Tropical Medicine and International Health
SCIE-ISI SCOPUS (1996-2023)
1360-2276
1365-3156
Anh Quốc
Cơ quản chủ quản: WILEY , Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Lĩnh vực:
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthInfectious DiseasesParasitology
Các bài báo tiêu biểu
Handwashing and risk of respiratory infections: a quantitative systematic reviewSummary Objective To determine the effect of handwashing on the risk of respiratory infection.Methods We searched PubMed, CAB Abstracts, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane library for articles published before June 2004 in all languages. We had searched reference lists of all primary and review a...
Tập 11 Số 3 - Trang 258-267 - 2006
Atypical manifestations of dengueSummary As the spread of dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever is increasing, atypical manifestations are also on the rise, although they may be under reported because of lack of awareness. This review compiles descriptions of atypical manifestations of dengue, such as dengue encephalitis, dengue myocarditis, dengue hepatitis and dengue cholecystitis.
Tập 12 Số 9 - Trang 1087-1095 - 2007
Epidemiology and prevention of human papillomavirus and cervical cancer in sub‐Saharan Africa: a comprehensive reviewSummary Objectives To identify the gaps of knowledge and highlight the challenges and opportunities for controlling cervical cancer in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA).Methods A comprehensive review of peer‐reviewed literature to summarize the epidemiological data on human papillomavirus (HPV) and invasive cer...
Tập 14 Số 10 - Trang 1287-1302 - 2009
Are poor responses to praziquantel for the treatment of Schistosoma mansoni infections in Senegal due to resistance? An overview of the evidenceThis paper summarizes and concludes in‐depth field investigations on suspected resistance of Schistosoma mansoni to praziquantel in northern Senegal. Praziquantel at 40 mg/kg usually cures 70–90% of S. mansoni infections. In an initial trial in an epidemic S. mansoni focus in northern Senegal, only 18% of the ... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 6 Số 11 - Trang 864-873 - 2001
Clinical and laboratory features that distinguish dengue from other febrile illnesses in endemic populationsSummary Objective Clinicians in resource‐poor countries need to identify patients with dengue using readily‐available data. The objective of this systematic review was to identify clinical and laboratory features that differentiate dengue fever (DF) and/or dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) from other febrile illnesses (OFI) in dengue–endemic po...
Tập 13 Số 11 - Trang 1328-1340 - 2008
Epidemiology and geography of Schistosoma mansoni in Uganda: implications for planning controlSummary Intestinal schistosomiasis caused by infection with Schistosoma mansoni is a widespread public health problem in Uganda. Although long known to be endemic, its current distribution within the country requires updating of parasitological data to help guide planned control. We report such data collected between 1998 and 2002 from 201... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 9 Số 3 - Trang 372-380 - 2004
High‐throughput assays for detection of the F1534C mutation in the voltage‐gated sodium channel gene in permethrin‐resistant Aedes aegypti and the distribution of this mutation throughout ThailandSummary Objectives To develop rapid monitoring tools to detect the F1534C permethrin‐resistance mutation in domain IIIS6 of the Aedes aegypti voltage‐gated sodium channel gene and determine the frequency and distribution of this mutation in Thailand.Methods A TaqMan SNP genot...
Tập 16 Số 4 - Trang 501-509 - 2011
The poorest of the poor: a poverty appraisal of households affected by visceral leishmaniasis in Bihar, IndiaSummary Objective To provide data about wealth distribution in visceral leishmanisis (VL)‐affected communities compared to that of the general population of Bihar State, India.Methods After extensive disease risk mapping, 16 clusters with high VL transmission were selected in Bihar. An exhaustive censu...
Tập 14 Số 6 - Trang 639-644 - 2009
Early treatment of childhood fevers with pre‐packaged antimalarial drugs in the home reduces severe malaria morbidity in Burkina FasoSummary In rural, malaria‐endemic Burkina Faso, we evaluated the impact of the use of pre‐packaged antimalarial drugs (PPAM), by mothers in the home, on the progression of disease in children from uncomplicated fever to severe malaria. In each village of one province, a core group of opinion leaders (mainly older mothers) was trained in the management of uncomplicat... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 8 Số 2 - Trang 133-139 - 2003
Needle stick injuries among nurses in sub‐Saharan AfricaSummary Objectives Despite a heavy burden of HIV/AIDS and other blood borne infections, few studies have investigated needle stick injuries in sub‐Saharan Africa. We conducted a cross‐sectional study at Mulago national referral hospital in Kampala, Uganda, to assess the occurrence and risk factors of needle stick injuries among nurses and mid...
Tập 10 Số 8 - Trang 773-781 - 2005