Host specificity of <em>Haemonchus </em>spp. for domestic ruminants in the savanna in northern Ivory Coast (Publications)
Three Haemonchus species (Haemonchus contortus, Haemonchus placei and Haemonchus similis) live in sympatry in the savanna of North Cote d'Ivoire. Four domestic ruminant hosts (zebu-cattle, taurine-cat
Spatial effects of the social marketing of insecticide-treated nets on malaria morbidity (Publications)
Randomized controlled trials have shown that insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) have an impact on both malaria morbidity and mortality. Uniformly high coverage of ITNs characterized these trials and this
The use of classification and regression trees to predict the likelihood of seasonal influenza (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Individual signs and symptoms are of limited value for the diagnosis of influenza. OBJECTIVE: To develop a decision tree for the diagnosis of influenza based on a classification and regres
Diagnóstico da hanseníase fora do município de residência: uma abordagem espacial, 2001 a 2009 (Publications)
The study analyzed the flow of persons with leprosy from their municipality (county) of residence to that of their diagnosis in a highly endemic area in Brazil. The study was based on data from the Na
Allergic diseases and atopic sensitization in children related to farming and anthroposophic lifestyle - the PARSIFAL study (Publications)
Background: The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased rapidly in recent decades, particularly in children. For adequate prevention it is important not only to identify risk factors, but also p
