K Polman

Summary

Affiliation: Institute of Tropical Medicine
Country: Belgium

Publications

  1. ncbi The contribution of water contact behavior to the high Schistosoma mansoni Infection rates observed in the Senegal River Basin
    Seydou Sow
    Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium
    BMC Infect Dis 11:198. 2011
  2. ncbi Evaluation of the patterns of Schistosoma mansoni infection and re-infection in Senegal, from faecal egg counts and serum concentrations of circulating anodic antigen
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Centre, P O Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
    Ann Trop Med Parasitol 96:679-89. 2002
  3. ncbi Dynamics of egg counts and circulating antigen levels in a recent Schistosoma mansoni focus in northern Senegal
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
    Trop Med Int Health 6:538-44. 2001
  4. ncbi Evaluation of density-dependent fecundity in human Schistosoma mansoni infections by relating egg counts to circulating antigens through Deming regression
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
    Parasitology 122:161-7. 2001
  5. ncbi Relating serum circulating anodic antigens to faecal egg counts in Schistosoma mansoni infections: a modelling approach
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
    Parasitology 121:601-10. 2000
  6. ncbi Specificity of circulating antigen detection for schistosomiasis mansoni in Senegal and Burundi
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
    Trop Med Int Health 5:534-7. 2000
  7. ncbi Day-to-day fluctuation of schistosome circulating antigen levels in serum and urine of humans infected with Schistosoma mansoni in Burundi
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, University of Leiden, The Netherlands
    Am J Trop Med Hyg 59:150-4. 1998
  8. ncbi Are poor responses to praziquantel for the treatment of Schistosoma mansoni infections in Senegal due to resistance? An overview of the evidence
    B Gryseels
    Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium
    Trop Med Int Health 6:864-73. 2001
  9. ncbi Age-related worm load and worm fecundity patterns in human populations, as indicated by schistosome circulating antigens
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, University of Leiden, The Netherlands
    Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz 93:123-5. 1998
  10. ncbi [Hygiene practices and contamination risks of surface waters by schistosome eggs: the case of an infested village in Northern Senegal]
    S Sow
    Institut de médecine tropicale Prince Léopold, Anvers, Belgique
    Bull Soc Pathol Exot 97:12-4. 2004

Detail Information

Publications10

  1. ncbi The contribution of water contact behavior to the high Schistosoma mansoni Infection rates observed in the Senegal River Basin
    Seydou Sow
    Prince Leopold Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium
    BMC Infect Dis 11:198. 2011
    ..So far, only few studies have related water contact patterns to infection levels...
  2. ncbi Evaluation of the patterns of Schistosoma mansoni infection and re-infection in Senegal, from faecal egg counts and serum concentrations of circulating anodic antigen
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Centre, P O Box 9600, 2300 RC Leiden, The Netherlands
    Ann Trop Med Parasitol 96:679-89. 2002
    ....
  3. ncbi Dynamics of egg counts and circulating antigen levels in a recent Schistosoma mansoni focus in northern Senegal
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands
    Trop Med Int Health 6:538-44. 2001
    ..They would indicate a substantial turnover of worm populations, with an estimated average life span of only 7 months, probably less, in this recently emerged, intense S. mansoni focus...
  4. ncbi Evaluation of density-dependent fecundity in human Schistosoma mansoni infections by relating egg counts to circulating antigens through Deming regression
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
    Parasitology 122:161-7. 2001
    ..Assuming that egg counts and antigen measurements directly reflect egg production and worm burdens, respectively, our findings reinforce the indication of density-dependent fecundity in schistosomiasis mansoni, as suggested by others...
  5. ncbi Relating serum circulating anodic antigens to faecal egg counts in Schistosoma mansoni infections: a modelling approach
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
    Parasitology 121:601-10. 2000
    ..Apparently, the relationship between (measured) CAA concentrations, egg counts and worm burdens in human S. mansoni infections is more complex than assumed...
  6. ncbi Specificity of circulating antigen detection for schistosomiasis mansoni in Senegal and Burundi
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, Leiden University Medical Centre, The Netherlands
    Trop Med Int Health 5:534-7. 2000
    ..For precise epidemiological analyses the highly specific serum CAA assay remains the method of choice...
  7. ncbi Day-to-day fluctuation of schistosome circulating antigen levels in serum and urine of humans infected with Schistosoma mansoni in Burundi
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, University of Leiden, The Netherlands
    Am J Trop Med Hyg 59:150-4. 1998
    ..Our results indicate that detection of circulating antigens in a single serum or urine sample provides a quantitatively more stable diagnosis of S. mansoni infection than fecal egg counts based on a single stool examination...
  8. ncbi Are poor responses to praziquantel for the treatment of Schistosoma mansoni infections in Senegal due to resistance? An overview of the evidence
    B Gryseels
    Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium
    Trop Med Int Health 6:864-73. 2001
    ..We conclude that there is no convincing evidence for praziquantel-resistant S. mansoni in Senegal, and that the low cure rates can be attributed to high initial worm loads and intense transmission in this area...
  9. ncbi Age-related worm load and worm fecundity patterns in human populations, as indicated by schistosome circulating antigens
    K Polman
    Department of Parasitology, University of Leiden, The Netherlands
    Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz 93:123-5. 1998
    ..The objective was to study and compare age-related worm load and worm fecundity patterns in these two different endemic settings. Here, we will summarize the most important findings and conclusions of this study...
  10. ncbi [Hygiene practices and contamination risks of surface waters by schistosome eggs: the case of an infested village in Northern Senegal]
    S Sow
    Institut de médecine tropicale Prince Léopold, Anvers, Belgique
    Bull Soc Pathol Exot 97:12-4. 2004
    ..In order to improve hygienic practices and reduce fecal pollution of the environment, a health education model respecting local beliefs and customs would be indispensable...