2013
Combining rapid diagnostic tests and dried blood spot assays for point‐of‐care testing of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections in Burkina Faso, West Africa
Kania D, Bekalé A, Nagot N, Mondain A, Ottomani L, Meda N, Traoré M, Ouédraogo J, Ducos J, Van de Perre P, Tuaillon E. Combining rapid diagnostic tests and dried blood spot assays for point‐of‐care testing of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Clinical Microbiology And Infection 2013, 19: e533-e541. PMID: 23902574, DOI: 10.1111/1469-0691.12292.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virusRapid diagnostic testsDried Blood SpotsHepatitis C infectionC infectionHepatitis BImmunodeficiency virusDBS specimensImmunoblot assayBlood spotsHepatitis B surface antigenDiagnostic testsHIV-positive testPost-test counselling sessionsB surface antigenHIV rapid diagnostic testsLow HBsAg concentrationsTwo-step screening strategyCare testingHCV statusHIV confirmationHCV antibodiesHCV infectionHIV screeningHIV ELISA
2010
Sociological perspectives on the management of TB/HIV co-infection in Burkina Faso.
Zerbo R, Drabo K, Kouanda S, Ouedraogo J, Dujardin B, Macq J, Huygens P. Sociological perspectives on the management of TB/HIV co-infection in Burkina Faso. Cahiers De Santé 2010, 20: 195-9. PMID: 21282097, DOI: 10.1684/san.2010.0206.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSocio-anthropological studyTB/HIVSociological perspectiveEconomic insecurityNegative social imagesSocial relationsSocial integrationBurkina FasoSocial stigmaMarginalisationPublic health projectsAnti-TB drugsDouble burdenSocial imageHealth ProjectHealth care systemIll patientsDaily dosesHealth districtHealth centersBiomedical issuesCare practicesPatientsPainful experiencesDifficult treatment