logo
Science Portal
Copyright © Médecins Sans Frontières
v2.1.5137.produseast1
About MSF Science Portal
About
Contact Us
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Copyright © Médecins Sans Frontières
v2.1.5137.produseast1
Showing 1 - 20 of 168 Items
Showing 1 - 20 of 168 Items
Sort By: Relevance
  • Newest to oldest
  • Oldest to newest
  • Relevance
Journal Article
|
Short Report

Defining the noma research agenda

Galli A, Comparet M, Dagne DA, Baratti-Mayer D, Cao TH,  et al.
2025-04-21 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2025-04-21 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
  • A 1-day symposium brought together over 100 individuals with lived experience of noma, expertise in neglected tropical diseases, and public health, including researchers, health ...
Journal Article
|
Research

High caseload of Scabies amongst Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh: a retrospective analysis of the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of cases, July 2022 to November 2023

Alhaffar BA, Islam S, Hoq MI, Das A, Shibloo SM,  et al.
2025-04-09 • PLOS Global Public Health
2025-04-09 • PLOS Global Public Health

Scabies is a dermatological parasitic infestation prevalent in many regions worldwide. Classified as a neglected disease by World Health Organization (WHO) since 2017, it is often ass...

Journal Article
|
Commentary

Leishmaniasis in Syria – A call for action of the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) study groups for infections in travellers and migrants (ESGITM) and for clinical parasitology (ESGCP)

Abbara A, González-Sanz M, AlKharrat A, Khalife M, Elferruh Y,  et al.
2025-04-02 • Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
2025-04-02 • Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
Journal Article
|
Review

Kala-azar elimination in India: Reflections on success and sustainability

Pandey DK, Alvar J, den Boer M, Jain S, Gill N,  et al.
2025-03-03 • International Health
2025-03-03 • International Health

The incidence and mortality of kala-azar (KA, visceral leishmaniasis) in India have fallen drastically in the past few years, and in 2023 the reported KA incidence reached the thresho...

Journal Article
|
Research

Patient insights research exploring disease awareness, patient life experience, and current management of visceral leishmaniasis in Bihar, India

Sundar S, Alves F, Ritmeijer K, den Boer M, Forsyth C,  et al.
2025-02-25 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2025-02-25 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

BACKGROUND

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a vector-borne disease caused by Leishmania parasites and transmitted by sand fly bites, targeted for elimination in I...

Conference Material
|
Poster

Strongyloidiasis among patients with renal disease in selected hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka - a preliminary report

Weerasekera C, Gunathilake N, Wimalasiri U, Anpahalan JP, Menike CW,  et al.
2024-11-08 • MSF Scientific Days Asia 2024
2024-11-08 • MSF Scientific Days Asia 2024
Conference Material
|
Video

Climate change, thermal anomalies, and the recent progression of Dengue in Brazil

Barcellos C
2024-11-05 • MSF Scientific Days Latin America 2024
2024-11-05 • MSF Scientific Days Latin America 2024
Journal Article
|
Commentary

Caught between violence: Mpox virus and the perils of neglect in Africa

Evaborhene NA, Oga JO, Adebayo YA, Runyowa N, Okorie CE,  et al.
2024-11-01 • BMJ Global Health
2024-11-01 • BMJ Global Health
Conference Material
|
Video

Strongyloidiasis among patients with renal disease in selected hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka - a preliminary report

Weerasekera C
2024-10-24 • MSF Scientific Days Asia 2024
2024-10-24 • MSF Scientific Days Asia 2024
Journal Article
|
Research

Field evaluation of validity and feasibility of Pan-Lassa rapid diagnostic test for Lassa fever in Abakaliki, Nigeria: a prospective diagnostic accuracy study

Elsinga J, Sunyoto T, di Stefano L, Giorgetti PF, Kyi HA,  et al.
2024-09-01 • Lancet Infectious Diseases
2024-09-01 • Lancet Infectious Diseases
BACKGROUND
Lassa fever is a viral haemorrhagic fever with few options for diagnosis and treatment; it is also under-researched with knowledge gaps on its epidemiology. A point-of-car...
Journal Article
|
Commentary

Debate-Pro: manufacturers should assess the long-term stability of their antivenoms

Potet J
2024-08-21 • Emergency Medicine Journal: EMJ
2024-08-21 • Emergency Medicine Journal: EMJ
Journal Article
|
Research

Neglected etiologies of prolonged febrile illnesses in tropical and subtropical regions: A systematic review

Musumeci S, Kruse A, Chappuis F, Ostergaard Jensen T, Alcoba G
2024-06-21 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
2024-06-21 • PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases
BACKGROUND
Febrile illnesses that persist despite initial treatment are common clinical challenges in (sub)tropical low-resource settings. Our aim is to review infectious etiologies ...
Conference Material
|
Video

A novel personal protective equipment for filovirus outbreaks: a usability study under simulated field conditions

Dorion C
2024-05-25 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-25 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
Conference Material
|
Abstract

Evaluation of an IS2404 LAMP protocol, a simple and rapid test for diagnosis of Buruli ulcer in low-resource settings

Ahortor E, Mahazu S, Manful T, Erber A, Ablordey A
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
INTRODUCTION
Buruli ulcer caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans is a devastating necrotic skin disease. PCR, recommended for confirmation of Buruli ulcer by WHO, requires an adequately eq...
Conference Material
|
Abstract

A novel personal protective equipment for filovirus outbreaks: a usability study under simulated field conditions

Sterk E, Schramm B, Riccio E, Gabut M, Fontana L,  et al.
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
INTRODUCTION
The 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak underlined inadequacies of current personal protective equipment (PPE), such as being uncomfortable and hot, causing excessive sweati...
Conference Material
|
Video

Evaluation of an IS2404 LAMP protocol, a simple and rapid test for diagnosis of Buruli ulcer in low-resource settings

Erber A
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
Conference Material
|
Abstract

Once-weekly repurposed fosravuconazole versus daily itraconazole, with surgery, in patients with eumycetoma in Sudan: a randomised, double-blind, phase 2, proof-of-concept superiority trial

Fahal AH, Ahmed ES, Bakhiet SM, Bakheet OE, Fahal LA,  et al.
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
INTRODUCTION
Treatment options for the highly neglected fungal tropical disease eumycetoma are limited and poorly adapted to patients’ contexts, with surgery often required. The firs...
Conference Material
|
Abstract

Towards an arsenic-free oral treatment for human African trypanosomiasis due to Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense: a new tool for disease elimination

Baudin E, Mordt OV, Alves D, Seixas J, Lemerani M,  et al.
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
INTRODUCTION
Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis (r-HAT), the zoonotic, acute form of sleeping sickness in eastern Africa, is lethal if untreated. Today, onl...
Conference Material
|
Video

Once-weekly repurposed fosravuconazole versus daily itraconazole, with surgery, in patients with eumycetoma in Sudan: a randomised, double-blind, phase 2, proof-of-concept superiority trial

Fahal AH
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
Conference Material
|
Video

Towards an arsenic-free oral treatment for human African trypanosomiasis due to Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense: a new tool for disease elimination

Baudin E
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024
2024-05-16 • MSF Scientific Day International 2024