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View article: Prevalence, intensity, and risk factors of schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic infections among primary school children in northern Uganda: Implications for public health interventions
Prevalence, intensity, and risk factors of schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic infections among primary school children in northern Uganda: Implications for public health interventions Open
Background Schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic infections remain major public health concerns in Uganda, particularly among school-aged children, where they contribute to anemia, malnutrition, and poor cognitive development. The Lango…
View article: Endosymbiont hijacking of acylcarnitines regulates insect vector fecundity by suppressing the viability of stored sperm
Endosymbiont hijacking of acylcarnitines regulates insect vector fecundity by suppressing the viability of stored sperm Open
Competition between insects and their endosymbiotic bacteria for environmentally limited nutrients can compromise the fitness of both organisms. Tsetse flies, the vectors of pathogenic African trypanosomes, harbor a species and population-…
View article: Endosymbiont hijacking of acylcarnitines regulates insect vector fecundity by suppressing the viability of stored sperm
Endosymbiont hijacking of acylcarnitines regulates insect vector fecundity by suppressing the viability of stored sperm Open
Competition between insects and their endosymbiotic bacteria for environmentally limited nutrients can compromise the fitness of both organisms. Tsetse flies, the vectors of pathogenic African trypanosomes, harbor a species and population-…
View article: Endosymbiont hijacking of acylcarnitines regulates insect vector fecundity by suppressing the viability of stored sperm
Endosymbiont hijacking of acylcarnitines regulates insect vector fecundity by suppressing the viability of stored sperm Open
Competition between insects and their endosymbiotic bacteria for environmentally limited nutrients can compromise the fitness of both organisms. Tsetse flies, the vectors of pathogenic African trypanosomes, harbor a species and population-…
View article: Field responses of Glossina pallidipes and Glossina fuscipes fuscipes tsetse flies to Novel Repellent Blend and Waterbuck Repellent Compounds in Kenya
Field responses of Glossina pallidipes and Glossina fuscipes fuscipes tsetse flies to Novel Repellent Blend and Waterbuck Repellent Compounds in Kenya Open
Control of tsetse flies constitutes a cornerstone of trypanosomiasis control and elimination efforts in Africa. The use of eco-friendly odor-based bait technologies has been identified as a safer method for control of tsetse flies. These t…
View article: Ecological and Physicochemical Determinants of Freshwater Snail Prevalence, Density, and Schistosome Infection in the Lango Subregion, Northern Uganda: Implications for Disease Control
Ecological and Physicochemical Determinants of Freshwater Snail Prevalence, Density, and Schistosome Infection in the Lango Subregion, Northern Uganda: Implications for Disease Control Open
Background Freshwater snails serve as intermediate hosts for trematodes that cause human and animal diseases, notably schistosomiasis and fascioliasis. In Uganda’s Lango subregion, schistosomiasis remains endemic, yet the ecological and ph…
View article: Prevalence, intensity, and risk factors of Schistosomiasis and Intestinal Parasitic Infections among primary school children in northern Uganda: Implications for public health interventions
Prevalence, intensity, and risk factors of Schistosomiasis and Intestinal Parasitic Infections among primary school children in northern Uganda: Implications for public health interventions Open
Background Schistosomiasis and intestinal parasitic infections are major public health challenges in Uganda, particularly among school-aged children. These infections contribute to malnutrition, anemia, and impaired cognitive development, …
View article: Point‐of‐Care Evaluation of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (mRDT) for Detection of <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> Among Children Under 5 Years of Age Attending Panyadoli Health Center III in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, Mid‐Western Uganda
Point‐of‐Care Evaluation of Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Test (mRDT) for Detection of <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> Among Children Under 5 Years of Age Attending Panyadoli Health Center III in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, Mid‐Western Uganda Open
Background: Malaria places a significant burden on Africa, accounting for 95% of global cases and 96% of malaria‐related deaths, with children under five comprising 80% of these fatalities. Refugees and displaced persons face higher risks …
View article: Prevalence, Intensity, and Risk Factors of <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> and Other Intestinal Parasites: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Rural Agricultural Communities of Lango Subregion, Uganda
Prevalence, Intensity, and Risk Factors of <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> and Other Intestinal Parasites: A Cross‐Sectional Study in Rural Agricultural Communities of Lango Subregion, Uganda Open
Background In developing countries such as Uganda, intestinal parasitic infections and schistosomiasis remain a serious threat to public health. Local epidemiological data are critical for the prevention and control of the disease. This st…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors associated with gastrointestinal helminth infections in the Mt Elgon subregion: A cross sectional study in Bulambuli District, Eastern Uganda
Prevalence and risk factors associated with gastrointestinal helminth infections in the Mt Elgon subregion: A cross sectional study in Bulambuli District, Eastern Uganda Open
Background Gastrointestinal helminths are considerable constraints in cattle farming in Sub-Saharan Africa causing significant ill health and economic losses to rural communities. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and factors as…
View article: Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Risk Factors among Febrile Under-five Refugee Children Attending Panyadoli Health Centre III, Kiryandongo District, Mid-western Uganda
Prevalence of Malaria and Associated Risk Factors among Febrile Under-five Refugee Children Attending Panyadoli Health Centre III, Kiryandongo District, Mid-western Uganda Open
Background: Malaria presents a big threat to the health of refugees, internally displaced persons, returnees and other such persons affected by humanitarian emergencies, with almost two thirds of these groups of persons living in malaria e…
View article: Species composition and feeding pattern of malaria vectors in indoor and non-indoor residual spraying districts of Lira and Kole, Northern Uganda
Species composition and feeding pattern of malaria vectors in indoor and non-indoor residual spraying districts of Lira and Kole, Northern Uganda Open
Background Vector control interventions using long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying are common tools deployed for the control of malaria in Uganda. To evaluate the effectiveness of these control tools and understand t…
View article: Genomic evidence of sex chromosome aneuploidy and infection-associated genotypes in the tsetse fly Glossina fuscipes, the major vector of African trypanosomiasis in Uganda
Genomic evidence of sex chromosome aneuploidy and infection-associated genotypes in the tsetse fly Glossina fuscipes, the major vector of African trypanosomiasis in Uganda Open
The primary vector of the trypanosome parasite causing human and animal African trypanosomiasis in Uganda is the riverine tsetse fly Glossina fuscipes fuscipes (Gff). Our study improved the Gff genome assembly with whole genome 10× Chromiu…
View article: Genome-wide association of trypanosome infection status in the tsetse fly Glossina fuscipes, the major vector of African trypanosomiasis in Uganda
Genome-wide association of trypanosome infection status in the tsetse fly Glossina fuscipes, the major vector of African trypanosomiasis in Uganda Open
The primary vector of the trypanosome parasite causing human and animal African trypanosomiasis in Uganda is the riverine tsetse fly Glossina fuscipes fuscipes ( Gff ). We conducted a genome-wide association (GWA) analysis with field-caugh…
View article: Ethnobotanical survey of plants locally used in the control of termite pests among rural communities in northern Uganda
Ethnobotanical survey of plants locally used in the control of termite pests among rural communities in northern Uganda Open
Background Termites are the most destructive pests in many agricultural and forest plantations in Uganda. Current control of termites mostly relies on chemical pesticides. However, the adverse effects of chemical insecticides necessitate t…
View article: Spatial Distribution of Tsetse Flies and Trypanosome Infection Status in a Vector Genetic Transition Zone in Northern Uganda
Spatial Distribution of Tsetse Flies and Trypanosome Infection Status in a Vector Genetic Transition Zone in Northern Uganda Open
Background. Tsetse flies are vectors of the genus Trypanosoma that cause African trypanosomiasis, a serious parasitic disease of people and animals. Reliable data on the vector distribution and the trypanosome species they carry is pertine…
View article: Infection with endosymbiotic Spiroplasma disrupts tsetse (Glossina fuscipes fuscipes) metabolic and reproductive homeostasis
Infection with endosymbiotic Spiroplasma disrupts tsetse (Glossina fuscipes fuscipes) metabolic and reproductive homeostasis Open
Tsetse flies ( Glossina spp.) house a population-dependent assortment of microorganisms that can include pathogenic African trypanosomes and maternally transmitted endosymbiotic bacteria, the latter of which mediate numerous aspects of the…
View article: Infection with endosymbiotic<i>Spiroplasma</i>disrupts tsetse (<i>Glossina fuscipes fuscipes</i>) metabolic and reproductive homeostasis
Infection with endosymbiotic<i>Spiroplasma</i>disrupts tsetse (<i>Glossina fuscipes fuscipes</i>) metabolic and reproductive homeostasis Open
Tsetse flies ( Glossina spp.) house a population-dependent assortment of microorganisms that can include pathogenic African trypanosomes and maternally transmitted endosymbiotic bacteria, the latter of which mediate numerous aspects of the…
View article: Apparent density, trypanosome infection rates and host preference of tsetse flies in the sleeping sickness endemic focus of Northwestern Uganda
Apparent density, trypanosome infection rates and host preference of tsetse flies in the sleeping sickness endemic focus of Northwestern Uganda Open
Background: African trypanosomiasis, caused by protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma and transmitted by the tsetse fly, is a serious parasitic disease of humans and animals. Reliable data on the vector distribution, feeding preference and the …
View article: Apparent density, trypanosome infection rates and host preference of tsetse flies in the sleeping sickness endemic focus of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Northwestern Uganda
Apparent density, trypanosome infection rates and host preference of tsetse flies in the sleeping sickness endemic focus of Northwestern Uganda Open
Background: African trypanosomiasis, caused by protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma and transmitted by the tsetse fly, is a serious parasitic disease of humans and animals. Reliable data on the vector distribution, feeding preference and the …
View article: Apparent density, trypanosome infection rates and host preference of tsetse flies in the sleeping sickness endemic focus of Northwestern Uganda
Apparent density, trypanosome infection rates and host preference of tsetse flies in the sleeping sickness endemic focus of Northwestern Uganda Open
Background: African trypanosomiasis, caused by protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma and transmitted by the tsetse fly, is a serious parasitic disease of humans and animals. Reliable data on the vector distribution, feeding preference and the …
View article: Apparent Density, Trypanosome Infection Rates and Host Preference of Tsetse Flies in the Sleeping Sickness Endemic Focus of North-Western Uganda
Apparent Density, Trypanosome Infection Rates and Host Preference of Tsetse Flies in the Sleeping Sickness Endemic Focus of North-Western Uganda Open
Background: African trypanosomiasis, caused by protozoa of the genus Trypanosoma and transmitted by the tsetse fly, is a serious parasitic disease of humans and animals. Reliable data on the vector distribution, feeding preference and the …
View article: Prevalence of diarrhoea and associated risk factors among children under five years old in Pader district, Northern Uganda
Prevalence of diarrhoea and associated risk factors among children under five years old in Pader district, Northern Uganda Open
Background : Diarrhoea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in under-five children in sub-Saharan Africa. Of the three East African countries, Uganda has the worst mortality rate in children < 5 years, with 22% of these deaths …
View article: Prevalence of diarrhoea and associated risk factors among children under five years old in Pader district, Northern Uganda
Prevalence of diarrhoea and associated risk factors among children under five years old in Pader district, Northern Uganda Open
Background: Diarrhoea remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children < 5 years in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda has the worst mortality rate in children < 5 years among the three East African countries, with 22% of these deaths …