<em>Strongyloides stercoralis</em>: global distribution and risk factors (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The soil-transmitted threadworm, Strongyloides stercoralis, is one of the most neglected among the so-called neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). We reviewed studies of the last 20 years on
Patterns of migration and risks associated with leprosy among migrants in Maranhao, Brazil (Publications)
Leprosy remains a public health problem in Brazil with new case incidence exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) goals in endemic clusters throughout the country. Migration can facilitate movement
Rapid urban malaria appraisal (RUMA) IV: epidemiology of urban malaria in Cotonou (Benin) (Publications)
BACKGROUND: An estimated 40 % of the population in Benin lives in urban areas. The purpose of the study was to estimate malaria endemicity and the fraction of malaria-attributable fevers in health fac
Resurgence of HIV infection among men who have sex with men in Switzerland: mathematical modelling study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: New HIV infections in men who have sex with men (MSM) have increased in Switzerland since 2000 despite combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). The objectives of this mathematical modell
Out-of-pocket expenditures for primary health care in Tajikistan: a time-trend analysis (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Aligned with the international call for universal coverage of affordable and quality health care, the government of Tajikistan is undertaking reforms of its health system aiming amongst ot
Soil-transmitted helminth infections and physical fitness in school-aged Bulang children in southwest China: results from a cross-sectional survey (Publications)
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Chronic soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections have been associated with reduced physical fitness, but available evidence is limited. The aim of this cross-sectional survey w
Spatio-temporal analysis to identify determinants of <em>Oncomelania hupensis</em> infection with <em>Schistosoma japonicum</em> in Jiangsu province,... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: With the successful implementation of integrated measures for schistosomiasis control, Jiangsu province has reached low-endemicity status. However, infected Oncomelania hupensis snails cou