Search Results - "Griswold, Emily"
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Substantiating freedom from parasitic infection by combining transmission model predictions with disease surveys
Published in Nature communications (18-10-2018)“…Stopping interventions is a critical decision for parasite elimination programmes. Quantifying the probability that elimination has occurred due to…”
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Predicting lymphatic filariasis elimination in data-limited settings: A reconstructive computational framework for combining data generation and model discovery
Published in PLoS computational biology (21-07-2020)“…Although there is increasing importance placed on the use of mathematical models for the effective design and management of long-term parasite elimination, it…”
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The Galabat-Metema cross-border onchocerciasis focus: The first coordinated interruption of onchocerciasis transmission in Africa
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-02-2020)“…Onchocerciasis transmission across international borders is not uncommon, yet a coordinated cross border stops mass drug administration (MDA) decision has not…”
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How are qualitative methods used in diabetes research? A 30-year systematic review
Published in Global public health (01-02-2017)“…We aimed to describe how qualitative methods are used in global research on diabetes and identify opportunities whereby qualitative methods could further…”
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Author Correction: Substantiating freedom from parasitic infection by combining transmission model predictions with disease surveys
Published in Nature communications (19-11-2018)“…The original version of this Article contained an error in the spelling of Emily Griswold, which was incorrectly given as Emily Grisworld. This error has now…”
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Criteria to Stop Mass Drug Administration for Lymphatic Filariasis Have Been Achieved Throughout Plateau and Nasarawa States, Nigeria
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-09-2017)“…Nigeria has the largest population at risk for lymphatic filariasis (LF) in Africa. This study used a transmission assessment survey (TAS) to determine whether…”
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The Interruption of Transmission of Onchocerciasis in Abia, Anambra, Enugu, and Imo States, Nigeria: The Largest Global Onchocerciasis Stop-Treatment Decision to Date
Published in Pathogens (Basel) (08-08-2024)“…Onchocerciasis causes severe morbidity in sub-Saharan Africa. Abia, Anambra, Enugu, and Imo states of Nigeria were historically classified meso- or…”
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Integrated Prevalence Assessment of Wuchereria bancrofti and Onchocerca volvulus in Three Co-Endemic Districts of Gambella Region, Ethiopia
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (04-10-2023)“…Lymphatic filariasis (LF) and onchocerciasis (OV) are among the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) targeted for elimination in Ethiopia. We used a transmission…”
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Impact of Three to Five Rounds of Mass Drug Administration on Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths in School-Aged Children in North-Central Nigeria
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-07-2022)“…Nasarawa and Plateau states of north-central Nigeria have implemented programs to control schistosomiasis (SCH) and soil-transmitted helminths (STH) in…”
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Comparison of Reported and Survey-Based Coverage in Onchocerciasis Programs over a Period of 8 Years in Cameroon and Uganda
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-05-2019)“…Mass drug administration (MDA) with ivermectin must reach a high treatment coverage (90% of the eligible population) if onchocerciasis is to be eliminated…”
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The Interruption of Transmission of Human Onchocerciasis by an Annual Mass Drug Administration Program in Plateau and Nasarawa States, Nigeria
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-03-2020)“…Plateau and Nasarawa states in central Nigeria were endemic for onchocerciasis. The rural populations of these two states received annual ivermectin mass drug…”
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Two Nigerian States (Plateau and Nasarawa) Have Eliminated Transmission of Human Onchocerciasis-A Report of Post-Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration Surveillance
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (11-01-2023)“…Transmission of Onchocerca volvulus (causing "river blindness") was interrupted in two states of Nigeria (Plateau and Nasarawa) in 2017 in accordance with 2016…”
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Evaluation of Treatment Coverage and Enhanced Mass Drug Administration for Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis in Five Local Government Areas Treating Twice Per Year in Edo State, Nigeria
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-01-2018)“…The western region of Edo state in southern Nigeria is highly endemic for onchocerciasis. Despite years of mass drug administration (MDA) with ivermectin…”
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Assessing Hypoendemic Onchocerciasis in Loa loa Endemic Areas of Southeast Nigeria
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-12-2020)“…Nigeria changed its goal for onchocerciasis from control to transmission elimination. Under the control program, ivermectin mass drug administration (MDA)…”
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In Southern Nigeria Loa loa Blood Microfilaria Density is Very Low Even in Areas with High Prevalence of Loiasis: Results of a Survey Using the New LoaScope Technology
Published in The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (01-01-2018)“…Ivermectin treatment can cause central nervous system adverse events (CNS-AEs) in persons with very high-density microfilaremia (≥ 30,000 mf/mL blood)…”
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The role of national committees in eliminating onchocerciasis
Published in International health (01-03-2018)“…Abstract National onchocerciasis elimination committees (NOECs) serve to help ministries of health complete the pathway to successful verification of…”
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Clinical performance and safety of the ID adapter, a prototype intradermal delivery technology for vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic tests
Published in Procedia in vaccinology (2012)“…Several vaccines, diagnostic tests, and medications are currently delivered intradermally, and it is likely that this route of administration will grow in…”
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