Viral gastroenteritis is a major public health problem worldwide. In Ethiopia, very limited studies have been done on the epidemiology of enteropathogenic viruses. The aim of this study was to detect and characterize noroviruses (NoVs) and sapoviruses (SaVs) from acute gastroenteritis patients of...
Sisay, Z.
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Djikeng, Appolinaire
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Berhe, N.
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Belay, G.
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Gebreyes, W.
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Abegaz, W.E.
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Njahira, Moses N.
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Wang, Q.H.
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Saif, L.J.
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[Prevalence and molecular characterization of human noroviruses and sapoviruses in Ethiopia]
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Prevalence and molecular characterization of human noroviruses and sapoviruses in Ethiopia
This article explores the implications for human health of local interactions between disease, ecosystems and livelihoods. Five interdisciplinary case studies addressed zoonotic diseases in African settings: Rift Valley fever (RVF) in Kenya, human African trypanosomiasis in Zambia and Zimbabwe, L...
Leach, M.
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Bett, Bernard K.
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Said, M.
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Bukachi, S.
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Sang, R.
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Anderson, N.
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Machila, N.
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Kuleszo, J.
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Schaten, K.
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Dzingirai, V.
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Mangwanya, L.
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Ntiamoa-Baidu, Y.
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Lawson, E.
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Amponsah-Mensah, K.
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Moses, L.M.
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Wilkinson, A.
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Grant, D.S.
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Koninga, J.
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[Local disease–ecosystem–livelihood dynamics: reflections from comparative case studies in Africa]
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Local disease–ecosystem–livelihood dynamics: reflections from comparative case studies in Africa
Genetic strategies for large scale pest or vector control using modified insects are not yet operational in Africa, and currently rely on import of the modified strains to begin preliminary, contained studies. Early involvement of research teams from participating countries is crucial to evaluate...
Quinlan, M. Megan
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Birungi, Josephine
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Coulibaly, Mamadou B.
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Diabaté, Abdoulaye
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Facchinelli, Luca
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Mukabana, Wolfgang R.
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Mutunga James M.
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Nolan, Tony
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Raymond, Peter
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Traoré, Sékou F.
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[Containment studies of transgenic mosquitoes in disease endemic countries: The broad concept of facilities readiness]
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Containment studies of transgenic mosquitoes in disease endemic countries: The broad concept of facilities readiness
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 asymptomatic reservoirs for the virus, putting animal handlers, slaughter-house workers and agricultural labourers at highest risk ...
Messina, J.P.
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Pigott, D.M.
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Golding, N.
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Duda, K.A.
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Brownstein, J.S.
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Weiss, Daniel J.
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Gibson, H.
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Robinson, Timothy P.
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Gilbert, M.
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Wint, G.R.W.
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Nuttall, P.A.
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Gething, P.W.
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Myers, M.F.
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George, D.B.
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Hay, S.I.
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[The global distribution of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever]
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The global distribution of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Untreated human and animal excreta once being released into the environment can be a hazard to the environment and human health by possible pathogens and drug residues. Integrated human and animal manure management faces challenges given that livestock is kept in proximity to human residencies an...
Nguyen Kim Ngan
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Nguyen Ngoc Bich
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Phuc Pham Duc
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Vu Van Tu
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Schelling, E.
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Hung Nguyen-Viet
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[Towards an integrated management of human and animal waste in Viet Nam: Regulation and health and environmental impacts]
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Towards an integrated management of human and animal waste in Viet Nam: Regulation and health and environmental impacts
Background
Lyme disease (LD) is a tick-borne zoonotic illness caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Texas is considered a non-endemic state for LD and the spatial distribution of the state’s reported LD cases is unknown.
Methods
We analyzed human LD cases reported to the Texas Department ...
Szonyi, Barbara
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Srinath, I.
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Esteve-Gassent, M.
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Lupiani, B.
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Ivanek, R.
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[Exploratory spatial analysis of Lyme disease in Texas—What can we learn from the reported cases?]
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Exploratory spatial analysis of Lyme disease in Texas—What can we learn from the reported cases?
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most devastating infectious diseases worldwide. Whilst global burden estimates for M. tuberculosis infection (MtTB) are well established, accurate data on the contribution of zoonotic TB (zTB) caused by M. bovis or M. caprae to human TB are scarce. The association ...
Durr, S.
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Muller, B.
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Alonso, Silvia
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Hattendorf, J.
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Laisse, C.J.M.
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Helden, P.D. van
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Zinsstag, Jakob
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[Differences in primary sites of infection between zoonotic and human tuberculosis: Results from a worldwide systematic review]
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Differences in primary sites of infection between zoonotic and human tuberculosis: Results from a worldwide systematic review
The objective of the study was to assess the risk of campylobacteriosis due to consumption of cross-contaminated nyama-choma (roast beef) sold in beer bars in Arusha Municipality, Tanzania.
In 2010, thirty butchers and thirty beer bars serving roast beef, selected using stratified random samplin...
Makita, K.
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Mahundi, E.
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Toyomaki, H.
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Ishihara, K.
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Sanka, P.
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Kaaya, E.J.
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Grace, Delia
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Kurwijila, Lusato R.
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[Risk assessment of campylobacteriosis due to consumption of roast beef served in beer bars in Arusha, Tanzania]
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Risk assessment of campylobacteriosis due to consumption of roast beef served in beer bars in Arusha, Tanzania
In Mali, small ruminants are a necessary part of mixed crop and livestock systems, and they fulfill various roles in the food security of households as sources of meat and milk, and means of additional income to meet food and cash needs. However, small ruminant production is challenged by the poo...
Ayantunde, Augustine A.
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Umutoni, Clarisse
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Dembele, T.
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Seydou, K.
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Samake, O.
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[Effects of feed and health interventions on small ruminant production in mixed crop-livestock systems in southern Mali]
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Effects of feed and health interventions on small ruminant production in mixed crop-livestock systems in southern Mali
BACKGROUND: Despite the potential health risks of wastewater and excreta use as fertiliser in agriculture, it is still widespread in Vietnam. However, the importance of diarrheal risk in adults' associated with the combined exposures to both excreta and wastewater use in agriculture is largely un...
Phuc Pham Duc
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Hung Nguyen-Viet
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Hattendorf, J.
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Cam Dac Phung
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Zurbrugg, C.
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Zinsstag, Jakob
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Odermatt, P.
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[Diarrhoeal diseases among adult population in an agricultural community Hanam province, Vietnam, with high wastewater and excreta re-use]
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Diarrhoeal diseases among adult population in an agricultural community Hanam province, Vietnam, with high wastewater and excreta re-use