In the past decade, leptospirosis has emerged as a globally important infectious disease. It
occurs in urban environments of industrialised and developing countries, as well as in rural …

Human brucellosis still presents scientists and clinicians with several challenges, such as
the understanding of pathogenic mechanisms of Brucella spp, the identification of markers …

The larval stage of the pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) infects the human nervous system,
causing neurocysticercosis. This disease is one of the main causes of epileptic seizures in …

ABSTRACT A colorimetric, microplate-based Alamar Blue assay (MABA) method was used
to determine the MICs of isoniazid (INH), rifampin, streptomycin (SM), and ethambutol (EMB) …

ContextBecause of population migration from endemic areas and newly instituted blood
bank screening, US clinicians are likely to see an increasing number of patients with …

Human cystic echinococcosis (hydatid disease) continues to be a substantial cause of
morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world. Elimination is difficult to obtain and it is …

Background Chronic malnutrition during infancy, marked by stunting, has been associated
with poor cognitive function. We assessed the effect of stunting, diarrhoeal disease, and …

Diarrhoea is an important cause of death and illness among children in developing
countries; however, it remains controversial as to whether diarrhoea leads to stunting. We …

Taenia solium neurocysticercosis is a common cause of epileptic seizures and other
neurological morbidity in most developing countries. It is also an increasingly common …

To address the source of infection in humans and public health importance of Giardia
duodenalis parasites from animals, nucleotide sequences of the triosephosphate isomerase …