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An international study on emerging arboviral infections and blood safety
Abstract Background Emerging and re‐emerging arboviral infections are a risk to blood safety. We conducted an international survey on how blood establishments respond to current and future arbovirus threats. Study Design and Methods A questionnaire on arbovirus donor deferral strategies, pathogen reduction, and donation screening was distributed to ...
Piya Rajendra +40 more
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Background & objectives: In urban areas, upsurge in population has resulted in more breeding sites for malaria vectors, and hence this scenario potentially undermine malaria elimination and control programs. The change in land use due to urbanization may
Alka Rani +6 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Brucellosis is a major zoonotic disease that poses significant public health and socio‐economic threats. In China, human brucellosis incidence has continued to rise, including in highly developed regions such as Zhejiang Province, despite relatively low levels of livestock husbandry.
Juan Li +7 more
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Urban malaria vector bionomics and human sleeping behavior in three cities in Senegal. [PDF]
Diop A +19 more
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Beyond the Battlefield: Examining Acute Kidney Injury in Yemen's Humanitarian Crisis
ABSTRACT Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) represents a growing yet under‐recognized public health threat in Yemen, where ongoing conflict has exacerbated vulnerabilities to infectious diseases and waterborne illnesses. Sepsis and severe volume depletion—secondary to diarrheal diseases such as cholera—are leading contributors to AKI incidence ...
Gamal Esam Ahmed Alsakkaf
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Urban malaria may be spreading via the wind-here's why that's important. [PDF]
Lehmann T +8 more
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HIV Risk Perception Among Migrant Girl Head Porters (Kayayei) in Ghana
This study examines HIV/AIDS risk perception among migrant girl head porters (Kayayei) in Accra, Ghana. Although most perceive AIDS as dangerous and fear infection, cultural beliefs, economic pressures and structural barriers shape their responses. Findings highlight the need for culturally responsive HIV interventions that strengthen self‐efficacy and
Sylvester Kyei‐Gyamfi
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Fine-scale mapping of urban malaria exposure under data scarcity: an approach centred on vector ecology. [PDF]
Vanhuysse S +6 more
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Analysis of 10,428 outpatient consultations among school‐aged children attending Ho Polyclinic, Ghana (2018–2022), showed that three conditions accounted for 77.4% of all morbidity: skin conditions (38.3%), malaria (23.0%), and respiratory conditions (16.1%).
Anthoinette Adesope Ekuban, Frank Baiden
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Background Despite the World Health Organization’s recommendations, the uptake of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP) in Senegal remains suboptimal, with disparities observed between urban and rural ...
Yongsheng Jiang +9 more
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