Genome-based tools for onchocerciasis elimination: utility of the mitochondrial genome for delineating Onchocerca volvulus transmission zones
Int J Parasitol. 2023 Nov 20:S0020-7519(23)00207-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2023.11.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNational programs in Africa have expanded their objectives from control of onchocerciasis (river blindness) as a public health problem to elimination of parasite transmission, motivated by the reduction of Onchocerca volvulus infection prevalence in many African meso- and hyperendemic areas due to mass drug administration of ivermectin (MDAi). Given the large, contiguous hypo-, meso-, and hyperendemic areas, sustainable elimination of onchocerciasis in sub-Saharan Africa requires delineation of geographic bo...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology - November 22, 2023 Category: Parasitology Authors: Katie E Crawford Shannon M Hedtke Stephen R Doyle Annette C Kuesel Samuel Armoo Mike Y Osei-Atweneboana Warwick N Grant Source Type: research
Genome-based tools for onchocerciasis elimination: utility of the mitochondrial genome for delineating Onchocerca volvulus transmission zones
Int J Parasitol. 2023 Nov 20:S0020-7519(23)00207-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2023.11.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNational programs in Africa have expanded their objectives from control of onchocerciasis (river blindness) as a public health problem to elimination of parasite transmission, motivated by the reduction of Onchocerca volvulus infection prevalence in many African meso- and hyperendemic areas due to mass drug administration of ivermectin (MDAi). Given the large, contiguous hypo-, meso-, and hyperendemic areas, sustainable elimination of onchocerciasis in sub-Saharan Africa requires delineation of geographic bo...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology - November 22, 2023 Category: Parasitology Authors: Katie E Crawford Shannon M Hedtke Stephen R Doyle Annette C Kuesel Samuel Armoo Mike Y Osei-Atweneboana Warwick N Grant Source Type: research
Genome-based tools for onchocerciasis elimination: utility of the mitochondrial genome for delineating Onchocerca volvulus transmission zones
Int J Parasitol. 2023 Nov 20:S0020-7519(23)00207-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2023.11.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNational programs in Africa have expanded their objectives from control of onchocerciasis (river blindness) as a public health problem to elimination of parasite transmission, motivated by the reduction of Onchocerca volvulus infection prevalence in many African meso- and hyperendemic areas due to mass drug administration of ivermectin (MDAi). Given the large, contiguous hypo-, meso-, and hyperendemic areas, sustainable elimination of onchocerciasis in sub-Saharan Africa requires delineation of geographic bo...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology - November 22, 2023 Category: Parasitology Authors: Katie E Crawford Shannon M Hedtke Stephen R Doyle Annette C Kuesel Samuel Armoo Mike Y Osei-Atweneboana Warwick N Grant Source Type: research
Genome-based tools for onchocerciasis elimination: utility of the mitochondrial genome for delineating Onchocerca volvulus transmission zones
Int J Parasitol. 2023 Nov 20:S0020-7519(23)00207-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpara.2023.11.002. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTNational programs in Africa have expanded their objectives from control of onchocerciasis (river blindness) as a public health problem to elimination of parasite transmission, motivated by the reduction of Onchocerca volvulus infection prevalence in many African meso- and hyperendemic areas due to mass drug administration of ivermectin (MDAi). Given the large, contiguous hypo-, meso-, and hyperendemic areas, sustainable elimination of onchocerciasis in sub-Saharan Africa requires delineation of geographic bo...
Source: International Journal for Parasitology - November 22, 2023 Category: Parasitology Authors: Katie E Crawford Shannon M Hedtke Stephen R Doyle Annette C Kuesel Samuel Armoo Mike Y Osei-Atweneboana Warwick N Grant Source Type: research
Master ’s degree in sexual and reproductive health: enhancing career development opportunities for midwives in Mali
Midwives ’ contribution to improving outcomes for women and newborns depends on factors such as quality of pre-service training, access to continuing professional development, and the presence of an enabling wo... (Source: BMC Medical Education)
Source: BMC Medical Education - November 21, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Cheick S. Sidib é, Tanya Brückner, Prisca Zwanikken, Anke van der Kwaak, Lalla Fatouma Traoré, Ousmane Touré, Jacqueline E.W. Broerse and Marjolein Dieleman Tags: Research Source Type: research
A case of ankylosing spondylitis presenting with fever of unknown origin diagnosed as aortitis: A case report
Fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography images at the initial diagnosis (A –C), and follow-up study 4 months after therapy (D–F); maximum-intensity projection (A), transaxial (B), and coronal (C) images show a linear metabolic activity in the right lateral aspect of the proximal ascending. Key Clinical MessageClinicians should be aware of rare manifestations of AS, while considering a low threshold for screening vascular involvement in an axial SpA/nrxSpA/AS presenting with unexplained fevers and significant constitutional symptoms and elevated markers.AbstractAnkylosing spondy...
Source: Clinical Case Reports - November 17, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Mahsa Mehdipour Dalivand,
Rezvan Abdolazimi,
Reyhaneh Manafi‐Farid,
Ahmadreza Jamshidi,
Kimia Kassaee,
Sara Foolad,
Majid Alikhani Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
Multidrug-resistant < em > Corynebacterium diphtheriae < /em > in people with travel history from West Africa to France, March to September 2023
We describe 10 unlinked cases of Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection (nine cutaneous, one respiratory) in France in 2023 in persons travelling from Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Niger or Nigeria and Central African Republic. Four isolates were toxigenic. Seven genomically unrelated isolates were multidrug-resistant, including a toxigenic respiratory isolate with high-level resistance to macrolides and beta-lactams. The high rates of resistance, including against first-line agents, call for further microbiological investigations to guide clinical management and public health response in ongoing West African outbreaks.PMID:379716...
Source: Euro Surveill - November 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sylvie Br émont Virginie Passet M élanie Hennart Laure Fonteneau Julie Toubiana Edgar Badell Sylvain Brisse Source Type: research
Men Who Have Sex with Both Men and Women in West Africa: Factors Associated with a High Behavioral Risk of Acquiring HIV from Male Partners and Transmission to Women (CohMSM ANRS 12324-Expertise France)
Arch Sex Behav. 2023 Nov 16. doi: 10.1007/s10508-023-02715-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHIV is highly prevalent in men who have sex with men (MSM) in West Africa. Many MSM in the region also have sex with women (MSMW). Accordingly, they are a potential bridge subpopulation for HIV transmission to women. We aimed to evaluate the proportions and characteristics of West African MSMW at high behavioral risk of acquiring HIV from male partners and transmitting it to female partners (HBRMF). The cohort ANRS-12324 CohMSM Study included 630 HIV-negative MSM in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, and Togo. Among MSMW (i.e., with...
Source: Archives of Sexual Behavior - November 16, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marion Fiorentino Bakary Coulibaly Clotilde Couderc Bintou Demb élé Keita Camille Anoma Elias Dah Ephrem Mensah Thomas Niamkey Aka Juste Rodrigue Tour é Drissa Camara Anouwarsadat Rodolphe Kokouba Gwena ëlle Maradan Marion Mora Michel Bourrelly Lucas Source Type: research
Multidrug-resistant < em > Corynebacterium diphtheriae < /em > in people with travel history from West Africa to France, March to September 2023
We describe 10 unlinked cases of Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection (nine cutaneous, one respiratory) in France in 2023 in persons travelling from Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Niger or Nigeria and Central African Republic. Four isolates were toxigenic. Seven genomically unrelated isolates were multidrug-resistant, including a toxigenic respiratory isolate with high-level resistance to macrolides and beta-lactams. The high rates of resistance, including against first-line agents, call for further microbiological investigations to guide clinical management and public health response in ongoing West African outbreaks.PMID:379716...
Source: Euro Surveill - November 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sylvie Br émont Virginie Passet M élanie Hennart Laure Fonteneau Julie Toubiana Edgar Badell Sylvain Brisse Source Type: research
Men Who Have Sex with Both Men and Women in West Africa: Factors Associated with a High Behavioral Risk of Acquiring HIV from Male Partners and Transmission to Women (CohMSM ANRS 12324-Expertise France)
Arch Sex Behav. 2023 Nov 16. doi: 10.1007/s10508-023-02715-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHIV is highly prevalent in men who have sex with men (MSM) in West Africa. Many MSM in the region also have sex with women (MSMW). Accordingly, they are a potential bridge subpopulation for HIV transmission to women. We aimed to evaluate the proportions and characteristics of West African MSMW at high behavioral risk of acquiring HIV from male partners and transmitting it to female partners (HBRMF). The cohort ANRS-12324 CohMSM Study included 630 HIV-negative MSM in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, and Togo. Among MSMW (i.e., with...
Source: Archives of Sexual Behavior - November 16, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marion Fiorentino Bakary Coulibaly Clotilde Couderc Bintou Demb élé Keita Camille Anoma Elias Dah Ephrem Mensah Thomas Niamkey Aka Juste Rodrigue Tour é Drissa Camara Anouwarsadat Rodolphe Kokouba Gwena ëlle Maradan Marion Mora Michel Bourrelly Lucas Source Type: research
Multidrug-resistant < em > Corynebacterium diphtheriae < /em > in people with travel history from West Africa to France, March to September 2023
We describe 10 unlinked cases of Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection (nine cutaneous, one respiratory) in France in 2023 in persons travelling from Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Niger or Nigeria and Central African Republic. Four isolates were toxigenic. Seven genomically unrelated isolates were multidrug-resistant, including a toxigenic respiratory isolate with high-level resistance to macrolides and beta-lactams. The high rates of resistance, including against first-line agents, call for further microbiological investigations to guide clinical management and public health response in ongoing West African outbreaks.PMID:379716...
Source: Euro Surveill - November 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sylvie Br émont Virginie Passet M élanie Hennart Laure Fonteneau Julie Toubiana Edgar Badell Sylvain Brisse Source Type: research
Men Who Have Sex with Both Men and Women in West Africa: Factors Associated with a High Behavioral Risk of Acquiring HIV from Male Partners and Transmission to Women (CohMSM ANRS 12324-Expertise France)
Arch Sex Behav. 2023 Nov 16. doi: 10.1007/s10508-023-02715-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHIV is highly prevalent in men who have sex with men (MSM) in West Africa. Many MSM in the region also have sex with women (MSMW). Accordingly, they are a potential bridge subpopulation for HIV transmission to women. We aimed to evaluate the proportions and characteristics of West African MSMW at high behavioral risk of acquiring HIV from male partners and transmitting it to female partners (HBRMF). The cohort ANRS-12324 CohMSM Study included 630 HIV-negative MSM in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, and Togo. Among MSMW (i.e., with...
Source: Archives of Sexual Behavior - November 16, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marion Fiorentino Bakary Coulibaly Clotilde Couderc Bintou Demb élé Keita Camille Anoma Elias Dah Ephrem Mensah Thomas Niamkey Aka Juste Rodrigue Tour é Drissa Camara Anouwarsadat Rodolphe Kokouba Gwena ëlle Maradan Marion Mora Michel Bourrelly Lucas Source Type: research
Multidrug-resistant < em > Corynebacterium diphtheriae < /em > in people with travel history from West Africa to France, March to September 2023
We describe 10 unlinked cases of Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection (nine cutaneous, one respiratory) in France in 2023 in persons travelling from Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Niger or Nigeria and Central African Republic. Four isolates were toxigenic. Seven genomically unrelated isolates were multidrug-resistant, including a toxigenic respiratory isolate with high-level resistance to macrolides and beta-lactams. The high rates of resistance, including against first-line agents, call for further microbiological investigations to guide clinical management and public health response in ongoing West African outbreaks.PMID:379716...
Source: Euro Surveill - November 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sylvie Br émont Virginie Passet M élanie Hennart Laure Fonteneau Julie Toubiana Edgar Badell Sylvain Brisse Source Type: research
Men Who Have Sex with Both Men and Women in West Africa: Factors Associated with a High Behavioral Risk of Acquiring HIV from Male Partners and Transmission to Women (CohMSM ANRS 12324-Expertise France)
Arch Sex Behav. 2023 Nov 16. doi: 10.1007/s10508-023-02715-2. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTHIV is highly prevalent in men who have sex with men (MSM) in West Africa. Many MSM in the region also have sex with women (MSMW). Accordingly, they are a potential bridge subpopulation for HIV transmission to women. We aimed to evaluate the proportions and characteristics of West African MSMW at high behavioral risk of acquiring HIV from male partners and transmitting it to female partners (HBRMF). The cohort ANRS-12324 CohMSM Study included 630 HIV-negative MSM in Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, and Togo. Among MSMW (i.e., with...
Source: Archives of Sexual Behavior - November 16, 2023 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Marion Fiorentino Bakary Coulibaly Clotilde Couderc Bintou Demb élé Keita Camille Anoma Elias Dah Ephrem Mensah Thomas Niamkey Aka Juste Rodrigue Tour é Drissa Camara Anouwarsadat Rodolphe Kokouba Gwena ëlle Maradan Marion Mora Michel Bourrelly Lucas Source Type: research
Multidrug-resistant < em > Corynebacterium diphtheriae < /em > in people with travel history from West Africa to France, March to September 2023
We describe 10 unlinked cases of Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection (nine cutaneous, one respiratory) in France in 2023 in persons travelling from Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Niger or Nigeria and Central African Republic. Four isolates were toxigenic. Seven genomically unrelated isolates were multidrug-resistant, including a toxigenic respiratory isolate with high-level resistance to macrolides and beta-lactams. The high rates of resistance, including against first-line agents, call for further microbiological investigations to guide clinical management and public health response in ongoing West African outbreaks.PMID:379716...
Source: Euro Surveill - November 16, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sylvie Br émont Virginie Passet M élanie Hennart Laure Fonteneau Julie Toubiana Edgar Badell Sylvain Brisse Source Type: research
