Evaluating preservation methods for identifying <em>Anopheles gambiae s.s.</em> and <em>Anopheles arabiensis</em> complex mosquitoes species using... (Publications)
BackgroundNear-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been successfully used on fresh and RNAlater(R)-preserved members of the Anopheles gambiae complex to identify sibling species and age. No preservation
Control, elimination, and eradication of river blindness: scenarios, timelines, and ivermectin treatment needs in Africa (Publications)
River blindness (onchocerciasis) causes severe itching, skin lesions, and vision impairment including blindness. More than 99% of all current cases are found in sub-Saharan Africa. Fortunately, vector
The mode of action of spatial repellents and their impact on vectorial capacity of<em> Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto</em> (Publications)
Malaria vector control relies on toxicity of insecticides used in long lasting insecticide treated nets and indoor residual spraying. This is despite evidence that sub-lethal insecticides reduce human
A new semi-defined medium for <em>Trypanosoma brucei</em> sspp. (Publications)
A new, easy to prepare semi-defined medium for the cultivation of trypanosomes of the T. brucei complex is introduced. Containing the two commercially available media MEM (Minimum Essential Medium) an
Home-based versus mobile clinic HIV testing and counseling in rural Lesotho: a cluster-randomized trial (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The success of HIV programs relies on widely accessible HIV testing and counseling (HTC) services at health facilities as well as in the community. Home-based HTC (HB-HTC) is a popular com