Malaria case management in Papua New Guinea prior to the introduction of a revised treatment protocol (Publications)
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to document malaria case management practices in Papua New Guinea prior to the introduction of a revised national malaria treatment protocol. The revised protocol stipulat
Stochastic simulation of endemic <em>Salmonella enterica</em> serovar typhi: the importance of long lasting immunity and the carrier state (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Typhoid fever caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) remains a serious burden of disease, especially in developing countries of Asia and Africa. It is estimated that it cau
Feasibility and acceptability of insecticide-treated plastic sheeting (ITPS) for vector control in Papua New Guinea (Publications)
BACKGROUND: This study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of utilizing insecticide-treated plastic sheeting (ITPS) as a malaria control intervention in Papua New Guinea (PNG). METHODS: ZeroVec
Impact of a smoking ban in hospitality venues on second hand smoke exposure: a comparison of exposure assessment methods (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In May 2010, Switzerland introduced a heterogeneous smoking ban in the hospitality sector. While the law leaves room for exceptions in some cantons, it is comprehensive in others. This lon
Scope and limits of an anamnestic questionnaire in a control-induced low-endemicity helminthiasis setting in south-central Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis are two high-burden neglected tropical diseases. In highly endemic areas, control efforts emphasize preventive chemotherapy. However, as