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A field study of the effects of ivermectin on ectoparasites of man by Dunne, C L, Malone, C J, Whitworth, J A

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Understanding sexual behaviour change in rural southwest Uganda: A multi-method study by Pool, R., Kamali, A., Whitworth, J. A. G.

“…Studies report substantial sexual behaviour change in Africa in response to HIV/AIDS. Generally there seems to be an increase in condom use and a reduction in…”
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Community sex education among adolescents in rural Uganda: utilizing indigenous institutions by Muyinda, H., Nakuya, J., A. G. Whitworth, J., Pool, R.

“…Although adolescent girls in Uganda are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection, providing relevant sexual health education to them is problematic. The senga…”
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Incidence of visual loss in rural southwest Uganda by Mbulaiteye, S M, Reeves, B C, Mulwanyi, F, Whitworth, J A G, Johnson, G

“…Background: Surveys have been conducted to measure prevalence of eye disease in Africa, but not of incidence, which is needed to forecast trends. The incidence…”
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Immune deficiencies and parasitic diseases by HUNTER, C.A, WHITWORTH, J.A.G

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Why does HIV infection not lead to disseminated strongyloidiasis? by Viney, M.E., Brown, M., Omoding, N.E., Bailey, J.W., Gardner, M.P., Roberts, E., Morgan, D., Elliott, A., Whitworth, J.A.G.

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Why does HIV infection not lead to disseminatedstrongyloidiasis? by Viney, M.E., Brown, M., Omoding, N.E., Bailey, J.W., Gardner, M.P., Roberts, E., Morgan, D., Elliott, A., Whitworth, J.A.G.

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Evaluation of E-optotypes as a screening test and the prevalence and causes of visual loss in a rural population in SW Uganda by Mbulaiteye, S.M., Reeves, B.C., Karabalinde, A., Ruberantwari, A., Mulwanyi, F., Whitworth, J.A.G., Johnson, G.J.

“…background Few population-based eye surveys have been conducted in sub-Saharan Africa, limiting the quality of epidemiological information on visual loss from…”
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Causes and prevalence of non-vision impairing ocular conditions among a rural adult population in SW Uganda by Kamali, A., Whitworth, J.A.G., Ruberantwari, A., Mulwanyi, F., Acakara, M., Dolin, P., Johnson, G.

“…Information is scanty about the extent of ocular morbidity in developing countries, particularly for non-vision impairing conditions (NVIC), although these…”
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Low level ivermectin coverage and the transmission of onchocerciasis by Chavasse, D C, Whitworth, J A, Lemoh, P A, Bennett, S, Davies, J B

“…Regular collections of biting Simulium damnosum s.l. were carried out during a community-based trial of doses of ivermectin every 6 months for onchocerciasis…”
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Effects of repeated doses of ivermectin on ocular onchocerciasis: community-based trial in Sierra Leone by Whitworth, J A, Gilbert, C E, Mabey, D M, Maude, G H, Morgan, D, Taylor, D W

“…Ivermectin seems to be a safe and effective treatment for onchocerciasis when given in a single dose, but less is known about the effects of repeated doses…”
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Maintaining compliance to ivermectin in communities in two West African countries by WHITWORTH, JAG, ALEXANDER, N D E, SEED, P, THOMAS, W, ABIOSE, A, JONES, B R

“…We have investigated various aspects related to managing wide-scale ivermectin distribution schemes within randomized controlled trials in communities where…”
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A community trial of ivermectin for onchocerciasis in Sierra Leone: clinical and parasitological responses to four doses given at six-monthly intervals by Whitworth, J A, Morgan, D, Maude, G H, Luty, A J, Taylor, D W

“…Clinical and parasitological responses were studied in villagers receiving all 4 doses of treatment, at 6-monthly intervals, in a placebo-controlled community…”
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A field study of the effect of ivermectin on intestinal helminths in man by Whitworth, J A, Morgan, D, Maude, G H, McNicholas, A M, Taylor, D W

“…A single stool specimen from each of 904 villagers participating in a placebo-controlled trial of ivermectin for onchocerciasis was examined for intestinal…”
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Human isotype antibody responses to an Onchocerca volvulus glutathione S-transferase by Salinas, G, Sinha, K, Cooper, J P, Whitworth, J A, Taylor, D W

“…Human isotype specific antibody responses to a recombinant pi-class glutathione S-transferase (Ov24) from Onchocerca volvulus were assessed by ELISA, using a…”
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A community trial of ivermectin for onchocerciasis in Sierra Leone: clinical and parasitological responses to the initial dose by Whitworth, J A, Morgan, D, Maude, G H, Downham, M D, Taylor, D W

“…A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of ivermectin was started in 1987 in 6 villages in southern Sierra Leone. 1625 villagers, 93% of the total population,…”
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Expatriates treated with ivermectin by Whitworth, J A, Maude, G H, Luty, A J

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Ivermectin does not reduce the burden of itching in an onchocerciasis endemic community by Whitworth, J A, Luty, A J, Maude, G H, Morgan, D, Downham, M D, Taylor, D W

“…Degrees of itching were estimated before and for 6 months after a fourth dose of ivermectin or placebo was given to 97 subjects in Sierra Leone. There was no…”
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A community trial of ivermectin for onchocerciasis in Sierra Leone: adverse reactions after the first five treatment rounds by Whitworth, J A, Morgan, D, Maude, G H, Downham, M D, Taylor, D W

“…We have studied the adverse reactions reported after ivermectin in 1745 villagers in southern Sierra Leone, allocated at random to receive ivermectin or…”
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The effect of repeated doses of ivermectin on adult female Onchocerca volvulus in Sierra Leone by Chavasse, D C, Post, R J, Lemoh, P A, Whitworth, J A

“…The effects of single and multiple doses of ivermectin on mortality and morphology were assessed in over 700 female Onchocerca volvulus worms and the effects…”
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