Cross-sectional serological survey for <em>Leptospira spp.</em> in beef and dairy cattle in two districts in Uganda (Publications)
Seroprevalence of Leptospira spp. in cattle is unknown in Uganda. The aim of this study was to estimate the seroprevalence of L. interrogans Icterohaemorrhagiae, Pomona, L. kirschneri Butembo, Grippot
Comparison between generalized linear modelling and additive Bayesian network; identification of factors associated with the incidence of antibodies... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Additive Bayesian Network (ABN) is a graphical model which extends Generalized Linear Modelling (GLM) to multiple dependent variables. The present study compares results from GLM with thos
Synthesis, characterization and biological activity of organometallic derivatives of the antimalarial drug mefloquine as new antischistosomal drug... (Publications)
We present the design, synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation of new ferrocenyl and ruthenocenyl derivatives of the organic antimalarial mefloquine, a drug also known for its antischist
Characterizing the biochemical response to <em>Schistosoma mansoni</em> infection and treatment with praziquantel in preschool and school aged... (Publications)
Schistosomiasis is a widespread chronic neglected tropical disease prevalent mostly in children in under-resourced rural areas. Its pathological effects have been clinically characterized, yet the mol
Metal hypersensitivity in patients with orthopaedic implant complications: a retrospective clinical study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Hypersensitivity to metals as a cause of implant-related complications has been a subject of controversy. Projections indicate an increase in the frequency of joint replacements of between
Identification of <em>Campylobacter fetus</em> by fluorescence<em> in situ</em> hybridization (FISH) (Publications)
Two new DNA FISH-probes for Campylobacter fetus were designed, in silico checked for cross-reactions and successfully evaluated in a multi-centric approach with 41 Campylobacter fetus isolates includi
Understanding the concept and importance of the health research system in Palestine: a qualitative study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The importance of a health research system (HRS), namely an instrument for developing and enabling health systems, is increasing, particularly in developing countries. Assessing the percep
