Publications

友川幸, 渋谷文子, 日達真美, 秋山剛, 山川路代, 小林潤. 国際学校保健ワークショップ報告「海外でのフィールド研究をはじめるためのA–Z」. 日本健康教育学会誌. 2024;32: 340–346. http://doi.org/10.11260/kenkokyoiku.32.340

Hoshi T, Ishigaki E, Kaneko S. jpinfect: Acquiring and Processing Data from Japan Institute for Health Security. 2025. Available: https://doi.org/10.32614/CRAN.package.jpinfect

Ishigaki E, Hoshi T, Kaneko S. A checklist of hard ticks (Acari: Ixodida: Ixodidae) from Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan: A scoping review. Transactions of the Nagasaki Biological Society. 2025;96: 51–56. Available: http://hdl.handle.net/10069/0002002564

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kato K, Heimburg-Molinaro J. Editorial: Insights into glyco-parasitology. Front Mol Biosci. 2024;11: 1422955. http://doi.org/10.3389/fmolb.2024.1422955

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Koda Y, Takahashi A, Ito K, Aoki T, Kaneko S, NZOU SM. Development of 2,400ppi Fingerprint Sensor for Capturing Neonate Fingerprint within 24 Hours after Birth. 2019 International Conference of the Biometrics Special Interest Group (BIOSIG). 2019. pp. 1–7.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kato K, Hansen L, Clausen H. Polypeptide N-acetylgalactosaminyltransferase-Associated Phenotypes in Mammals. Molecules. 2021;26: 5504. http://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26185504

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

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

Munga S, Minakawa N, Zhou G, Mushinzimana E, Barrack O-OJ, Githeko AK, et al. Association between land cover and habitat productivity of malaria vectors in western Kenyan highlands. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2006;74: 69–75.

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

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

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

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

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

金子 聰. 長崎大学熱帯医学研究所・ケニア教育研究拠点とアフリカでの研究活動について. アフリカ. 2018;58: 26–29.