Use of the immunodominant 18-kiloDalton small heat shock protein as a serological marker for exposure to <em>Mycobacterium ulcerans</em> (Publications)
While it is well established that proximity to wetlands is a risk factor for contracting Buruli ulcer, it is not clear what proportion of a population living in an area where the etiologic agent, Myco
Withholding antimalarials in febrile children who have a negative result for a rapid diagnostic test (Publications)
Background. The availability of a rapid diagnostic test for malaria (RDTm) allows accurate diagnosis at all levels of health facilities. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the safety o
Synthesis and biological evaluation of substrate-based inhibitors of 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase as potential drugs against African... (Publications)
The synthesis and biological evaluation of three series of 6-phosphogluconate (6PG) analogues is described. (2R)-2-Methyl-4,5-dideoxy, (2R)-2-methyl-4-deoxy and 2,4-dideoxy analogues of 6PG were teste
Deltamethrin-impregnated bednets reduce human landing rates of sandfly vector <em>Lutzomyia longipalpis</em> in Amazon households (Publications)
The entomological efficacy of using 25% deltamethrin EC insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) was evaluated against the sandfly Lutzomyia longipalpis Lutz and Neiva (Diptera: Psychodidae), the principal
Molecular characterization and drug resistance testing of <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> isolates from Chad (Publications)
The molecular characterizations of the first 40 Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Chad revealed a high proportion of isolates of the Cameroon family (33%), of which one isolate showed a monodru
Improving health through policies that promote active travel: A review of evidence to support integrated health impact assessment (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Substantial policy changes to control obesity, limit chronic disease, and reduce air pollution emissions, including greenhouse gasses, have been recommended. Transportation and planning po