Global atmospheric temperatures are presently in a warming phase that began 250--300
years ago. Speculations on the potential impact of continued warming on human health …

This paper considers the potential impact on human health from waterborne and vector‐
borne infections. It concentrates on the impact of two possible changes to climate; increased …

Parasites and infectious diseases are everywhere and represent some of the most potent
forces shaping the natural world. They affect almost every aspect imaginable in the life of …

Abstract Background Global Health has increasingly gained international visibility and
prominence. First and foremost, the spread of cross-border infectious disease arouses a …

The highest prevalence of anemia exists in the developing world where its causes are multi-
factorial. Anemia is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality, particularly in less …

In science, or indeed in any field of endeavour, it is valuable to try and chart the timeline of
an individual's interest in the subject that would redirect and dominate their life. Interestingly …

Background In resource limited settings acute febrile illnesses are often treated empirically
due to a lack of reliable, rapid point-of-care diagnostics. This contributes to the …

Scrub typhus infection is an important cause of acute undifferentiated fever in South East
Asia. The clinical picture is characterized by sudden onset fever with chills and non-specific …

The family of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) contains several species of major public
health relevance due to their role as vectors of human disease. One of these species, Aedes …

The potential impact of the Three Gorges Dam (TGD) on schistosomiasis transmission in
China has invoked considerable global concern. The TGD will result in changes in the water …