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Highlights from the 24th conference on retroviruses and opportunistic infections, 13-16 February 2017, Seattle, Washington, USA [PDF]

, 2017
From the 13th to 16th February 2017, researchers from around the world convened for the 24th annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Washington.
Bhagani, Sanjay, Colby, Donn J, Crowell, Trevor A, Gathogo, Esther N, Hill, Andrew, Hsu, Denise, Kinloch, Sabine, Lyall, Hermione, Malatinková, Eva, Polyak, Christina, Psomas, Christina, Trypsteen, Wim, Vandekerckhove, Linos   +12 more
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Comparing six cardiovascular risk prediction models in Haiti: implications for identifying high-risk individuals for primary prevention

BMC Public Health, 2022
Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are rapidly increasing in low-middle income countries (LMICs). Accurate risk assessment is essential to reduce premature CVD by targeting primary prevention and risk factor treatment among high-risk groups ...
Lily D. Yan, Jean Lookens Pierre, Vanessa Rouzier, Michel Théard, Alexandra Apollon, Stephano St Preux, Justin R. Kingery, Kenneth A. Jamerson, Marie Deschamps, Jean W. Pape, Monika M. Safford, Margaret L. McNairy   +11 more
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Results on a pedagogic approach for tailoring public health interventions to minimise opportunistic infections. [PDF]

, 2019
We are performing curriculum modifications on the first year BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science module “Basic Microbiology” (De Montfort University, UK) to increase students’ knowledge of basic medical parasitology and infectious diseases, so these students ...
Lobo-Bedmar, M. C., Pena, M. A., Pena-Fernandez, A.   +2 more
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Demographic characteristics and opportunistic diseases associated with attrition during preparation for antiretroviral therapy in primary health centres in Kibera, Kenya. [PDF]

, 2011
Using routine data from HIV-positive adult patients eligible for antiretroviral therapy (ART), we report on routinely collected demographic characteristics and opportunistic diseases associated with pre-ART attrition (deaths and loss to follow-up). Among
Amuron, Anglaret, Boehme, Braitstein, Etard, Fox, Gilks, Gilks, Grant, Ingle, Ingle, Janoof, Jones, Larson, Lawn, Lawn, Lucas, Peters, Scott, Van Griensven, Zachariah   +20 more
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Multi-Plant or Single-Plant Extracts, Which is the Most Effective for Local Healing in Tanzania? [PDF]

, 2007
Use of multi-plant extracts against infectious diseases is increasing in rural Tanzania. The study evaluated this ethnomedicinal practice by using mixed root extracts of Carisa edulis, Ximenia caffra, Harrisonia abyssinica and Euclea natalensis against ...
Otieno, Joseph Nicolao, Hosea, Kennedy Macha Matengo, Lyaruu, Herbert Valentine, Mahunnah, Rogasian Lemmy Anselm   +3 more
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Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, 2007
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Editorial Office
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Integrating tuberculosis and HIV care in the primary care setting in South Africa. [PDF]

, 2004
BACKGROUND: In many countries including South Africa, the increasing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) epidemics have impacted significantly on already weakened public health services.
Anderson SR, Cantwell MF, Godfrey-Faussett P, Maher D, Rieder HL, World Health Organization   +5 more
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The effect of multiple blood-feeding on the longevity and insecticide resistant phenotype in the major malaria vector Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae)

Parasites & Vectors, 2014
Background Anopheles arabiensis is a major malaria vector in Africa. Adult females are likely to imbibe multiple blood meals during their lifetime. This results in regular exposure to potential toxins and blood-meal induced oxidative stress.
Shüné V Oliver, Basil D Brooke
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The FANMI (“my FAMILY” in Creole) study to evaluate community-based cohort care for adolescent and young women living with HIV in Haiti: protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BMC Public Health, 2019
Background Adolescent girls and young women living with HIV in resource-limited settings have the poorest health outcomes of any age group, due in part to poor retention in care.
Grace Seo, Joseph Marie Bajo Joseph, Nancy Confident, Esther Jean, Bianca Louis, Tatiana Bell, Rose Cardelle Riche, Marie Elmase Belizaire, Vanessa Rouzier, Alexandra Apollon, Lindsey Reif, Vanessa Rivera, Elaine Abrams, Heejung Bang, Bruce Schackman, Daniel Fitzgerald, Jean W. Pape, Margaret L. McNairy   +17 more
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Global emergence of a multi-drug resistant fungal pathogen, Candida auris

Southern African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2016
No abstract available.
Erika Britz, Nelesh P. Govender
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