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29 Apr 2009

Swine flu: where is the epidemic heading?

An update on the epidemic of swine influenza that is now causing global concern.
Source: TropIKA.net
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29 Apr 2009

Dengue fever: research opens up new possibilities for treatment

Over 100 “host factors” for dengue infection have been identified in new research. Drugs could be developed that inhibit these factors and thereby prevent the development of the infection.
Source: Nature
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28 Apr 2009

New tuberculosis vaccine begins trial in South Africa

The MVA85A vaccine is the first TB vaccine to reach this stage of development for over 80 years.
Source: Wellcome Trust
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24 Apr 2009

World Malaria Day creates huge interest

The third World Malaria Day comes at a crucial time for global efforts against the disease.
Source: TropIKA.net
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22 Apr 2009

Should destruction of mosquito larvae be a part of malaria control programmes?

A study in Tanzania suggests that larviciding could make a useful contribution in urban areas.
Source: PLoS ONE
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22 Apr 2009

Malaria home management: disappointing results from study in Uganda’s capital city

The WHO recommended strategy for home management of malaria may not have benefits for children in urban areas and could lead to overuse of drugs.
Source: Lancet
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22 Apr 2009

New initiative will cut cost of effective antimalarials

An international partnership aims to slash the price of artemisinin combination therapy.
Source: UNITAID
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22 Apr 2009

Trachoma: treatment for major cause of blindness should be given to the whole family

All members of the household should receive antibiotics for trachoma in order to prevent rapid re-infection, according to a new study.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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16 Apr 2009

Cholera: disappointing vaccine performance could be caused by worms

Study in Bangladesh finds that cholera patients who also have parasitic worms have a decreased immune response.
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
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16 Apr 2009

China aims to eliminate malaria by 2015

Chinese government announces new national plan against malaria.
Source: China View
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