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Publikováno v:
Nature Communications, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2024)
Abstract Control of soil-transmitted helminths relies heavily on regular large-scale deworming of high-risk groups (e.g., children) with benzimidazole derivatives. Although drug resistance has not yet been documented in human soil-transmitted helmint
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/adf9c3214fa544d48a8a45b068813c11
Autor:
Jake D Mathewson, Linda van der Spek, Humphrey D Mazigo, George Kabona, Sake J de Vlas, Andreas Nshala, Ente J J Rood
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 18, Iss 1, p e0011896 (2024)
IntroductionSchistosomiasis is a parasitic disease in Tanzania affecting over 50% of the population. Current control strategies involve mass drug administration (MDA) campaigns at the district level, which have led to problems of over- and under-trea
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https://doaj.org/article/f615a3031e89403c98dbccee1eac69d7
Publikováno v:
Infectious Diseases of Poverty, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2023)
Abstract Background Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and remains a source of preventable disability if left undetected. Case detection delay is an important epidemiological indicator for progress in interrupting transmi
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https://doaj.org/article/a4186b501f1f44dbbb81c106969ace64
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 6, p e0011160 (2023)
BackgroundTo monitor and evaluate soil-transmitted helminth (STH) control programs, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends screening stools from 250 children, deploying Kato-Katz thick smear (KK). However, it remains unclear whether these rec
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/1f14442c16854f46a36726476349f1c7
Autor:
Luc E Coffeng, Johnny Vlaminck, Piet Cools, Matthew Denwood, Marco Albonico, Shaali M Ame, Mio Ayana, Daniel Dana, Giuseppe Cringoli, Sake J de Vlas, Alan Fenwick, Michael French, Adama Kazienga, Jennifer Keiser, Stefanie Knopp, Gemechu Leta, Leonardo F Matoso, Maria P Maurelli, Antonio Montresor, Greg Mirams, Zeleke Mekonnen, Rodrigo Corrêa-Oliveira, Simone A Pinto, Laura Rinaldi, Somphou Sayasone, Peter Steinmann, Eurion Thomas, Jozef Vercruysse, Bruno Levecke
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 5, p e0011071 (2023)
BackgroundSoil-transmitted helminth (STH) control programs currently lack evidence-based recommendations for cost-efficient survey designs for monitoring and evaluation. Here, we present a framework to provide evidence-based recommendations, using a
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/959546d352cb4673b3dd07a62f24a5e7
Publikováno v:
eLife, Vol 12 (2023)
To curb the initial spread of SARS-CoV-2, many countries relied on nation-wide implementation of non-pharmaceutical intervention measures, resulting in substantial socio-economic impacts. Potentially, subnational implementations might have had less o
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https://doaj.org/article/2e83170a72224f0a8496e242d10df27f
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 16, Iss 6, p e0010279 (2022)
BackgroundSoil-transmitted helminths affect almost 2 billion people globally. Hookworm species contribute to most of the related morbidity. Hookworms mainly cause anaemia, due to blood loss at the site of the attachment of the adult worms to the huma
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/e4d0685e40b04ff1ace1537cbb432261
Autor:
Carolin Vegvari, Federica Giardina, Sumali Bajaj, Veronica Malizia, Robert J. Hardwick, James E. Truscott, Antonio Montresor, Sake J. de Vlas, Luc E. Coffeng, Roy M. Anderson
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
Abstract Background Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are a major cause of poor health in low- and middle-income countries. In particular, hookworm is known to cause anaemia in children and women of reproductive age (WRA). One goal of the World Healt
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/85122aca1bab43a0a4e6226d53558a09
Autor:
Caroline A. Bulstra, David J. Blok, Khorshed Alam, C. Ruth Butlin, Johan Chandra Roy, Bob Bowers, Peter Nicholls, Sake J. de Vlas, Jan Hendrik Richardus
Publikováno v:
Infectious Diseases of Poverty, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2021)
Abstract Background Leprosy is known to be unevenly distributed between and within countries. High risk areas or ‘hotspots’ are potential targets for preventive interventions, but the underlying epidemiologic mechanisms that enable hotspots to em
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/2a309bb328334d25888e371c770dd168
Autor:
Sake J. de Vlas, Luc E. Coffeng
Publikováno v:
Scientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2021)
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire world causing substantial numbers of cases and deaths in most countries. Many have implemented nationwide stringent control to avoid overburdening the health care system. This has paralyzed econo
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/31047c1c60e449c1bfbc716c028a815a