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Leprosy-related mortality in Brazil: a neglected condition of a neglected disease
Conclusions Leprosy is a neglected cause of death in Brazil since the disease is preventable, and a cost-effective treatment is available. Sustainable control measures should include appropriate management and systematic monitoring of leprosy-related complications, such as severe leprosy reactions and adverse effects to multidrug therapy. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - September 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Martins-Melo, F. R., Assuncao-Ramos, A. V., Ramos, A. N., Alencar, C. H., Montenegro, R. M., Wand-Del-Rey de Oliveira, M. L., Heukelbach, J. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Melioidosis in Hainan, China: a restrospective study
Conclusions This was the first clinical retrospective study of melioidosis in Hainan, China. The present data will be a useful resource to melioidosis researchers worldwide. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - September 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Fang, Y., Chen, H., Li, Y.-L., Li, Q., Ye, Z.-J., Mao, X.-H. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Evaluation of human and mosquito based diagnostic tools for defining endpoints for elimination of Anopheles transmitted lymphatic filariasis in Ghana
Conclusions Very low antigen prevalence in primary school children indicates that MDA is working, so children born since the intervention was put in place are not getting infected. Inclusion of xenomonitoring in monitoring the effectiveness of MDA will give a better indication as to when transmission has been interrupted especially in areas where microfilaria prevalence is lower than 1%. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - September 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Owusu, I. O., de Souza, D. K., Anto, F., Wilson, M. D., Boakye, D. A., Bockarie, M. J., Gyapong, J. O. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

The emergence of dengue in Bangladesh: epidemiology, challenges and future disease risk
Dengue occurred sporadically in Bangladesh from 1964 until a large epidemic in 2000 established the virus. We trace dengue from the time it was first identified in Bangladesh and identify factors favourable to future dengue haemorrhagic fever epidemics. The epidemic in 2000 was likely due to introduction of a dengue virus strain from a nearby endemic country, probably Thailand. Cessation of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) spraying, climatic, socio-demographic, and lifestyle factors also contributed to epidemic transmission. The largest number of cases was notified in 2002 and since then reported outbreaks have genera...
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - September 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Sharmin, S., Viennet, E., Glass, K., Harley, D. Tags: REVIEWS Source Type: research

A review of West Nile and Usutu virus co-circulation in Europe: how much do transmission cycles overlap?
Due to the increasing global spread of arboviruses, the geographic extent of virus co-circulation is expanding. This complicates the diagnosis of febrile conditions and can have direct effects on the epidemiology. As previously demonstrated, subsequent infections by two closely related viruses, such as those belonging to the Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) serocomplex, can lead to partial or complete cross-immunity, altering the risk of infections or the outcome of disease. Two flaviviruses that may interact at population level are West Nile virus (WNV) and Usutu virus (USUV). These pathogens have antigenic cross-reactiv...
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - September 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Nikolay, B. Tags: REVIEWS Source Type: research

Understanding the relative importance of global dengue risk factors
Dengue is a mosquito-transmitted viral infection of major international public health concern. Global environmental and socio-economic change has created ideal conditions for the global expansion of dengue transmission. Innovative modelling tools help in understanding the global determinants of dengue risk and the relative impact of environmental and socio-economic factors on dengue transmission and spread. While climatic factors may act as a limiting factor on the global scale, other processes may play a dominant role at the local level. Understanding the spatial scales at which environmental and socio-economic factors do...
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - September 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Lowe, R. Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research

Renewing the momentum for leptospirosis research in Africa
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Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - September 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Allan, K. J., Halliday, J. E. B., Cleaveland, S. Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Endemic treponemal diseases
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Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Marks, M., Solomon, A. W., Mabey, D. C. Tags: CORRIGENDUM Source Type: research

Food handlers as a link in the chain of transmission of Giardia duodenalis and other protozoa in public schools in southern Brazil
Conclusions FHs can be involved in the chain of transmission of G. duodenalis and other protozoa. GenBank accession numbers KJ741310 - KJ741313. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Colli, C. M., Bezagio, R. C., Nishi, L., Ferreira, E. C., Falavigna-Guilherme, A. L., Gomes, M. L. Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research

Diagnostic accuracy of rK28-based immunochromatographic rapid diagnostic tests for visceral leishmaniasis: a prospective clinical cohort study in Sudan
Conclusions An inexpensive rK28 RDT that performs robustly with WB or serum will be valuable for diagnosing cases of VL in East Africa. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mukhtar, M., Abdoun, A., Ahmed, A. E., Ghalib, H., Reed, S. G., Boelaert, M., Menten, J., Khair, M. M., Howard, R. F. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Clinical and microbiological features of definite Mycobacterium gordonae pulmonary disease: the establishment of diagnostic criteria for low-virulence mycobacteria
Conclusion The time taken to detect a positive culture and subtype of the isolates could be used as the diagnostic criteria for definite M. gordonae pulmonary disease. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Morimoto, K., Kazumi, Y., Shiraishi, Y., Yoshiyama, T., Murase, Y., Ikushima, S., Kurashima, A., Kudoh, S., Goto, H., Maeda, S. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Seroprevalence and risk factors of toxocariasis in preschool children in Aragua state, Venezuela
Conclusions The results from this work show the presence of infection and a high prevalence of antibodies against Toxocara spp. in the studied municipalities and indicate that toxocariasis poses a serious health problem to preschool children in Aragua state. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Martinez, M., Garcia, H., Figuera, L., Gonzalez, V., Lamas, F., Lopez, K., Mijares, V., Corrales, Y., Lares, M., Ferrer, E. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Role of phytoplankton in maintaining endemicity and seasonality of cholera in Bangladesh
Conclusions This study demonstrated the role of phytoplankton in maintaining endemicity and seasonality of cholera in Bangladesh. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Islam, M. S., Islam, M. S., Mahmud, Z. H., Cairncross, S., Clemens, J. D., Collins, A. E. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Mapping the risk of Nipah virus spillover into human populations in South and Southeast Asia
Conclusions These findings further inform the landscape epidemiology of NiV and suggest specific conduits for spillover in the landscape. However, more detailed field studies will be required to validate these results. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Walsh, M. G. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Patterns and predictive factors of long-lasting insecticidal net usage in a previously high malaria endemic area in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional survey
Conclusions Results suggest LLIN practices could improve in settings of low malaria transmission if distribution programmes took into account recipient preferences, promoted LLIN use over plain nets, and emphasised the techniques and significance of proper net maintenance. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - August 18, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Whidden, C. E., Premaratne, R. G., Jayanetti, S. R., Fernando, S. D. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research