Molecular characterization of canine rabies virus, Mali, 2006-2013 (Publications)
We genetically characterized 32 canine rabies viruses isolated in Mali during 2006-2013 and identified 3 subgroups that belonged to the Africa 2 lineage. We also detected subgroup F rabies virus. This
Comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of three rapid tests for the serodiagnosis of hepatic cystic echinococcosis in humans (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis (CE) is based primarily on imaging, in particular with ultrasound for abdominal CE, complemented by serology when imaging results are unclear. In rur
A case series of acquired drug resistance-associated mutations in human immunodeficiency virus-infected children: an emerging public health concern in... (Publications)
The acquisition of drug-resistance mutations among African children living with in human immunodeficiency virus on antiretroviral treatment has been scarcely reported. This threatens the overall succe
Combating poor‑quality anti‑malarial medicines: a call to action (Publications)
The circulation of poor-quality medicines continues to undermine the fight against many life-threatening diseases. Anti-malarial medicines appear to have been particularly compromised and present a ma
Socio-environmental factors associated with the risk of contracting Buruli ulcer in Tiassalé, south Côte d'Ivoire: a case-control study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer (BU) is a cutaneous infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. The exact mode of transmission remains elusive; yet, some studies identified environmental, socio-sani