GIDS Research Radar ยท Albania https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Albania. en Sat, 07 Nov 2026 03:45:11 GMT Population pharmacokinetics modeling of albendazole and its active metabolite, albendazole sulfoxide in mass drug administration against lymphatic filariasis https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1128-aac-00562-26-54a715c1/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1128-aac-00562-26-54a715c1/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT The abstract states this is the first population PK model of albendazole and albendazole sulfoxide in LF-endemic populations, and suggests sex is a key covariate explaining variability in metabolite exposure, which may inform optimized dosing in MDA programs. Filariasis Journal article Disclosing pathogenic processes of monkeypox (MPOX) and drug repurposing through host-transcriptomics analysis https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014797-58fd9268/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014797-58fd9268/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT With no approved MPOX drug and limited vaccine coverage, the identified candidates may inform future diagnosis and therapy efforts. Monkeypox Outbreak investigation Treatment Journal article Assessing the efficacy of high-dose rifampicin plus albendazole against onchocerciasis https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014594-318f42a6/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0014594-318f42a6/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Albendazole monotherapy may serve as an alternative or add-on to ivermectin for reducing microfilariae in endemic areas where infection persists despite mass drug administration. Filariasis Treatment Journal article Risk assessment of West Nile fever in equines in Europe based on an ecological niche model. https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12917-026-05298-x-e75335a5/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12917-026-05298-x-e75335a5/ Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT As a zoonotic disease with cross-sector impacts, the results may guide targeted monitoring and allocation of resources across human and animal health sectors. West Nile virus Surveillance Climate and environment One Health Journal article Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever: An emerging threat in Europe. https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-virs-2025-12-006-d7b8054a/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-virs-2025-12-006-d7b8054a/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The resulting at-risk inventory may guide agencies in initiating or upgrading monitoring efforts where gaps exist. Hemorrhagic Fever Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever One Health Surveillance Journal article Profiling Nonrecipients of Mass Drug Administration for Schistosomiasis and Hookworm Infections: A Comprehensive Analysis of Praziquantel and Albendazole Coverage in Community-Directed Treatment in Uganda https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-civ829-f1d588a0/ https://papers.globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-civ829-f1d588a0/ Fri, 25 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT The findings may help health programs identify groups missed by mass drug administration and guide targeted outreach to improve coverage. The authors particularly emphasize people of low socioeconomic status and members of minority religions or tribes. Schistosomiasis Transmission dynamics Treatment Journal article