Ecological drivers of <em>Mansonella perstans</em> infection in Uganda and patterns of co-endemicity with lymphatic filariasis and malaria (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Mansonella perstans is a widespread, but relatively unknown human filarial parasite transmitted by Culicoides biting midges. Although it is found in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, only
Cryptococcal antigenemia in immunocompromised human immunodeficiency virus patients in rural Tanzania: a preventable cause of early mortality (Publications)
Background. Cryptococcal meningitis is a leading cause of death in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome. The World Health Organizations recommends
Vaccination with the surface proteins MUL_2232 and MUL_3720 of <em>Mycobacterium ulcerans</em> induces antibodies but fails to provide protection... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Buruli ulcer, caused by infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans, is a chronic ulcerative neglected tropical disease of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that is most prevalent in West African
Interferon-gamma is a crucial activator of early host immune defense against <em>Mycobacterium ulcerans</em> infection in mice (Publications)
Buruli ulcer (BU), caused by infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans, is a chronic necrotizing human skin disease associated with the production of the cytotoxic macrolide exotoxin mycolactone. Despite
Prospective analysis of adrenal function in patients with acute exacerbations of COPD: the REDUCE* trial (*Reduction in the Use of Corticosteroids in... (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze prospectively the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and clinical outcome in patients treated with prednisone for exacerbated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).