[HTML][HTML] Retrospective detection of asymptomatic monkeypox virus infections among male sexual health clinic attendees in Belgium
…, AM Rezende, K Vercauteren, M Van Esbroeck - Nature medicine, 2022 - nature.com
The magnitude of the 2022 multi-country monkeypox virus (MPXV) outbreak has surpassed
any preceding outbreak. It is unclear whether asymptomatic or otherwise undiagnosed …
any preceding outbreak. It is unclear whether asymptomatic or otherwise undiagnosed …
[HTML][HTML] Chikungunya fever in travelers returning to Europe from the Indian Ocean region, 2006
M Panning, K Grywna, M Van Esbroeck… - Emerging infectious …, 2008 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Chikungunya fever has spread through several Indian Ocean islands and India, including
popular travel destinations. To compare usefulness of diagnostic tests and to understand …
popular travel destinations. To compare usefulness of diagnostic tests and to understand …
[HTML][HTML] Serodiagnosis of Zika virus (ZIKV) infections by a novel NS1-based ELISA devoid of cross-reactivity with dengue virus antibodies: a multicohort study of assay …
…, P Emmerich, M van Esbroeck… - …, 2016 - eurosurveillance.org
Serological diagnosis of Zika virus (ZIKV) infections is challenging due to high cross-reactivity
between flaviviruses. We evaluated the diagnostic performance of a novel anti-ZIKV ELISA …
between flaviviruses. We evaluated the diagnostic performance of a novel anti-ZIKV ELISA …
Reliable serological diagnostic tests for arboviruses: feasible or utopia?
K Kerkhof, F Falconi-Agapito, M Van Esbroeck… - Trends in …, 2020 - cell.com
Infections with arthropod-borne viruses are increasing globally as a result of climate and
demographic changes, global dispersion of insect vectors, and increased air travel. The similar …
demographic changes, global dispersion of insect vectors, and increased air travel. The similar …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluating SARS-CoV-2 spike and nucleocapsid proteins as targets for antibody detection in severe and mild COVID-19 cases using a Luminex bead-based …
…, I Desombere, H Jansens, M Van Esbroeck… - Journal of virological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Large-scale serosurveillance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
will only be possible if serological tests are sufficiently reliable, rapid and …
will only be possible if serological tests are sufficiently reliable, rapid and …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of the prozone effect in malaria rapid diagnostic tests
Background The prozone effect (or high doses-hook phenomenon) consists of false-negative
or false-low results in immunological tests, due to an excess of either antigens or antibodies…
or false-low results in immunological tests, due to an excess of either antigens or antibodies…
[HTML][HTML] Molecular diagnostics of intestinal parasites in returning travellers
…, M van Esbroeck, T Vervoort, J van den Ende… - European Journal of …, 2009 - Springer
A new diagnostic strategy was assessed for the routine diagnosis of intestinal parasites in
returning travellers and immigrants. Over a period of 13 months, unpreserved stool samples, …
returning travellers and immigrants. Over a period of 13 months, unpreserved stool samples, …
Etiology and outcome of fever after a stay in the tropics
…, R Wouters, M Van Esbroeck… - Archives of internal …, 2006 - jamanetwork.com
Background Information on epidemiology and prognosis of imported fever is scarce and
almost exclusively limited to hospital settings. Methods From 2000 to 2005, all travelers …
almost exclusively limited to hospital settings. Methods From 2000 to 2005, all travelers …
Imported Katayama fever: clinical and biological features at presentation and during treatment
…, E Van den Enden, R Colebunders, M Van Esbroeck… - Journal of Infection, 2006 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the characteristics of imported Katayama fever (acute schistosomiasis)
as well as evolution and outcome under treatment. METHODS: Between April 2000 …
as well as evolution and outcome under treatment. METHODS: Between April 2000 …
[HTML][HTML] A Schistosoma haematobium-Specific Real-Time PCR for Diagnosis of Urogenital Schistosomiasis in Serum Samples of International Travelers and Migrants
…, P Soentjens, J Clerinx, M Van Esbroeck - PLoS neglected …, 2013 - journals.plos.org
Background Diagnosis of urogenital schistosomiasis by microscopy and serological tests may
be elusive in travelers due to low egg load and the absence of seroconversion upon arrival…
be elusive in travelers due to low egg load and the absence of seroconversion upon arrival…