Elson L

Identification of tungiasis infection hotspots with a low-cost, high-throughput method for extracting Tunga penetrans (Siphonaptera) off-host stages from soil samples-An observational study.Matharu AK, Ouma P, Njoroge MM, Amugune BL, Hyuga A, Mutebi F, Krücken J, Feldmeier H, Elson L, Fillinger U
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2024). 18:e0011601

Identification of tungiasis infection hotspots with a low-cost, high-throughput method for extracting Tunga penetrans (Siphonaptera) off-host stages from soil samples-An observational study.Matharu AK, Ouma P, Njoroge MM, Amugune BL, Hyuga A, Mutebi F, Krücken J, Feldmeier H, Elson L, Fillinger U
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2024). 18:e0011601

Developing low-cost house floors to control tungiasis in Kenya - a feasibility study.Elson L, Nyawa SM, Matharu A, Fillinger U
BMC Public Health, (2023). 23:2483

Neurocognitive and mental health outcomes in children with tungiasis: a cross-sectional study in rural Kenya and Uganda.Otieno B, Elson L, Matharu AK, Riithi N, Chongwo E, Katana K, Nasambu C, Mutebi F, Feldmeier H, Krücken J, Fillinger U, Abubakar A
Infect Dis Poverty, (2023). 12:100

National prevalence and risk factors for tungiasis in Kenya.Elson L, Kamau C, Koech S, Muthama C, Gachomba G, Sinoti E, Chondo E, Mburu E, Wakio M, Lore J, Maia M, Adetifa I, Orindi B, Bejon P, Fillinger U
Infect Dis Poverty, (2023). 12:85

Characterization of tungiasis infection and morbidity using thermography in Kenya revealed higher disease burden during COVID-19 school closures.Elson L, Matharu AK, Riithi N, Ouma P, Mutebi F, Feldmeier H, Krucken J, Fillinger U
Infect Dis Poverty, (2023). 12:24

Cost-Effective PCR-Based Identification of Tunga penetrans (Siphonaptera) Larvae Extracted from Soil Samples Containing PCR Inhibitor-Rich Material.Amugune BL, Matharu AK, Ouma P, Mutebi F, Elson L, Fillinger U, Krücken J
Insects, (2023). 14:5

Infection with tungiasis through interhost movement of adult female sand fleas, Tunga penetrans.Elson L, Thielecke M, Fillinger U, Feldmeier H
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, (2022). 116:85-86

Efficacy of a mixture of neem seed oil (Azadirachta indica) and coconut oil (Cocos nucifera) for topical treatment of tungiasis. A randomized controlled, proof-of-principle study.Elson L, Randu K, Feldmeier H, Fillinger U
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2019). 13:e0007822

Prevalence, intensity and risk factors of tungiasis in Kilifi County, Kenya II: Results from a school-based observational study.Elson L, Wiese S, Feldmeier H, Fillinger U
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2019). 13:e0007326