Ivo Mueller
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Research Subjects
Ivo Mueller has a total of 11 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Anna Rosanas-Urgell
Papua New Guinea Insitute of Medical Research, Madang 511, Papua New Guinea
1 shared publication - Céline Barnadas
Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia; Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Australia; Papua New Guinea Institute for Medical Research, Goroka, Papua New Guinea; Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland; University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; Barcelona Centre for International Health Research, Barcelona, Spain; Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; University of Melbourne, Parkville, Australia
1 shared publication - Dania Mueller
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Socinstrasse 57, CH-4002 Basel, Switzerland
1 shared publication - Hernando A. del Portillo
Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases Program Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) Barcelona 08036 Spain
1 shared publication - Ingrid Felger
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland
1 shared publication - Inoni Betuela
Papua New Guinea Insitute of Medical Research, Madang 511, Papua New Guinea
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 14 December 2010
- Published by Springer Nature in Malaria Journal
- Vol. 9 (1) , 361
Comparison of diagnostic methods for the detection and quantification of the four sympatric Plasmodium species in field samples from Papua New Guinea
Accurate diagnosis of Plasmodium infections is essential for malaria morbidity and mortality reduction in tropical areas. Despite great advantages of light microscopy (LM) for malaria diagnosis, its limited sensitivity is a critical shortfall for epidemiological studies. Robust molecular diagnostics tools are thus needed.
- 14 December 2010
- Published by Springer Nature in Malaria Journal
- Vol. 9 (1) , 361
Open AccessComparison of diagnostic methods for the detection and quantification of the four sympatric Plasmodium species in field samples from Papua New Guinea
Accurate diagnosis of Plasmodium infections is essential for malaria morbidity and mortality reduction in tropical areas. Despite great advantages of light microscopy (LM) for malaria diagnosis, its limited sensitivity is a critical shortfall for epidemiological studies. Robust molecular diagnostics tools are thus needed.
- 21 July 2005
- Published by Wiley in Tropical Medicine & International Health
- Vol. 10 (8) , 755-763
Effectiveness of dengue control practices in household water containers in Northeast Thailand
Summary: Objective To investigate the influence of larval control methods (using temephos, keeping fish and covering containers with lids), water use and weekly cleaning of containers on the presence of Aedes aegypti larvae in water‐storage containers in rural and urban households in Khon Kaen province.Method Cross‐sectional questionnaire survey and larval survey covered 966 households and 5821 containers were inspected.Result In rural and urban areas larval control was patchy and often ineffective. Consequently, the mosquito indices exceed the target indices for dengue control with the Breteau Indices of 201 and 113, and Container Indices of 25 and 28 in rural and urban areas, respectively. The containers most frequently infested with larvae were rectangular cement containers storing water for bathing (rural: 37.2%; urban: 35%) and flushing the toilets (rural: 35.7%; urban: 34.3%). Keeping fish [adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 0.08–0.16] was the most effective methods of control. Correctly covering containers with lids was similarly effective (AOR: 0.10–0.25) when used on jars for storing drinking water. However, frequent use of containers reduced the effectiveness of lids. Temephos was effective only in dragon jars in urban areas (AOR: 0.46) where a standard package of temephos were available. Weekly cleaning of containers was an effective method for larval control in most types of containers. A combination of control methods increased effectiveness.Conclusion This study highlights the complex interaction of household water use and larval control practices as well as the importance of determining the most effective control measures compatible with water practices for implementing control promotion.
- 21 July 2005
- Published by Wiley in Tropical Medicine & International Health
- Vol. 10 (8) , 755-763
Effectiveness of dengue control practices in household water containers in Northeast Thailand
Summary: Objective To investigate the influence of larval control methods (using temephos, keeping fish and covering containers with lids), water use and weekly cleaning of containers on the presence of Aedes aegypti larvae in water‐storage containers in rural and urban households in Khon Kaen province.Method Cross‐sectional questionnaire survey and larval survey covered 966 households and 5821 containers were inspected.Result In rural and urban areas larval control was patchy and often ineffective. Consequently, the mosquito indices exceed the target indices for dengue control with the Breteau Indices of 201 and 113, and Container Indices of 25 and 28 in rural and urban areas, respectively. The containers most frequently infested with larvae were rectangular cement containers storing water for bathing (rural: 37.2%; urban: 35%) and flushing the toilets (rural: 35.7%; urban: 34.3%). Keeping fish [adjusted odds ratio (AOR): 0.08–0.16] was the most effective methods of control. Correctly covering containers with lids was similarly effective (AOR: 0.10–0.25) when used on jars for storing drinking water. However, frequent use of containers reduced the effectiveness of lids. Temephos was effective only in dragon jars in urban areas (AOR: 0.46) where a standard package of temephos were available. Weekly cleaning of containers was an effective method for larval control in most types of containers. A combination of control methods increased effectiveness.Conclusion This study highlights the complex interaction of household water use and larval control practices as well as the importance of determining the most effective control measures compatible with water practices for implementing control promotion.