Publications
Below is a list of research publications published in scientific journals by IDDO and WWARN and our research partners. Use the filters to explore the publications by research theme or by using our list of key words. If you cannot find a publication, please email info@iddo.org
Using European travellers as an early alert to detect emerging pathogens in countries with limited laboratory resources
Guerin, P., Grais, R., Rottingen, J., & Valleron, A. (2007). BMC Public Health, 7.
Unacceptably high mortality related to measles epidemics in Niger, Nigeria, and Chad
Grais, R., Dubray, C., Gerstl, S., Guthmann, J., Djibo, A., Nargaye, K., Coker, J., Alberti, K., Cochet, A., Ihekweazu, C., Nathan, N., Payne, L., Porten, K., Sauvageot, D., Schimmer, B., Fermon, F., Burny, M., Hersh, B., & Guerin, P. (2007). PLoS Medicine, 4(1).
Use of refractometry and colorimetry as field methods to rapidly assess antimalarial drug quality
Green, M., Nettey, H., Rojas, O., Pamanivong, C., Khounsaknalath, L., Ortiz, M., Newton, P., Fernández, F., Vongsack, L., & Manolin, O. (2007). Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 43(1), 105-110.
The mixed-lineage leukemia fusion partner AF4 stimulates RNA polymerase II transcriptional elongation and mediates coordinated chromatin remodeling
Bitoun, E., Oliver, P., & Davies, K. (2007). Human Molecular Genetics, 16(1), 92-106.
Combined Fourier-transform infrared imaging and desorption electrospray-ionization linear ion-trap mass spectrometry for analysis of counterfeit antimalarial tablets
Ricci, C., Nyadong, L., Fernandez, F., Newton, P., & Kazarian, S. (2007). Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 387(2), 551-559.
The contribution of Medecins Sans Frontieres to the assessment of efficacy of antimalarial treatment, 1996-2004
Guthmann, J.-P., Checchi, F., Van den Broek, I., Balkan, S., Van Herp, M., Comte, E., Bernal, O., Kindermans, J.-M., Ashley, E., Legros, D., & Guerin, P. (2007). AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 77(5), 278-279.
Unacceptably high mortality related to measles epidemics in Niger, Nigeria, and Chad
Grais, R., Dubray, C., Gerstl, S., Guthmann, J., Djibo, A., Nargaye, K., Coker, J., Alberti, K., Cochet, A., Ihekweazu, C., Nathan, N., Payne, L., Porten, K., Sauvageot, D., Schimmer, B., Fermon, F., Burny, M., Hersh, B., & Guerin, P. (2007). Plos Medicine, 4(1), 0122-0129.
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Newton, P., Mayxay, M., Taylor, A., & White, N. (2007). TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, 12(10), 1272-1273.
Counterfeit and substandard antimalarial drugs
Newton, P., Fernandez, F., & Green, M. (2007). In P. Schlagenhauf-Lawlor (Ed.), Travelers’ malaria (pp. 331-342). BC Decker.
Differential patterns of endothelial activation in 'typhus-like' illness
Paris, D., Jenjaroen, K., Blacksell, S., Rattanaphone, P., Newton, P., Turner, G., & Day, N. (2007). TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, 12, 189-189.
A trichinellosis outbreak in Borikhamxay Province, Lao PDR
Sayasone, S., Odermatt, P., Vongphrachanh, P., Keoluangkot, V., Dupouy-Camet, J., Newton, P., & Strobel, M. (2006). Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 100(12), 1126-1129.
The pharmacokinetics of intravenous artesunate in adults with severe falciparum malaria
Newton, P., Barnes, K., Smith, P., Evans, A., Chierakul, W., Ruangveerayuth, R., & White, N. (2006). European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 62(12), 1003-1009.
Pharyngeal carriage of Neisseria meningitidis in 2-19-year-old individuals in Uganda.
Caugant, D., Fogg, C., Bajunirwe, F., Piola, P., Twesigye, R., Mutebi, F., Frøholm, L., Rosenqvist, E., Batwala, V., Aaberge, I., Rottingen, J.-A., & Guerin, P. (2006). Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, 100(12), 1159-1163.
A simple and inexpensive container for the transport of biological specimens in limited resource situations
Blacksell, S., Khounsy, S., Phetsouvanh, R., & Newton, P. (2006). Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 100(11), 1084-1086.
Causes of community-acquired bacteremia and patterns of antimicrobial resistance in Vientiane, Laos.
PHETSOUVANH, R., PHONGMANY, S., SOUKALOUN, D., RASACHAK, B., SOUKHASEUM, V., SOUKHASEUM, S., FRICHITHAVONG, K., KHOUNNORATH, S., PENGDEE, B., PHIASAKHA, K., CHU, V., LUANGXAY, K., RATTANAVONG, S., SISOUK, K., KEOLOUANGKOT, V., MAYXAY, M., RAMSAY, A., BLACKSELL, S., CAMPBELL, J., … NEWTON, P. (2006). American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 75(5), 978-985.
Characterization of counterfeit artesunate antimalarial tablets from southeast Asia.
HALL, K., NEWTON, P., GREEN, M., DE VEIJ, M., VANDENABEELE, P., PIZZANELLI, D., MAYXAY, M., DONDORP, A., & FERNANDEZ, F. (2006). American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 75(5), 804-811.
High sensitivity and specificity of the Pastorex latex agglutination test for Neisseria meningitidis serogroup A during a clinical trial in Niger.
Borel, T., Rose, A., Guillerm, M., Sidikou, F., Gerstl, S., Djibo, A., Nathan, N., Chanteau, S., & Guerin, P. (2006). Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, 100(10), 964-969.
Limited Diagnostic Capacities of Two Commercial Assays for the Detection of Leptospira Immunoglobulin M Antibodies in Laos
Blacksell, S., Smythe, L., Phetsouvanh, R., Dohnt, M., Hartskeerl, R., Symonds, M., Slack, A., Vongsouvath, M., Davong, V., Lattana, O., Phongmany, S., Keolouangkot, V., White, N., Day, N., & Newton, P. (2006). MSphere, 13(10), 1166-1169.
Counterfeit anti-infective drugs
Newton, P., Green, M., Fernández, F., Day, N., & White, N. (2006). The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 6(9), 602-613.
Estimating transmission intensity for a measles epidemic in Niamey, Niger: lessons for intervention.
Grais, R., Ferrari, M., Dubray, C., Bjørnstad, O., Grenfell, B., Djibo, A., Fermon, F., & Guerin, P. (2006). Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, 100(9), 867-873.
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of rapid immunochromatographic assays for the detection of dengue virus IgM antibodies during acute infection
Blacksell, S., Doust, J., Newton, P., Peacock, S., Day, N., & Dondorp, A. (2006). Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 100(8), 775-784.
Validation of single real-time TaqMan PCR assay for the detection and quantitation of four major genotypes of hepatitis E virus in clinical specimens.
Enouf, V., Dos Reis, G., Guthmann, J., Guerin, P., Caron, M., Marechal, V., & Nicand, E. (2006). J Med Virol, 78(8), 1076-1082.
Exploring the time to intervene with a reactive mass vaccination campaign in measles epidemics.
Grais, R., DE Radiguès, X., Dubray, C., Fermon, F., & Guerin, P. (2006). Epidemiol Infect, 134(4), 845-849.
An open, randomized comparison of artesunate plus mefloquine vs. dihydroartemisinin–piperaquine for the treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Laos)
Mayxay, M., Thongpraseuth, V., Khanthavong, M., Lindegårdh, N., Barends, M., Keola, S., Pongvongsa, T., Phompida, S., Phetsouvanh, R., Stepniewska, K., White, N., & Newton, P. (2006). Tropical Medicine and International Health, 11(8), 1157-1165.
Characterization of Solid Counterfeit Drug Samples by Desorption Electrospray Ionization and Direct‐analysis‐in‐real‐time Coupled to Time‐of‐flight Mass Spectrometry
Fernández, F., Cody, R., Green, M., Hampton, C., McGready, R., Sengaloundeth, S., White, N., & Newton, P. (2006). ChemMedChem, 1(7), 702-705.