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Rita Verhelst

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78 Results

2019

Type-specific human papillomavirus prevalence, incident cases, persistence, and associated pregnancy outcomes among HIV-infected women in Kenya

Joseph VyankandonderaSammy WambuaEunice IrunguKishorchandra MandaliyaMarleen TemmermanClaire RyanYasmin MohamedDavy Vanden BroeckRita VerhelstMatthew Chersich et al.

A1 Journal Article in SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

2016

Characterisation of the human uterine microbiome in non-pregnant women through deep sequencing of the V1-2 region of the 16S rRNA gene

Hans VerstraelenRamiro Vilchez VargasFabian DesimpelRuy JaureguiNELE VANKEIRSBILCKSteven WeyersRita VerhelstPetra De SutterDietmar H PieperTom Van de Wiele

A1 Journal Article in PEERJ

2015

Correlates of the molecular vaginal microbiota composition of African women

Raju GautamHanneke BorgdorffVicky JespersSuzanna C FrancisRita VerhelstMary MwauraSinead Delany-MoretlweGilles NdayisabaJordan K KyongoLiselotte Hardy et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

The impact of hormonal contraception and pregnancy on sexually transmitted infections and on cervicovaginal microbiota in African sex workers

Hanneke BorgdorffMarijn C. VerwijsFerdinand W. N. M. WitEvgeni TsivtsivadzeGilles F. NdayisabaRita VerhelstFrank H. SchurenJanneke H. H. M. van de Wijgert

A1 Journal Article in SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

The significance of Lactobacillus crispatus and L. vaginalis for vaginal health and the negative effect of recent sex : a cross-sectional descriptive study across groups of African women

Vicky JespersJanneke van de WijgertPiet CoolsRita VerhelstHans VerstraelenSinead Delany-MoretlweMary MwauraGilles F NdayisabaKishor MandaliyaJoris Menten et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

2014

Characterisation of the vaginal microflora of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive and negative women in a sub-urban population of Kenya

Teresa N KiamaRita VerhelstPaul M MbuguaMario VaneechoutteHans VerstraelenBenson EstambaleMarleen Temmerman

A2 Journal Article in AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

HPV vaccines to prevent cervical cancer and genital warts: an update

Carine DochezJohannes BogersRita VerhelstHelen Rees

A1 Journal Article in VACCINE

Lactobacillus-dominated cervicovaginal microbiota associated with reduced HIV/STI prevalence and genital HIV viral load in African women

Hanneke BorgdorffEvgeni TsivtsivadzeRita VerhelstMassimo MarzoratiSuzanne JurriaansGilles F NdayisabaFrank H SchurenJanneke HHM van de Wijgert

A1 Journal Article in ISME JOURNAL

Prevalence and correlates of bacterial vaginosis in different sub-populations of women in Sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional study

Vicky JespersTania CrucittiJoris MentenRita VerhelstMary MwauraKishor MandaliyaGilles F NdayisabaSinead Delany-MoretlweHans VerstraelenLiselotte Hardy et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

The vaginal microbiota: what have we learned after a decade of molecular characterization?

Janneke HHM van de WijgertHanneke BorgdorffRita VerhelstTania CrucittiSuzanna FrancisHans VerstraelenVicky Jespers

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

2013

Bacterial species in the vaginal microbiome correlated by Nugent score: cross-sectional data from the Microbicide Safety Biomarkers Study in Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa

Liselotte HardyVicky JespersJoris MentenRita VerhelstMary MwauraSinead Delany-MoretlweGilles NdayisabaHans VerstraelenJanneke van de WijgertTania Crucitti

Cervicovaginal microbiota not dominated by lactobacilli are associated with HIV viral shedding in African female sex workers

Hanneke BorgdorffEvgeni TsivtsivadzeRita VerhelstSuzanne JurriaansGilles NdayisabaFrank SchurenJanneke van de Wijgert

Elevated soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells (sTREM)-1 levels in maternal serum during term and preterm labor

Inge TencyHans VerstraelenBart SaerensBruno VerhasseltMario VaneechoutteOlivier DegommeRita VerhelstMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Lactobacillus crispatus-dominated cervicovaginal microbiome associated with fewer sexually transmitted infections in African sex workers

Hanneke BorgdorffEvgeni TsivtsivadzeRita VerhelstMassimo MarzoratiGilles NdayisabaFrank SchurenJanneke van de Wijgert

Prevalence reproductive tract infections (RTI) in women targeted for microbicide trials: the Microbicide Safety Biomarkers Study in Kenya, Rwanda, and South Africa

Mary MwauraLiselotte HardySinead Delany-MoretlweGilles NdayisabaKishor MandaliyaJoris MentenRita VerhelstJanneke van de WijgertTania CrucittiVicky Jespers

The influence of hormonal contraception and pregnancy on the vaginal microbiome, sexually transmitted infections, and cytokine responses in a cohort of Rwandan sex workers

Marijn VerwijsHanneke BorgdorffFerdinand WitFrank SchurenRene LutterRita VerhelstMarc BontenJanneke van de Wijgert

The vaginal microbiome and its clinical correlates in a cohort of African sex workers

Hanneke BorgdorffEvgeni TsivtsivadzeRita VerhelstFrank SchurenMassimo MarzoratiJanneke van de Wijgert

There is a need for multipurpose prevention technologies targeting HIV and common reproductive tract infections: data from the Microbicides Safety Biomarkers Study Team

Mary MwauraLiselotte HardySinead Delany-MoretlweGilles NdayisabaKishor MandaliyaRita VerhelstHans VerstraelenJanneke van de WijgertTania CrucittiVicky Jespers

2012

Antiseptics and disinfectants for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis : a systematic review

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstKristien RoelensMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Association between bacterial vaginosis and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia: systematic review and meta-analysis

Evy GilletJoris MeysHans VerstraelenRita VerhelstPhilippe De SutterMarleen TemmermanDavy Vanden Broeck

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Imbalances between matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) in maternal serum during preterm labor

Inge TencyHans VerstraelenIVO KROESGabriële HoltappelsBruno VerhasseltMario VaneechoutteRita VerhelstMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Longitudinal qPCR study of the dynamics of L. crispatus, L. iners, A. vaginae, (sialidase positive) G. vaginalis, and P. bivia in the vagina

Guido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoInge TencyHans VerstraelenRita VerhelstMarijke TrogMarleen TemmermanLeen VancoillieEllen DecatPiet CoolsMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Quantification of bacterial species of the vaginal microbiome in different groups of women, using nucleic acid amplification tests

Vicky JespersJoris MentenHilde SmetSabrina PoradosúSaid AbdellatiRita VerhelstLiselotte HardyAnne BuvéTania Crucitti

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

sTREM-1 levels are elevated in maternal serum during term and preterm labour

Inge TencyHans VerstraelenOlivier DegommeRita VerhelstBart SaerensBruno VerhasseltMario VaneechoutteMarleen Temmerman

2011

Piet CoolsHans VerstraelenMario VaneechoutteRita Verhelst

Bookchapter in Molecular detection of human bacterial pathogens

Chlamydia trachomatis infection in fertile and subfertile women in Rwanda: prevalence and diagnostic significance of IgG and IgA antibodies testing

Mambo-Claude MuvunyiNathalie DhontRita VerhelstMarleen TemmermanGeert ClaeysElizaveta Padalko

A1 Journal Article in HUMAN REPRODUCTION

EDCTP capacity building achievements at the International Centre For Reproductive Health (ICRH) clinical research laboratory in Mombasa, Kenya

Sammy WambuaStanley LüchtersDavy Vanden BroeckRita VerhelstTania CrucittiJanneke Van de WijgertNienke VeldhuijzenKishor MandaliyaMarleen Temmerman

Evaluation of a new multiplex polymerase chain reaction assay STDFinder for the simultaneous detection of 7 sexually transmitted disease pathogens

Mambo-Claude MuvunyiNathalie DhontRita VerhelstTania CrucittiMartin ReijansBrit MuldersGuus SimonsMarleen TemmermanGeert ClaeysElizaveta Padalko

A1 Journal Article in DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenPiet CoolsGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

Bookchapter in Molecular detection of human bacterial pathogens

Group A streptococcal vaginitis: an unrecognized cause of vaginal symptoms in adult women

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstMario VaneechoutteMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

Longitudinal study of the dynamics of vaginal microflora during two consecutive menstrual cycles

Guido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoPiet CoolsHans VerstraelenMarijke TrogGriet MissineNabil El AilaRita VerhelstInge TencyGeert ClaeysMarleen Temmerman et al.

A1 Journal Article in PLOS ONE

Strong correspondence in bacterial loads between the vagina and rectum of pregnant women

Nabil El AilaInge TencyBart SaerensEllen De BackerPiet CoolsGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoHans VerstraelenRita VerhelstMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY

2010

Comparison of different sampling techniques and of different culture methods for detection of group B streptococcus carriage in pregnant women

Nabil El AilaInge TencyGeert ClaeysBart SaerensPiet CoolsHans VerstraelenMarleen TemmermanRita VerhelstMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Evaluation of different culture media, swabs and sampling techniques for rapid detection of vaginal and rectal group B streptococci in pregnant women

Nabil El AilaInge TencyGeert ClaeysBart SaerensMarleen TemmermanRita VerhelstMario Vaneechoutte

The development of a 16S rRNA gene based PCR for the identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae and comparison with four other species specific PCR assays

Nabil El AilaStefan EmlerTarja KaijalainenThierry De BaereBart SaerensElife AlkanPieter DeschaghtRita VerhelstMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

The epidemiology of bacterial vaginosis in relation to sexual behaviour

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstMario VaneechoutteMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

2009

A pilot study evaluating the safety of vaginal administration of a multi-particulate pellet formulation.

Guido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoHans VerstraelenNele PoelvoordeSteven De CorteGeert ClaeysMarijke TrogEllen De BackerBart SaerensChris VervaetFabienne De Boeck et al.

A1 Journal Article in European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics

Bacterial vaginosis: an update on diagnosis and treatment

Hans VerstraelenRita Verhelst

A1 Journal Article in EXPERT REVIEW OF ANTI-INFECTIVE THERAPY

Development Of Vaginal Probiotics to Improve the Vaginal Microflora and Reduce Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenStanley LüchtersMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

Gene polymorphisms of Toll-like and related recognition receptors relation to the vaginal carriage of Gardnerella vaginalis and Atopobium vaginae

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstLieve NuytinckKristien RoelensEls De MeesterDaniella De VosMartine Van ThielenRudi RossauWim DelvaEllen De Backer et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE IMMUNOLOGY

Genotyping of Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococci) isolated from vaginal and rectal swabs of women at 35-37 weeks of pregnancy

Nabil El AilaInge TencyGeert ClaeysBart SaerensEllen De BackerMarleen TemmermanRita VerhelstMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Identification and genotyping of bacteria from paired vaginal and rectal samples from pregnant women indicates similarity between vaginal and rectal microflora

Nabil El AilaInge TencyGeert ClaeysHans VerstraelenBart SaerensGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoEllen De BackerPiet CoolsMarleen TemmermanRita Verhelst et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

IN VIVO EVALUATION OF THE VAGINAL DISTRIBUTION AND RETENTION OF A MULTI-PARTICULATE PELLET FORMULATION

Fabienne De BoeckNele PoelvoordeHans VerstraelenRita VerhelstBart SaerensEllen De BackerGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagosMario VaneeckhoutteMarleen TemmermanJean Paul Remon et al.

In vivo evaluation of the vaginal distribution and retention of a multi-particulate pellet formulation

Nele PoelvoordeHans VerstraelenRita VerhelstBart SaerensEllen De BackerGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoChris VervaetMario VaneechoutteFabienne De BoeckLucas Van Bortel et al.

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICS AND BIOPHARMACEUTICS

Longitudinal analysis of the vaginal microflora in pregnancy suggests that L. crispatus promotes the stability of the normal vaginal microflora and that L. gasseri and/or L. iners are more conducive to the occurrence of abnormal vaginal microflora

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstGeert ClaeysEllen De BackerMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

Microflora of the penile skin-lined neovagina of transsexual women

Steven WeyersHans VerstraelenJan GerrisStan MonstreyGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoBart SaerensEllen De BackerGeert ClaeysMario VaneechoutteRita Verhelst

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

On the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of bacterial vaginosis: some novel insights acquired from the molecular analysis of the vaginal microflora

Hans VerstraelenMarleen TemmermanRita Verhelst

Otitis media microbes: culture, PCR, and confocal laser scanning microscopy

Thierry De BaereJoke HollantsA WaeytensJ HuygheClaude CuvelierRita VerhelstPieter DeschaghtMario VaneechoutteIngeborg Dhooge

A1 Journal Article in B-ENT

Safety and colonisation potential of a new multi-particulate pellet formulation for vaginal delivery of probiotic lactobacilli

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenNele PoelvoordeGuido Lopes dos Santos SantiagoEllen De BackerBart SaerensMarijke TrogChris VervaetLucas Van BortelJean Paul Remon et al.

The vaginal microflora in relation to gingivitis

Rutger PerssonJane HittiRita VerhelstMario VaneechoutteRigmor PerssonRegula HirschiMarianne WeibelMarilynn RothenMarleen TemmermanKathleen Paul et al.

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

2008

Terminal restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis of the microflora in necrotic teeth of patients irradiated in the head and neck region

Geert HommezRita VerhelstMario VaneechoutteGeert ClaeysRoeland De Moor

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ENDODONTICS

2007

Digitized fluorescent RFLP analysis (fRFLP) as a universal method for comparing genomes of culturable dsDNA viruses: application to bacteriophages

M MERABISHVILIRita VerhelstT GLONTIN CHANISHVILIV KRYLOVClaude CuvelierM TEDIASHVILIMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY

Modified classification of Gram-stained vaginal smears to predict spontaneous preterm birth : a prospective cohort study

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstKristien RoelensGeert ClaeysSteven WeyersEllen De BackerMario VaneechoutteMarleen Temmerman

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

Quantitative determination by real-time PCR of four vaginal Lactobacillus species, Gardnerella vaginalis and Atopobium vaginae indicates an inverse relationship between L. gasseri and L. iners

Ellen De BackerRita VerhelstHans VerstraelenMA AlqumberJP BurtonJR TaggMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

2006

Antibiotic susceptibility of Atopobium vaginae

Ellen De BackerRita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Characterisation of the vaginal microflora

Rita VerhelstMario VaneechoutteMarleen TemmermanGeert Claeys

Characterization of the vaginal microflora

Rita VerhelstM VaneechoutteM Temmerman

Streptococcus cristatus isolated from a resected heart valve and blood cultures: Case reports and application of phenotypic and genotypic techniques for identification

Charlotte MatthysG CAEYSGerda VerschraegenG WAUTERSDirk VogelaersThierry De BaereRita VerhelstGuido Van NootenRudy Van CosterMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in ACTA CLINICA BELGICA

2005

Comparison between Gram stain and culture for the characterization of vaginal microflora: Definition of a distinct grade that resembles grade I microflora and revised categorization of grade I microflora

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenLeen Van SimaeyCatharine Clara De GanckEllen De BackerMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

Comparison of Gram stain and culture for the characterisation of vaginal microflora

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

Epidemiology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a cystic fibrosis rehabilitation centre

Sabine Van daeleH FRANCKXRita VerhelstPetra SchelstraeteFilomeen HaerynckI VAN SIMAEYGeert ClaeysMario VaneechoutteFrans De Baets

A1 Journal Article in EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY JOURNAL

Evaluation of amplified rDNA restriction analysis (ARDRA) for the identification of Mycoplasma species

Tim StakenborgJo ViccaPatrick ButayeDominiek MaesThierry De BaereRita VerhelstJohan PeetersAart de KruifFreddy HaesebrouckMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Evaluation of tRNA gene PCR for identification of Mollicutes

Tim StakenborgJo ViccaRita VerhelstPatrick ButayeDominiek MaesAnne NaessensGeert ClaeysCatharine Clara De GanckFreddy HaesebrouckMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Microbiological evalutation using T-RFLP analysis of the flora of necrotic teeth of patients

Geert HommezRita VerhelstMario VaneechoutteGeert ClaeysRoeland De Moor

Modification of Gram-stained vaginal smear scoring may increase the sensitivity of vaginal smear assessment in the prediction of preterm birth

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstGeert ClaeysK ROELENSEllen De BackerMario VaneechoutteMarleen Temmerman

Shared genotypes of Achromobacter xylosoxidans strains isolated from patients at a cystic fibrosis rehabilitation center

Sabine Van daeleRita VerhelstGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenHilde FranckxLeen Van SimaeyCatharine Clara De GanckFrans De BaetsMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

2004

Bacteremic infection with Pantoea ananatis

Thierry De BaereRita VerhelstC LABITGerda VerschraegenG WAUTERSGeert ClaeysMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Cloning of 16S rRNA genes amplified from normal and disturbed vaginal microflora points to a strong assocation between Atopobium vaginae, Gardnerella vaginalis and bacterial vaginosis

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenJoris DelangheLeen Van SimaeyCatharine Clara De GanckMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

Cloning of 16S rRNA genes amplified from normal and disturbed vaginal microflora suggests a strong association between Atopobiurn vaginae, Gardnerella vaginalis and bacterial vaginosis

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenJoris DelangheLeen Van SimaeyCatharine Clara De GanckMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

Culture-independent analysis of vaginal microflora: The unrecognized association of Atopobium vaginae with bacterial vaginosis

Hans VerstraelenRita VerhelstGeert ClaeysMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

CULTURE-INDEPENDENT CHARACTERIZATION OF HEALTHY AND DISTURBED VAGINAL MICROFLORA CONFIRMS THE PRESENCE OF ATOPOBIUM VAGINAE IN THE BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS MICROFLORA AND SUGGESTS AN AMBIGUOUS ROLE FOR LACTOBACILLUS GASSERI AND L. INERS

Rita VerhelstHans VerstraelenGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenMarleen TemmermanMario Vaneechoutte

Investigation of the effect of the coronal restoration quality on the composition of the root canal microflora in teeth with apical periodontitis by means of T-RFLP analysis

Geert HommezRita VerhelstGeert ClaeysMario VaneechoutteRoeland De Moor

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL

2003

Comparison of five genotypic techniques for identification of optochin-resistant pneumococcus-like isolates

Rita VerhelstT KAIJALAINENThierry De BaereGerda VerschraegenGeert ClaeysLeen Van SimaeyCatharine Clara De GanckMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY

Microbiological evaluation of necrotic root canals with apical periodontitis by T-RFLP analysis

Roeland De MoorRita VerhelstMario VaneechoutteGeert ClaeysGeert Hommez

Microbiological evaluation of retreated root canals with appical periodontitis by T-RFLP analysis

Geert HommezRita VerhelstMario VaneechoutteGeert ClaeysRoeland De Moor

2002

Evaluation of amplified rDNA restriction analysis (ARDRA) for the identification of cultured mycobacteria in a diagnostic laboratory

Thierry De BaereRicardo de MendoncaGeert ClaeysGerda VerschraegenWouter MijsRita VerhelstSylvianne RottiersLeen Van SimaeyCatharine Clara De GanckMario Vaneechoutte

A1 Journal Article in BMC MICROBIOLOGY

Identification of Lactobacillus species using tDNA-PCR.

Margo BaeleMario VaneechoutteRita VerhelstMarc VancanneytLuc DevrieseFreddy Haesebrouck

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS

1996

Isolation of HIV-1 RNA from plasma: Evaluation of eight different extraction methods.

Chris VerhofstedeK FRANSEND MARISSENSRita VerhelstG VANDERGROENS LAUWERSG ZISSISJean Plum

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS