研究業績

5月 1, 2021
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Kagaya W. Low-density Plasmodium falciparum infection: “Even a parasite will turn.” Parasitology International. 2025;107: 103052. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.parint.2025.103052
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Gouegni EF, Yusuf AB, Habila AJ, Mamman M, Atawodi SE, Kato K, et al. The extracellular region of Trypanosoma congolense Membrane Bound Acid Phosphatase induces partial protection in immunized BALB/c mice. Microbial Pathogenesis. 2025;204: 107526. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2025.107526
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Ko YK, Gitaka J, Kanoi BN, Ngasala BE, Kanamori M, Kagaya W, et al. Previously Undiagnosed Disease “X” in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Malaria’s Potential Role in the Outbreak. Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 2025;12: ofaf240. http://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofaf240
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Hitachi M, Miyamichi K, Honda S, Wanjihia V, Nzou SM, Kaneko S. The association between 2017 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guideline for hypertension and neonatal outcomes in Kenya: a retrospective study. Tropical Medicine and Health. 2025;53: 41. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-025-00724-6
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Ko YK, Kagaya W, Yoneoka D, Kongere J, Opiyo V, Oginga J, et al. Where is the hard-to-reach population? Spatial analysis from a cross-sectional study on the access to bed net and malaria vaccine in the Lake Victoria Region, Kenya. Malaria Journal. 2025;24: 42. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05280-2
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Hoshi T, Ishigaki E, Khongyot T, Kaneko S. Ecological overview of hard ticks (Ixodida: Ixodidae) in Nagasaki prefecture of western Japan during winter 2021–2022. Sci Rep. 2025;15: 4114. http://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87085-6
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Kokubo-Tanaka M, Kildemoes AO, Chadeka EA, Cheruiyot BN, Moriyasu T, Sassa M, et al. Detection and analysis of Serpin and RP26 specific antibodies for monitoring Schistosoma haematobium transmission. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 2025;19: e0012813. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0012813
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Akar SE, Nwachukwu W, Adewuyi OS, Ahumibe AA, Akanimo I, Okunromade O, et al. Epidemiology of Yellow Fever in Nigeria: Analysis of Climatic, Ecological, Socio-Demographic, and Clinical Factors Associated with Viral Positivity Among Suspected Cases Using National Surveillance Data, 2017–2023. J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2025;15: 2. http://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-025-00341-w
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Ko YK, Kagaya W, Omondi P, Musyoka KB, Okai T, Chan CW, et al. Evaluation of the protective efficacy of OlysetPlus ceiling nets for reduction of malaria incidence in children in Homa Bay County, Kenya: a cluster-randomised controlled study protocol. BMJ Open. 2025;15: e087832. http://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087832
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Okai T, Chan CW, Kc A, Omondi P, Musyoka K, Kongere J, et al. Plasmodium falciparum with pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletions in asymptomatic malaria infections in the Lake Victoria region, Kenya. Trop Med Health. 2024;52: 94. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00664-7
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Omondi P, Musyoka B, Okai T, Kongere J, Kagaya W, Chan CW, et al. Non-random distribution of Plasmodium Species infections and associated clinical features in children in the lake Victoria region, Kenya, 2012–2018. Trop Med Health. 2024;52: 52. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00622-3
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Sekine S, Chan CW, Kalkoa M, Yamar S, Iata H, Taleo G, et al. Tracing the origins of Plasmodium vivax resurgence after malaria elimination on Aneityum Island in Vanuatu. Commun Med. 2024;4: 91. http://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-024-00524-9
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Kato K, Heimburg-Molinaro J. Editorial: Insights into glyco-parasitology. Front Mol Biosci. 2024;11: 1422955. http://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2024.1422955
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Matsumoto T, Nagashima M, Kagaya W, Kongere J, Gitaka J, Kaneko A. Evaluation of a financial incentive intervention on malaria prevalence among the residents in Lake Victoria basin, Kenya: study protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2024;25: 165. http://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-07991-4
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Ko YK, Kagaya W, Chan CW, Kanamori M, Mbugua SM, Rotich AK, et al. Unraveling the ‘community effects’ of interventions against malaria endemicity: a systematic scoping review. bmjph. 2024;2: e001557. http://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2024-001557
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Musyoka K, Chan CW, Gutiérrez Rico EM, Omondi P, Kijogi C, Okai T, et al. Genetic variation present in the CYP3A4 gene in Ni-Vanuatu and Kenyan populations in malaria endemicity. Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics. 2024;57: 101029. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.dmpk.2024.101029
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Hashizume H, Taga S, Sakata MK, Hussein M, Siddig EE, Minamoto T, et al. Environmental detection of eumycetoma pathogens using multiplex real-time PCR for soil DNA in Sennar State, Sudan. Tropical Medicine and Health. 2023;51: 71. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00563-3
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Hyuga A, Ouma P, Matharu AK, Krücken J, Kaneko S, Goto K, et al. Myth or truth: investigation of the jumping ability of Tunga penetrans (Siphonaptera: Tungidae). J Med Entomol. 2023; tjad143. http://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjad143
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Yoshioka I, Mori Y, Fahal AH, Siddig EE, Kaneko S, Yaguchi T. Specific and sensitive loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method for Madurella strains, eumycetoma filamentous fungi causative agent. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2023;17: e0011644. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011644
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Suzuki K, Kamiya Y, Smith C, Kaneko S, Ongaya A, Amukoye E. Protocol for a Randomized Control Trial for Tungiasis Treatment in Homa Bay County, Kenya: Dimeticone versus Sodium Carbonate. Methods Protoc. 2023;6: 12. http://doi.org/10.3390/mps6010012
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Wasonga J, Miyamichi K, Hitachi M, Ozaki R, Karama M, Hirayama K, et al. Effects of Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Boosting and Household Factors on Latrine Ownership in Siaya County, Kenya. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2023;20: 6781. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20186781
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Kato K, Miura M, Tachibana H, Tsukamoto I. Effects of monosaccharides including rare sugars on proliferation of Entamoeba histolytica trophozoites in vitro. Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences. 2023;10. Available: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmolb.2023.1288470
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Ogawa K, Kawakatsu Y, Kadoi N, Balogun OO, Adesina AO, Iwayemi VO, et al. Do mothers pick up a phone? A cross-sectional study on delivery of MCH voice messages in Lagos, Nigeria. PLOS ONE. 2022;17: e0275855. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0275855
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Uchibori M, Ghaznavi C, Murakami M, Eguchi A, Kunishima H, Kaneko S, et al. Preventive Behaviors and Information Sources during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study in Japan. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19: 14511. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192114511
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Nomura S, Eguchi A, Yoneoka D, Murakami M, Ghaznavi C, Gilmour S, et al. Characterising reasons for reversals of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among Japanese people: One-year follow-up survey. Lancet Reg Health West Pac. 2022;27: 100541. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100541
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Kagaya W, Takehara I, Kurihara K, Maina M, Chan CW, Okomo G, et al. Potential application of the haematology analyser XN-31 prototype for field malaria surveillance in Kenya. Malar J. 2022;21: 252. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-022-04259-7
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Koda Y, Imai H, Sasuga N, Ito K, Aoki T, Kaneko S, et al. Fundamental Study of Neonate Fingerprint Recognition Using Fingerprint Classification. 2022 International Conference of the Biometrics Special Interest Group (BIOSIG). 2022. pp. 1–6. http://doi.org/10.1109/BIOSIG55365.2022.9897017
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Adachi M, Murakami M, Yoneoka D, Kawashima T, Hashizume M, Sakamoto H, et al. Factors associated with the risk perception of COVID-19 infection and severe illness: A cross-sectional study in Japan. SSM - Population Health. 2022;18: 101105. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2022.101105
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Larson PS, Ndemwa M, Thomas AF, Tamari N, Diela P, Changoma M, et al. Snakebite victim profiles and treatment-seeking behaviors in two regions of Kenya: results from a health demographic surveillance system. Tropical Medicine and Health. 2022;50: 31. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00421-8
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Ikumi S, Bhim GD, Kentaro K, Nobuo K. Omental torsion: An uncommon cause of abdominal pain. International Journal of Case Reports and Images. 2022;13: 1. http://doi.org/10.5348/101304Z01IS2022CR
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Hashizume H, Taga S, Sakata MK, Taha MHM, Siddig EE, Minamoto T, et al. Detection of multiple mycetoma pathogens using fungal metabarcoding analysis of soil DNA in an endemic area of Sudan. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 2022;16: e0010274. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010274
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Yoneoka D, Eguchi A, Nomura S, Kawashima T, Tanoue Y, Murakami M, et al. Identification of optimum combinations of media channels for approaching COVID-19 vaccine unsure and unwilling groups in Japan. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific. 2022;18: 100330. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100330
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Kato K, Tachibana H. Identification of Multiple Domains of Entamoeba histolytica Intermediate Subunit Lectin-1 with Hemolytic and Cytotoxic Activities. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 2022;23: 7700. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijms23147700
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Hyuga A, Larson PS, Ndemwa M, Muuo SW, Changoma M, Karama M, et al. Environmental and Household-Based Spatial Risks for Tungiasis in an Endemic Area of Coastal Kenya. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. 2022;7: 2. http://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed7010002
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Miura M, Mitsui Y, Aoki Y, Kato K. A new accumulation assay of Schistosoma mansoni miracidia using square capillary glass tubes. Experimental Parasitology. 2022;239: 108313. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.exppara.2022.108313
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Mitsui Y, Miura M, Kato K, Aoki Y. Chemotactic responses of Brugia pahangi infective third-stage larvae to tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane-related compounds and amino acids. J Helminthol. 2021;95: e72. http://doi.org/10.1017/S0022149X21000705
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Nomura S, Eguchi A, Yoneoka D, Kawashima T, Tanoue Y, Murakami M, et al. Reasons for being unsure or unwilling regarding intention to take COVID-19 vaccine among Japanese people: A large cross-sectional national survey. The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific. 2021;14. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100223
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Numair T, Harrell DT, Huy NT, Nishimoto F, Muthiani Y, Nzou SM, et al. Barriers to the Digitization of Health Information: A Qualitative and Quantitative Study in Kenya and Lao PDR Using a Cloud-Based Maternal and Child Registration System. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021;18: 6196. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18126196
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Tanaka M, Kildemoes AO, Chadeka EA, Cheruiyot BN, Sassa M, Moriyasu T, et al. Potential of antibody test using Schistosoma mansoni recombinant serpin and RP26 to detect light-intensity infections in endemic areas. Parasitol Int. 2021; 102346. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.parint.2021.102346
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Fukuda H, Hayashi Y, Toda K, Kaneko S, Wagaiyu E. Perceived general health in relation to oral health status in a rural Kenyan elderly population. BMC Oral Health. 2021;21: 154. http://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-021-01525-z
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Wanjihia V, Chepkirui F, Hitachi M, Muniu E, Nyandieka L, Ndemwa P, et al. The Association between Nutritional Knowledge, Socio-Economic Status of Caregivers and Stunting of Children Under 5 Years in Kwale County of Kenya: A Baseline Survey. Austin J Nutr Metab. 2021;8: 1105. Available: https://austinpublishinggroup.com/nutrition-metabolism/fulltext/ajnm-v8-id1105.php
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Kato K, Hansen L, Clausen H. Polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-Associated Phenotypes in Mammals. Molecules. 2021;26: 5504. http://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26185504
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Larson PS, Ono M, Changoma M, Goto K, Kaneko S, Moji K, et al. Presence of dogs and proximity to a wildlife reserve increase household level risk of tungiasis in Kwale, Kenya. Trop Med Health. 2021;49: 54. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-021-00338-8
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Hitachi M, Wanjihia V, Nyandieka L, Francesca C, Wekesa N, Changoma J, et al. Improvement of Dietary Diversity and Attitude toward Recommended Feeding through Novel Community Based Nutritional Education Program in Coastal Kenya-An Intervention Study. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2020;17. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17197269
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Mitsui Y, Miura M, Kato K. In vitro effects of febrifugine on Schistosoma mansoni adult worms. Trop Med Health. 2020;48: 42. http://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-020-00230-x
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Tomokawa S, Asakura T, Njenga SM, Njomo DW, Takeuch R, Akiyama T, et al. Examining the appropriateness and reliability of the strategy of the Kenyan Comprehensive School Health Program. Glob Health Promot. 2020; 1757975920917976. http://doi.org/10.1177/1757975920917976
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Akiyama T, Njenga SM, Njomo DW, Takeuchi R, Kazama H, Mutua A, et al. Implementation of Kenyan comprehensive school health program: improvement and association with students’ academic attainment. Health Promot Int. 2020. http://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaa005
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de Las Rivas M, Paul Daniel EJ, Narimatsu Y, Companon I, Kato K, Hermosilla P, et al. Molecular basis for fibroblast growth factor 23 O-glycosylation by GalNAc-T3. Nature chemical biology. 2020;16: 351–360. http://doi.org/10.1038/s41589-019-0444-x
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Mohammed ES, Nakamura R, Kalenda YDJ, Deloer S, Moriyasu T, Tanaka M, et al. Dynamics of serological responses to defined recombinant proteins during Schistosoma mansoni infection in mice before and after the treatment with praziquantel. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 2020;14: e0008518. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008518
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Sassa M, Chadeka EA, Cheruiyot NB, Tanaka M, Moriyasu T, Kaneko S, et al. Prevalence and risk factors of Schistosoma mansoni infection among children under two years of age in Mbita, Western Kenya. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 2020;14: e0008473. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008473