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01/30/2026

Review

Trichinellosis: A zoonosis that still requires vigilance

Trichinellosis is a parasitic disease in humans caused by nematodes of the genus Trichinella, usually acquired through the consumption of raw or undercooked meat, mainly from pigs or wild animals, containing infective larvae. Although often overlooked, this disease has affected humans for centuries and continues to be a public health concern in many parts of the world, especially where food safety measures are inadequate. In this millennium, significant progress...

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Trichinellosis: A zoonosis that still requires vigilance

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02/03/2026

Review

The Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (DOLF) project: Accomplishments and ongoing research

The Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (DOLF) project conducts clinical and translational research to accelerate the global elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis (river blindness). Research needs were identified during several meetings of experts and helped study design. Over the last 15 years the project has conducted mass drug...

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The Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (DOLF) project: Accomplishments and ongoing research

02/05/2026

Policy Platform

National control programs for scabies: Experiences from Fiji and Solomon Islands

The most recent World Health Organization roadmap for neglected tropical diseases sets a target for countries to control scabies through several interventions, including mass drug administration in endemic areas where prevalence is 10% or greater using oral ivermectin and topical scabicides. This report documents the experiences and lessons learned from the first two countries in the world, Fiji and Solomon Islands...

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National control programs for scabies: Experiences from Fiji and Solomon Islands

02/04/2026

Research Article

Pathogenic Leptospira species identified in dogs and cats during neutering in Thailand

Pathogenic species of the genus Leptospira cause an underdiagnosed zoonosis in humans and animals called leptospirosis. Animal reservoirs often remain asymptomatic yet shed the active spirochete in urine, making the control of leptospirosis transmission to humans more challenging. Asymptomatic leptospirosis in human companions, such as dogs and cats...

Pathogenic Leptospira species identified in dogs and cats during neutering in Thailand

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