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Direct detection of Burkholderia pseudomallei and biological factors in soil
Conclusions The acidity of the soil or metabolites from organisms in the sites may contribute to the presence of the bacterium. Further investigation of microbes by a more robust method should elucidate biological factors that promote the presence of B. pseudomallei and may be used for controlling the bacterium in the environment. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 11, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Sermswan, R. W., Royros, P., Khakhum, N., Wongratanacheewin, S., Tuanyok, A. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Risk factors for hospital admission of Brazilian children with non-rotavirus diarrhoea: a case control-study
Conclusions These findings further our knowledge of risk factors associated with severe AD in the post-rotavirus vaccination era. We recommend further increase in coverage of basic sanitation, improvements in water quality and further expansion of primary healthcare coverage to reduce the occurrence of non-rotavirus severe diarrhoea and subsequent hospitalization of Brazilian children. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 11, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ichihara, M. Y. T., Rodrigues, L. C., Santos, C. A. S. T., Teixeira, M. d. G. L. C., Barreto, M. L. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Serological study of Trypanosoma cruzi, Strongyloides stercoralis, HIV, human T cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV) and syphilis infections in asymptomatic Latin-American immigrants in Spain
Conclusions We propose that Latin American immigrant patients admitted to hospital in Spain be screened for strongyloidiasis, Chagas disease and syphilis by serology. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 11, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ramos, J. M., Leon, R., Andreu, M., de las Parras, E. R., Rodriguez-Diaz, J. C., Esteban, A., Saugar, J. M., Torrus, D. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

HIV with non-communicable diseases in primary care in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya: characteristics and outcomes 2010-2013
Conclusions In this early comparison of PLHIV and HIV-negative patients with NCDs, there were significant differences in age at diagnosis but both groups responded similarly to treatment. This study suggests that integrating NCD care for PLHIV along with HIV-negative patients is feasible and achieves similar results. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 11, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Edwards, J. K., Bygrave, H., Van den Bergh, R., Kizito, W., Cheti, E., Kosgei, R. J., Sobry, A., Vandenbulcke, A., Vakil, S. N., Reid, T. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Epidemiology of adenovirus respiratory infections among hospitalized children in Seremban, Malaysia
Conclusion Adenovirus ARI caused significant morbidity and substantial resource utilization among hospitalized Malaysian children. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of infants below two years presenting with ARI associated with high fever. Antibiotics should not be prescribed as secondary bacterial infections are uncommon. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 11, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Foong Ng, K., Kee Tan, K., Hong Ng, B., Nair, P., Ying Gan, W. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Programmatic treatment outcomes in HIV-infected and uninfected drug-resistant TB patients in Khayelitsha, South Africa
Conclusions Response to DR-TB treatment did not differ with HIV infection in a programmatic setting with access to antiretroviral treatment (ART). Earlier ART initiation at a primary care level could reduce mortality among HIV-infected patients presenting with low CD4 counts. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 11, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mohr, E., Cox, V., Wilkinson, L., Moyo, S., Hughes, J., Daniels, J., Muller, O., Cox, H. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Development of Leishmania vaccines in the era of visceral leishmaniasis elimination
A visceral leishmaniasis (VL) elimination target set for the Indian subcontinent in 2005 is being met in many endemic areas without a vaccine. This begs a question: is a VL vaccine needed if elimination targets can be met with current control programs? Here, we argue that a vaccine will be critical if the success of recent VL control efforts are to be sustained. However, not only do we require a safe and effective vaccine, but we also need to know how this should be used for maximum impact. In particular, identifying appropriate target populations to vaccinate will be crucial. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of ...
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 11, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Engwerda, C. R., Matlashewski, G. Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research

Chronic hepatitis B infection in sub-Saharan Africa: a grave challenge and a great hope
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Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - June 11, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Stockdale, A. J., Geretti, A. M. Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research

Integrating participatory community mobilization processes to improve dengue prevention: an eco-bio-social scaling up of local success in Machala, Ecuador
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Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - May 20, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mitchell-Foster, K., Ayala, E. B., Breilh, J., Spiegel, J., Wilches, A. A., Leon, T. O., Delgado, J. A. Tags: ERRATUM Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness analysis of parenteral antimicrobials for acute melioidosis in Thailand
Conclusions In this context, treatment of severe cases with meropenem is likely to be cost-effective, while the evidence to support the use of meropenem in non-severe suspected melioidosis is not yet available. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - May 20, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Hantrakun, V., Chierakul, W., Chetchotisakd, P., Anunnatsiri, S., Currie, B. J., Peacock, S. J., Day, N. P. J., Cheah, P., Limmathurotsakul, D., Lubell, Y. Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research

Feasibility of a combined camp approach for vector control together with active case detection of visceral leishmaniasis, post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis, tuberculosis, leprosy and malaria in Bangladesh, India and Nepal: an exploratory study
Conclusion It is feasible to combine ACD camps for VL and PKDL along with other febrile diseases, and vector control with bednet impregnation. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - May 20, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Banjara, M. R., Kroeger, A., Huda, M. M., Kumar, V., Gurung, C. K., Das, M. L., Rijal, S., Das, P., Mondal, D. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Diabetes mellitus prevalence in tuberculosis patients and the background population in Guinea-Bissau: a disease burden study from the capital Bissau
Conclusions The prevalence of DM was low, also among TB patients. No association between DM and TB was found. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - May 20, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Haraldsdottir, T. L., Rudolf, F., Bjerregaard-Andersen, M., Carlos Joaquim, L., Stochholm, K., Gomes, V. F., Beck-Nielsen, H., Ostergaard, L., Aaby, P., Wejse, C. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Randomised controlled clinical trial of increased dose and frequency of albendazole and ivermectin on Wuchereria bancrofti microfilarial clearance in northern Malawi
Conclusions In this small study, all regimens effectively cleared microfilaria. Standard treatment may be adequate in settings like Malawi but not in all endemic settings and larger studies are required to demonstrate benefit of higher dosages. [ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01213576]. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - May 20, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Tafatatha, T. T., Ngwira, B. M., Taegtmeyer, M., Phiri, A. J., Wilson, T. P., Banda, L. G., Piston, W. N., Koole, O., Horton, J., French, N. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Laboratory development and field testing of sentinel toys to assess environmental faecal exposure of young children in rural India
Conclusions Sentinel toys may be an effective tool for assessing young children's exposure to faecal pathogens. However, even using methods designed to increase bacterial recovery, limited sensitivity may require larger sample sizes. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - May 20, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Torondel, B., Gyekye-Aboagye, Y., Routray, P., Boisson, S., Schimdt, W., Clasen, T. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research

Toxicity and clinical outcomes in patients with HIV on zidovudine and tenofovir based regimens: a retrospective cohort study
Conclusions Patients on a tenofovir regimen have better clinical outcomes and improved general health than patients on the zidovudine regimen. (Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - May 20, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Thuppal, S. V., Wanke, C. A., Noubary, F., Cohen, J. T., Mwamburi, M., Ooriapdickal, A. C., Muliyil, J., Kang, G., Varghese, G. M., Rupali, P., Karthik, R., Sathasivam, R., Clarance, P., Pulimood, S. A., Peter, D., George, L. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research