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pro vyhledávání: '"Alfred Amambua-Ngwa"'
Autor:
Tobias Obejum Apinjoh, Livinus Ngu Tangi, Eniyou Cheryll Oriero, Sainabou Drammeh, Vincent Ntui Ntui-Njock, Blessed Etoketim, Hanesh Fru Chi, Pilate Nkineh Kwi, Bekai Njie, Mary Aigbiremo Oboh, Eric Akum Achidi, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa
Publikováno v:
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2024)
Abstract Background False negative rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) accruing to the non-detection of Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3 (Pfhrp2/3) is threatening the diagnosis and management of malaria. Although regular monitoring is neces
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/ff78361b9caf49ecb76789f2179c9646
Autor:
Beniamino Caputo, Carlo M. De Marco, Verena Pichler, Giordano Bottà, Kelly L. Bennett, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa, Sessinou B. Assogba, Kevin O. Opondo, Chris S. Clarkson, Jacob A. Tennessen, David Weetman, Alistair Miles, Alessandra della Torre
Publikováno v:
Communications Biology, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2024)
Abstract The two main Afrotropical malaria vectors - Anopheles coluzzii and An. gambiae – are genetically distinct and reproductively isolated across West Africa. However, populations at the western extreme of their range are assigned as “interme
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/6e1f1853a2374503a032268dc10cc7c7
Autor:
Aynalem Mandefro, Alebachew Messele Kebede, Bacha Mekonen, Mitchel Katsvanga, Fatoumatta Cham, Blessed Etoketim, Eniyou Oriero, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa, Lemu Golassa
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2024)
Abstract Background Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) provide quick, easy, and convenient early diagnosis of malaria ensuring better case management particularly in resource-constrained settings. Nevertheless, the efficiency of HRP2-based RDT can be comp
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/e09e7e56209440cca74eec16cb4eda20
Autor:
Majidah Hamid-Adiamoh, Abdul Khalie Muhammad, Benoit Sessinou Assogba, Harouna Massire Soumare, Lamin Jadama, Moussa Diallo, Umberto D’Alessandro, Mamadou Ousmane Ndiath, Annette Erhart, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa
Publikováno v:
Scientific Reports, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2024)
Abstract Ivermectin (IVM) has been proposed as a new tool for malaria control as it is toxic on vectors feeding on treated humans or cattle. Nevertheless, IVM may have a direct mosquitocidal effect when applied on bed nets or sprayed walls. The poten
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8f46e78e117e4a5ba446a274146fda47
Autor:
Agatha N. Ibekpobaoku, Mary A. Oboh, Fatou Faal, Elizabeth Adeniji, Olusola Ajibaye, Emmanuel T. Idowu, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa
Publikováno v:
BMC Research Notes, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2024)
Abstract Objectives The study evaluated sub-microscopic malaria infections in pregnancy using two malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (mRDTs), microscopy and RT-PCR and characterized Plasmodium falciparum dihydrofolate reductase (Pfdhfr) and Plasmodium fa
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f25217d83ccf487faab050fa3b157de3
Autor:
Ines A. Ngoh, Karim Mane, Jarra Manneh, Fatoumata Bojang, Aminata S. Jawara, Theresia N. Akenji, Damian N. Anong, Umberto D’Alessandro, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Parasitology, Vol 3 (2024)
Further understanding of the molecular mediators of alternative RBC invasion phenotypes in endemic malaria parasites will support malaria blood-stage vaccine or drug development. This study investigated the prevalence of sialic acid (SA)-dependent an
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/30d004723cb44e97b473a6b784e7e23b
Autor:
Olusola Ajibaye, Yetunde Adeola Olukosi, Eniyou C. Oriero, Mary Aigbiremo Oboh, Bamidele Iwalokun, Ikechukwu Chidiebere Nwankwo, Chinaza Favour Nnam, Olawunmi Victoria Adaramoye, Somadina Chukwemeka, Judith Okanazu, Eniafe Gabriel, Emmanuel Oluwadare Balogun, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Vol 14 (2024)
BackgroundRoutine surveillance for antimalarial drug resistance is critical to sustaining the efficacy of artemisinin-based Combination Therapies (ACTs). Plasmodium falciparum kelch-13 (Pfkelch-13) and non-Pfkelch-13 artemisinin (ART) resistance-asso
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a4c010464ae24ba388f983720c894c94
Autor:
Amélé Nyedzie Wotodjo, Mary Aigbiremo Oboh, Souleymane Doucoure, Nafissatou Diagne, Fatoumata Diène-Sarr, Makhtar Niang, Jean-François Trape, Cheikh Sokhna, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa, Umberto D’Alessandro
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2023)
Abstract Background Thanks to the scale up of malaria control interventions, the malaria burden in Senegal has decreased substantially to the point that the National Malaria Control Programme plans to achieve malaria elimination by 2030. To guide suc
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/884a5303a43043fc93cdfd8d8fd480ed
Autor:
Sheikh Omar Bittaye, Abubacarr Jagne, Lamin E. S. Jaiteh, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa, Abdul Karim Sesay, Bertha Ekeh, Behzad Nadjm, Williams Estrada Ramirez, Asmell Ramos, Basil Okeahialam, Emmanuel Effa, Ousman Nyan, Ramou Njie
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2023)
Abstract Background Malaria remains a major public health concern in The Gambia. The study assessed the trend of malaria admissions and outcome of adult patients admitted after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in a tertiary hospital in The Gambia.
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/6ee9c18fd68641bdb208c04546b51621
Autor:
Nora Nghochuzie Nganyewo, Fatoumata Bojang, Eniyou Cheryll Oriero, Ndey Fatou Drammeh, Olumide Ajibola, Haddijatou Mbye, Aminata Seedy Jawara, Simon Corea, Gordon Akanzuwine Awandare, Umberto D’Alessandro, Lucas N. Amenga-Etego, Alfred Amambua-Ngwa
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 16, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2023)
Abstract Background The malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum utilizes multiple alternative receptor-ligand interactions for the invasion of human erythrocytes. While some P. falciparum clones make use of sialic acid (SA) residues on the surface of
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/62c90d268fe8494686529e5fb00408ed