<em>Opisthorchis felineus</em> infection prevalence in Western Siberia: a review of Russian literature (Publications)
In this study we reviewed Russian scientific literature (scientific publications, book chapters, monographs) published between 1 January 1979 and 31 August 2015 from two sources: Main database of the
Liposomal amphotericin B in travelers with cutaneous and muco-cutaneous leishmaniasis: not a panacea (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Complex cutaneous and muco-cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL and MCL) often requires systemic therapy. Liposomal amphotericin B (L-AmB) has a strong potential for a solid clinical benefit in thi
Attacking the mosquito on multiple fronts: insights from the vector control optimization model (VCOM) for malaria elimination (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Despite great achievements by insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) in reducing malaria transmission, it is unlikely these tools will be sufficient to eliminat
Antiprotozoal spirombandakamines A1 and A2, fused naphthylisoquinoline dimers from a Congolese <em>Ancistrocladus </em>plant (Publications)
From the leaves of a yet undescribed Congolese Ancistrocladus species, two novel naphthylisoquinoline dimers, spirombandakamines A1 (1) and A2 (2), were isolated, together with a new, but "classical"
Interventions to increase tuberculosis case detection at primary healthcare or community-level services (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Pulmonary tuberculosis is usually diagnosed when symptomatic individuals seek care at healthcare facilities, and healthcare workers have a minimal role in promoting the health-seeking beha
Population structure and virulence gene profiles of <em>Streptococcus agalactiae </em>collected from different hosts worldwide (Publications)
Streptococcus agalactiae is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates and causes severe infections in pregnant women and nonpregnant predisposed adults, in addition to various animal s
African animal trypanosomiasis as a constraint to livestock health and production in Karamoja region: a detailed qualitative and quantitative... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Nagana (African Animal Trypanosomiasis-AAT) and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) constrain livestock production in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa. To this realisation, Uganda government set up
Do surveys with paper and electronic devices differ in quality and cost? Experience from the Rufiji Health and Demographic Surveillance System in... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Data entry at the point of collection using mobile electronic devices may make data-handling processes more efficient and cost-effective, but there is little literature to document and qua
malERA: an updated research agenda for malaria elimination and eradication (Publications)
Achieving a malaria-free world presents exciting scientific challenges as well as overwhelming health, equity, and economic benefits. WHO and countries are setting ambitious goals for reducing the bur