Eosinophilic meningitis due to <em>Angiostrongylus cantonensis</em> in Germany (Publications)
We report a case of eosinophilic meningitis due to Angiostrongylus cantonensis in a patient who returned from Thailand. The presence of a compatible epidemiologic history and eosinophilia in cerebrosp
Mortality of Chagas' disease in Brazil: spatial patterns and definition of high-risk areas (Publications)
Objective To describe patterns of spatial distribution of mortality associated with Chagas' disease in Brazil. Methods Nationwide study of all deaths in Brazil from 1999 to 2007, where Chagas' disease
Diagnosis of parasite infections: significance of serological examinations (Publications)
The attractiveness of tropical and subtropical travel destinations for European tourists as well as the continuous influx of immigrants originating from such areas force the general practitioner to co
Morphological effects and tegumental alterations induced by mefloquine on schistosomula and adult flukes of <em>Schistosoma mansoni</em> (Publications)
SUMMARYThere is a pressing need to develop novel anti-schistosomal drugs, as current treatment relies largely on praziquantel (PZQ). To further strengthen current evidence of the anti-schistosomal pro