An atypical mitochondrial carrier that mediates drug action in <em>Trypanosoma brucei</em> (Publications)
Elucidating the mechanism of action of trypanocidal compounds is an important step in the development of more efficient drugs against Trypanosoma brucei. In a screening approach using an RNAi library
The public health impact of malaria vaccine RTS,S in malaria endemic Africa: country-specific predictions using 18 month follow-up Phase III data and... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine candidate recently completed Phase III trials in 11 African sites. Recommendations for its deployment will partly depend on predictions of public health impa
Epidemiology of community-onset bloodstream infections in Bouaké, central Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
Bacterial bloodstream infections (BSI) account for considerable morbidity worldwide, but epidemiological data from resource-constrained tropical settings are scarce. We analysed 293 blood cultures fro
Incidence and risk factors for respiratory syncytial virus and human metapneumovirus infections among children in the remote highlands of Peru (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: The disease burden and risk factors for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (MPV) infections among children living in remote, rural areas remain unclear. MATERIAL
The impact of different sprayable surfaces on the effectiveness of indoor residual spraying using a micro encapsulated formulation of... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The type of sprayable surface impacts on residual efficacy of insecticide used in indoor residual spraying (IRS). However, there is limited data on common types of wall surfaces sprayed in
Differences in affinity of monoclonal and naturally acquired polyclonal antibodies against <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> merozoite antigens (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Malaria is a major global cause of deaths and a vaccine is urgently needed. RESULTS: We have employed the P. falciparum merozoite antigens MSP2-3D7/FC27 and AMA1, used them in ELISA, and c