Samuel E. Jean
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View article: Geospatial analysis of Plasmodium falciparum serological indicators: school versus community sampling in a low-transmission malaria setting
Geospatial analysis of Plasmodium falciparum serological indicators: school versus community sampling in a low-transmission malaria setting Open
Background Due to low numbers of active infections and persons presenting to health facilities for malaria treatment, case-based surveillance is inefficient for understanding the remaining disease burden in low malaria transmission setting…
View article: Multiplex Serology for Measurement of IgG Antibodies Against Eleven Infectious Diseases in a National Serosurvey: Haiti 2014–2015
Multiplex Serology for Measurement of IgG Antibodies Against Eleven Infectious Diseases in a National Serosurvey: Haiti 2014–2015 Open
Background Integrated surveillance for multiple diseases can be an efficient use of resources and advantageous for national public health programs. Detection of IgG antibodies typically indicates previous exposure to a pathogen but can pot…
View article: Patterns of sexual and HIV-related stigma among MSMW living with HIV in Haiti: Experiences, impact on mental health, and coping mechanisms
Patterns of sexual and HIV-related stigma among MSMW living with HIV in Haiti: Experiences, impact on mental health, and coping mechanisms Open
Vulnerability to contracting HIV among Men who have Sex with Men and Women (MSMW) was recognized early in the epidemic. However, while global HIV efforts have made tremendous progress for the general population, the specific needs of MSMW …
View article: Use of Bead-Based Serologic Assay to Evaluate Chikungunya Virus Epidemic, Haiti
Use of Bead-Based Serologic Assay to Evaluate Chikungunya Virus Epidemic, Haiti Open
The index case of chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in Haiti was reported during early 2014; the vector, the pervasive Aedes aegypti mosquito, promoted rapid spread throughout the country. During December 2014-February 2015, we collected blood sam…
View article: Effectiveness of insecticide-treated bednets in malaria prevention in Haiti: a case-control study
Effectiveness of insecticide-treated bednets in malaria prevention in Haiti: a case-control study Open
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, and the US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
View article: Multiple comparisons analysis of serological data from an area of low Plasmodium falciparum transmission
Multiple comparisons analysis of serological data from an area of low Plasmodium falciparum transmission Open
Standardization of serological techniques and analyses may prove difficult as some tools can prove to be more useful depending on the area and parasite in question, making clear interpretation a vital pursuit. The presented analysis in the…
View article: Evaluation of case management of uncomplicated malaria in Haiti: a national health facility survey, 2012
Evaluation of case management of uncomplicated malaria in Haiti: a national health facility survey, 2012 Open
Malaria is an uncommon cause of fever in Haitian outpatients, and limited, often inaccurate, diagnostic capacity at baseline contributes to over diagnosis. Scale-up of diagnostics and training on new guidelines should improve malaria diagn…