| Knowledge, attitude and practice with respect to soil contamination by soil-transmitted helminths in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria.
Oyebamiji DA, Ebisike AN, Egede JO, et al. Parasite Epidemiol Control. 2018; 3(4):e00075.
Abstract Most studies on Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) carried out in Ibadan were faecal examination based while relatively few soil examination based studies were carried out mostly around school premises using limited number of sampling locations. This study was therefore designed to assess the level of soil contamination with STH and associated risk factors in the eleven local government areas of Ibadan.
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Burden of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy: first estimates and research priorities.
Vinkeles Melchers NVS, Mollenkopf S, Colebunders R, et al. Infect Dis Poverty. 2018; 7(1):101.
Abstract Since the 1990s, evidence has accumulated of an increased prevalence of epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic areas in Africa as compared to onchocerciasis-free areas. Although the causal relationship between onchocerciasis and epilepsy has yet to be proven, there is likely an association. Here we discuss the need for disease burden estimates of onchocerciasis-associated epilepsy (OAE), provide them, detail how such estimates should be refined, and discuss the socioeconomic impact of OAE, including a cost-estimate for anti-epileptic drugs.
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A comparison between paper-based and m-Health tools for collating and reporting clinical cases of lymphatic filariasis and podoconiosis in Ethiopia.
Martindale S, Mableson HE, Kebede B. et al. mHealth. 2018; 4.
Abstract To ensure access to morbidity management and disability prevention (MMDP) services, data on patient numbers in each implementation unit (IU) is required. House-to-house census is considered the gold standard for determining patient numbers, and data are usually collated and reported using paper-based methods. However, often there are delays in data reaching the regional and central level, which leads to subsequent delays in rolling out and prioritising MMDP services. The increase in mobile phone mHealth tools offers an alternative, potentially more rapid and cost-effective approach.
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka: effect on quality of life.
Refai WF, Madarasingha NP, Sumanasena B, et al. Int. J. Dermatol. 2018.
Abstract The quality of life in many patients is affected by skin lesions. Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), the commonest form of leishmaniasis, is no exception. In Sri Lanka, CL is an emerging parasitological condition with over 3,000 cases within the last decade. Lesions are often seen on exposed parts of the body which may cause social stigma, and hence a study was done to assess the changes in quality of life of CL patients.
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An overview of progress towards neglected tropical disease control in Sierra Leone.
Bah YM, Hodges MH, Sonnie M, et al. Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2018; 11(Suppl S1):18.
Abstract Synergy exists between infectious diseases that target the poor and perpetuate poverty. Common strategies of mass drug administration (MDA) have enabled the control and possible elimination of the five previously neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) to help alleviate poverty.
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Uncharted territory of the epidemiological burden of cutaneous leishmaniasis in sub-Saharan Africa-A systematic review.
Sunyoto T, Verdonck K, El Safi S, et al. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2018; 12(10):e0006914.
Abstract Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is the most frequent form of leishmaniasis, with 0.7 to 1.2 million cases per year globally. However, the burden of CL is poorly documented in some regions. We carried out this review to synthesize knowledge on the epidemiological burden of CL in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Assessment of a Brazilian public policy intervention to address schistosomiasis in Pernambuco state: the SANAR program, 2011-2014.
Facchini LA, Nunes BP, Felisberto E, et al. BMC Public Health. 2018; 18(1):1200.
Abstract Brazil is an endemic country for schistosomiasis in the Latin American and Caribbean countries. Pernambuco is a higher-endemic Brazilian state among the 19 states reporting the disease in the country; schistosomiasis affects 102 (55%) of its 185 municipalities. Our objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment cycles of the SANAR Program (Plan to Reduce and Eliminate Neglected Diseases) in Pernambuco State in Northeast Brazil.
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Knowledge, attitude and practices of snakebite management amongest health workers in Cameroon: Need for continuous training and capacity building.
Taieb F, Dub T, Madec Y, et al. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2018; 12(10):e0006716.
Abstract Snakebite has only recently been recognized as a neglected tropical disease by the WHO. Knowledge regarding snakebites and its care is poor both at the population level, and at the health care staff level. The goal of this study was to describe the level of knowledge and clinical practice regarding snakebite among health care staff from Cameroon.
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Update on the current status of onchocerciasis in Côte d'Ivoire following 40 years of intervention: Progress and challenges.
Koudou BG, Kouakou M-M, Ouattara AF, et al. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2018; 12(10):e0006897.
Abstract Onchocerciasis control in Côte d'Ivoire started with aerial insecticide spraying in 1974 and continued with community directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTi) from 1992 to the present. Onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (LF) are co-endemic in 46 of the 81 health districts in the country. Fourteen and 12 districts are endemic for only LF or onchocerciasis, respectively. This paper aims to review the impact of past interventions on onchocerciasis in Côte d'Ivoire between 1975 and 2013, and review plans for disease elimination.
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Clinical profile of snake bite patients at a tertiary care hospital in Northern India - An observational study.
Verma SK, Arya RK, Kumar V, et al. J. Evid. Based Med. Healthc. 2018; 5(42):2977-2982.
Abstract Globally, most of the snake bites occur in India; approximately 46000 deaths annually. Therefore, it is important to carry out an observational study to know the local trends of demography, clinical manifestations, treatment practices, complications and outcome of snake bite patients, so that appropriate steps can be taken to manage such patients effectively for better outcome.
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Buruli Ulcer: a review of the current knowledge.
Yotsu RR, Suzuki K, Simmonds RE, et al. Curr Trop Med Rep. 2018.
Abstract Buruli ulcer (BU) is a necrotizing and disabling cutaneous disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans, one of the skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs). This article aims to review the current knowledge of this disease and challenges ahead.
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How lymphatic filariasis was eliminated from an urban poor setting in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Gonzales M, Baker MC, Celestino A, et al. Int Health. 2018.
Abstract While progress has been made in the elimination of lymphatic filariasis, challenges that call for innovative approaches remain. Program challenges are increasingly observed in 'hard-to-reach' populations: urban dwellers, migrant populations, those living in insecurity, children who are out of school and areas where infrastructure is weak and education levels are low. 'Business-as-usual' approaches are unlikely to work. Tailored solutions are needed if elimination goals are to be reached. This article focuses on mass drug administrations (MDAs) in urban settings.
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices about human African trypanosomiasis and their implications in designing intervention strategies for Yei county, South Sudan.
Bukachi SA, Mumbo AA, Alak ACD, et al. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2018; 12(10):e0006826.
Abstract A clear understanding of the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) of a particular community is necessary in order to improve control of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT).New screening and diagnostic tools and strategies were introduced into South Sudan, as part of integrated delivery of primary healthcare. Knowledge and awareness on HAT, its new/improved screening and diagnostic tools, the places and processes of getting a confirmatory diagnosis and treatment are crucial to the success of this strategy.
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Atypical leishmaniasis: A global perspective with emphasis on the Indian subcontinent.
Thakur L, Singh KK, Shanker V, et al. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2018; 12(9):e0006659.
Abstract Among the neglected tropical diseases, leishmaniasis continues to be prevalent in many tropical and subtropical countries despite international, national, and local efforts towards its control and elimination over the last decade. In this review, we highlight lesser-understood atypical presentations of the disease involving atypical parasite strains against a background of classical leishmaniasis with a focus on the Indian subcontinent.
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Using the health belief model to identify communication opportunities to prevent Chagas disease in Southern Ecuador.
Patterson NM, Bates BR, Chadwick AE, et al. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2018; 12(9):e0006841.
Abstract Chagas disease (CD) is a life-threatening illness caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted by triatomine bugs. This research was designed to collect culturally-relevant information to develop a health campaign to decrease risk of CD transmission by promoting home maintenance and better hygiene in rural communities of southern Ecuador.
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Health risk perceptions are asssociated with domestic use of basic water and sanitation services-evidence from rural Ethiopia.
Anthonj C, Fleming L, Godfrey S, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018; 15(10):2112.
Abstract We examine factors associated with the use of basic water supply and sanitation services as part of an integrated community-based nutrition programme which included a drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) intervention and emphasise findings related to health risk perceptions. Data were collected from 2658 households in four regions in Ethiopia with a cross-sectional survey in WaSH intervention areas, as well as in control areas, where the intervention was not implemented.
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Prospects for the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis: exploring disease trends through time at the Barombi crater lakes, South-West Cameroon.
Tchuem Tchuenté LA, Ombede EDR, Noumedem DC, et al. Parasitology. 2018:1-5.
Abstract In Cameroon, there is a national programme engaged in the control of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis. In this paper, we review infection dynamics through time, beginning with data from 1953, and comment on the short- and long-term success of disease control. We show how intensification of local control is needed to push towards elimination and that further environmental surveillance, with targeted snail control, is needed to consolidate gains in preventive chemotherapy as well as empower local communities to take ownership of interventions.
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Coverage and compliance towards mass drug administration programme against lymphatic filariasis in Vijayapura (Bijapur) district, Karnataka, India.
Kulkarni P, Amoghashree, Krishnaveni YS, et al. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2018; 5(10):4311-4315.
Abstract Lymphatic filariasis or elephantiasis is the most debilitating and disfiguring scourge among all diseases. The objectives of the study were to assess the coverage, compliance and causes for noncompliance towards MDA in Vijayapura district and to assess the rates of directly observed treatment, source of information on MDA and incidence of side effects related to MDA Programme.
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