Thierry H. Roels

Nucleoprotein and glycoprotein based serological assays for detection of Marburg virus infections

James Kagame, Markus H. Kainulainen, Emmanuel Kabalisa, Polina Brangel et autres

BACKGROUND: Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare but highly fatal zoonotic illness. Current serological tools are limited by their reliance on glycoprotein (GP)-based antigens or Marburg virus infected cell lysates, which cannot distinguish natural infection induced immune responses from GP-based vaccines. …

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Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Services for HIV Prevention, Sub-Saharan Africa, 2020

Megan E. Peck, Katherine S. Ong, Todd J. Lucas, Amber Prainito et autres

Beginning in March 2020, to reduce COVID-19 transmission, the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief supporting voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) services was delayed in 15 sub-Saharan African countries. We reviewed performance indicators to compare the number of VMMCs performed in …

Perceptions of door-to-door HIV counselling and testing in Botswana

Vanessa Beyleveld, Thierry H. Roels, Peter H. Kilmarx, Kentsenao Busang Chilume et autres

Prevalence of HIV infection in Botswana is among the highest in the world, at 23.9% of 15 - 49-year-olds. Most HIV testing is conducted in voluntary counselling and testing centres or medical settings. Improved access to testing is urgently needed. This qualitative …

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Implementation of a Test, Treat, and Prevent HIV program among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Thailand, 2015-2016

Sumet Ongwandee, Cheewanan Lertpiriyasuwat, Thana Khawcharoenporn, Ploenchan Chetchotisak et autres

INTRODUCTION: Antiretroviral therapy reduces the risk of serious illness among people living with HIV and can prevent HIV transmission. We implemented a Test, Treat, and Prevent HIV Program among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women at five hospitals …

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Monitoring HIV Drug Resistance: Early Warning Indicators to Assess Performance of Thailand's Antiretroviral Treatment Program.

Cheewanan Lertpiriyasuwat, Achara Teeraratkul, Yolsilp Suchonwanich, Nartlada Chatharojwong et autres

OBJECTIVE: To describe trends in Thailand's antiretroviral treatment (ART) program performance assessed by HIV drug resistance early warning indicators (EWIs), as recommended by WHO, between 2009 and 2013. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Seven EWIs were monitored, viral load (VL) testing coverage, VL suppression, …

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Perceptions of door-to-door HIV counselling and testing in Botswana

Karen A. Kroeger, Allan W. Taylor, Heather M. Marlow, Douglas T. Fleming et autres

Prevalence of HIV infection in Botswana is among the highest in the world, at 23.9% of 15 - 49-year-olds. Most HIV testing is conducted in voluntary counselling and testing centres or medical settings. Improved access to testing is urgently needed. This qualitative …

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Risk Factors Early in the 2010 Cholera Epidemic, Haiti

Katherine O’Connor, Emily J. Cartwright, Anagha R. Loharikar, Janell A. Routh et autres

During the early weeks of the cholera outbreak that began in Haiti in October 2010, we conducted a casecontrol study to identify risk factors.Drinking treated water was strongly protective against illness.Our results highlight the effectiveness of safe water in cholera control.O n …

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Treatment and Prevention of Cholera, Haiti, 2010

Valery De Rochars, Julie Tipret, Molly Patrick, Lara M. Jacobson et autres

In response to the recent cholera outbreak, a public health response targeted high-risk communities, including resource-poor communities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. A survey covering knowledge and practices indicated that hygiene messages were received and induced behavior change, specifically related to water treatment practices. …

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Considerations for Oral Cholera Vaccine Use during Outbreak after Earthquake in Haiti, 2010−2011

Kashmira Date, Andrea S. Vicari, Terri B. Hyde, Eric M. Mintz et autres

Oral cholera vaccines (OCVs) have been recommended in cholera-endemic settings and preemptively during outbreaks and complex emergencies.However, experience and guidelines for reactive use after an outbreak has started are limited.In 2010, after over a century without epidemic cholera, an outbreak was reported …

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Rapid Assessment of Cholera-related Deaths, Artibonite Department, Haiti, 2010

Janell A. Routh, Anagha R. Loharikar, Marie-Delivrance Fouche, Emily J. Cartwright et autres

We evaluated a high (6%) cholera case-fatality rate in Haiti. Of 39 community decedents, only 23% consumed oral rehydration salts at home, and 59% did not seek care, whereas 54% of 48 health facility decedents died after overnight admission. Early in the …

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Epidemic Cholera in a Crowded Urban Environment, Port-au-Prince, Haiti

S. E. Dunkle, Adamma Mba‐Jonas, Anagha R. Loharikar, Bernadette Fouche et autres

We conducted a case-control study to investigate factors associated with epidemic cholera. Water treatment and handwashing may have been protective, highlighting the need for personal hygiene for cholera prevention in contaminated urban environments. We also found a diverse diet, a possible proxy …

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Prevalence of Transmitted HIV Drug Resistance in Botswana: Lessons Learned from the HIVDR-Threshold Survey Conducted Among Women Presenting for Routine Antenatal Care as Part of the 2007 National Sentinel Survey

Hermann Bussmann, Florindo de la Hoz Gomez, Thierry H. Roels, C. William Wester et autres

The emergence and spread of transmitted drug resistance (TDR) poses a major threat to the success of the rapidly expanding antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs in resource-limited countries. The World Health Organization recommends the use of the HIV Drug Resistance Threshold Survey (HIVDR-TS) …

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