Infectious Diseases
(Neglected) Infectious Diseases, such as malaria, TBC, HIV/AIDS, are still among the leading causes of death worldwide, especially in lower-middle income countries. Suriname has marked large successes in decreasing mortality by malaria through very efficient treatment, diagnostic and research programs. The research in this pillar does not only focus on known infectious diseases such as malaria, TBC and HIV/AIDs, but also lesser known emerging neglected infectious diseases such as Chagas and Histoplasmosis.
Projects
Suriname Meningitis Study
07 December 2015 This study was initiated after the sudden increase in (viral) meningitis cases at the AZP. The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiology and clinical picture of viral meningitis in the AZP whilst improving diagnostic tools.
Artemisinine resistence of P. falciparum malaria in Suriname
02 December 2015 The emerging resistance to artemisinin derivatives that has been reported in South-East Asia led us to assess the efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine as the first line therapy for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum infections in Suriname.
Management of HIV in Suriname
02 December 2014 Management of HIV in Suriname; Treatment cascade & opportunistic infections.
Histoplasmosis in HIV positive adults
02 July 2016 Data from this study on prevalence of Histoplasmosis among persons living with HIV are being finalized. Preliminary results reveal a high burden.
Hepatitis C prevalence in Suriname
05 July 2016 Screening of Hepatitis B and C among all patients attending the Emergency Department of the Academic Hospital Paramaribo. Assessing determinants, and possible ethnic differences, for Hepatitis B and C infections.