Even if malaria is rare in Europe, it is a medical emergency and programs for its control
should ensure both an early diagnosis and a prompt treatment within 24–48 h from the onset …

In the last few decades, we have witnessed the emergence of new vector-borne diseases
(VBDs), the globalization of endemic VBDs, and the urbanization of previously rural VBDs …

Introduction Malaria-endemic countries are increasingly adopting data-driven risk
stratification, often at district or higher regional levels, to guide their intervention strategies …

Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are a key tool for the diagnosis of malaria infections among
clinical and subclinical individuals. Low-density infections, and deletions of the P. falciparum …

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of asymptomatic and subpatent P. falciparum
infections in the city of Bouaké, Central Côte d'Ivoire, to compare the performance of three …

Background Malaria in pregnancy is a major public health issue, particularly among
vulnerable populations in malaria-endemic sub-Saharan African countries. To mitigate its …

Background Accurate diagnosis and timely treatment are crucial in combating malaria.
Methods A total of 449 samples were screened for Plasmodium falciparum infection by …

The African continent carries the greatest malaria burden in the world. Falciparum malaria
especially has long been the leading cause of death in Africa. Climate, economic factors …

Background Current malaria diagnosis methods that rely on microscopy and Histidine Rich
Protein-2 (HRP2)-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) have drawbacks that necessitate the …

Malaria is an endemic disease that causes great harm to children and pregnant women.
Without early and proper diagnosis, it leads to organ failure, coma and eventually death. The …