An overview on target-based drug design against kinetoplastid protozoan infections: Human African trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease and leishmaniases
The protozoan diseases Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), Chagas disease (CD), and
leishmaniases span worldwide and therefore their impact is a universal concern. The …
leishmaniases span worldwide and therefore their impact is a universal concern. The …
The global distribution of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Abstract Background Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a tick-borne infection
caused by a virus (CCHFV) from the Bunyaviridae family. Domestic and wild vertebrates are …
caused by a virus (CCHFV) from the Bunyaviridae family. Domestic and wild vertebrates are …
The current and future global distribution and population at risk of dengue
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral infection that has spread throughout the tropical world
over the past 60 years and now affects over half the world's population. The geographical …
over the past 60 years and now affects over half the world's population. The geographical …
What is machine learning? A primer for the epidemiologist
Abstract Machine learning is a branch of computer science that has the potential to transform
epidemiologic sciences. Amid a growing focus on “Big Data,” it offers epidemiologists new …
epidemiologic sciences. Amid a growing focus on “Big Data,” it offers epidemiologists new …
The global distribution of the arbovirus vectors Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus
MUG Kraemer, ME Sinka, KA Duda, AQN Mylne… - elife, 2015 - elifesciences.org
Dengue and chikungunya are increasing global public health concerns due to their rapid
geographical spread and increasing disease burden. Knowledge of the contemporary …
geographical spread and increasing disease burden. Knowledge of the contemporary …
Map** global environmental suitability for Zika virus
Zika virus was discovered in Uganda in 1947 and is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes,
which also act as vectors for dengue and chikungunya viruses throughout much of the …
which also act as vectors for dengue and chikungunya viruses throughout much of the …
Monitoring the elimination of human African trypanosomiasis: Update to 2014
Background The World Health Organization (WHO) has targeted the elimination of Human
African trypanosomiasis (HAT)'as a public health problem'by 2020. The selected indicators …
African trypanosomiasis (HAT)'as a public health problem'by 2020. The selected indicators …
Map** the zoonotic niche of Ebola virus disease in Africa
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a complex zoonosis that is highly virulent in humans. The
largest recorded outbreak of EVD is ongoing in West Africa, outside of its previously reported …
largest recorded outbreak of EVD is ongoing in West Africa, outside of its previously reported …
The many projected futures of dengue
Dengue is a vector-borne disease that causes a substantial public health burden within its
expanding range. Several modelling studies have attempted to predict the future global …
expanding range. Several modelling studies have attempted to predict the future global …
Global distribution and environmental suitability for chikungunya virus, 1952 to 2015
Chikungunya fever is an acute febrile illness caused by the chikungunya virus (CHIKV),
which is transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitoes. Although chikungunya fever is rarely …
which is transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitoes. Although chikungunya fever is rarely …