Globally, the highest incidence of meningococcal meningitis occurs within the African meningitis belt, spanning 26 countries across sub‐Saharan Africa. Meningococcal meningitis incidence is highly seasonal in this region specifically, with outbreaks mostly occurring during the dry season, characterized by low rainfall...
M. Cliff, Kanny Diallo, R. Yapi et al.· GeoHealth· 0 citations
Simple Summary Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease prioritized by the World Health Organization and transmitted by infected sand flies. Dogs are the primary reservoirs of Leishmania infantum, the parasite responsible for zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis, a severe form of the disease. This study assessed the pr...
Hellen Njeri Maingi, Maingi Ndichu, R. Yapi et al.· Veterinary Sciences· 0 citations
Leishmania seroprevalence was substantial and unevenly distributed, with Tiaty Sub-County and children under 15 years bearing the greatest burden, and targeted, child-focused surveillance and integrated One Health interventions are needed.
Hellen Njeri Maingi, J. Chege, R. Yapi et al.· Pathogens· 0 citations
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