Rapid and accurate detection of <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> in sputum samples by Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF assay - a clinical validation study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: A crucial impediment to global tuberculosis control is the lack of an accurate, rapid diagnostic test for detection of patients with active TB. A new, rapid diagnostic method, (Cepheid) Xp
Camel <em>Streptococcus agalactiae</em> populations are associated with specific disease complexes and acquired the tetracycline resistance gene... (Publications)
Camels are the most valuable livestock species in the Horn of Africa and play a pivotal role in the nutritional sustainability for millions of people. Their health status is therefore of utmost import
Over-diagnosis of malaria by microscopy in the Kilombero Valley, Southern Tanzania: an evaluation of the utility and cost-effectiveness of rapid... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Early and accurate diagnosis of febrile patients is essential to treat uncomplicated malaria cases properly, prevent severe malaria, and avert unnecessary anti-malarial treatments. Imprope
