Monthly Archives: March 2018

Giardiasis from Proteomics to Pathogenesis

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To win the fight against parasitic diahorreal disease, the molecular detail of pathogenesis must be understood. Three recent studies identified the Giardia-secreted proteins involved; highlighting the importance of virulence factors during infection and their potential as new drug targets. Giardia and giardiasis When Antony van Leeuwenhoek peered through his single lens microscope at his own… Read more »

Biology Developing World Health Medicine Technology

The timing and the tools for tallying up trematodes: diagnosing and quantifying the burden of intestinal schistosomiasis.

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In the control of parasitic diseases, the correct diagnostic tool at the right time will accurately assess the burden of disease, monitor the impact of the disease control intervention and save valuable resources. Knowing where and when to use which diagnostic tools is paramount to the control of parasitic diseases of public health and veterinary importance. A recent study compares two different diagnostic tools in use for schistosomiasis, presenting findings that have important implications for public health policy in the context of schistosomiasis control and elimination efforts.

Developing World Health Medicine Technology