Études et publications

Boulanger D, Doucoure S, Grout L, Ngom A, Rogerie F, Cornelie S, Sokhna C, Mouchet F, Riveau G, Simondon F, Remoue F

Journal of Medical Entomology, 2011, May 48(3):691-3 (PMID : 21661332)

Although domestic animals may not be permissive for Plasmodium, they could nevertheless play a role in the epidemiology of malaria by attracting Anopheles away from humans. To investigate interactions between domestic animals and mosquitoes, we assayed immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies directed against the salivary proteins of Anopheles gambiae in domestic animals living in Senegalese villages where malaria is endemic.

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Sarr JB, Orlandi-Pradines E, Fortin S, Sow C, Cornelie S, Rogerie F, Guindo S, Konate L, Fusaï T, Riveau G, Rogier C, Remoue F.

Parasites and Vectors, 2011, Nov 7;4:212. (PMID : 22059951)

The evaluation of malaria transmission intensity is a crucial indicator for estimating the burden of malarial disease. In this respect, entomological and parasitological methods present limitations, especially in low transmission areas. The present study used a sensitive multiplex assay to assess the exposure to Plasmodium falciparum infection in children living in an area of low endemicity.

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Bonnard P, Boutouaba S, Diakhate I, Seck M, Dompnier JP, Riveau G.

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2011, Dec;85(6):1071-4. (PMID : 22144446 )

In developing countries, it is difficult to rally a radiologist to conduct field studies. Here, we report how a radiologist taught a clinician to carry out the ultrasound examination as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) record sheet for Schistosoma haematobium related lesions. In a population infected with S. haematobium, the learner and teacher performed two ultrasound exams and the results were compared. One hundred thirty-two children were prospectively included, during 8 ultrasonography sessions split over 23 days. After 51 examinations the learner's sensitivity was above 90%. After the fifth session the specificity reached 100% (results remained stable until the end of the study period). This study shows that a clinician can quickly learn how to carry out a simple ultrasound examination to gather the items needed for the follow-up of S. haematobium related lesions, suggesting that clinicians could implement networks of ultrasound-based surveillance on the field.

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