A5046861962- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Vector-Borne Animal Diseases
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Malaria Research and Control
- Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Galectins and Cancer Biology
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Allergic Rhinitis and Sensitization
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
- Chemical Safety and Risk Management
- Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
Federal Ministry of Defence
2021
Bundeswehrzentralkrankenhaus Koblenz
2015-2019
Koblenz University of Applied Sciences
2015
Bundeswehr Joint Medical Service
2005-2012
Bundeswehr Medical Service Academy
2002-2010
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology
2003-2004
Federal Institute of Hydrology
1991
University of Kaiserslautern
1987
The incidence of cutaneous and mucocutaneous Leishmaniasis (CL/MCL) is increasing globally, also in Germany, although the cases are imported still low number. current evidence for different therapies has many limitations due to lack sufficient studies on Leishmania species with differing virulence. So far there no international gold standard optimal management. aim German joint working group Leishmaniasis, formed by societies Tropical Medicine (DTG), Chemotherapy (PEG) Dermatology (DDG), was...
The effectiveness and residual activities of permethrin-impregnated military battle dress uniforms were evaluated by comparing a new company-manufactured ready-to-use polymer-coating method with two "dipping methods" that are currently used to treat uniforms. Residual permethrin amounts remaining contact toxicities on treated fabrics before after up 100 launderings tested against Aedes aegypti (L.), Ixodes ricinus Lepisma saccharina (L.). amount was considerably higher the method: 280 mg...
The factory-based permethrin coating technique has only recently been developed. Consequently, no data are available on residual activity, laundering, and weathering resistance in impregnated battle dress uniforms (BDUs) worn under military deployment conditions, or the cross-contamination potential of such uniforms. Herein, factory-impregnated BDUs worn-out during to Afghanistan were investigated for concentration, efficacy against arthropod vectors, laundering storage. When compared with...
Background Animal experiments and epidemiological studies suggest that pentachlorophenol (PCP) γ-hexachlorocyclo-hexane (lindane) should be classified as possible human carcinogens. In the past, both have had a variety of applications in civilian military sectors forestry. They have, e.g., been used to impregnate treat uniforms other fabrics control lice. indicate PCP particular causes mutations chromosome aberrations thus DNA damage. Studies on whether or not this also applies newer...
Abstract Field investigations were conducted in Kundoz Province, an Afghan high-risk area, to determine factors responsible for the rapid reemergence of malaria that country, where 3 million cases estimated have occurred during 2002. Results indicate presence nonrice-field–dependent Plasmodium falciparum and rice-field–associated P. vivax malaria.
To determine the threat of hantavirus infection to U.S. Forces, small mammals were sampled from training areas within Croatia. Of 152 samples, 20 positive for Tula virus (TUL), 12 common voles (Microtus arvalis) and eight field agrestis). Sequences M. agrestis found in five sequences arvalis six seven sequence groups. The high percentage same TUL suggests co-occurrence this both Microtus species is not an accident. If accidentally infected with TUL, polymerase chain reaction-positive animals...
As part of a continuous, standardized programme monitoring the Leishmania vectors in German military camps northern Afghanistan between 2007 and 2009, detailed taxonomic analysis endemic sandfly fauna, as sampled using light odour‐baited traps, was conducted. Of 10 species that were recorded, six may serve enzootic and/or zooanthroponotic parasites causing human leishmaniasis.The use simple DNA‐'barcoding' technique based on mitochondrial cyt b gene, to identify collected sandflies level,...