The epidemiology of polyparasitism and implications for morbidity in two rural communities of Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Polyparasitism is still widespread in rural communities of the developing world. However, the epidemiology of polyparasitism and implications for morbidity are poorly understood. We studie
Modelling the geographical distribution of soil-transmitted helminth infections in Bolivia (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of infection with the three common soil-transmitted helminths (i.e. Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura, and hookworm) in Bolivia is among the highest in Latin America
Young and vulnerable: spatial-temporal trends and risk factors for infant mortality in rural South Africa (Agincourt), 1992-2007 (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Infant mortality is an important indicator of population health in a country. It is associated with several health determinants, such as maternal health, access to high-quality health care
Spinal cystic echinococcosis - a systematic analysis and review of the literature: part 2. Treatment, follow-up and outcome (Publications)
Bone involvement in human cystic echinococcosis (CE) is rare, but affects the spine in approximately 50% of cases. Despite significant advances in diagnostic imaging techniques, surgical treatment and