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Point-of-care tests for diagnosing infections in the developing world by Peeling, R.W., Mabey, D.

“…Infectious diseases continue to cause an enormous burden of death and disability in developing countries. Increasing access to appropriate treatment for…”
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Rapid tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs): the way forward by Peeling, R W, Holmes, K K, Mabey, D, Ronald, A

“…In the developing world, laboratory services for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are either not available, or where limited services are available,…”
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Approaches to the control of sexually transmitted infections in developing countries: old problems and modern challenges by Mayaud, P, Mabey, D

“…Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) constitute a huge health and economic burden for developing countries: 75–85% of the estimated 340 million annual new…”
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Population-based analysis of ocular Chlamydia trachomatis in trachoma-endemic West African communities identifies genomic markers of disease severity by Last, A R, Pickering, H, Roberts, C H, Coll, F, Phelan, J, Burr, S E, Cassama, E, Nabicassa, M, Seth-Smith, H M B, Hadfield, J, Cutcliffe, L T, Clarke, I N, Mabey, D C W, Bailey, R L, Clark, T G, Thomson, N R, Holland, M J

“…Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) is the most common infectious cause of blindness and bacterial sexually transmitted infection worldwide. Ct strain-specific…”
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Sexually transmitted infections in pregnancy: prevalence, impact on pregnancy outcomes, and approach to treatment in developing countries by Mullick, S, Watson-Jones, D, Beksinska, M, Mabey, D

“…Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common in the developing world. Management of STIs in pregnancy in many developing countries has, however, been…”
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Mass drug administration of azithromycin for trachoma reduces the prevalence of genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection in the Solomon Islands by Marks, M, Bottomley, C, Tome, H, Pitakaka, R, Butcher, R, Sokana, O, Kako, H, Solomon, A W, Mabey, D C

“…Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection and is frequently asymptomatic; ocular C. trachomatis strains cause trachoma…”
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Osteoporosis-related knowledge and health beliefs among female community leaders in Peru by Sava, M., Hsieh, E., Garcia, P., Mabey, D.

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Genetic variation at the TNF locus and the risk of severe sequelae of ocular Chlamydia trachomatis infection in Gambians by Natividad, A, Hanchard, N, Holland, M J, Mahdi, O S M, Diakite, M, Rockett, K, Jallow, O, Joof, H M, Kwiatkowski, D P, Mabey, D C W, Bailey, R L

“…Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is thought to be a key mediator of the inflammatory and fibrotic response to Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct) infection. A large…”
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The burden and determinants of HIV and sexually transmitted infections in a population-based sample of female sex workers in Goa, India by Shahmanesh, M, Cowan, F, Wayal, S, Copas, A, Patel, V, Mabey, D

“…Interventions targeting sex workers are central to the National AIDS Control programme of India's third 5-year plan. Understanding the way in which societal…”
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Interventions for trachoma trichiasis by Yorston, D, Mabey, D, Hatt, S, Burton, M

“…Trachoma is a leading cause of avoidable blindness. The World Health Organization recommends eliminating trachoma blindness by the SAFE strategy incorporating…”
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Cross-sectional study of Ebola virus disease preparedness among National Health Service hospital trusts in England by Martin, T.C.S, Chand, M.A, Bogue, P, Aryee, A, Mabey, D, Douthwaite, S.D, Reece, S, Stoller, P, Price, N.M

“…Summary Background The largest outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) is ongoing in West Africa. Air-travel data indicate that outside Africa, the UK is among…”
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Prospective, multi-centre clinic-based evaluation of four rapid diagnostic tests for syphilis by Mabey, D, Peeling, R W, Ballard, R, Benzaken, A S, Galbán, E, Changalucha, J, Everett, D, Balira, R, Fitzgerald, D, Joseph, P, Nerette, S, Li, J, Zheng, H

“…Objectives: To evaluate prospectively four rapid, point-of-care serological tests for syphilis in prenatal or high risk populations in four countries. Methods:…”
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Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections in female clinic attendees in Honiara, Solomon Islands by Marks, M, Kako, H, Butcher, R, Lauri, B, Puiahi, E, Pitakaka, R, Sokana, O, Kilua, G, Roth, A, Solomon, A W, Mabey, D C

“…Objectives This study sought to determine the prevalence of common bacterial sexually transmitted infections, including Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria…”
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A randomised controlled trial of azithromycin following surgery for trachomatous trichiasis in the Gambia by Burton, M J, Kinteh, F, Jallow, O, Sillah, A, Bah, M, Faye, M, Aryee, E A N, Ikumapayi, U N, Alexander, N D E, Adegbola, R A, Faal, H, Mabey, D C W, Foster, A, Johnson, G J, Bailey, R L

“…Background/aim: Trachomatous trichiasis frequently returns following surgery. Several factors may promote recurrence: preoperative disease severity, surgeon…”
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Review of the evidence base for the ‘F’ and ‘E’ components of the SAFE strategy for trachoma control by Emerson, P. M., Cairncross, S., Bailey, R. L., Mabey, D. C. W.

“…Summary Community control of trachoma as a blinding disease is based on the SAFE strategy of Surgery, Antibiotic therapy, Facial cleanliness and Environmental…”
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Risk factors for active trachoma in The Gambia by Harding-Esch, E.M., Edwards, T., Sillah, A., Sarr-Sissoho, I., Aryee, E.A., Snell, P., Holland, M.J., Mabey, D.C., Bailey, R.L.

“…Trachoma has been endemic in The Gambia for decades but national surveys indicate that the prevalence is falling. Risk factor data can help guide trachoma…”
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Temporal cytokine gene expression patterns in subjects with trachoma identify distinct conjunctival responses associated with infection by Faal, N., Bailey, R. L., Sarr, I., Joof, H., Mabey, D. C. W., Holland, M. J.

“…Summary Ocular chlamydial disease is clinically diagnosed by the appearance of characteristic inflammatory changes and development of lymphoid follicles in the…”
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Impact of improved treatment of sexually transmitted diseases on HIV infection in rural Tanzania: randomised controlled trial by Grosskurth, H, Mosha, F, Todd, J, Mwijarubi, E, Klokke, A, Senkoro, K, Mayaud, P, Changalucha, J, Nicoll, A, ka-Gina, G

“…A randomised trial was done to evaluate the impact of improved sexually transmitted disease (STD) case management at primary health care level on the incidence…”
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Distance to water source and altitude in relation to active trachoma in Rombo district, Tanzania by Baggaley, R. F., Solomon, A. W., Kuper, H., Polack, S., Massae, P. A., Kelly, J., Safari, S., Alexander, N. D. E., Courtright, P., Foster, A., Mabey, D. C.

“…Summary Objectives  To investigate the relationship between distance to water source, altitude and active trachoma in children in Rombo district, Tanzania…”
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Modelling the cost effectiveness of rapid point of care diagnostic tests for the control of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among female sex workers by Vickerman, P, Watts, C, Peeling, R W, Mabey, D, Alary, M

“…Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, gonococcal and chlamydial infections are usually managed using the syndromic approach. However, many infections are…”
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