Staphylococcal disease in Africa: another neglected 'tropical' disease (Publications)
The term 'neglected tropical diseases' predominantly refers to single-entity, mostly parasitic diseases. However, a considerable morbidity and mortality burden is carried by patients infected with Gra
Combining PCR with microscopy to reduce costs of laboratory diagnosis of Buruli ulcer (Publications)
Abstract. The introduction of antibiotic therapy as first-line treatment of Buruli ulcer underlines the importance of laboratory confirmation of clinical diagnosis. Because smear microscopy has very l
Gammaglobulin and selenium status in healthy neonatal dairy calves in Switzerland (Publications)
Serum samples from 142 calves and their dams were analyzed for gammaglobulins (gammaG, calves) and selenium concentrations (Se, calves and dams). A questionnaire provided information about birth and c