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pro vyhledávání: '"Linda Batsa Debrah"'
Autor:
Linda Batsa Debrah, Charles Gyasi, Monica Ahiadorme, Abu Abudu Rahamani, Vera Serwaa Opoku, Prince Obeng, Jubin Osei-Mensah, Michael Agyemang Obeng, Derrick Adu Mensah, Alexander Yaw Debrah
Publikováno v:
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 24, Iss 1, Pp 1-16 (2024)
Abstract Background Onchocerciasis causes chronic systemic inflammation. Several studies have used markers such as haemato-biochemical indices to predict the occurrence of systemic inflammation. This study assessed the variability and predictability
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0062eb644fe04bb18cd38a9dc63102aa
Autor:
Linda Batsa Debrah, Joseph F. Arthur, Augustine Yeboah, Dorcas O. Owusu, Ernest Adankwah, Isaac Acheampong, Difery Minadzi, Millicent Lamptey, Vera Serwaa Opoku, Wilfred Aniagyei, Monika M. Vivekanandan, Mohammed K. Abass, Amidu Gawusu, Samuel Wanji, Alexander Y. Debrah, Marc Jacobsen, Richard O. Phillips
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2024)
Abstract Background Culicoides, also known as biting midges, carry pathogens which include Mansonella perstans. Mansonella perstans is a nematode parasite implicated in a number of disease outcomes. Even though a high prevalence of about 75% M. perst
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0565446514464f3bbb76626d99ec9524
Autor:
Achim Hoerauf, Wilm Quentin, John Humphrey Amuasi, Daniel Opoku, Fortress Yayra Aku, Linda Batsa Debrah, Jonathan Mawutor Gmanyami, Alexander Yaw Debrah
Publikováno v:
BMJ Open, Vol 13, Iss 12 (2023)
Introduction Countries in the WHO’s African region have found community-based surveillance useful in ensuring the effectiveness of the Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response strategy. This approach encourages community participation in the su
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/c393a2ebe0c841dda58b73bf28c22508
Autor:
Derrick Adu Mensah, Linda Batsa Debrah, Peter Akosah Gyamfi, Abu Abudu Rahamani, Vera Serwaa Opoku, John Boateng, Prince Obeng, Jubin Osei-Mensah, Inge Kroidl, Ute Klarmann-Schulz, Achim Hoerauf, Alexander Yaw Debrah
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 16, Iss 8, p e0010129 (2022)
BackgroundLymphatic filariasis (LF) causes chronic morbidity, which usually manifests as lymphedema or hydrocele. Mass drug administration (MDA) began in Kassena Nankana East Municipal (KNEM) and Nabdam, two hotspot districts in the Upper East Region
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/85fbcf3674f14dc2bd66fc286c61e755
Autor:
Abu Abudu Rahamani, Sacha Horn, Manuel Ritter, Anja Feichtner, Jubin Osei-Mensah, Vera Serwaa Opoku, Linda Batsa Debrah, Thomas F. Marandu, Antelmo Haule, Jacklina Mhidze, Abdallah Ngenya, Max Demetrius, Ute Klarmann-Schulz, Michael Hoelscher, Christof Geldmacher, Achim Hoerauf, Akili Kalinga, Alexander Y. Debrah, Inge Kroidl
Publikováno v:
Pathogens, Vol 12, Iss 6, p 809 (2023)
Chronic lymphedema caused by infection of Wuchereria bancrofti is a disfiguring disease that leads to physical disability, stigmatization, and reduced quality of life. The edematous changes occur mainly on the lower extremities and can progress over
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/fa52625b0ed142b8815d82a630f8ac5e
Autor:
Ruth S. E. Tamadaho, Jubin Osei-Mensah, Kathrin Arndts, Linda Batsa Debrah, Alexander Y. Debrah, Laura E. Layland, Achim Hoerauf, Kenneth Pfarr, Manuel Ritter
Publikováno v:
Pathogens, Vol 12, Iss 5, p 665 (2023)
Approximately 51 million individuals suffer from lymphatic filariasis (LF) caused mainly by the filarial worm Wuchereria bancrofti. Mass drug administration (MDA) programs led to a significant reduction in the number of infected individuals, but the
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/9d92a11311c7467c80793268a52ee6bd
Autor:
Dorcas O. Owusu, Ernest Adankwah, Wilfred Aniagyei, Isaac Acheampong, Difery Minadzi, Augustine Yeboah, Joseph F. Arthur, Millicent Lamptey, Monika M. Vivekanandan, Mohammed K. Abass, Francis Kumbel, Francis Osei-Yeboah, Amidu Gawusu, Linda Batsa Debrah, Alexander Debrah, Ertan Mayatepek, Julia Seyfarth, Richard O. Phillips, Marc Jacobsen
Publikováno v:
Vaccines, Vol 11, Iss 4, p 855 (2023)
Mycobacterium (M.) bovis BCG vaccination is recommended for healthy babies after birth in several countries with a high prevalence of tuberculosis, including Ghana. Previous studies showed that BCG vaccination prevents individuals from developing sev
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a325669f2cf54a86821df40c6756eeca
Autor:
John Horton, Ute Klarmann-Schulz, Mariana Stephens, Philip J. Budge, Yaya Coulibaly, Alex Debrah, Linda Batsa Debrah, Suma Krishnasastry, Upendo Mwingira, Abdallah Ngenya, Samuel Wanji, Mirani Weerasooriya, Channa Yahathugoda, Inge Kroidl, Drew Deathe, Andrew Majewski, Sarah Sullivan, Charles Mackenzie, Thomas B. Nutman, Joseph P. Shott, Gary Weil, Eric Ottesen, Achim Hoerauf
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2020)
Abstract Background As new lymphatic filariasis infections are eliminated through mass chemotherapy, previously affected individuals are left with the sequellae, especially chronic progressive lymphoedema. Currently this is managed by careful attenti
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/7af8c8f093dc433f8fbbf9b5f0066a14
Autor:
Sacha Horn, Manuel Ritter, Kathrin Arndts, Dennis Borrero-Wolff, Anna Wiszniewsky, Linda Batsa Debrah, Alexander Y. Debrah, Jubin Osei-Mensah, Mkunde Chachage, Achim Hoerauf, Inge Kroidl, Laura E. Layland
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Vol 11 (2022)
Worldwide, more than 200 million people are infected with filariae which can cause severe symptoms leading to reduced quality of life and contribute to disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). In particular, lymphatic filariasis (LF) caused by Wuchere
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/2f36e528e88e4d198e9b2c898011f0b5
Publikováno v:
Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases, Vol 2, Iss , Pp 100100- (2022)
Identifying the molecular mechanisms controlling the host’s response to infection with Onchocerca volvulus is important to understand how the human host controls such parasitic infection. Little is known of the cellular immune response upon infecti
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/273ec61a3e8a4ff7b2dcaa1a7e715969