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Published Subscription Review Article 2 Aug 2025

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neglected Tropical Diseases Among Women and Children in Rural Liberia: A Regional Perspective

By J. Samuel Kamanda, Atul Khajuria, Eric Kwasi Elliason, Stephen Monday

Abstract: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a critical public health challenge in Liberia, disproportionately affecting women and children in rural regions due to systemic inequities in water, sanitation, and healthcare access. This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and risk factors of NTDs among 1,000 participants (600 children above 15 years and 400 women aged 15–49) in rural Liberia using stratified and cluster sampling. Laboratory diagnostics, including Kato-Katz stool analysis, urine filtration, …

Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article

Published Subscription Review Article 4 May 2024

Tropical Medicine and Leishmaniasis: Unraveling the Complexities of a Neglected Tropical Disease

By Shruti Morankar

Abstract: Protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania are the cause of the vector-borne disease leishmaniasis, which poses a serious threat to global public health in tropical and subtropical areas. Despite being common and having a significant effect on human health, leishmaniasis is still a neglected tropical disease, with little funding available for investigation and prevention. This article examines the relationship between leishmaniasis and tropical medicine, emphasizing the particular difficulties this intricate …

Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 29–39 Read article

Published Subscription Review Article 25 Jan 2026

Immunological Biomarkers and Epidemiological Evaluation of Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Efforts in Osun State, Nigeria

By Nzekwe Samuel C, Babarinde Samuel O., Morakinyo Adetoun E., Boladale Abiodun L., Adeyemo Tolulope A., Kehinde Damilale O., Adeyemo Temitayo A., Ogundinmu Marvelous O., Oyebamiji David A., Oladunni Opeyemi, Okorie Anyaele O., Adejumobi Musibau O., Ayeleso Ademola O., Odaibo Alexander B.

Abstract: Lymphatic filariasis (LF) remains a neglected tropical disease affecting millions globally, despite extensive elimination efforts. While the interruption of transmission is a key goal, the long-term immunological effects on individuals with existing complications like elephantiasis remain poorly understood. This study assessed the current transmission status of LF and the haematological profiles of infected individuals across selected Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Osun State, Nigeria. A total of 7,388 individuals from …

Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 22–30 Read article

Published Subscription Case Study 7 May 2024

Japanese Encephalitis and Dengue Fever Co-infection

By Sumaya, Kompally Varun, Kotti Ramya Sree, Saniya Mehrin

Abstract: Dengue virus (DENV) and Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) are two significant pathogenic viruses that can cause severe encephalitis. Dengue and Japanese encephalitis are vector-borne illnesses.Arboviruses that are carried by mosquitoes are significant India's causes of death and morbidity The rainy season, when the vector population grows, is when both dengue and Japanese encephalitis transmissions peak. We still don't fully understand how the CNS is involved in dengue and Japanese encephalitis …

Published in International Journal of Tropical Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 14–18 Read article