A systematic review of applications of machine learning and other soft computing techniques for the diagnosis of tropical diseases
This systematic literature aims to identify soft computing techniques currently utilized in
diagnosing tropical febrile diseases and explore the data characteristics and features used …
diagnosing tropical febrile diseases and explore the data characteristics and features used …
Availability of malaria diagnostic tests, anti-malarial drugs, and the correctness of treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
H Azizi, E Davtalab Esmaeili, F Abbasi - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Health facilities' availability of malaria diagnostic tests and anti-malarial drugs
(AMDs), and the correctness of treatment are critical for the appropriate case management …
(AMDs), and the correctness of treatment are critical for the appropriate case management …
Influence of landscape heterogeneity on entomological and parasitological indices of malaria in Kisumu, Western Kenya
Background Identification and characterization of larval habitats, documentation of
Anopheles spp. composition and abundance, and Plasmodium spp. infection burden are …
Anopheles spp. composition and abundance, and Plasmodium spp. infection burden are …
Risk associations of submicroscopic malaria infection in lakeshore, plateau and highland areas of Kisumu County in western Kenya
Background Persons with submicroscopic malaria infection are a major reservoir of
gametocytes that sustain malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite recent …
gametocytes that sustain malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite recent …
Community case management of malaria in Western Kenya: performance of community health volunteers in active malaria case surveillance
Abstract Background In western Kenya, not all malaria cases are reported as stipulated in
the community case management of malaria (CCMm) strategy. This underreporting affects …
the community case management of malaria (CCMm) strategy. This underreporting affects …
Evaluating the gap in rapid diagnostic testing: insights from subnational Kenyan routine health data
Background Understanding diagnostic capacities is essential to addressing healthcare
provision and inequity, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. This study …
provision and inequity, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. This study …
Asymptomatic and submicroscopic Plasmodium infections in an area before and during integrated vector control in Homa Bay, western Kenya
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) have been the primary vector control
strategy until indoor residual spraying (IRS) was added in Homa Bay and Migori Counties in …
strategy until indoor residual spraying (IRS) was added in Homa Bay and Migori Counties in …
The feasibility and impact of deploying a four-tests panel at antenatal care in primary health care facilities of a developing country, Kenya
M Ochwoto, M Matiang'i, N Machuki Onchieku… - Frontiers in Public …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Contracting HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and malaria during pregnancy
significantly affects the health of the woman, the pregnancy, and the unborn child. The World …
significantly affects the health of the woman, the pregnancy, and the unborn child. The World …
Perceptions and drivers of healthcare provider and drug dispenser practices for the treatment of malaria in pregnancy in the context of multiple first-line therapies in …
Abstract Background Emergence of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to artemether-
lumefantrine in Africa prompted the pilot introduction of multiple first-line therapies (MFT) …
lumefantrine in Africa prompted the pilot introduction of multiple first-line therapies (MFT) …
Adherence to national malaria treatment guidelines in private drug outlets: a cross-sectional survey in the malaria-endemic Kisumu County, Kenya
FO Odhiambo, WP O'Meara, A Abade, M Owiny… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Malaria prevalence in Kenya is 6%, with a three-fold higher prevalence
in western Kenya. Adherence to malaria treatment guidelines improves care for suspected …
in western Kenya. Adherence to malaria treatment guidelines improves care for suspected …