Françoise Portaels

Research output

Research output per year 1970 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2022

• 274 A1: Web of Science-article
• 87 A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)
• 45 Chapter
• 18 Letter
• 19 More
  • 7 Book
  • 5 A4: Article in journal not included in A1, A2 or A3
  • 2 Comment/debate
  • 2 Editorial
  • 2 Doctoral dissertation - Doctoral dissertation
  • 1 Conference abstract in journal

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2006

  Tuberculosis drug resistance in the world

  Portaels, F., Rigouts, L., Shamputa, IC., Van Deun, A. & Abdel Aziz, M., 2006, Reichman and Hershfield's tuberculosis; a comprehensive, international approach; 3rd ed; volume 2. Raviglione, MC. (ed.). New York: Informa Healthcare USA, p. 823-843 (Lung Biology in Health and Disease; 219).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• 2005

  Buruli ulcer: an historical overview with updating to 2005

  Janssens, P., Pattyn, S., Meyers, W. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Bulletin des Séances Académie Royale des Sciences d'Outre-Mer. 51, 3, p. 265-299

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• Buruli ulcer (M. ulcerans infection): new insights, new hope for disease control

  Johnson, PDR., Stinear, T., Small, PLC., Pluschke, G., Merritt, RW., Portaels, F., Huygen, K., Hayman, JA. & Asiedu, K., 2005, In : PLoS Medicine. 2, 4, p. 282-286

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Buruli ulcer distribution in Benin [letter]

  Johnson, RC., Makoutodé, M., Sopoh, GE., Elsen, P., Gbovi, J., Pouteau, LH., Meyers, WM., Boko, M. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Emerging Infectious Diseases. 11, 3, p. 500-501

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter

• Buruli ulcer recurrence, Benin

  Debacker, M., Aguiar, J., Steunou, C., Zinsou, C., Meyers, WM. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Emerging Infectious Diseases. 11, 4, p. 584-589

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Challenges to effective control of tuberculosis and drug resistance in African countries

  Rigouts, L. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Acta Academica Supplementum. 1, p. 56-81

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• Comparative evaluation of the nitrate reduction assay, the MTT test, and the resazurin microtitre assay for drug susceptibility testing of clinical isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

  Montoro, E., Lemus, D., Echemendia, M., Martin, A., Portaels, F. & Palomino, JC., 2005, In : Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 55, 6, p. 500-505

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Comparative nucleotide sequence analysis of polymorphic variable-number tandem-repeat loci in Mycobacterium ulcerans

  Ablordey, A., Hilty, M., Stragier, P., Swings, J. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 43, 10, p. 5281-5284

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Distribution de l'infection à Mycobacterium ulcerans (Ulcère de Buruli) dans la commune de Lalo au Bénin

  Johnson, RC., Sopoh, GE., Boko, M., Zinsou, C., Gbovi, J., Makoutode, M. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Tropical Medicine and International Health. 10, 9, p. 863-871

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• DNA fingerprinting analyses of M. tuberculosis-complex isolates from the Free State, South Africa, as part of a multidisciplinary study

  van der Spoel-van, D., Mokhethi, Z., Khumalo, M., Shamputa, C., Matebesi, Z., van Rensburg, D., Portaels, F. & Rigouts, L., 2005, In : Acta Academica Supplementum. 1, p. 82-109

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• Evaluación de métodos fenotípicos y genotípicos para la detección de farmacorresistencia de Mycobacterium tuberculosis

  Porras, TB., León, CI., Guerrero, MI., Martin, A., Portaels, F. & Palomino, JC., 2005, In : Biomédica. 25, p. 22-33

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• Genotyping Mycobacterium ulcerans and Mycobacterium marinum by using mycobacterial interspersed repetitive units

  Stragier, P., Ablordey, A., Meyers, WM. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Journal of Bacteriology. 187, 5, p. 1639-1647

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• High rates of apoptosis in human Mycobacterium ulcerans culture-positive Buruli ulcer skin lesions

  Walsh, DS., Meyers, WM., Portaels, F., Lane, JE., Mongkolsirichaikul, D., Hussem, K., Gosi, P. & Myint, KSA., 2005, In : American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 73, p. 410-415

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans induces persistent inflammatory responses in mice

  Oliveira, MS., Fraga, AG., Torrado, E., Castro, AG., Pereira, JP., Longatto Filho, A., Milanezi, F., Schmitt, FC., Meyers, WM., Portaels, F., Silva, MT. & Pedrosa, J., 2005, In : Infection and Immunity. 73, 10, p. 6299-6310

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Multicenter evaluation of mycobacteria identification by PCR restriction enzyme analysis in laboratories from Latin America and the Caribbean

  Cardoso Leao, S., Bernardelli, A., Cataldi, A., Zumarraga, M., Robledo, J., Realpe, T., Mejía, GI., da Silva Telles, MA., Chimara, E., Velazco, M., Fernandez, J., Rodrigues, PA., Guerrero, MI., León, CI., Porras, TB., Rastogi, N., Goh, KS., Suffys, P., da Silva Rocha, A., dos Santos Netto, D. & 6 others, Ritacco, V., López, B., Barrera, L., Palomino, JC., Martin, A. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Journal of Microbiological Methods. 61, p. 193-199

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Multicenter evaluation of the nitrate reductase assay for drug resistance detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

  Martin, A., Montoro, E., Lemus, D., Simboli, N., Morcillo, N., Valesco, M., Chauca, J., Barrera, L., Ritacco, V., Portaels, F. & Palomino, JC., 2005, In : Journal of Microbiological Methods. 63, p. 145-150

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Multicenter study of MTT and resazurin assays for testing susceptibility to first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs

  Martin, A., Morcillo, N., Lemus, D., Montoro, E., da Silva Telles, MA., Simboli, N., Pontino, M., Porras, T., León, C., Velasco, M., Chacon, L., Barrera, L., Ritacco, V., Portaels, F. & Palomino, JC., 2005, In : International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 9, 8, p. 901-906

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Multilocus variable-number tandem repeat typing of Mycobacterium ulcerans

  Ablordey, A., Swings, J., Hubans, C., Chemlal, K., Locht, C., Portaels, F. & Supply, P., 2005, In : Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 43, 4, p. 1546-1551

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Mycobacteria in drinking water distribution systems: ecology and significance for human health

  Vaerewijck, MJM., Huys, G., Palomino, JC., Swings, J. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : FEMS Microbiology Reviews. 29, 5, p. 911-934

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Mycobacterium ulcerans disease

  van der Werf, TS., Stienstra, Y., Johnson, RC., Phillips, R., Adjei, O., Fleischer, B., Wansbrough-Jones, MH., Johnson, PDR., Portaels, F., van der Graaf, WTA. & Asiedu, K., 2005, In : Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 83, 10, p. 785-791

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Nuevos métodos para la detección rápida de la resistencia en Mycobacterium tuberculosis

  Lemus, D., Montoro, E., Echemendia, M., Yzquierdo, SL., Martin, A., Portaels, F. & Palomino, JC., 2005, In : Biotecnología Aplicada. 22, p. 306-308

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• PCR amplification with primers based on IS2404 and GC-Rich repeated sequence reveals polymorphism in Mycobacterium ulcerans

  Ablordey, A., Kotlowski, R., Swings, J. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 43, 1, p. 448-451

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Profiling Mycobacterium ulcerans with hsp65 [letter]

  Leao, SC., Mello Sampaio, JL., Martin, A., Palomino, JC. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Emerging Infectious Diseases. 11, 11, p. 1795-1796

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter

• Rapid detection of ofloxacin resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis by two low-cost colorimetric methods: resazurin and nitrate reductase assays

  Martin, A., Palomino, JC. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 43, 4, p. 1612-1616

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP); application for mycobacteria typing

  Chemlal, K., Shamputa, IC., El Aila, N., Rigouts, L. & Portaels, F., 2005, Encyclopedia of medical genomics and proteomics. Fuchs, J. & Podda, M. (eds.). [New York]: Marcel Dekker, p. 1136-1141

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Should isoniazid and clofazimine be used to treat multidrug-resistant tuberculosis? [reply]

  Van Deun, A., Salim, AH., Das, PK., Bastian, I. & Portaels, F., 2005, In : International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 9, 2, p. 232-233

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter

• Un nouvel ESPRIT pour une lutte plus efficace contre les maladies infectieuses [keynote speech]

  Portaels, F., 2005, International Symposium on Infectious Diseases, August 23-27, 2005, Kigali, Rwanda. [s.l.]: [s.n.], p. 1-5

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• 2004

  A microplate indicator-based method for determining the susceptibility of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis to antimicrobial agents [letter]

  Palomino, JC., Martin, A. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 8, p. 1510-1511

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter

• Analysis of Mycobacterium species for the presence of a macrolide toxin, mycolactone

  Daniel, AK., Lee, RE., Portaels, F. & Small, PLC., 2004, In : Infection and Immunity. 72, 1, p. 123-132

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Association large ulcère de Buruli thoraco-abdominal et pleurésie massive homolatérale: aspects diagnostiques et difficultés de prise en charge, à propos d'un cas

  Kibadi, K., Muyembe, T., Phanzu, D., Mbala, L., Meyers, WM. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : Médecine d'Afrique Noire. 51, p. 643-648

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• Buruli ulcer

  Asiedu, K., Portaels, F., Meyers, WM. & Buntine, J., 2004, Textbook of tropical surgery. Kamel, R. & Lumley, J. (eds.). London: Westminster Publishing, p. 783-785

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Buruli ulcer disease in Cameroon rediscovered

  Noeske, J., Kuaban, C., Rondini, S., Sorlin, P., Ciaffi, L., Mbuagbaw, J., Portaels, F. & Pluschke, G., 2004, In : American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 70, p. 520-526

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Drug resistance monitoring: combined rates may be the best indicator of programme performance

  Van Deun, A., Salim, AH., Daru, P., Das, APK., Aung, KJM., Hossain, MA., Rigouts, L., Fissette, K. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 8, p. 23-30

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Genotypic and phenotypic heterogeneity among Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from pulmonary tuberculosis patients

  Shamputa, IC., Rigouts, L., Eyongeta, LA., El Aila, NA., Van Deun, A., Salim, AH., Willery, E., Locht, C., Supply, P. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 42, 12, p. 5528-5536

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Introduction

  Nichols, G., Ford, T., Bartram, J., Dufour, A. & Portaels, F., 2004, Pathogenic Mycobacteria in water; a guide to public health consequences, monitoring and management. Pedley, S., Bartram, J., Rees, G., Dufour, A. & Cotruvo, JA. (eds.). London: IWA Publishing; Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO), p. 1-14 (Emerging Issues in Water and Infectious Disease Series).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Le partenariat avec les pays africains pour un meilleur contrôle de la tuberculose et de l'ulcère de Buruli

  Portaels, F., 2004, In : Bulletin des Séances Académie Royale des Sciences d'Outre-Mer. 50, p. 271-282

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• Les atteintes osseuses dans l'ulcère de Buruli: évolution clinique, étude microbiologique et identification de facteurs de risque

  Portaels, F., 2004, In : Bulletin de l'ALLF. 15, p. 39-41

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• Le traitement traditionnel de l'ulcère de Buruli au Bénin

  Johnson, RC., Makoutode, M., Hougnihin, R., Guedenon, A., Ifebe, D., Boko, M. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : Médecine Tropicale. 64, p. 145-150

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• L'ulcère de Buruli en 2004

  Josse, R., Tanimomo-Kledjo, B., Johnson, RC., Guedenon, A., Anagonou, S. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : Médecine Tropicale. 64, p. 133-135

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• Molecular epidemiology of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains isolated from patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Poland: a 1-year study

  Sajduda, A., Brzostek, A., Poplawska, M., Rastogi, N., Sola, C., Augustynowicz-Kopec, E., Zwolska, Z., Dziadek, J. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 8, p. 1448-1457

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Molecular genetic methods for diagnosis and antibiotic resistance detection of mycobacteria from clinical specimens

  Shamputa, IC., Rigouts, L. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : APMIS. 112, p. 728-752

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Mycobactéries et pays tropicaux: de l'environnement à l'homme

  Portaels, F., 2004, In : Médecine Tropicale. 64, p. 219-220

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A2: International peer reviewed article (not A1-type)

• Mycobacterium bovis BCG vaccination as prophylaxis against Mycobacterium ulcerans osteomyelitis in Buruli ulcer disease

  Portaels, F., Aguiar, J., Debacker, M., Guédénon, A., Steunou, C., Zinsou, C. & Meyers, WM., 2004, In : Infection and Immunity. 72, 1, p. 62-65

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Mycobacterium ulcerans, agent de l'ulcère de Buruli

  Marchandin, H., Portaels, F. & Van De Perre, P., 2004, Mycobacterium tuberculosis et mycobactéries atypiques. Denis, F. & Peronne, C. (eds.). Paris: Elsevier, p. 99-115 (Guides Médi/BIO).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Mycobacterium ulcerans disease: role of age and gender in incidence and morbidity

  Debacker, M., Aguiar, J., Steunou, C., Zinsou, C., Meyers, WM., Scott, JT., Dramaix, M. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : Tropical Medicine and International Health. 9, p. 1297-1304

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Mycobacterium ulcerans disease (Buruli ulcer) in rural hospital, southern Benin, 1997-2001

  Debacker, M., Aguiar, J., Steunou, C., Zinsou, C., Meyers, WM., Guédénon, A., Scott, JT., Dramaix, M. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : Emerging Infectious Diseases. 10, p. 1391-1398

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Natural ecology and survival in water of mycobacteria of potential public health significance

  Falkinham, JO., Nichols, G., Bartram, J., Dufour, A. & Portaels, F., 2004, Pathogenic Mycobacteria in water; a guide to public health consequences, monitoring and management. Pedley, S., Bartram, J., Rees, G., Dufour, A. & Cotruvo, JA. (eds.). London: IWA Publishing; Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO), p. 15-25 (Emerging Issues in Water and Infectious Disease Series).

  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

• Newly developed primers for the detection of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis

  Vansnick, E., De Rijk, P., Vercammen, F., Geysen, D., Rigouts, L. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : Veterinary Microbiology. 100, 3-4, p. 197-204

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• Non-tuberculous mycobacteria: patterns of isolation; a multi-country retrospective survey

  Martin-Casabona, N., Bahrmand, AR., Bennedsen, J., Ostergaard Thomsen, V., Curcio, M., Fauville-Dufaux, M., Feldman, K., Havelkova, M., Katila, ML., Köksalan, K., Pereira, MF., Rodrigues, F., Pfyffer, GE., Portaels, F., Rosselló Urgell, J., Rüsch-Gerdes, S., Tortoli, E., Vincent, V. & Watt, B., 2004, In : International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. 8, p. 1186-1193

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article

• One-tube cell lysis and DNA extraction procedure for PCR-based detection of Mycobacterium ulcerans in aquatic insects, molluscs and fish

  Kotlowski, R., Martin, A., Ablordey, A., Chemlal, K., Fonteyne, PA. & Portaels, F., 2004, In : Journal of Medical Microbiology. 53, p. 927-933

  Research output: Contribution to journal › A1: Web of Science-article