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View article: Detection of Haemophilus ducreyi from environmental and animal samples in Cameroon
Detection of Haemophilus ducreyi from environmental and animal samples in Cameroon Open
Background Children in parts of Africa, the South Pacific, and Southeast Asia frequently develop cutaneous ulcers caused by two bacteria: Haemophilus ducreyi (HD) and Treponema pallidum subspecies pertenue (causative agent of yaws). The Wo…
View article: A loop-mediated isothermal amplification test for yaws: a multi-country diagnostic accuracy evaluation
A loop-mediated isothermal amplification test for yaws: a multi-country diagnostic accuracy evaluation Open
The EDCTP2 programme supported by the EU.
View article: An integrated active case detection and management of skin NTDs in yaws endemic health districts in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
An integrated active case detection and management of skin NTDs in yaws endemic health districts in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana Open
Background Integrated approaches to mapping skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) may be cost-effective way to guide decisions on resource mobilization. Pilot studies have been carried out, but large-scale data covering multiple countrie…
View article: Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards yaws in endemic areas of Ghana, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards yaws in endemic areas of Ghana, Cameroon and Côte d’Ivoire Open
Yaws, caused by Treponema pallidum ssp. pertenue , remains a significant public health concern in tropical regions of West Africa and the South Pacific, primarily affecting children in remote areas with limited access to hygiene and sanita…
View article: Regional sequencing collaboration reveals persistence of the t12 vibrio cholerae o1 lineage in west africa
Regional sequencing collaboration reveals persistence of the t12 vibrio cholerae o1 lineage in west africa Open
Background: Despite recent insights into cholera transmission patterns in Africa, regional and local dynamics in West Africa—where cholera outbreaks occur every few years—are still poorly understood. Coordinated genomic surveillance of Vib…
View article: Global epidemiology of hepatitis C virus in dialysis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Global epidemiology of hepatitis C virus in dialysis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Dialysis is a replacement therapy for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Patients on dialysis are at high risk of acquiring hepatitis C virus (HCV), which has become a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in this population.…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors associated with Haemophilus ducreyi cutaneous ulcers in Cameroon
Prevalence and risk factors associated with Haemophilus ducreyi cutaneous ulcers in Cameroon Open
Epidemics of yaws-like cutaneous ulcers are regularly documented in children in the tropics. They occur mainly in poor and remote communities without access to health facilities. The integration of molecular tools into yaws control efforts…
View article: Systematic review and meta-analysis of seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus serological markers among pregnant women in Africa, 1984-2020
Systematic review and meta-analysis of seroprevalence of human immunodeficiency virus serological markers among pregnant women in Africa, 1984-2020 Open
BACKGROUND Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major public health concern, particularly in Africa where HIV rates remain substantial. Pregnant women are at an increased risk of acquiring HIV, which has a significant impact on both mat…
View article: An integrated active case search for skin-NTDs in yaws endemic health districts in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana
An integrated active case search for skin-NTDs in yaws endemic health districts in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana Open
Background Integrated approaches to mapping skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) may be cost-effective way to guide decisions on resource mobilization. Pilot studies have been carried out, but large-scale data covering multiple countrie…
View article: Assessing the Prevalence of Astroviruses in Water Environments: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Assessing the Prevalence of Astroviruses in Water Environments: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Astroviruses (AstVs) are a major cause of gastroenteritis, especially in children. They can be transmitted through various pathways, including environmental contamination via water matrices. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence o…
View article: Contemporary epidemiological data of Rift Valley fever virus in humans, mosquitoes and other animal species in Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Contemporary epidemiological data of Rift Valley fever virus in humans, mosquitoes and other animal species in Africa: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a severe zoonotic mosquito‐borne disease that represents an important threat to human and animal health, with major public health and socioeconomic impacts. This disease is endemic throughout many African countri…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors associated with<i>Haemophilus ducreyi</i>cutaneous ulcers in Cameroon
Prevalence and risk factors associated with<i>Haemophilus ducreyi</i>cutaneous ulcers in Cameroon Open
Epidemics of yaws-like cutaneous ulcers are regularly documented in children in the tropics. They occur mainly in poor and remote communities without access to health facilities. The integration of molecular tools into yaws control efforts…
View article: Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in African populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in African populations: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background The metabolic syndrome (MS) is a leading cause of death worldwide. Several studies have found MS to be prevalent in various African regions. However, no specific estimates of MS prevalence in African populations exist. The aim o…
View article: Occurrence of Hepatitis A Virus in Water Matrices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Occurrence of Hepatitis A Virus in Water Matrices: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Hepatitis A is a common form of viral hepatitis. It is usually transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated food and water. This systematic review was carried out to summarise the overall prevalence of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) in diffe…
View article: Evaluating the yaws diagnostic gap: A survey to determine the capacity of and barriers to improving diagnostics in all yaws-endemic countries
Evaluating the yaws diagnostic gap: A survey to determine the capacity of and barriers to improving diagnostics in all yaws-endemic countries Open
Background Yaws, caused by Treponema pallidum subsp. pertenue , is a skin neglected tropical disease. It is targeted for eradication by 2030, primarily using mass drug administration (MDA) with azithromycin. Traditionally, diagnosis of yaw…
View article: Epidemiology of yellow fever virus in humans, arthropods, and non-human primates in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Epidemiology of yellow fever virus in humans, arthropods, and non-human primates in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Yellow fever (YF) has re-emerged in the last two decades causing several outbreaks in endemic countries and spreading to new receptive regions. This changing epidemiology of YF creates new challenges for global public health efforts. Yello…
View article: Evaluating the yaws diagnostic gap: a survey to determine the capacity of and barriers to improving diagnostics in all yaws-endemic countries
Evaluating the yaws diagnostic gap: a survey to determine the capacity of and barriers to improving diagnostics in all yaws-endemic countries Open
Background Yaws, caused by Treponema pallidum subsp. pertenue , is a skin neglected tropical disease. It is targeted for eradication by 2030, primarily using mass drug administration (MDA) with azithromycin. Traditionally, diagnosis of yaw…
View article: Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus and/or hepatitis C virus infections among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus and/or hepatitis C virus infections among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Due to their common routes of transmission, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and/or hepatitis C virus (HCV) has become a major public health problem worldwide, particularly in Africa,…
View article: LAMP4yaws: <i>Treponema pallidum</i> , <i>Haemophilus ducreyi</i> loop mediated isothermal amplification − protocol for a cross-sectional, observational, diagnostic accuracy study
LAMP4yaws: <i>Treponema pallidum</i> , <i>Haemophilus ducreyi</i> loop mediated isothermal amplification − protocol for a cross-sectional, observational, diagnostic accuracy study Open
Introduction Yaws, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum subsp. pertenue, is a neglected tropical disease targeted for eradication by 2030. Improved diagnostics will be essential to meet this goal. Diagnosis of yaws has relied heavily…
View article: Global prevalence and case fatality rate of Enterovirus D68 infections, a systematic review and meta-analysis
Global prevalence and case fatality rate of Enterovirus D68 infections, a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
A substantial amount of epidemiological data has been reported on Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) infections after the 2014 outbreak. Our goal was to map the case fatality rate (CFR) and prevalence of current and past EV-D68 infections. We conduc…
View article: Hepatitis B, C and D virus infections and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in Africa: A meta-analysis including sensitivity analyses for studies comparable for confounders
Hepatitis B, C and D virus infections and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in Africa: A meta-analysis including sensitivity analyses for studies comparable for confounders Open
Introduction Africa denotes unique facies for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) characterized by a conjunction of low sensitization, restricted access to diagnosis and treatment and associated with the highest incidence and mortality in the w…
View article: Diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis, a systematic review and meta-analysis with sensitivity analysis for studies comparable for confounders
Diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis, a systematic review and meta-analysis with sensitivity analysis for studies comparable for confounders Open
Introduction Meta-analyses conducted so far on the association between diabetes mellitus (DM) and the tuberculosis (TB) development risk did not sufficiently take confounders into account in their estimates. The objective of this systemati…