Quantitative PCR in soil-transmitted helminth epidemiology and control programs: Toward a universal standard.

by Piet Cools, Johnny Vlaminck, Jaco J Verweij, Bruno Levecke
Published 2021-03-01

Gardnerella vaginalis Enhances Atopobium vaginae Viability in an in vitro Model

by Joana Castro, Aliona S. Rosca, Piet Cools, Mario Vaneechoutte, Nuno Cerca
Published 2020-03-01

Molecular typing of Trichomonas vaginalis isolates by actin gene sequence analysis and carriage of T. vaginalis viruses

by Simon C. Masha, Piet Cools, Tania Crucitti, Eduard J. Sanders, Mario Vaneechoutte
Published 2017-10-01

Urogenital pathogens, associated with Trichomonas vaginalis, among pregnant women in Kilifi, Kenya: a nested case-control study

by Simon C. Masha, Piet Cools, Patrick Descheemaeker, Marijke Reynders, Eduard J. Sanders, Mario Vaneechoutte
Published 2018-11-01

High prevalence of curable sexually transmitted infections among pregnant women in a rural county hospital in Kilifi, Kenya.

by Simon Chengo Masha, Elizabeth Wahome, Mario Vaneechoutte, Piet Cools, Tania Crucitti, Eduard J Sanders
Published 2017-01-01

Comparison of four DNA extraction and three preservation protocols for the molecular detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminths in stool.

by Mio Ayana, Piet Cools, Zeleke Mekonnen, Abdissa Biruksew, Daniel Dana, Nour Rashwan, Roger Prichard, Johnny Vlaminck, Jaco J Verweij, Bruno Levecke
Published 2019-10-01

Comparative analysis of the vaginal microbiome of pregnant women with either Trichomonas vaginalis or Chlamydia trachomatis.

by Simon Chengo Masha, Collins Owuor, Joyce Mwongeli Ngoi, Piet Cools, Eduard J Sanders, Mario Vaneechoutte, Tania Crucitti, Etienne P de Villiers
Published 2019-01-01

Validation of High Resolution Melting Analysis (HRM) of the Amplified ITS2 Region for the Detection and Identification of Yeasts from Clinical Samples: Comparison with Culture and...

by Hans Duyvejonck, Piet Cools, Johan Decruyenaere, Kristien Roelens, Lucien Noens, Stefan Vermeulen, Geert Claeys, Ellen Decat, Els Van Mechelen, Mario Vaneechoutte
Published 2015-01-01

Correction: Validation of High Resolution Melting Analysis (HRM) of the Amplified ITS2 Region for the Detection and Identification of Yeasts from Clinical Samples: Comparison with...

by Hans Duyvejonck, Piet Cools, Johan Decruyenaere, Kristien Roelens, Lucien Noens, Stefan Vermeulen, Geert Claeys, Ellen Decat, Els Van Mechelen, Mario Vaneechoutte
Published 2015-01-01

Longitudinal qPCR study of the dynamics of L. crispatus, L. iners, A. vaginae, (sialidase positive) G. vaginalis, and P. bivia in the vagina.

by Guido Lopes dos Santos Santiago, Inge Tency, Hans Verstraelen, Rita Verhelst, Marijke Trog, Marleen Temmerman, Leen Vancoillie, Ellen Decat, Piet Cools, Mario Vaneechoutte
Published 2012-01-01

The optimal timing of post-treatment sampling for the assessment of anthelminthic drug efficacy against Ascaris infections in humans

by Bruno Levecke, Alice V. Easton, Piet Cools, Marco Albonico, Shaali Ame, John S. Gilleard, Jennifer Keiser, Antonio Montresor, Roger Prichard, Johnny Vlaminck, Jozef Vercruysse
Published 2018-04-01

Diagnostic comparison between FECPAKG2 and the Kato-Katz method for analyzing soil-transmitted helminth eggs in stool.

by Wendelin Moser, Oliver Bärenbold, Greg J Mirams, Piet Cools, Johnny Vlaminck, Said M Ali, Shaali M Ame, Jan Hattendorf, Penelope Vounatsou, Bruno Levecke, Jennifer Keiser
Published 2018-06-01

A Multi-Country Cross-Sectional Study of Vaginal Carriage of Group B Streptococci (GBS) and Escherichia coli in Resource-Poor Settings: Prevalences and Risk Factors.

by Piet Cools, Vicky Jespers, Liselotte Hardy, Tania Crucitti, Sinead Delany-Moretlwe, Mary Mwaura, Gilles F Ndayisaba, Janneke H H M van de Wijgert, Mario Vaneechoutte
Published 2016-01-01

Longitudinal study of the dynamics of vaginal microflora during two consecutive menstrual cycles.

by Guido Lopes Dos Santos Santiago, Piet Cools, Hans Verstraelen, Marijke Trog, Griet Missine, Nabil El Aila, Rita Verhelst, Inge Tency, Geert Claeys, Marleen Temmerman, Mario Vaneechoutte
Published 2011-01-01

An in-depth report of quality control on Kato-Katz and data entry in four clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of albendazole against soil-transmitted helminth infections.

by Johnny Vlaminck, Piet Cools, Marco Albonico, Shaali Ame, Mio Ayana, Daniel Dana, Jennifer Keiser, Leonardo F Matoso, Antonio Montresor, Zeleke Mekonnen, Rodrigo Corrêa-Oliveira, Simone A Pinto, Somphou Sayasone, Jozef Vercruysse, Bruno Levecke
Published 2020-09-01

Correction: Modification and optimization of the FECPAKG2 protocol for the detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminth eggs in human stool.

by Mio Ayana, Johnny Vlaminck, Piet Cools, Shaali Ame, Marco Albonico, Daniel Dana, Jennifer Keiser, Helen Manly, Leonardo F Matoso, Zeleke Mekonnen, Antonio Montresor, Rodrigo Correa-Oliveira, Laura Rinaldi, Somphou Sayasone, Stephen J Sowerby, Lensa Tesfaye, Jozef Vercruysse, Greg Mirams, Bruno Levecke
Published 2019-03-01

Modification and optimization of the FECPAKG2 protocol for the detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminth eggs in human stool.

by Mio Ayana, Johnny Vlaminck, Piet Cools, Shaali Ame, Marco Albonico, Daniel Dana, Jennifer Keiser, Helen Manly, Leonardo F Matoso, Zeleke Mekonnen, Antonio Montresor, Rodrigo Correa-Oliveira, Laura Rinaldi, Somphou Sayasone, Stephen J Sowersby, Lensa Tesfaye, Jozef Vercruysse, Greg Mirams, Bruno Levecke
Published 2018-10-01

The global progress of soil-transmitted helminthiases control in 2020 and World Health Organization targets for 2030.

by Antonio Montresor, Denise Mupfasoni, Alexei Mikhailov, Pauline Mwinzi, Ana Lucianez, Mohamed Jamsheed, Elkan Gasimov, Supriya Warusavithana, Aya Yajima, Zeno Bisoffi, Dora Buonfrate, Peter Steinmann, Jürg Utzinger, Bruno Levecke, Johnny Vlaminck, Piet Cools, Jozef Vercruysse, Giuseppe Cringoli, Laura Rinaldi, Brittany Blouin, Theresa W Gyorkos
Published 2020-08-01

Therapeutic efficacy of albendazole against soil-transmitted helminthiasis in children measured by five diagnostic methods.

by Johnny Vlaminck, Piet Cools, Marco Albonico, Shaali Ame, Mio Ayana, Giuseppe Cringoli, Daniel Dana, Jennifer Keiser, Maria P Maurelli, Leonardo F Matoso, Antonio Montresor, Zeleke Mekonnen, Greg Mirams, Rodrigo Corrêa-Oliveira, Simone A Pinto, Laura Rinaldi, Somphou Sayasone, Eurion Thomas, Jozef Vercruysse, Jaco J Verweij, Bruno Levecke
Published 2019-08-01

Comprehensive evaluation of stool-based diagnostic methods and benzimidazole resistance markers to assess drug efficacy and detect the emergence of anthelmintic resistance: A Starw...

by Johnny Vlaminck, Piet Cools, Marco Albonico, Shaali Ame, Mio Ayana, Jeffrey Bethony, Giuseppe Cringoli, Daniel Dana, Jennifer Keiser, Maria P Maurelli, Antonio Montresor, Zeleke Mekonnen, Greg Mirams, Rodrigo Corrêa-Oliveira, Roger Prichard, Nour Rashwan, Laura Rinaldi, Somphou Sayasone, Eurion Thomas, Jaco J Verweij, Jozef Vercruysse, Bruno Levecke
Published 2018-11-01