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The Potential of Bioinformatics in Revolutionizing Disease Diagnosis in Sub‐Saharan Africa: A Narrative Review

open access: yesHealth Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Despite its role in healthcare delivery and accessibility, the potential of bioinformatics to transform disease diagnosis in SSA remains unknown. This narrative review aims to assess the current status of bioinformatics initiatives in SSA and evaluate the role of bioinformatics in transforming diagnosis of major diseases in ...
Wilfred Ofosu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Brazil was certified by the World Health Organization for having eliminated lymphatic filariasis: what now?

open access: yesParasites & Vectors
Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a debilitating and stigmatizing disease. In Brazil, the disease has been the target of control and elimination strategies for more than 25 years. Recently, the country received the certificate of elimination of LF as a public
Eduardo Brandão   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ocular filariasis

open access: yesTropical Parasitology, 2011
Human ocular infestation by a live filarial adult worm is a rare occurrence. We report a case of ocular infestation of a female adult Brugia malayi. A 35-year-old female presented with chief complaint of severe headache, blurring of vision, redness, and lacrimation since one year.
Rautaraya, Bibhudutta   +3 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Inhibitory effects of 19 antiprotozoal drugs and antibiotics on Babesia microti infection in BALB/c mice

open access: yesJournal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2015
Introduction: Different results have been achieved in the evaluation of antiparasitic drug activity in Mongolian jirds, hamsters, and BALB/c mice infected with Babesia microti.
Jun-ming Yao   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Filariasis: A Major Potential Imported Parasitic Disease in Najran District of Saudi Arabia

open access: yesKing Khalid University Journal of Health Sciences, 2021
Introduction: Expatriate workers usually contribute to the origination of some infectious diseases in the countries they reside. The aim of this study was to identify and analyze available information on filariasis imported into Najran, Saudi Arabia, by ...
Ahmed Saif   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of β-Propiolactone and Formalin Inactivation on Antigenicity and Immune Response of West Nile Virus

open access: yesAdvances in Virology, 2015
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a pathogenic arbovirus that belongs to genus Flavivirus under family Flaviviridae. Till now there are no approved vaccines against WNV for human use.
Pritom Chowdhury   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mechanisms of parasite‐mediated disruption of brain vessels

open access: yesFEBS Letters, Volume 600, Issue 5, Page 591-611, March 2026.
Parasites can affect the blood vessels of the brain, often causing serious neurological problems. This review explains how different parasites interact with and disrupt these vessels, what this means for brain health, and why these processes matter. Understanding these mechanisms may help us develop better ways to prevent or treat brain infections in ...
Leonor Loira   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Helminths as architects of trained tolerance: implications for human health

open access: yesClinical &Translational Immunology, Volume 15, Issue 3, 2026.
Abstract Helminths infect nearly 2 billion people worldwide and are a major cause of chronic morbidity in low‐resource regions. Unlike bacterial and viral pathogens that elicit protective memory, helminths actively remodel host immunity to enable their years‐long persistence and reinfection.
Quinn Moroz   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic Diversity and Phylogenetic Relationships of Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in Central Nepal

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
This study presents a molecular survey of mosquitoes in central Nepal, analyzing 18 species across eight genera using mitochondrial COI sequencing. The results revealed significant genetic divergence, clarify phylogenetic relationships, and confirm the presence of newly recorded species, including Aedes japonicus, Anopheles farauti, and Culex sasai ...
Punya Ram Sukupayo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Trends and Patterns of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting in Sierra Leone: A Retrospective Analysis of VigiFlow Data (2008–2022)

open access: yesPharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, Volume 35, Issue 3, March 2026.
ABSTRACT Purpose Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) present significant obstacles for healthcare systems, impacting both patient safety and the effectiveness of treatments. Despite this, there is a scarcity of research on ADR reports in Sierra Leone, especially over long periods.
Isatu Jalloh   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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