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The Epidemiology of Sickle Cell Disease in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Current Knowledge and Gaps to be Filled

American Journal of Hematology, Volume 101, Issue S1, Page 5-16, April 2026.
What are the available data on incidence & prevalence prognosis risk factors of severity of sickle cell disease in sub‐Saharan Africa? ABSTRACT Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is highly prevalent in sub‐Saharan Africa. Epidemiological data remain sparse, but regional screening and research initiatives are expanding.
Brigitte Ranque, Leon Tshilolo, Thomas N. Williams   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of maternal antenatal treatment with two doses of azithromycin added to monthly sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine for the prevention of low birth weight in Burkina Faso: an open-label randomized controlled trial

Malaria Journal, 2023
Background Exposure during pregnancy to malaria and sexually-transmitted infections is associated with adverse birth outcomes including low birth weight (LBW).
Moussa Lingani, Serge H. Zango, Innocent Valéa, Sékou Samadoulougou, Georges Somé, Maïmouna Sanou, Berenger Kaboré, Toussaint Rouamba, Herman Sorgho, Marc C. Tahita, Karim Derra, Michèle Dramaix, Halidou Tinto, Philippe Donnen, Annie Robert   +14 more
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Parasitic Infections and Associated Cognitive Outcome Among School‐Aged Children in Africa: A Systematic Review

Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2026.
Parasitic infections like schistosomiasis, soil‐transmitted helminths, and malaria can impair nutrient absorption, oxygen supply, and brain function, leading to memory deficits, attention deficits, reduced intelligence quotient, weak academic performance, and motor or executive deficits.
Albertha Maku Adu, David Larbi Simpong, David Mawutor Donkor, Kwaku Sarfo Manu, Maxwell Hubert Antwi, Linus Kpelle, George Nkrumah Osei, Ansumana Bockarie   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of antimalarial resistance and COVID-19 pandemic on malaria care among pregnant women in Northern Uganda (ERASE): protocol of a prospective observational study

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022
Background Uganda accounts for 5% of all malaria cases and deaths reported globally and, in endemic countries, pregnancy is a risk factor for both acquisition of P. falciparum infection and development of severe malaria.
Francesco Vladimiro Segala, Francesco Di Gennaro, Jerry Ictho, Mariangela L’Episcopia, Emmanuel Onapa, Claudia Marotta, Elda De Vita, James Amone, Valentina Iacobelli, Joseph Ogwang, Giovanni Dall’Oglio, Benedict Ngole, Rita Murri, Lameck Olal, Massimo Fantoni, Samuel Okori, Giovanni Putoto, Carlo Severini, Peter Lochoro, Annalisa Saracino   +19 more
doaj   +1 more source

Antimicrobial prescribing guidelines for feedlot cattle

Australian Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
P Cusack, T Batterham, SW Page, GF Browning, JM Norris   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Time to Act; Let Us Unite to Eliminate Malaria Among Pregnant Women in War Zone From Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: A Review

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Malaria remains a major public health challenge in sub‐Saharan Africa, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) contributing substantially to the global burden. DR Congo accounts for 12% of global malaria cases. This study aims to assess the intersectionality of epidemiological, immunological, and conflict‐related ...
Aymar Akilimali, Laiba Mehmood, Paradzai Innocent Njazi, Babar Ali, Saad Maqbool, Muhammad Younas, Martin Sagide, Syeda Vilay Zehra Rizvi, Rabbia Munsab, Syeda Umme Abiha Rizvi, Sabika Fatima, Amidu Alhassan, Calvin R. Wei, Amos Kipkorir Langat   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intermittent preventive therapy for malaria: progress and future directions.

, 2007
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review summarizes recent evidence regarding the efficacy of intermittent preventive treatment with focus on infancy (IPTi) and the rationale behind such a control strategy.
Grobusch, Martin P., Gosling, Roly D., Newman, Robert D., Grobusch, Martin P, Gosling, Roly D, Egan, Andrea, Newman, Robert D   +6 more
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Molecular monitoring of resistant dhfr and dhps allelic haplotypes in Morogoro and Mvomero districts in south eastern Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2011
BACKGROUND\ud \ud Resistance to the antimalarial drug sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) emerged in Plasmodium falciparum from Asia in the 1960s and subsequently spread to Africa.
Abdullah, S, Kachur, P, Roper, C., Bloland, P., Pearce, R., Pearce, R, Mshinda, H, Mshinda, H., Malisa, A, Mutayoba, B, Roper, C, Abdullah, S., Kachur, P., Malisa, A., Mutayoba, B., Bloland, P   +15 more
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Factors Associated With Insecticide‐Treated Bed Net Possession and Utilization in Malaria Prevention Among Fulani Pregnant Women in the Savannah Hinterlands of Ghana: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aim Malaria poses a major threat to pregnant women in Ghana, especially among marginalized nomadic Fulani communities. This study examined factors influencing insecticide‐treated net (ITN) ownership and use among Fulani pregnant women in northern Ghana. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was carried out between April and June 2022
Yula Salifu, Joseph Lasong, Eleonora Bakintewune Wobi, Torjim Salifu, Bismark Nantomah, Gordon Dandeebo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative analysis of eight brands of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine tablets

, 2003
Purpose: The aim of the present study is to investigate the physicochemical equivalence of eight brands of tablets containing sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (antimalarial drug combination) sourced from different retail Pharmacy outlets in the Nigerian market.
Adereti, Remilekun B, Odeniyi, Michael A, Itiola, Oludele A, Odeku, Oluwatoyin A, Adegoke, Olajire A   +4 more
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