côte d’Ivoire: a three group, cluster randomised trial Open
Background The massive scale-up of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN) has led to a major reduction in malaria burden in many sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently issued a strong recommend…