Intestinal protozoa infections are responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality,
especially where the exposed population suffers from a lack of drinking water and sanitation …

Background Taenia solium is a tapeworm that causes taeniosis in humans and cysticercosis
in humans and pigs. Within Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA), information on the presence …

Background Anaemia is a global health problem and women in reproductive age (WRA) are
amongst the most affected population. Its consequences include low birth weight and …

Background Intestinal parasitic infection affects 3.5 billion people in the world and mostly
affecting the low socio-economic groups. The objectives of this research works were to …

Background Despite the gradual decline of schistosomiasis due to the efforts of the WHO
and various countries, with the WHO setting a goal to eliminate schistosomiasis by 2030, a …

The dual effects of co-infection of Plasmodium spp. and hookworm on malaria remain under
debate. This study investigated prevalence, prevalence odds ratio (POR) of co-infection and …

Background While 5% of 247 million global malaria cases are reported in Uganda, it is also
a top refugee hosting country in Africa, with over 1.36 million refugees. Despite malaria …

Background Asymptomatic infections with malaria parasites are common in populations in
endemic areas. These infections may persist in migrants after arrival in a non-endemic area …

Background The increased occurrence of malaria among Africa's displaced communities
poses a new humanitarian problem. Understanding malaria epidemiology among the …

Background: This study aimed to investigate the association of plasma levels of IL-33, a
mucosal alarmin known to elicit type-2 immunity, with infection and liver fibrosis profiles of …