Publications by authors named "J van Griensven"
Background: Although there are several areas in southern Ethiopia environmentally favourable for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), studies on the existence and risk factors of CL are lacking beyond a few well-known hotspots. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors of CL in Bilala Shaye, a village in the southern Ethiopian highlands at an altitude of 2,250 meters.
Methods: A cross-sectional house-to-house survey was done between July-August 2021.
Article Synopsis
- The PreLeisH study investigated Leishmania markers in HIV-positive individuals at risk of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in Ethiopia, aiming to predict VL and create a management strategy.
- Over two years, researchers tracked 490 participants, finding that specific Leishmania tests could effectively indicate VL risk levels, with 92.3% classified as low risk.
- The study highlights the importance of identifying high-risk individuals for targeted intervention, emphasizing the need for further research in this area.
Background: Ethiopia has a high burden of visceral leishmaniasis. Recently, there was a significant increase in cases in the South Omo Zone. This study aims to assess the prevalence of Leishmania donovani infection and its associated factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Ethiopia and some parts of Kenya is predominantly caused by Leishmania aethiopica. While skin-slit (SS) microscopy is routinely used for CL diagnosis, more sensitive molecular tests are available. The Loopamp™ Leishmania detection kit (Loopamp) is a robust loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay with the potential for implementation in primary healthcare facilities.
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