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August 2023

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Photo of Chagas rapid diagnostic tests showing the results of immunochromatographic processing. The appearance of bands both at “C” (Control) and “T” (Test) indicate a positive result. If a band is only present for “C”, and absent at “T”, then the result is negative. Note the variation in band intensities. Marchiol et al 2023.

Image Credit: Andres Caicedo, DNDi

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The tau hypothesis of nodding syndrome in Africa

Michael S. Pollanen, Sylvester Onzivua

The onchocerciasis hypothesis of nodding syndrome

Robert Colebunders, Amber Hadermann, Joseph Nelson Siewe Fodjo

Review

Soil-transmitted helminths: A critical review of the impact of co-infections and implications for control and elimination

Sarah Lebu, Winnie Kibone, Chimdi C. Muoghalu, Stephen Ochaya, Aaron Salzberg, Felix Bongomin, Musa Manga

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