Fabrice Althaus
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View article: The impact of soil transmitted helminth on malaria clinical presentation and treatment outcome: A case control study among children in Bagamoyo district, coastal region of Tanzania
The impact of soil transmitted helminth on malaria clinical presentation and treatment outcome: A case control study among children in Bagamoyo district, coastal region of Tanzania Open
Background Parasitic infectious agents rarely occur in isolation. Epidemiological evidence is mostly lacking, and little is known on how the two common parasites Plasmodium and soil transmitted helminths (STH) interact. There are contradic…
View article: Risk factors for clinical stages of COVID-19 amongst employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worldwide over a period of 12 months
Risk factors for clinical stages of COVID-19 amongst employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worldwide over a period of 12 months Open
View article: Risk factors for clinical stages of COVID-19 amongst employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worldwide over a period of 12 months.
Risk factors for clinical stages of COVID-19 amongst employees of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) worldwide over a period of 12 months. Open
Background : Essential workers carry a higher risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 mortality than individuals working in non-essential activities. Scientific studies on COVID-19 risk factors and clinical courses for humanitarian aid w…
View article: Health and security risks of humanitarian aid workers during field missions: Experience of the International Red Cross
Health and security risks of humanitarian aid workers during field missions: Experience of the International Red Cross Open
Humanitarian aid workers display a worsening of their health when on mission due to violence, accidents and risky behaviours. To preserve their staff's wellbeing, humanitarian organizations should pay attention to medical history, pre-trav…
View article: Psychological support post-release of humanitarian workers taken hostage: the experience of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Psychological support post-release of humanitarian workers taken hostage: the experience of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Open
Following release, former hostages face many challenges and may struggle to regain control over their lives. Research and evidence on how to effectively address the needs of hostages during their release and afterwards is lacking. The Inte…
View article: Clinical and laboratory predictors of death in African children with features of severe malaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Clinical and laboratory predictors of death in African children with features of severe malaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Characterizing the vulnerability of frequent emergency department users by applying a conceptual framework: a controlled, cross-sectional study
Characterizing the vulnerability of frequent emergency department users by applying a conceptual framework: a controlled, cross-sectional study Open
View article: Distribution and Risk Factors for Plasmodium and Helminth Co-infections: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Children in Bagamoyo District, Coastal Region of Tanzania
Distribution and Risk Factors for Plasmodium and Helminth Co-infections: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Children in Bagamoyo District, Coastal Region of Tanzania Open
The findings suggest that STH and Plasmodium infections tend to occur in the same children, with increasing prevalence of co-infection with age. This calls for an integrated approach such as using mass chemotherapy with dual effect (e.g., …