Global epidemiology, ecology and control of soil-transmitted helminth infections
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are among the most prevalent of chronic human
infections worldwide. Based on the demonstrable impact on child development, there is a …
infections worldwide. Based on the demonstrable impact on child development, there is a …
Review on global co-transmission of human Plasmodium species and Wuchereria bancrofti by Anopheles mosquitoes
S Manguin, MJ Bangs, J Pothikasikorn… - Infection, Genetics and …, 2010 - Elsevier
Malaria and lymphatic filariasis are two of the most common mosquito-borne parasitic
diseases worldwide which can occur as concomitant human infections while also sharing …
diseases worldwide which can occur as concomitant human infections while also sharing …
Contrasting patterns in the small-scale heterogeneity of human helminth infections in urban and rural environments in Brazil
Marked heterogeneity exists in the patterns of parasitic infection between individuals,
households and communities. Analysis of parasite distributions within populations is …
households and communities. Analysis of parasite distributions within populations is …
Bayesian geostatistical prediction of the intensity of infection with Schistosoma mansoni in East Africa
A Bayesian geostatistical model was developed to predict the intensity of infection with
Schistosoma mansoni in East Africa. Epidemiological data from purpose-designed and …
Schistosoma mansoni in East Africa. Epidemiological data from purpose-designed and …
Lymphatic filariasis endgame strategies: Using GEOFIL to model mass drug administration and targeted surveillance and treatment strategies in American Samoa
American Samoa underwent seven rounds of mass drug administration (MDA) for lymphatic
filariasis (LF) from 2000-2006, but subsequent surveys found evidence of ongoing …
filariasis (LF) from 2000-2006, but subsequent surveys found evidence of ongoing …
[PDF][PDF] Use of Bayesian geostatistical prediction to estimate local variations in Schistosoma haematobium infection in western Africa
ACA Clements, S Firth, R Dembelé… - Bulletin of the World …, 2009 - SciELO Public Health
OBJECTIVE: To predict the subnational spatial variation in the number of people infected
with Schistosoma haematobium in Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger prior to national control …
with Schistosoma haematobium in Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger prior to national control …
Bayesian geostatistical modelling of malaria and lymphatic filariasis infections in Uganda: predictors of risk and geographical patterns of co-endemicity
AS Stensgaard, P Vounatsou, AW Onapa… - Malaria journal, 2011 - Springer
Abstract Background In Uganda, malaria and lymphatic filariasis (causative agent
Wuchereria bancrofti) are transmitted by the same vector species of Anopheles mosquitoes …
Wuchereria bancrofti) are transmitted by the same vector species of Anopheles mosquitoes …
Detecting infection hotspots: Modeling the surveillance challenge for elimination of lymphatic filariasis
Background During the past 20 years, enormous efforts have been expended globally to
eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) through mass drug administration (MDA). However, small …
eliminate lymphatic filariasis (LF) through mass drug administration (MDA). However, small …
[HTML][HTML] First evidence of spatial clustering of lymphatic filariasis in an Aedes polynesiensis endemic area
H Joseph, J Moloney, F Maiava, S McClintock… - Acta tropica, 2011 - Elsevier
Successful elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) requires accurate identification of residual
foci of transmission and stringent surveillance strategies to combat potential resurgence …
foci of transmission and stringent surveillance strategies to combat potential resurgence …
[HTML][HTML] Optimal survey designs for targeting chemotherapy against soil-transmitted helminths: effect of spatial heterogeneity and cost-efficiency of sampling
Implementation of helminth control programs requires information on the distribution and
prevalence of infection to target mass treatment to areas of greatest need. In the absence of …
prevalence of infection to target mass treatment to areas of greatest need. In the absence of …