Revised interpretation of the Hain Lifescience GenoType MTBC to differentiate <em>Mycobacterium canettii </em>and members of the <em>M. tuberculosis... (Publications)
Using 894 phylogenetically diverse genomes of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC), we simulated in silico the ability of the Hain Lifescience GenoType MTBC to differentiate the causative age
Malaria standby emergency treatment (SBET) for travelers visiting malaria endemic areas: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
Malaria prevention methods for travelers to low or moderate malaria risk areas varies and remains controversial. Standby Emergency Treatment (SBET) for malaria is one possible strategy increasingly re
A prospective study on the impact and out-of-pocket costs of dengue illness in international travelers (Publications)
Although the costs of dengue illness to patients and households have been extensively studied in endemic populations, international travelers have not been the focus of costing studies. As globalizati
A path to cooperation between China and Mongolia towards the control of echinococcosis under the Belt and Road Initiative (Publications)
Health is the core of development. Health cooperation between countries plays a pivotal role under the 'Belt and Road' Initiative. In 2013, China launched its Belt and Road Initiative to improve the i
Ivermectin dosing strategy to achieve equivalent exposure coverage in children and adults (Publications)
Ivermectin is a commonly-used broad-spectrum antiparasitic drug, yet doses that produce consistent exposure coverage across age have not been characterized and no data are available in children
The Early Growth Genetics (EGG) and EArly Genetics and Lifecourse Epidemiology (EAGLE) consortia: design, results and future prospects (Publications)
The impact of many unfavorable childhood traits or diseases, such as low birth weight and mental disorders, is not limited to childhood and adolescence, as they are also associated with poor outcomes
Sonography to rule out tuberculosis in sub-Saharan Africa: a prospective observational study (Publications)
Background: Patients with suspected tuberculosis are often overtreated with antituberculosis drugs. We evaluated the diagnostic value of the focused assessment with sonography for HIV-associated tuber
A blind passenger: a rare case of documented seroconversion in an <em>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</em> induced eosinophilic meningitis in a traveler... (Publications)
Background: Eosinophilic meningitis (EOM) is a rare condition that is caused by various communicable and non-communicable factors. The rat-lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis, which is associated wit