Prevalence of <em>Schistosoma </em>mono- and co-infections with multiple common parasites and associated risk factors and morbidity profile among... (Publications)
selected individuals, aged 18-90 years, provided blood, stool and urine samples for the diagnosis of malaria and helminth infections. Stool samples were subjected to the Kato-Katz technique for detection of
Spatial dispersion and characterisation of mosquito breeding habitats in urban vegetable-production areas of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
consequently, to increased transmission of malarial parasites. If targeted interventions against malaria vectors are to be successful in urban areas, the habitats that support Anopheles breeding need to
Effects of inflammation and <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> infection on soluble transferrin receptor and plasma ferritin concentration in different... (Publications)
is still needed when estimating ID prevalence in areas with a high prevalence of inflammation or malaria. This trial was registered at controlled-trials.com as ISRCTN02181959
Antigenicity and immunogenicity of a novel chimeric peptide antigen based on the <em>P. vivax</em> circumsporozoite protein (Publications)
indicated that the chimeric peptide is recognized by a high proportion (60-70%) of residents of malaria-endemic areas. Peptides formulated with either GLA-SE or Montanide ISA51 adjuvants induced stronger
Multi-site comparison of factors influencing progress of African insecticide testing facilities towards an international quality management system... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Insecticidal mosquito vector control products are vital components of malaria control programmes. Test facilities are key in assessing the effectiveness of vector control products against local
The adverse health effects associated with drought in Africa (Publications)
ion of water (n = 6) including cholera, diarrhoeal diseases, scabies, vector-borne diseases and malaria-related mortality; and drought and health behaviours (n = 1) including HIV prevention and care behaviours
Oral fexinidazole for stage 1 or early stage 2 African <em>Trypanosoma brucei gambiense</em> trypanosomiasis: a prospective, multicentre, open-label,... (Publications)
Fridericia's formula of at least 450 ms, and patients not tested for malaria or not having received appropriate treatment for malaria or for soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Patients were classified into
Oral fexinidazole for stage 1 or early stage 2 African <em>Trypanosoma brucei gambiense</em> trypanosomiasis: a prospective, multicentre, open-label,... (Publications)
Fridericia's formula of at least 450 ms, and patients not tested for malaria or not having received appropriate treatment for malaria or for soil-transmitted helminthiasis. Patients were classified into
Clinical Short Courses for Health Professionals at Swiss TPH (Page)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/study-with-us/postgraduate/clinical-short-courses
the biology and epidemiology, detection methods and clinical aspects of tropical parasites such as malaria, intestinal protozoa or helminths. Location Duration Course Language More information Allschwil, [...] and tropical medicine, including health risks for travellers, recommended vaccinations and current malaria prophylaxis. Location Duration Course Language More information Hybrid: Allschwil, Switzerland and [...] during and after travel, with a special focus on tropical diseases Diagnosing...
Methods and Materials (Page)
https://www.swisstph.ch/fr/services/diagnostic-centre/methods-and-materials
nachgewiesen werden, weshalb die Serologie zur Diagnose einer akuten Malaria ungeeignet ist. Differenzierung verschiedener Malaria-Arten serologisch nicht möglich. Antikörper können Monate bis Jahre p [...] Sensitivität auf ca. 60% sinkt. Spezifität: Kreuzreaktionen möglich mit hochtitrigen Chagas- und Malaria-Seren. Grenzwert IFAT: < 80 negativ, 80 unsicher, ≥ 160 positiv; Einheit: reziproker Titer Hinweis: [...] serologisch nur ausnahmsweise erfasst. Als Alternativen bieten sich PCR oder in...