First report of the invasive mosquito species <em>Aedes koreicus</em> in the Swiss-Italian border region (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In 2012 and 2013, an entomological survey of Aedes albopictus, the Asian tiger mosquito, was carried out in the border region of southern Switzerland and northern Italy, using ovitraps. In
Selamectin is the avermectin with the best potential for Buruli ulcer treatment (Publications)
A comprehensive analysis was done to evaluate the potential use of anti-parasitic macrocyclic lactones (including avermectins and milbemycins) for Buruli ulcer (BU) therapy. A panel containing nearly
Can economic analysis contribute to disease elimination and eradication? A systematic review (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Infectious diseases elimination and eradication have become important areas of focus for global health and countries. Due to the substantial up-front investments required to eliminate and
The effect of dosing strategies on the therapeutic efficacy of artesunate-amodiaquine for uncomplicated malaria: a meta-analysis of individual patient... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Artesunate-amodiaquine (AS-AQ) is one of the most widely used artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) to treat uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Africa. We investigated
The relationship between water, sanitation and schistosomiasis: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Access to "safe" water and "adequate" sanitation are emphasized as important measures for schistosomiasis control. Indeed, the schistosomes' lifecycles suggest that their transmission may
Ultrastructural comparison of the midgut epithelia of fleas with different feeding behavior patterns (<em>Xenopsylla cheopis</em>, <em>Echidnophaga... (Publications)
This morphological study describes the ultrastructure of the midgut of three flea species, including temporary parasitic fleas (both sexes of Xenopsylla cheopis, males and immature females of Echidnop