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pro vyhledávání: '"Birgitte J, Vennervald"'
Autor:
Carla M Grolimund, Oliver Bärenbold, Christoph F Hatz, Birgitte J Vennervald, Charles Mayombana, Hassan Mshinda, Jürg Utzinger, Penelope Vounatsou
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 16, Iss 4, p e0010332 (2022)
BackgroundReagent strip to detect microhematuria as a proxy for Schistosoma haematobium infections has been considered an alternative to urine filtration for individual diagnosis and community-based estimates of treatment needs for preventive chemoth
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https://doaj.org/article/a44a053bf9544d5eba3c4d9d19eec939
Publikováno v:
Parasite Epidemiology and Control, Vol 1, Iss 2, Pp 105-115 (2016)
There is a need for diagnostic techniques which are sensitive, specific, rapid and easy to perform at the point-of-care. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the Circulating Cathodic Antigen (POC-CCA) assay for Schistos
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/ab14d1fc323f4456b1bbfb923e6acb3e
Autor:
Anna O Kildemoes, Birgitte J Vennervald, Edridah M Tukahebwa, Narcis B Kabatereine, Pascal Magnussen, Claudia J de Dood, André M Deelder, Shona Wilson, Govert J van Dam
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 11, Iss 11, p e0006054 (2017)
Schistosomiasis control and elimination has priority in public health agendas in several sub-Saharan countries. However, achieving these goals remains a substantial challenge. In order to assess progress of interventions and treatment efficacy it is
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https://doaj.org/article/710dfb0b921c4845bc468d911d5b6c90
Autor:
Ulrik B. Pedersen, Dimitrios-Alexios Karagiannis-Voules, Nicholas Midzi, Tkafira Mduluza, Samson Mukaratirwa, Rasmus Fensholt, Birgitte J. Vennervald, Thomas K. Kristensen, Penelope Vounatsou, Anna-Sofie Stensgaard
Publikováno v:
Geospatial Health, Vol 12, Iss 1 (2017)
Temperature, precipitation and humidity are known to be important factors for the development of schistosome parasites as well as their intermediate snail hosts. Climate therefore plays an important role in determining the geographical distribution o
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8a0628affed7414f9b65a89172a76b4a
Autor:
Ulrik B Pedersen, Martin Stendel, Nicholas Midzi, Takafira Mduluza, White Soko, Anna-Sofie Stensgaard, Birgitte J Vennervald, Samson Mukaratirwa, Thomas K Kristensen
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2014)
Abstract Background Freshwater snails are intermediate hosts for a number of trematodes of which some are of medical and veterinary importance. The trematodes rely on specific species of snails to complete their life cycle; hence the ecology of the s
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/1cc8719a233b414da9c3036bb54f4823
Autor:
Ulrik B. Pedersen, Nicholas Midzi, Takafira Mduluza, White Soko, Anna-Sofie Stensgaard, Birgitte J. Vennervald, Samson Mukaratirwa, Thomas K. Kristensen
Publikováno v:
Geospatial Health, Vol 8, Iss 2, Pp 335-343 (2014)
The environment, the on-going global climate change and the ecology of animal species determine the localisation of habitats and the geographical distribution of the various species in nature. The aim of this study was to explore the effects of such
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https://doaj.org/article/42d8e363b5dd4c7d932c57cd94e44678
Autor:
Marije Baan, Hashini Nilushika Galappaththi-Arachchige, Silindile Gagai, Christine G Aurlund, Birgitte J Vennervald, Myra Taylor, Lisette van Lieshout, Eyrun F Kjetland
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 10, Iss 5, p e0004623 (2016)
BACKGROUND:More than 260 million people live with schistosomiasis and regular mass-treatment should be implemented to prevent morbidity. Praziquantel, dosed at 40 milligrams per kilogram bodyweight, is the drug of choice. During the last decades the
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https://doaj.org/article/859a895caea04731b4c3c0e165a65bf5
Autor:
Takalani Girly Nemungadi, Elisabeth Kleppa, Govert J. van Dam, Paul L. A. M. Corstjens, Hashini Nilushika Galappaththi-Arachchige, Pavitra Pillay, Svein Gunnar Gundersen, Birgitte J. Vennervald, Patricia Ndhlovu, Myra Taylor, Saloshni Naidoo, Eyrun F. Kjetland
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Tropical Diseases. 3
BackgroundIn areas where reinfection with schistosomiasis is rampant, it is not known if the lesions of Female Genital Schistosomaisis are a consequence of live worms, or caused by dead ova. Live schistosome worms regurgitate Circulating Anodic Antig
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https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::5ea57554d60c7dda8d2b68211b33ee4a
Autor:
Niko Yiannakoulias, Shona Wilson, H. Curtis Kariuki, Joseph K. Mwatha, John H. Ouma, Eric Muchiri, Gachuhi Kimani, Birgitte J. Vennervald, David W. Dunne
Publikováno v:
Geospatial Health, Vol 4, Iss 2, Pp 191-200 (2010)
Patterns of disease may take on irregular geographic shapes, especially when features of the physical environment influence risk. Identifying these patterns can be important for planning, and also identifying new environmental or social factors assoc
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https://doaj.org/article/0e41c35abb734e4881e4acdb7a5a14dd
Autor:
Mari Molvik, Elin Helland, Siphosenkosi G. Zulu, Elisabeth Kleppa, Kristine Lillebo, Svein G. Gundersen, Jane D. Kvalsvig, Myra Taylor, Eyrun F. Kjetland, Birgitte J. Vennervald
Publikováno v:
South African Journal of Science, Vol 113, Iss 3/4, Pp 6-6 (2017)
Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis are among the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases and may lead to severe consequences. We assessed the extent of co-infection between Schistosoma haematobium and the soil-transmitted helminths
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https://doaj.org/article/d757112242d04903a914ea35537c6a89