Hepatitis B virus and other transfusion-transmissible infections in child blood recipients in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a hospital-based study Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Saysouligno, Sonephet, Souvanlasy, Bounpalisone, Billamay, Somxay, Mongkhoune, Sodaly, Vongphachanh, Bounta, Snoeck, Chantal J, Black, A., Muller, Claude P and Hübschen, Judith M 2023. Hepatitis B virus and other transfusion-transmissible infections in child blood recipients in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a hospital-based study. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 108 (1), pp. 15-19. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2022-324629
Low seroprotection against diphtheria and tetanus in Lao adolescents Vantava, Sonephet, Hefele, Lisa, Virachith, Siriphone, Vannachone, Souphaphone, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M, Sayasone, Somphou and Black, A. 2023. Low seroprotection against diphtheria and tetanus in Lao adolescents. Tropical Medicine & International Health. 28 (6), pp. 501-506. https://doi.org/10.1111/tmi.13882
2022
High exposure to hepatitis C virus in Saravan, southern Laos; identification of several risk practices Black, Antony P., Virachith, Siriphone, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Hefele, Lisa, Paboriboune, Phimpha and Hübschen, Judith M. 2022. High exposure to hepatitis C virus in Saravan, southern Laos; identification of several risk practices. The Lancet Regional Health -Western Pacific. 29 100632. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2022.100632
2022
Haemophilus influenzae serotype b seroprevalence in central Lao PDR before and after vaccine introduction Hefele, Lisa, Lai, Jana, Vilivong, Keoudomphone, Bounkhoun, Toukta, Chanthaluanglath, Valin, Chanthongthip, Anisone, Balloch, Anne, Black, A., Hübschen, Judith M, Russell, Fiona M and Muller, Claude P. 2022. Haemophilus influenzae serotype b seroprevalence in central Lao PDR before and after vaccine introduction. PLoS ONE. 17 (9). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0274558
Unexpectedly high prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection, Southern Laos Black, A., Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Sayasinh, Kong, Sausy, Aurelie, Muller, Claude P and Hübschen, Judith M 2022. Unexpectedly high prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection, Southern Laos. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 28 (1), pp. 256-259. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2801.211307
An age-stratified serosurvey against purified Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi antigens in the Lao Peoplé s Democratic Republic Hefele, Lisa, Black, A., Van Tan, Trinh, Tri Minh, Nguyen, Duc Hoang, Nguyen, Virachith, Siriphone, Muller, Claude P, Hübschen, Judith M, Russell, Paula, Bartholdson Scott, Josefin, Chau Nguyen Ngoc Minh, Tran Vu Thieu Nga and Baker, Stephen 2021. An age-stratified serosurvey against purified Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi antigens in the Lao Peoplé s Democratic Republic. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 15 (12). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010017
2021
Analyses of blood donor samples from eight provinces in Lao PDR suggest considerable variation concerning HBV exposure and carriage Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hefele, Lisa, Keokhamphue, Jerapha, Sorrasin, Vonhphet, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Souksakhone, Chanthala, Jutavijittum, Prapan, Muller, Claude P, Black, A. and Hübschen, Judith M 2021. Analyses of blood donor samples from eight provinces in Lao PDR suggest considerable variation concerning HBV exposure and carriage. PLoS ONE. 16 (12). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0259814
Low seroprevalence of COVID-19 in Lao PDR, late 2020 Virachith, Siriphone, Pommelet, Virginie, Calvez, Elodie, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Sayasone, Somphou, Kounnavong, Sengchanh, Mayxay, Mayfong, Xangsayarath, Phonepadith, Temmam, Sarah, Eloit, Marc, Escriou, Nicolas, Rose, Thierry, Vongphayloth, Khamsing, Hübschen, Judith M., Lacoste, Vincent, Somlor, Somphavanh, Phonekeo, Darouny, Brey, Paul T. and Black, Anthony 2021. Low seroprevalence of COVID-19 in Lao PDR, late 2020. The Lancet Regional Health -Western Pacific. 13 100197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2021.100197
2021
Epidemiology of acute respiratory viral infections in children in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic Snoeck, Chantal J., Evdokimov, Konstantin, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Mongkhoune, Sodaly, Sausy, Aurélie, Vilivong, Keoudomphone, Pauly, Maude, Hübschen, Judith M., Billamay, Somxay, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony 2021. Epidemiology of acute respiratory viral infections in children in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic. Journal of Medical Virology. 93 (8), pp. 4748-4755. https://doi.org/10.1002/jmv.27004
2021
Seroprevalence of measles and rubella antibodies in vaccinated and unvaccinated infants in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Hefele, Lisa, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Kleine, Daria, Homsana, Anousin, Xayavong, Dalouny, Syphan, Sengdavanh, Hübschen, Judith M., Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2021. Seroprevalence of measles and rubella antibodies in vaccinated and unvaccinated infants in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2021.06.016
2021
Seroprevalence of ToRCH Pathogens in Southeast Asia Fuchs, Franziska E., Pauly, Maude, Black, Antony P., Hübschen, Judith M. and Black, Antony, P. 2021. Seroprevalence of ToRCH Pathogens in Southeast Asia. Microorganisms. 9 (3), p. 574. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9030574
2021
Hepatitis B virus in Lao dentists: a cross-sectional serological study Mangkara, Bouasone, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Kounnavong, Sengchanh, Sayasone, Somphou, Muller, Claude P., Paboriboune, Phimpha and Black, Antony P. 2021. Hepatitis B virus in Lao dentists: a cross-sectional serological study. Annals of Hepatology. 22 100282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aohep.2020.10.010
2021
High seroprevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease in Laos: Call for nationwide vaccination campaigns and disease surveillance Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Innoula, Nouna, Putthana, Vannaphone, Chanthavongsa, Korakan, Snoeck, Chantal J., Hübschen, Judith M., Oudomphone, Phommy, Chan, Bouangeun, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2021. High seroprevalence of Foot and Mouth Disease in Laos: Call for nationwide vaccination campaigns and disease surveillance. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 68 (4), pp. 2345-2352. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.13895
2020
Timeliness of immunisation with the pentavalent vaccine at different levels of the health care system in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A cross-sectional study Hefele, Lisa, Syphan, Sengdavanh, Xayavong, Dalouny, Homsana, Anousin, Kleine, Daria, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Xaydalasouk, Kinnaly, Phathammavong, Outavong, Billamay, Somxay, Xeuatvongsa, Anonh, Reinharz, Daniel, Black, Antony and Muller, Claude P. 2020. Timeliness of immunisation with the pentavalent vaccine at different levels of the health care system in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: A cross-sectional study. PLoS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242502
2020
Hepatitis A virus in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Seroprevalence and risk factors Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Xaiyaphet, Xaipasong, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Vongphachanh, Bounta, Reinharz, Daniel, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2020. Hepatitis A virus in Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Seroprevalence and risk factors. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 103 (1), pp. 164-168. https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.19-0451
2020
Pertussis in Lao PDR: Seroprevalence and disease Kleine, Daria, Billamay, Somxay, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Mongkhoune, Sodaly, Keokhamphoui, Chirapha, Souksakhone, Chanthala, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Khamphaphongphane, Bouaphan, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2020. Pertussis in Lao PDR: Seroprevalence and disease. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 95, pp. p282-287. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.03.074
2020
Lasting benefit of infant hepatitis B vaccination in adolescents in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Hefele, Lisa, Vannachone, Souphaphone, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Sayasone, Somphou, Kounnavong, Sengchang, Chanthavilay, Phetsavanh, Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2020. Lasting benefit of infant hepatitis B vaccination in adolescents in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 93, pp. 217-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2020.01.055
Cross-species transmission of poultry pathogens in backyard farms: ducks as carriers of chicken viruses Pauly, Maude, Snoeck, Chantal J, Phoutana, Vannaphone, Keosengthong, Amphone, Sausy, Aurélie, Khenkha, Latdavone, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Samountry, Bounthome, Jutavijittum, Prapan, Vilivong, Keooudomphone, Hübschen, Judith M., Black, A., Pommasichan, Sisavath and Muller, Claude P. 2019. Cross-species transmission of poultry pathogens in backyard farms: ducks as carriers of chicken viruses. Avian Pathology. 48 (6), pp. 503 - 511. https://doi.org/10.1080/03079457.2019.1628919
2019
Varicella zoster and fever rash surveillance in Lao People’s Democratic Republic Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M., Billamay, Somxay, Mongkhoune, Sodaly, Vilivong, Keooudomphone, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Sinner, Regina, Grandadam, Marc, Phonekeo, Darouny, Black, Antony P. and Muller, Claude, P. 2019. Varicella zoster and fever rash surveillance in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. BMC Infectious Diseases. 19 392. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-019-3990-7
Livestock diseases threatening smallholder farmers in Lao people's Democratic Republic Pauly, M., Xaydalasouk, K., Innoula, N., Snoeck, C.J., Black, A.P., Pommasichan, S., Phoutana, V. and Muller, C.P. 2019. Livestock diseases threatening smallholder farmers in Lao people's Democratic Republic. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 79 (Supplement 1) 71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2018.11.182
2018
High circulation of hepatitis E virus in pigs and professionals exposed to pigs in Laos Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Tritz, Silvia, Khenkha, Latdavone, Phoutana, Vannaphone, Keosengthong, Amphone, Pommasichan, Sisavath, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M, Snoeck, Chantal J, Reinharz, Daniel, Muller, Claude P., Black, Antony P. and Pauly, Maude 2018. High circulation of hepatitis E virus in pigs and professionals exposed to pigs in Laos. Zoonoses and Public Health. 65 (8), pp. 1020-1026. https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.12520
2018
Evidence of increased Hepatitis E virus exposure in Lao villagers with contact to ruminants Tritz, Silvia E, Khounvisith, Vilaysone, Pommasichan, Sisavath, Ninnasopha, Khampasong, Keosengthong, Amphone, Phoutana, Vannaphone, Camoin, Margot, Hübschen, Judith M, Black, A., Muller, Claude P and others 2018. Evidence of increased Hepatitis E virus exposure in Lao villagers with contact to ruminants. Zoonoses and public health. 65 (6), pp. 690-701. https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.12483
Immunity levels to poliovirus in Lao children and adults before the vaccine-derived poliovirus outbreak: A retrospective study Pauly, Maude, Black, Antony P., Khampanisong, Phonepaseuth, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M, Nanthavong, Naphavanh, Sayasinh, Kong, Jutavijittum, Prapan, Samountry, Bounthome, Xeuatvongsa, Anonh, Diedrich, Sabine and Muller, Claude P. 2018. Immunity levels to poliovirus in Lao children and adults before the vaccine-derived poliovirus outbreak: A retrospective study. PLoS ONE. 13 (5) e0197370. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0197370
2017
High prevalence of intestinal worms in children up to 5 years of age in Huaphan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) Nanthavong, Naphavanh, Black, A., Khattignavong, Phonepadith, Lorphachan, Lavy, Vilivong, Keooudomphone, Goossens, Sylvie, Buisson, Yves, Quet, Fabrice, Muller, Claude P and Nakamura, Satoshi 2017. High prevalence of intestinal worms in children up to 5 years of age in Huaphan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR). Parasite epidemiology and control. 2 (3), pp. 114-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2017.06.001
High prevalence of mumps in Lao People's Democratic Republic Hübschen, J.M., Vilivong, K., Souvannaso, C., Black, A.P., Lütteke, N., Samountry, B., Phongsavath, V., Khamphaphongphane, B., Denny, J., Sayyavong, C., Woo, G.K.S., Sengsaya, K., Sausy, A., Vongphrachanh, P., Jutavijittum, P., Phonekeo, D. and Muller, C.P. 2014. High prevalence of mumps in Lao People's Democratic Republic. Clinical Microbiology and Infection. 20 (10), pp. O664-O671. https://doi.org/10.1111/1469-0691.12586
2014
Hepatitis B virus in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a cross sectional serosurvey in different cohorts Black, Antony P., Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Nanthavong, Naphavan, Souvannaso, Chanthasone, Vilivong, Keooudomphone, Jutavijittum, Prapan, Samountry, Bounthome, Lütteke, Nina, Hübschen, Judith M., Goossens, Sylvie, Quet, Fabrice, Buisson, Yves and Muller, Claude P. 2014. Hepatitis B virus in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic: a cross sectional serosurvey in different cohorts. BMC Infectious Diseases. 14 457. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-14-457
A phase I randomized clinical trial of candidate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 vaccine MVA. HIVA administered to Gambian infants Afolabi, Muhammed O., Ndure, Jorjoh, Drammeh, Abdoulie, Darboe, Fatoumatta, Mehedi, Shams-Rony, Rowland-Jones, Sarah L., Borthwick, Nicola, Black, Antony, Ambler, Gwen, John-Stewart, Grace C., Reilly, Marie, Hanke, Tomáš and Flanagan, Katie, L. 2013. A phase I randomized clinical trial of candidate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 vaccine MVA. HIVA administered to Gambian infants. PLoS ONE. 8 (10) e78289. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0078289
Phenotypic analysis of human cd4+ t cells specific for ie63 protein of vzv Jones, Louise, Black, Antony, Malavige, Gathsaurie and Ogg, Graham 2008. Phenotypic analysis of human cd4+ t cells specific for ie63 protein of vzv. Journal of Infection. 56 (4), p. 300. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jinf.2008.01.020
Human keratinocyte induction of rapid effector function in antigen-specific memory CD4+ and CD8+ T cells Black, Antony P.B., Ardern-Jones, Michael R., Kasprowicz, Victoria, Bowness, Paul, Jones, Louise, Bailey, Abigail S. and Ogg, Graham S. 2007. Human keratinocyte induction of rapid effector function in antigen-specific memory CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. European Journal of Immunology. 37 (6), pp. 1485-1493. https://doi.org/10.1002/eji.200636915
2007
Bacterial superantigen facilitates epithelial presentation of allergen to T helper 2 cells Ardern-Jones, Michael R., Black, Antony P., Bateman, Elizabeth A. and Ogg, Graham S. 2007. Bacterial superantigen facilitates epithelial presentation of allergen to T helper 2 cells. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 104 (13), pp. 5557-5562. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0700733104
2007
Interleukin-4 promotes human CD8+ T cell expression of CCR7 Seneviratne, Suranjith L., Black, Antony P., Jones, Louise, Di Gleria, Kati, Bailey, Abigail S. and Ogg, Graham S. 2007. Interleukin-4 promotes human CD8+ T cell expression of CCR7. Immunology. 120 (1), pp. 66-72. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2567.2006.02478.x
2007
The role of skin-homing T cells in extrinsic atopic dermatitis Seneviratne, S.L., Black, A.P., Jones, L., Bailey, A.S. and Ogg, G.S. 2007. The role of skin-homing T cells in extrinsic atopic dermatitis. QJM: An International Journal of Medicine. 100 (1), pp. 19-27. https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcl132
Role of T cells in the pathogenesis of mucous membrane pemphigoid Black, Antony P., Wojnarowska, Fenella and Ogg, Graham S. 2006. Role of T cells in the pathogenesis of mucous membrane pemphigoid. Expert Review of Dermatology. 1 (1), pp. 25-30. https://doi.org/10.1586/17469872.1.1.25
p53-specific CD8+ T-cell responses in individuals with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma Black, A.P., Bailey, A., Jones, L., Turner, R.J., Hollowood, K. and Ogg, G.S. 2005. p53-specific CD8+ T-cell responses in individuals with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. British Journal of Dermatology. 153 (5), pp. 987-991. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2005.06878.x
2004
Rapid effector function of circulating NC16A-specific T cells in individuals with mucous membrane pemphigoid Black, A., Seneviratne, SL, Jones, L, King, AS, Winsey, S, Arsecularatne, G, Wojnarowska, F and Ogg, GS 2004. Rapid effector function of circulating NC16A-specific T cells in individuals with mucous membrane pemphigoid. British Journal of Dermatology. 151 (6), p. 1160–1164. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2004.06219.x
T-cell activation without proliferation in juvenile idiopathic arthritis Black, Antony P.B., Bhayani, Hansha, Ryder, Clive A.J., Gardner-Medwin, Janet M.M. and Southwood, Taunton R. 2002. T-cell activation without proliferation in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Arthritis Research & Therapy. 4, pp. 177-183. https://doi.org/10.1186/ar403
2002
Allergen-specific CD8+ T cells and atopic disease Seneviratne, Suranjith L, Jones, Louise, King, Abigail S, Black, Antony, Powell, Sheila, McMichael, Andrew J, Ogg, Graham S and Black, Antony 2002. Allergen-specific CD8+ T cells and atopic disease. The Journal of clinical investigation. 110 (9), pp. 1283-1291. https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI15753
Preprint: Hepatitis B virus infection in the Lao PDR: A systematic review Hefele, Lisa, Nouanthong, Phonethipsavanh, Hübschen, Judith M., Muller, Claude P. and Black, Antony P. 2022. Preprint: Hepatitis B virus infection in the Lao PDR: A systematic review. medRxiv. https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.01.23.21265872
2012
Immunogenicity of a universal HIV-1 vaccine vectored by DNA, MVA and CHADV-63 in a Phase I/IIA clinical trial Borthwick, N.J., Ahmed, T., Rose, A., Ebrahimsa, U., Black, A., Hayton, E., Yang, H., Hancock, G., Campion, S., Frahm, N., S Colloca, S., A Nicosia, A., A McMichael, A., L Dorrell, L. and Hanke, T. 2012. Immunogenicity of a universal HIV-1 vaccine vectored by DNA, MVA and CHADV-63 in a Phase I/IIA clinical trial. AIDS Vaccine 2012. Boston, MA, USA 09 - 12 Sep 2012 Springer. https://doi.org/10.1186/1742-4690-9-S2-P118
2003
Protein microarray analysis of p53-mediated apoptosis; identification of potential tumour associated antigens Black, A., Jones, L., Wee, E., Kollnberger, S., Seneviratne, S. and Ogg, G. 2003. Protein microarray analysis of p53-mediated apoptosis; identification of potential tumour associated antigens. British Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting 2003. University of Southampton 07 - 09 Apr 2003 Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2133.2003.04529.x
The role of human keratinocytes in T-cell activation Black, A., Ardern-Jones, M., Jones, L. and Ogg, G. 2007. The role of human keratinocytes in T-cell activation. British Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting 2007. Birmingham ICC 10 - 13 Jul 2007 Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.07822.x
2007
Keratinocyte apoptosis induced by allergen-specific T cells Ardern-Jones, M.R., Black, A. and Ogg, G. 2007. Keratinocyte apoptosis induced by allergen-specific T cells. British Society for Investigative Dermatology Annual Meeting 2007. Birmingham ICC 10 - 13 Jul 2007 Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2133.2007.07822.x
2006
Superantigen-attergen synergy: a novel mechanism of cutaneous atopic disease Ardern-Jones, M.R., Black, A.P., Bateman, E.A. and Ogg, G.S. 2006. Superantigen-attergen synergy: a novel mechanism of cutaneous atopic disease. British Association of Dermatologists Annual Meeting, 2006. Manchester 04 - 07 Jul 2006 Wiley.
2004
Modulation of chemokine receptor expression on CLA+ T cells in atopic dermatitis Seneviratne, S.L., Black, A., Jones, L., Chakraborthy, R., King, A., Powell, S., McMichael, A.J. and Ogg, G.S. 2004. Modulation of chemokine receptor expression on CLA+ T cells in atopic dermatitis. AAAAI 60th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, California, USA 19 - 23 Mar 2004 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2003.12.164
2003
Low IL-10 production by der p 1-specific T cells in severe atopic dermatitis Seneviratne, S.L., Jones, L., Black, A., King, A., Powell, S., McMichael, A.J. and Ogg, G.S. 2003. Low IL-10 production by der p 1-specific T cells in severe atopic dermatitis. AAAAI 60th Anniversary Meeting. Denver, Colorado 07 - 12 Mar 2003 Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0091-6749(03)80610-3