(WHO/NTD)
(WHO/NTD)
A serologic survey was carried out in four different geographic zones of Chiapas, Mexico. A total of 1,333 samples were collected from residents of thirteen communities located on the Coast, Central Mountain, Lacandon Forest and a zone called Mesochiapas. One hundred and fifty one seropositive individuals (11.3%) were identified. Human Trypanosoma cruzi infection was influenced [...]
Read..Momentum is gathering towards a major TDR report on the status of research into infectious diseases of poverty that is scheduled for launch in 2011. Eminent international opinion leaders have been invited to be co-authors and a research “think tank’’ of 125 networked experts is taking shape. The Rockefeller Foundation’s prestigious Bellagio Conference Centre in [...]
Read..The conference brings together public health professionals to encourage the exchange of scientific and public health information on global emerging infectious disease issues. The program will include plenary and panel sessions with invited speakers as well as oral and poster presentations on emerging infections. Major topics to be included are current work on surveillance, epidemiology, [...]
Read..Throughout North, Central and South America, Chagas disease infects millions and is among the most common causes of death in many countries. Despite its prevalence, information about Chagas disease is not widely known and there is still no vaccine available to prevent the disease.
Read..Organization: The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)
Award type: Projects and Programmes
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TDR supports goal-oriented research. Research opportunities are set out in the various research business lines, which should be studied before submitting a grant application. In addition to the research opportunities outlined in the scientific workplans, [...]