Projects
Model-based prediction of outbreak dynamics of nephropathia epidemica using climate and vegetation data KU Leuven
Wildlife-originated zoonotic diseases in general are a major contributor to emerging infectious diseases. Fifteen emerging zoonotic or vector-borne infections with increasing impact on humans in Europe were identified during the period 2000-2006. Global climate change may be a major contributor to the spread of these zoonotic diseases. Rodent borne hantavirus infections are part of this list. Puumala virus (PUUV), hosted by the bank vole ...
Inner ear gene therapy to prevent deafness in DFNA9. University of Antwerp
Challenges and opportunities in the management of herpesvirus antiviral-resistance KU Leuven
Human herpesviruses are prevalent pathogens usually causing insignificant disease in healthy persons. However, primary infection or reactivation with one of the eight human herpesviruses can result in severe disease in patients with an impaired immune system. Major advances have been made in the management of herpesvirus infections among immunocompromised patients. Yet, these patients often require prolonged antiviral therapy increasing the ...