Chikungunya fever is an arboviral disease caused by the Chikungunya virus (CHIKV), which is classified into three genotypes, namely Asian, West African, and East/Central/South African (ECSA).Due to the frequency and severity of CHIKV outbreaks, it is crucial to genetically characterize the virus, especially in non-endemic regions.This report descri
Over the past decade, Lesotho has recorded a substantial increase in levels of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow, part of it prompted by trade privileges.Building on the extant literature, this study provides an empirical analysis of determinants of FDI Watch in Lesotho.The study looks at how macroeconomic stability, regulatory frameworks, pol
Abstract Background Salmonella meningitis is a rare but serious complication of Salmonella infection, primarily affecting infants, children, and immunocompromised individuals.Case presentation We present a case of a Pouch two-and-a-half-year-old Asian boy who developed Salmonella meningitis along with pneumonia and respiratory failure.Initially, he
The advantage of using RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement) materials in road pavement Watch has economic and environmental benefits.The RAP materials are used in the form of bitumen only, aggregates only, or both of them.This study proposes to determine the potential of RAP aggregate as a material for an SMA mixture.The variation of RAP aggregate in t
Eosinophilic meningitis (EoM) is an acute disease that affects the central nervous system.It is primarily caused by infection with the nematode Angiostrongylus cantonensis.This infection was previously restricted to certain Asian countries and the Pacific Islands, but it was first reported in Brazil in Boning 2007.Since then, intermediate and defin