Relationship between child survival and malaria transmission: an analysis of the malaria transmission intensity and mortality burden across Africa... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The precise nature of the relationship between malaria mortality and levels of transmission is unclear. Due to methodological limitations, earlier efforts to assess the linkage have lead t
Exposure to multiple parasites is associated with the prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Epilepsy is common in developing countries, and it is often associated with parasitic infections. We investigated the relationship between exposure to parasitic infections, particularly mu
Praziquantel, mefloquine-praziquantel, and mefloquine-artesunate-praziquantel against <em>Schistosoma haematobium</em>: a randomized, exploratory,... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Treatment and morbidity control of schistosomiasis relies on a single drug, praziquantel. Hence, there is a pressing need to develop additional therapeutics against schistosomiasis. The an
Progress in mosquito net coverage in Papua New Guinea (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Since 2004, the Global Fund-supported National Malaria Control Programme of Papua New Guinea (PNG) has been implementing country-wide free long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) distribution
Comparative assessment of diverse strategies for malaria vector population control based on measured rates at which mosquitoes utilize targeted... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Eliminating malaria requires vector control interventions that dramatically reduce adult mosquito population densities and survival rates. Indoor applications of insecticidal nets and spra
