Spoligotype analysis of <em>Mycobacterium bovis</em> isolates from cattle and assessment of zoonotic TB transmission among individuals working in... (Publications)
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a disease with impact on dairy productivity, as well as having the potential for zoonotic transmission. Understanding the genetic diversity of the disease agent Mycobacter
A scoping review of the health co-benefits of climate mitigation strategies in South America (Publications)
The accelerated production of greenhouse gases (GHG) due to human activity has led to unprecedented global warming, making climate mitigation strategies crucial for minimizing its impacts. South Ameri
Unusual manifestation of cystic mycetoma lesions: a case report (Publications)
KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: This case presents an atypical cystic presentation of mycetoma without sinuses or discharge. Awareness of these variations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely interventi
<em>Trichuris muris</em> egg-hatching assay for anthelminthic drug discovery and characterization (Publications)
Trichuriasis is a neglected tropical disease widely distributed among tropical and sub-tropical areas and associated with poverty and lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. Exi
Computer-aided detection thresholds for digital chest radiography interpretation in tuberculosis diagnostic algorithms (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: Use of computer-aided detection (CAD) software is recommended to improve tuberculosis screening and triage, but threshold determination is challenging if reference testing has not been per
Bridging the gap from molecular surveillance to programmatic decisions for malaria control and elimination (Publications)
An increasing number of molecular and genomic assays are available to study malaria parasite populations. However, so far they have played a marginal role in informing policy and programmatic decision
Exploring the impact of mining on community health and health service delivery: perceptions of key informants involved in gold mining communities in... (Publications)
Sub-Saharan Africa is rich in natural resources but also faces widespread poverty. The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals brought increased attention to resource extraction projects, emphas
Implementation of the advanced HIV disease care package with point-of-care CD4 testing during tuberculosis case finding: a mixed-methods evaluation (Publications)
During TB-case finding, we assessed the feasibility of implementing the advanced HIV disease (AHD) care package, including VISITECT CD4 Advanced Disease (VISITECT), a semiquantitative test to identify
COVID-19 genomic surveillance in Bangui (Central African Republic) reveals a landscape of circulating variants linked to validated antiviral targets... (Publications)
Since its outbreak, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spread rapidly, causing the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic. Even with the vaccines' administration, the vir
