Search Results - "Cameron, Mary M"
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Comparison of collection methods for Phlebotomus argentipes sand flies to use in a molecular xenomonitoring system for the surveillance of visceral leishmaniasis
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-09-2023)“…The kala-azar elimination programme has resulted in a significant reduction in visceral leishmaniasis (VL) cases across the Indian Subcontinent. To detect any…”
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Insecticide-impregnated dog collars reduce infantile clinical visceral leishmaniasis under operational conditions in NW Iran: A community-wide cluster randomised trial
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-03-2019)“…To assess the effectiveness of community-wide deployment of insecticide-impregnated collars for dogs- the reservoir of Leishmania infantum-to reduce infantile…”
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Modelling spatiotemporal patterns of visceral leishmaniasis incidence in two endemic states in India using environment, bioclimatic and demographic data, 2013-2022
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-02-2024)“…As of 2021, the National Kala-azar Elimination Programme (NKAEP) in India has achieved visceral leishmaniasis (VL) elimination (<1 case / 10,000…”
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A Pan Plasmodium lateral flow recombinase polymerase amplification assay for monitoring malaria parasites in vectors and human populations
Published in Scientific reports (30-08-2024)“…Robust diagnostic tools and surveillance are crucial for malaria control and elimination efforts. Malaria caused by neglected Plasmodium parasites is often…”
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A spatio-temporal approach to short-term prediction of visceral leishmaniasis diagnoses in India
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-07-2020)“…The elimination programme for visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in India has seen great progress, with total cases decreasing by over 80% since 2010 and many blocks…”
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The use of molecular xenomonitoring for surveillance of mosquito-borne diseases
Published in Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B. Biological sciences (15-02-2021)“…The scientific community recognizes that molecular xenomonitoring (MX) can allow infected mosquitoes to serve as a proxy for human infection in vector-borne…”
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Novel control strategies for mosquito-borne diseases
Published in Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B. Biological sciences (15-02-2021)“…Mosquito-borne diseases are an increasing global health challenge, threatening over 40% of the world's population. Despite major advances in malaria control…”
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Growth rates of black soldier fly larvae fed on fresh human faeces and their implication for improving sanitation
Published in Tropical medicine & international health (01-01-2014)“…Objectives To determine the capacity of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) (Hermetia illucens) to convert fresh human faeces into larval biomass under different…”
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Border malaria in China: knowledge and use of personal protection by minority populations and implications for malaria control: a questionnaire-based survey
Published in BMC public health (01-10-2008)“…Malaria control in remote, forested areas of the Mekong region relies on personal protection from mosquito bites. Uptake of these methods may be limited by…”
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Inferring transmission trees to guide targeting of interventions against visceral leishmaniasis and post–kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (13-10-2020)“…Understanding of spatiotemporal transmission of infectious diseases has improved significantly in recent years. Advances in Bayesian inference methods for…”
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Comparison of Methods for Xenomonitoring in Vectors of Lymphatic Filariasis in Northeastern Tanzania
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-11-2015)“…Monitoring Wuchereria bancrofti infection in mosquitoes (xenomonitoring) can play an important role in determining when lymphatic filariasis has been…”
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Understanding the transmission dynamics of Leishmania donovani to provide robust evidence for interventions to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis in Bihar, India
Published in Parasites & vectors (27-01-2016)“…Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a neglected vector-borne disease. In India, it is transmitted to humans by Leishmania donovani-infected Phlebotomus argentipes…”
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Evaluation of gravid traps for the collection of Culex quinquefasciatus, a vector of lymphatic filariasis in Tanzania
Published in Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (01-01-2013)“…Background Although several studies have suggested that gravid traps might be useful for collection of mosquitoes, particularly Culex quinquefasciatus, to…”
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Permethrin-Impregnated Mattress Liners: a Novel and Effective Intervention Against House Dust Mites (Acari: Pyroglyphididae)
Published in Journal of medical entomology (01-09-2002)“…This study tested the efficacy of permethrin-impregnated mattress liners in reducing house dust mites in the homes of volunteers with no previous recorded…”
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Semiochemicals of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L. (Hemiptera: Cimicidae), and their potential for use in monitoring and control
Published in Pest management science (01-01-2011)“…The recent resurgence of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L., has driven an increase in research into the biology and behaviour of this pest. Current…”
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Untouchable Healing: A Dalit Ayurvedic Doctor from Nepal Suffers His Country's Ills
Published in Medical anthropology (01-07-2009)“…Ayurvedic medicine thrives in Nepal. Even so, barriers of untouchability that have long prevented Dalits from establishing equal relationships with upper…”
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Gender, Science, and Indigenous Medicine: Planning Research on Asian Women Professional Providers
Published in Health care for women international (01-04-2009)“…Women's health care prospects around the world depend on many factors, including broad social changes involving how gender dimensions within traditional…”
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Field Evaluation of Traditionally Used Plant-Based Insect Repellents and Fumigants Against the Malaria Vector Anopheles darlingi in Riberalta, Bolivian Amazon
Published in Journal of medical entomology (01-07-2007)“…Inexpensive insect repellents may be needed to supplement the use of impregnated bed-nets in the Amazon region, where the primary malaria vector, Anopheles…”
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Does Yoga Increase Sustainability?: Enhanced Sensory Awareness and Environmental Behavior in South Florida
Published in Worldviews: Global Religions, Culture, and Ecology (2020)“…This study aims to increase understanding of whether spiritual dimensions of nature experiences are connected to sustainability by examining the relationship…”
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Transformations of Gender and Caste Divisions of Labor in Rural Nepal: Land, Hierarchy, and the Case of Untouchable Women
Published in Journal of anthropological research (01-10-1995)“…The article demonstrates how gender and caste divisions of labor in rural western Nepal have been historically linked with practices of social hierarchy and…”
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