The unique multilaminate appearance of the tegument surface of schistosomes was first
described in 1973, in one of the earliest volumes of the International Journal for …

Accurate and reliable diagnostic tools are an essential requirement for neglected tropical
diseases (NTDs) programmes. However, the NTD community has historically underinvested …

Accurate SARS-CoV-2 serological assays are critical for COVID-19 serosurveillance.
However, previous studies have indicated possible cross-reactivity of these assays …

Author summary The use of biomarkers to measure immune responses in serum is crucial
for understanding population-level exposure and susceptibility to human pathogens …

Background Molecular diagnostics on human fecal samples have identified a larger burden
of shigellosis than previously appreciated by culture. Evidence of fold changes in …

Background As prevalence decreases in pre-elimination settings, identifying the spatial
distribution of remaining infections to target control measures becomes increasingly …

Background The World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of integrated
monitoring and evaluation in neglected tropical disease (NTD) control programs. Serological …

Serosurveys are important tools for estimating population immunity and providing
immunization activity guidance. The measles and rubella multiplex bead assay (MBA) offers …

Coinfection with Plasmodium falciparum and helminths may impact the immune response to
these parasites because they induce different immune profiles. We studied the effects of …

Background Infectious diseases continue to burden populations in Malaysia, especially
among rural communities where resources are limited and access to health care is difficult …