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Deletions of the Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3 genes are common in field isolates from north-eastern Tanzania by Kaaya, Robert D., Kavishe, Reginald A., Tenu, Filemon F., Matowo, Johnson J., Mosha, Franklin W., Drakeley, Chris, Sutherland, Colin J., Beshir, Khalid B.

“…Plasmodium falciparum parasites lacking histidine-rich protein 2 and 3 ( pfhrp2/3) genes have been reported in several parts of the world. These deletions are…”
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Use of anti-gSG6-P1 IgG as a serological biomarker to assess temporal exposure to Anopheles' mosquito bites in Lower Moshi by Kassam, Nancy A, Kulaya, Neema, Kaaya, Robert D, Schmiegelow, Christentze, Wang, Christian W, Kavishe, Reginald A, Alifrangis, Michael

“…Malaria prevalence in the highlands of Northern Tanzania is currently below 1% making this an elimination prone setting. As climate changes may facilitate…”
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Human IgG responses to Aedes mosquito salivary peptide Nterm-34kDa and its comparison to Anopheles salivary antigen (gSG6-P1) IgG responses measured among individuals living in Lower Moshi, Tanzania by Kassam, Nancy A, Laswai, Daniel, Kulaya, Neema, Kaaya, Robert D, Kajeguka, Debora C, Schmiegelow, Christentze, Wang, Christian W, Alifrangis, Michael, Kavishe, Reginald A

“…Background The level of human exposure to arbovirus vectors, the Aedes mosquitoes, is mainly assessed by entomological methods which are labour intensive,…”
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Ten years of monitoring malaria trend and factors associated with malaria test positivity rates in Lower Moshi by Kassam, Nancy A, Kaaya, Robert D, Damian, Damian J, Schmiegelow, Christentze, Kavishe, Reginald A, Alifrangis, Michael, Wang, Christian W

“…High altitude settings in Eastern Africa have been reported to experience increased malaria burden due to vector habitat expansion. This study explored…”
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Predictive markers of transmission in areas with different malaria endemicity in north-eastern Tanzania based on seroprevalence of antibodies against Plasmodium falciparum by Kaaya, Robert D, Kajeguka, Debora C, Matowo, Johnson J, Ndaro, Arnold J, Mosha, Franklin W, Chilongola, Jaffu O, Kavishe, Reginald A

“…A community-based cross-sectional study was done to assess Plasmodium falciparum exposure in areas with different malaria endemicity in north-eastern Tanzania…”
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Dengue Virus Circulation in the Rural Community, Handeni District in Tanga, Tanzania by Kajeguka, Debora C., Mponela, Francis M., Mkumbo, Emmanuel, Kaaya, Anna N., Lasway, Daniel, Kaaya, Robert D., Alifrangis, Michael, Elanga-Ndille, Emmanuel, Mmbaga, Blandina T., Kavishe, Reginald

“…Dengue virus is among the most important re-emerging arbovirus that causes global public health attention. Dengue has historically been thought of as an urban…”
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Prevalence of dengue and chikungunya virus infections in north-eastern Tanzania: a cross sectional study among participants presenting with malaria-like symptoms by Kajeguka, Debora C, Kaaya, Robert D, Mwakalinga, Steven, Ndossi, Rogathe, Ndaro, Arnold, Chilongola, Jaffu O, Mosha, Franklin W, Schiøler, Karin L, Kavishe, Reginald A, Alifrangis, Michael

“…In spite of increasing reports of dengue and chikungunya activity in Tanzania, limited research has been done to document the general epidemiology of dengue…”
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Genetic Sequence Variation in the Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein 2 Gene from Field Isolates in Tanzania: Impact on Malaria Rapid Diagnosis by Kaaya, Robert D, Amour, Caroline, Matowo, Johnson J, Mosha, Franklin W, Kavishe, Reginald A, Beshir, Khalid B

“…Malaria rapid diagnosis test (RDT) is crucial for managing the disease, and the effectiveness of detection depends on parameters such as sensitivity and…”
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Surveillance of artemether-lumefantrine associated Plasmodium falciparum multidrug resistance protein-1 gene polymorphisms in Tanzania by Kavishe, Reginald A, Paulo, Petro, Kaaya, Robert D, Kalinga, Akili, van Zwetselaar, Marco, Chilongola, Jaffu, Roper, Cally, Alifrangis, Michael

“…Resistance to anti-malarials is a major public health problem worldwide. After deployment of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) there have been…”
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Molecular monitoring of Plasmodium falciparum super-resistance to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine in Tanzania by Kavishe, Reginald A, Kaaya, Robert D, Nag, Sidsel, Krogsgaard, Camilla, Notland, Jakob Ginsbak, Kavishe, Adellaida A, Ishengoma, Deus, Roper, Cally, Alifrangis, Michael

“…Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is recommended for prophylactic treatment of malaria in pregnancy while artemisinin combination therapy is the recommended…”
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Human IgG responses to Aedes mosquito salivary peptide Nterm-34kDa and its comparison to Anopheles salivary antigen by Kassam, Nancy A, Laswai, Daniel, Kulaya, Neema, Kaaya, Robert D, Kajeguka, Debora C, Schmiegelow, Christentze, Wang, Christian W, Alifrangis, Michael, Kavishe, Reginald A

“…Background The level of human exposure to arbovirus vectors, the Aedes mosquitoes, is mainly assessed by entomological methods which are labour intensive,…”
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Prevalence of Plasmodium Falciparum Gametocytes among Malaria Positive Cases at Korogwe District Hospital: The Use of Molecular Techniques in Comparison with Light Microscopy by Urassa, Aloyce P., Kudra, Mwanaidi P., Kaaya, Robert D., Kajeguka, Debora Charles, Mkumbaye, Sixbert Isdory

“…BackgroundMonitoring gametocytes in the population can inform about the human infective reservoir, which greatly aids malaria transmission, and provide…”
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Genetic Sequence Variation in the IPlasmodium falciparum/I Histidine-Rich Protein 2 Gene from Field Isolates in Tanzania: Impact on Malaria Rapid Diagnosis by Kaaya, Robert D, Amour, Caroline, Matowo, Johnson J, Mosha, Franklin W, Kavishe, Reginald A, Beshir, Khalid B

“…Malaria rapid diagnosis test (RDT) is crucial for managing the disease, and the effectiveness of detection depends on parameters such as sensitivity and…”
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A non-inferiority and GLP-compliant study of broflanilide IRS (VECTRON™ T500), a novel meta-diamide insecticide against Anopheles arabiensis by Mbewe, Njelembo J., Kirby, Matthew J., Snetselaar, Janneke, Kaaya, Robert D., Small, Graham, Azizi, Salum, Ezekia, Kisengwa, Manunda, Baltazari, Shirima, Boniface, Mosha, Franklin W., Rowland, Mark W.

“…Management of insecticide resistance in vector control requires development and evaluation of active ingredients (AIs) with new modes of action. VECTRON™ T500…”
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Use of anti-gSG6-P1 IgG as a serological biomarker to assess temporal exposure to Anopheles' mosquito bites in Lower Moshi by Nancy A Kassam, Neema Kulaya, Robert D Kaaya, Christentze Schmiegelow, Christian W Wang, Reginald A Kavishe, Michael Alifrangis

“…BackgroundMalaria prevalence in the highlands of Northern Tanzania is currently below 1% making this an elimination prone setting. As climate changes may…”
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Insecticide susceptibility status of human biting mosquitoes in Muheza, Tanzania by Emidi, Basiliana, Kisinza, William N., Kaaya, Robert D., Malima, Robert, Mosha, Franklin W.

“…Background: There has been a rapid emergence in insecticide resistance among mosquito population to commonly used public health insecticides. This situation…”
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Insecticide susceptibility status of human biting mosquitoes in Muheza, Tanzania by EMIDI, BASILIANA, KISINZA, WILLIAM N, KAAYA, ROBERT D, MALIMA, ROBERT, MOSHA, FRANKLIN W

“…Background: There has been a rapid emergence in insecticide resistance among mosquito population to commonly used public health insecticides. This situation…”
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Mapping clusters of chikungunya and dengue transmission in northern Tanzania using disease exposure and vector data by KAJEGUKA, DEBORA C, KAAYA, ROBERT D, DESROCHERS, RACHELLE, IRANPOUR, MAHMOOD, KAVISHE, REGINALD A, MWAKALINGA, STEVEN, SCHIØLER, KARIN L, ALIFRANGIS, MICHAEL, LINDSAY, L. ROBBIN, DIBERNARDO, ANTONIA, MOSHA, FRANKLIN W, KULKARNI, MANISHA A

“…Background: Dengue and chikungunya are mosquito-borne viral diseases that are of public health importance throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of…”
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