Peer reviewed articles

 

2024

Antibody-Dependent Respiratory Burst against Plasmodium falciparum Merozoites in Individuals Living in an Area with Declining Malaria Transmission

Doreen D. Mutemi, James Tuju, Rodney Ogwang, Lydia Nyamako, Kennedy M. Wambui, Ivette R. Cruz, Pär Villner, Victor Yman, Samson M. Kinyanjui, Ingegerd Rooth, Billy Ngasala, Anna Färnert, and Faith H. A. Osier

2024 DOI: 10.3390/vaccines12020203

Cancer Care in Pandemic Times Building Inclusive Local Health Security in Africa and India

Geoffrey Banda, Maureen Mackintosh, Mercy Karimi Njeru, Fortunata Songora Makene and Smita Srinivas

2024 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-44123-3

Where will pediatric praziquantel be needed in Tanzania? Geographical variation in prevalence, and risk factors of Schistosoma mansoni in pre-school aged children in southern and north-western Tanzania

Humphrey D. Mazigo , Emmanuela E. Ambrose , Upendo J. Mwingira

2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.parepi.2024.e00337

 

2023

Poorly controlled asthma – Easy wins and future prospects for addressing fungal allergy

David W. Denning and Lorraine T. Pfavayi 

2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.alit.2023.07.003

Blind spots in the implementation of point-of-care diagnostics for underserved communities

Tivani P. Mashamba-Thompson, Lorraine Tsitsi Pfavayi and Francisca Mutapi 

2023 DOI: 10.1038/s44222-023-00127-4

Spatial distribution, abundance, and infection rates of human schistosome-transmitting snails and related physicochemical parameters in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, South Africa

Onyekachi Esther Nwoko, Tawanda Manyangadze, Moses John Chimbari

2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12463 

Peptide microarray analysis of in-silico predicted B-cell epitopes in SARS-CoV-2 sero-positive healthcare workers in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Arthur Vengesai, Thajasvarie Naicker, Herald Midzi, Maritha Kasambala, Victor Muleya, Isaac Chipako, Emilia Choto, Praise Moyo, Takafira Mduluza 

2023 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106781

Malacological Survey and Spatial Distribution of Intermediate Host Snails in Schistosomiasis Endemic Districts of Rwanda

Joseph Kagabo, Chester Kalinda, Project Nshimiyimana, Jean Bosco Mbonigaba, Eugene Ruberanziza, Elias Nyandwi and Nadine Rujeni

2023 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed8060295

Cytokine Kinetics during Progression of COVID-19 in Rwanda Patients: Could IL-9/IFNγ Ratio Predict Disease Severity?

Ella Larissa Ndoricyimpaye, Jacques Van Snick, Rutayisire Robert, Emmanuel Bikorimana, Onesphore Majyambere, Enatha Mukantwari, Thaddée Nshimiyimana, Valens Mbonigaba, Jean Paul Coutelier  and Nadine Rujeni

2023 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512272

The political economy of the African pharmaceutical sector's “industrial underdevelopment” lock-in: The importance of understanding the impact of persistent colonial extractive institutions

Geoffery Banda

2023 DOI: 10.3389/frma.2023.1020588

Trypanocide usage in the cattle belt of southwestern Uganda

Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Ewan Thomas MacLeod, Keith Robert Sones, Susan Christina Welburn

2023 DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2023.1296522

The association of systemic inflammation and cognitive functions of pre-school aged children residing in a Schistosoma haematobium endemic area in Zimbabwe

Maritha Kasambala, Samson Mukaratirwa, Arthur Vengesai, Tariro Mduluza-Jokonya, Luxwell Jokonya, Herald Midzi, Rutendo Birri Makota, Arnold Mutemeri, Emmanuel Maziti, Bazondlile Dube-Marimbe, Dixon Chibanda, Francisca Mutapi and Takafira Mduluza

2023 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1139912

Predicted changes in habitat suitability for human schistosomiasis intermediate host snails for modelled future climatic conditions in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Onyekachi Esther Nwoko, Tawanda Manyangadze and Moses John Chimbari

2023 DOI: 10.3389/fenvs.2023.1243777

New SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant with Spike Protein Mutation Y451H, Kilifi, Kenya, March–May 2023

Mike J Mwanga, Arnold W Lambisia, John Mwita Morobe, Nickson Murunga, Edidah Moraa, Leonard Ndwiga, Robinson Cheruiyot, Jennifer Musyoki, Martin Mutunga, Laura M Guzman-Rincon, Charles Sande, Joseph Mwangangi, Philip Bejon, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier, D James Nokes, Charles N Agoti, Joyce Nyiro and George Githinji

2023 DOI: 10.3201/eid2911.230894

Detection of dengue virus serotype 4 in Sudan

Mohamed Desogi, Mostafa Ali, Nesrin Gindeel, Fatima Khalid, Muhannad Abdelraheem, Aymen Alnaby, Mariam Saad, Elwaleed Elamin, Musa Kheir and Maowia Mukhtar

2023 DOI: 10.26719/emhj.23.041

A Qualitative Analysis of the Botswana Schistosomiasis Control Policy and Plan Using Policy Triangle Framework

Kebabonye P. Gabaake, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, Olekae T. Thakadu & Nthabiseng A. Phaladze

2023 DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2595291/v1

The prevalence of urogenital and intestinal schistosomiasis among school age children (6–13 years) in the Okavango Delta in Botswana

Nthabiseng A. Phaladze , Lebotse Molefi, Olekae T. Thakadu, Onalenna Tsima,Barbara N. Ngwenya, Tuduetso L. Molefi, Wananani B. Tshiamo

2023 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285977

 

SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant of concern in the Seychelles: Introduction and spread

John Mwita Morobe,  Brigitte Pool, Lina Marie, Dwayne Didon, Arnold W. Lambisia, Timothy Makori, Khadija Said Mohammed, Leonard Ndwiga, Maureen W. Mburu, Edidah Moraa, Nickson Murunga, Mike Mwanga, Jennifer Musyoki, Angela K. Moturi, Joyce Namulondo, Susan Zimba Tembo, Edwin Ogendi, Thierno Balde, Fred Athanasius Dratibi, Yahaya Ali Ahmed, Nicksy Gumede, Rachel A. Achilla, Peter K. Borus, Dorcas W. Wanjohi, Sofonias K. Tessema, Joseph Mwangangi, Philip Bejon, D. James Nokes, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier, George Githinji, Leon Biscornet and Charles N. Agoti

2023 DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18908.1

 

Detection of a SARS-CoV-2 Beta-like variant in coastal Kenya after more than a year of disappearance

Arnold W. Lambisia, Joyce U. Nyiro, John M. Morobe, Timothy N. Makori, Maureen W. Mburu, Leonard Ndwiga, Edidah O. Moraa, Jennifer Musyoki, Nickson Murunga, Philip Bejon, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier, D. James Nokes, Charles N. Agoti and George Githinji

2023 DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18700.1

A mixed method analysis of the Botswana schistosomiasis control policy and plans using the policy triangle framework

Kebabonye P. Gabaake, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, Olekae T. Thakadu & Nthabiseng A. Phaladze

2023 DOI: 10.1186/s41256-023-00321-2

Comparative Susceptibility of Plasmodium ovale and Plasmodium falciparum Field Isolates to Reference and Lead Candidate Antimalarial Drugs in Ghana

Yaw Aniweh, Alamissa Soulama, Jersley Chirawurah, Felix Ansah, Harry A. Danwonno, Fanta Sogore, Melanie Rouillier, Brice Campo, Lucas Amenga-Etego, Abdoulaye A. Djimde, Gordon A. Awandare, Laurent Dembele

2023 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.04916-22

Anti-merozoite antibodies induce natural killer cell effector function and are associated with immunity against malaria

Dennis O Odera, James Tuju, Kennedy Mwai, Irene N Nkumama, Kristin Fürle, Timothy Chege, Rinter Kimathi, Stefan Diehl, Fauzia K Musasia, Micha Rosenkranz, Patricia Njuguna, Mainga Hamaluba, Melissa C Kapulu , Roland Frank; CHMI-SIKA Study Team; Faith H A Osier, Abdirahman I Abdi, Primus Che Chi, Zaydah de Laurent, Irene Jao, Dorcas Kamuya, Gathoni Kamuyu, Johnstone Makale, Linda Murungi, Jennifer Musyoki, Michelle Muthui, Jedidah Mwacharo, Silvia Kariuki, Daniel Mwanga, Joyce Mwongeli, Francis Ndungu, Maureen Njue, George Nyangweso, Domitila Kimani, Joyce M Ngoi, Janet Musembi, Omar Ngoto, Edward Otieno, Michael Ooko, Jimmy Shangala, Juliana Wambua, Khadija Said Mohammed, Donwilliams Omuoyo, Moses Mosobo, Nelson Kibinge, Sam Kinyanjui, Philip Bejon, Brett Lowe, Kevin Marsh, Vicki Marsh, Yonas Abebe, Peter F Billingsley, Betty Kim Lee Sim, Stephen L Hoffman, Eric R James, Thomas L Richie, Agnes Audi, Fredrick Olewe, James Oloo, John Ongecha, Martin O Ongas, Nelly Koskei, Peter C Bull, Susanne H Hodgson, Cheryl Kivisi, Mallika Imwong, Sean C Murphy, Bernhards Ogutu, Joel Tarning, Markus Winterberg, Thomas N Williams

2023 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abn5993

 

Symptom prevalence and secondary attack rate of SARS-CoV-2 in rural Kenyan households: A prospective cohort study

Katherine E. Gallagher, Joyce Nyiro, Charles N. Agoti, Eric Maitha, James Nyagwange, Angela Karani, Christian Bottomley, Nickson Murunga, George Githinji, Martin Mutunga, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier, Ivy Kombe, Amek Nyaguara, E. Wangeci Kagucia, George Warimwe, Ambrose Agweyu, Benjamin Tsofa, Philip Bejon, J. Anthony G. Scott, David James Nokes

2023 DOI: 10.1111/irv.13185

Emergence and predominance of novel influenza A (H3N2) subclade (3C.2a1b.2a.2a.3a.1) in Kenya and globally in 2023

John Mwita MorobeEdidah Moraa Arnold W. LambisiaMartin MutungaBrenda Kiage Esther Nyadzua Katama Timothy Makori Joyce Nyiro Leonard Ndwiga James Nyagwange Charles Sande Lynette Isabella Ochola-OyierEdward C. Holmes D. James Nokes, George Githinji Charles N. Agoti

2023 DOI: 10.1101/2023.12.15.23299920

Genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in Sudan: A retrospective analysis 2020-2022

Maureen W. Mburu,  Arnold W. Lambisia,  Musab Elnegoumi, Eman O. M. Nour, Osama M. M. Khair,  Elamin Abualas, Rehab M Elhassan,  Muatsim A. M. Adam,  Khadija Said Mohammed,  John M. Morobe,  Leonard Ndwiga, Edidah O. Moraa,  Timothy O. Makori, Nickson Murunga, Esther Nyadzua Katama, Dorcas W. Waruguru, Sarah Mwangi,  Sofonias K. Tessema, Mawahib H. E. Adam, Iman Mahmoud, Hanan Salman Babikir Mohamed, Yousif A. A. Mustafa, Mohamedtaha M. A. Mohamed, Rasheeda H.A. Ahmed, Nuha Y.I. Mohamed, Rahma H. Ali, Rasha S.M. Ebraheem, Huda H.H. Ahmed, Hamadelniel E. Abdalla, Izdihar Mukhtar, Abdalkhalig E. M. W. Alla, Omer H. A. Elsheikh, Abdualmoniem O. Musa, Mahmoud Taha Faki, Gada Mustfa Ahmed, Thoyba E. R. Ahmed, Mohammed A. O. Abdalla, Mujtaba O. K. Mohamed, Rayan A. A. Ahmed, Samah M. M. Awad Elkarim, Basamat A. E. M. Ahmed, Zainab A. I. Shumo, Eiman N. A. Ahmed, Samia S. A. Rushwan,  Phillip Bejon,  D. James Nokes,  Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier, Charles N. Agoti, George Githinji and Shahinaz A. Bedri

2023 DOI: 10.1101/2023.11.27.23299044

A new Omicron lineage with Spike Y451H mutation that dominated a new COVID-19 wave in Kilifi, Coastal Kenya: March-May 2023

Mwanga MJ, Lambisia AW, Morobe JM,  Murunga N, Moraa E,  Ndwiga L, Cheruiyot R,  Mutunga M, Guzman-Rincon LM, Sande C, Mwangangi J, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI, Nokes DJ, Agoti CN, Nyiro J, Githinji G

2023 DOI: 10.1101/2023.07.03.23292158

Drug resistance profiling of asymptomatic and low-density Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections on Ngodhe island, Kenya, using custom dual-indexing next-generation sequencing

Ashley Osborne, Jody E. Phelan, Akira Kaneko, Wataru Kagaya, Chim Chan, Mtakai Ngara, James Kongere, Kiyoshi Kita, Jesse Gitaka, Susana Campino & Taane G. Clark

2023 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-38481-3

Spatial and seasonal distribution of human schistosomiasis intermediate host snails and their interactions with other freshwater snails in 7 districts of KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa

Onyekachi Esther Nwoko, Tawanda Manyangadze & Moses John Chimbari

2023 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-34122-x

Conflicting COVID-19 excess mortality estimate; Authors: Matshidiso Moeti, Lindiwe Makubalo, Abdou Salam Gueye, Thierno Balde, Humphrey Karamagi, Gordon Awandare, S M Thumbi, Feifei Zhang, Francisca Mutapi , and Mark Woolhouse

Conflicting COVID-19 excess mortality estimates

2023 DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)00112-5

The Lancet MicrobeVolume 4, Issue 2, E75-E83, February 2023

Peptide microarray IgM and IgG screening of pre-SARS-CoV-2 human serum samples from Zimbabwe for reactivity with peptides from all seven human coronaviruses: a cross-sectional study

Ashworth J, Mathie D, Scott F, Mahendran Y, Woolhouse M, Stoevesandt O, Mduluza T, Mutapi F

2023 DOI: 10.1016/S2666-5247(22)00295-6 

What does equitable global health research and delivery look like? Tackling Infections to Benefit Africa (TIBA) partnership as a case study

Mutapi F, Banda G, Woolhouse M

2023 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-011028

Wellcome Open Research        Wellcome Open Research 2022, last updated 16 May 2023Temporal distribution and clinical characteristics of the Alpha, Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in Laikipia, Kenya: institutional and community-based genomic surveillance

W. Lambisia A, H. Mudhune G, M. Morobe J, Said Mohammed K, O. Makori T, Ndwiga L, W. Mburu M, O. Moraa E, Musyoki J, Murunga N, N. Waliaula I, K. Mumelo A, Bejon P, Isabella Ochola-Oyier L, Githinji G, Nokes J, Agoti C

2023 DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18306.2

International Journal of Molecular Sciences

 

 

 

Cytokine Kinetics during Progression of COVID-19 in Rwanda Patients: Could IL-9/IFNγ Ratio Predict Disease Severity?

Ella Larissa Ndoricyimpaye; Jacques Van Snick; Rutayisire Robert; Emmanuel Bikorimana; Onesphore Majyambere; Enatha Mukantwari; Thaddée Nshimiyimana; Valens Mbonigaba; Jean Paul Coutelier; Nadine Rujeni

2023 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241512272

     

Comparative Susceptibility of Plasmodium ovale and Plasmodium falciparum Field Isolates to Reference and Lead Candidate Antimalarial Drugs in Ghana

Yaw Aniweh; Alamissa Soulama;J ersley Chirawurah; Felix Ansah; Harry A. Danwonno; Fanta Sogore; Melanie Rouillier; Brice Campo; Lucas Amenga-Etego; Abdoulaye A. Djimde; Gordon A. Awandare; Laurent Dembele; Michael L. Ginger

2023 DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.04916-22

Detection of dengue virus serotype 4 in Sudan

Mohamed Desogi, Mostafa Ali, Nesrin Gindeel, Fatima Khalid, Muhannad Abdelraheem, Aymen Alnaby, Mariam Saad, Elwaleed Elamin Musa Kheir and Maowia Mukhtar

2023  DOI: 10.26719/emhj.23.041 


 

2022

 “If I Were to Suffer a Stroke Right Now, the First Place That I Should Be Taken to Is the Traditional Healer”: Community Beliefs and Health-Seeking Practices for Noncommunicable Diseases in Rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Herbert Chikafu, Innocent Tinashe Mutero, Moses John Chimbari

2022 DOI: 10.46743/2160-3715/2022.5229

Genomic Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in Seychelles, 2020–2021

John Mwita Morobe, Brigitte Pool, Lina Marie, Dwayne Didon, Arnold W Lambisia, Timothy Makori, Khadija Said Mohammed, Zaydah R de Laurent, Leonard Ndwiga, Maureen W Mburu, Edidah Moraa, Nickson Murunga, Jennifer Musyoki, Jedida Mwacharo, Lydia Nyamako, Debra Riako, Pariken Ephnatus, Faith Gambo, Josephine Naimani, Joyce Namulondo, Susan Zimba Tembo, Edwin Ogendi, Thierno Balde, Fred Athanasius Dratibi, Ali Ahmed Yahaya, Nicksy Gumede, Rachel A Achilla , Peter K Borus, Dorcas W Wanjohi, Sofonias K Tessema, Joseph Mwangangi, Philip Bejon , David J Nokes, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier, George Githinji, Leon Biscornet and Charles N Agoti

2022 DOI: 10.3390/v14061318

An Update on African Trypanocide Pharmaceutics and Resistance

2022 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.828111

Prevalence Mapping of Schistosoma mansoni Among Pre-school Age Children in Rwanda

2022 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.906177

Breadth of Antibodies to Plasmodium falciparum Variant Surface Antigens Is Associated With Immunity in a Controlled Human Malaria Infection Study

2022 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.894770

Urogenital schistosomiasis among pre-school and school aged children in four districts of north western Tanzania after 15 years of mass drug administration: Geographical prevalence, risk factors and performance of haematuria reagent strips

Humphrey D. Mazigo, Upendo J. Mwingira, Maria M. Zinga, Cecilia Uisso, Paul E. Kazyoba, Safari M. Kinung’hi, Francesca Mutapi

2022 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010834

The global burden of Chikungunya fever among children: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis

Nyamwaya D, Thumbi S, Bejon P, Warimwe G, Mokaya J

2022 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0000914

Malaria attributable fractions with changing transmission intensity: Bayesian latent class vs logistic models

Mwai K, Nkumama I, Thairu A, Mburu J, Odera D, Kimathi R, Nyamako L, Tuju J, Kinyanjui S, Musenge E, Osier F

2022 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-022-04346-9

Ultrasensitive electrochemical genosensors for species-specific diagnosis of malaria

Ansah F, Krampa F, Donkor JK, Owusu-Appiah C, Ashitei S, Kornu VE, Danku RK, Chirawurah JD, Awandare GA, Aniweh Y, Kanyong P

2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140988

Draft Genome Sequence of an Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli Strain Carrying Genes for Colonization Surface Antigen 13 and a Heat-Labile Toxin

Njoroge SM, Madé LF, von Mentzer A, Kulohoma BW, Kamanu TK, Ouko TT, Kiiru J, Ward MJ, Thomson NR, Fèvre EM, Woolhouse M, Kariuki S

2022 DOI: 10.1128/mra.00416-22

Effect of Schistosoma haematobium infection on the cognitive functions of preschool age children and benefits of treatment from an endemic area in Zimbabwe

Kasambala M, Mduluza T, Vengesai A, Mduluza-Jokonya T, Jokonya L, Midzi H, Makota RB, Mutemeri A, Maziti E, Dube-Marimbe B, Chibanda D, Mutapi F, Mukaratirwa S

2022  DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07784-7

Patient journey and resources mapping to implement a praziquantel mass drug administration program for children aged 5 years and below in resource-limited settings

Ncube MV, Kabuyaya M, Chimbari MJ

2022  DOI: 10.1186/s13643-022-02087-z

The COVID-19 pandemic and disruptions to essential health services in Kenya: a retrospective time-series analysis

Kiarie H, Temmerman M, Nyamai M, Liku N, Thuo W, Oramisi V, Nyaga L, Karimi J, Wamalwa P, Gatheca G, Mwenda V, Ombajo LA, Thumbi SM, Essential Health Services Data Monitoring and Evaluation sub-working group

2022 DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(22)00285-6

Temporal distribution and clinical characteristics of the Alpha, Delta and Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern in Laikipia, Kenya: institutional and community-based genomic surveillance

 W. Lambisia A, H. Mudhune G, M. Morobe J, Said Mohammed K, O. Makori T, Ndwiga L, W. Mburu M, O. Moraa E, Musyoki J, Murunga N, N. Waliaula I, K. Mumelo A, Bejon P, Isabella Ochola-Oyier L, Githinji G, Nokes J, Agoti C

2022 DOI: 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18306.2

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Human African Trypanocide Resistance

Kasozi KI, MacLeod ET, Welburn SC

2022 DOI: 10.3390/pathogens11101100

Epidemiological impact and cost-effectiveness analysis of COVID-19 vaccination in Kenya

Orangi S, Ojal J, Brand S, Orlendo C, Kairu A, Aziza R, Ogero M, Agweyu A, Warimwe G, Uyoga S, Otieno E, Ochola-Oyier L, Agoti C, Kasera K, Amoth P, Mwangangi M, Aman R, Ng'ang'a W, Adetifa I, Scott J, Bejon P, Keeling M, Flasche S, Nokes D, Barasa E

2022 DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2022-009430

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Knowledge Attitude and Practices on African Animal Trypanocide Resistance

Kasozi KI, MacLeod ET, Waiswa C, Mahero M, Ntulume I, Welburn SC

2022 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7090205

Impact of parasitic infection on mental health and illness in humans in Africa: a systematic review

Lampard-Scotford AR, McCauley A, Kuebel JA, Ibbott R, Mutapi F

2022 DOI: 10.1017/s0031182022000166

Species Diversity, Distribution, and Abundance of Freshwater Snails in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Nwoko O, Kalinda C, Manyangadze T, Chimbari M

2022 DOI: 10.3390/w14142267

Phagocytosis of Plasmodium falciparum ring-stage parasites predicts protection against malaria

Musasia F, Nkumama I, Frank R, Kipkemboi V, Schneider M, Mwai K, Odera D, Rosenkranz M, Fürle K, Kimani D, Tuju J, Njuguna P, Hamaluba M, Kapulu M, Wardemann H,  , Abdi A, Abebe Y, Bejon P, Billingsley P, Bull P, de Laurent Z, Hoffman S, James E, Kariuki S, Kimathi R, Kinyanjui S, Kivisi C, Makale J, Marsh K, Mohammed K, Mosobo M, Musembi J, Musyoki J, Muthui M, Mwacharo J, Ndungu F, Ngoi J, Ngoto O, Ogutu B, Olewe F, Omuoyo D, Ong'echa J, Otieno E, Shangala J, Sim B, Richie T, Wambua J, Williams T, Osier F

2022 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-31640-6

Frequency distribution of cytokine and associated transcription factor single nucleotide polymorphisms in Zimbabweans: Impact on schistosome infection and cytokine levels

Hanton A, Scott F, Stenzel K, Nausch N, Zdesenko G, Mduluza T, Mutapi F

2022 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010536

Transmission networks of SARS-CoV-2 in Coastal Kenya during the first two waves: A retrospective genomic study

Agoti C, Ochola-Oyier L, Dellicour S, Mohammed K, Lambisia A, de Laurent Z, Morobe J, Mburu M, Omuoyo D, Ongera E, Ndwiga L, Maitha E, Kitole B, Suleiman T, Mwakinangu M, Nyambu J, Otieno J, Salim B, Musyoki J, Murunga N, Otieno E, Kiiru J, Kasera K, Amoth P, Mwangangi M, Aman R, Kinyanjui S, Warimwe G, Phan M, Agweyu A, Cotten M, Barasa E, Tsofa B, Nokes D, Bejon P, Githinji G

2022 DOI: 10.7554/elife.71703

Incidence of chikungunya virus infections among Kenyan children with neurological disease, 2014-2018: A cohort study

Nyamwaya DK, Otiende M, Mwango L, Kariuki SM, Otieno B, Omuoyo DO, Githinji G, Kitsao BS, Karanja HK, Gitonga JN, de Laurent ZR, Davies A, Mwarumba S, Agoti CN, Thumbi SM, Hamaluba MM, Newton CR, Bejon P, Warimwe GM

2022 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1003994

Genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Ghana from 2020-2021

Morang'a C, Ngoi J, Gyamfi J, Amuzu D, Nuertey B, Soglo P, Appiah V, Asante I, Owusu-Oduro P, Armoo S, Adu-Gyasi D, Amoako N, Oliver-Commey J, Owusu M, Sylverken A, Fenteng E, M'cormack V, Tei-Maya F, Quansah E, Ayivor-Djanie R, Amoako E, Ogbe I, Yemi B, Osei-Wusu I, Mettle D, Saiid S, Tapela K, Dzabeng F, Magnussen V, Quaye J, Opurum P, Carr R, Ababio P, Abass A, Akoriyea S, Amoako E, Kumi-Ansah F, Boakye O, Mibut D, Odoom T, Ofori-Boadu L, Allegye-Cudjoe E, Dassah S, Asoala V, Asante K, Phillips R, Osei-Atweneboana M, Gyapong J, Kuma-Aboagye P, Ampofo W, Duedu K, Ndam N, Bediako Y, Quashie P, Amenga-Etego L, Awandare G

2022 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-30219-5

Impact on emergency and elective hospital-based care in Scotland over the first 12 months of the pandemic: interrupted time-series analysis of national lockdowns

Shah S, Mulholland R, Wilkinson S, Katikireddi S, Pan J, Shi T, Kerr S, Agrawal U, Rudan I, Simpson C, Stock S, Macleod J, Murray J, McCowan C, Ritchie L, Woolhouse M, Sheikh A

2022 DOI: 10.1177/01410768221095239

The effect of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths on expressive language skills among African preschool children

Mazibuko XI, Chimbari M

2022 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07260-2

Establishment of local wastewater-based surveillance programmes in response to the spread and infection of COVID-19 - case studies from South Africa, the Netherlands, Turkey and England

Tlhagale M, Liphadzi S, Bhagwan J, Naidoo V, Jonas K, van Vuuren L, Medema G, Andrews L, Béen F, Ferreira ML, Saatci AM, Alpaslan Kocamemi B, Hassard F, Singer AC, Bunce JT, Grimsley JMS, Brown M, Jones DL

2022 DOI: 10.2166/wh.2022.185

Optimization of the SARS-CoV-2 ARTIC Network V4 Primers and Whole Genome Sequencing Protocol

Lambisia A, Mohammed K, Makori T, Ndwiga L, Mburu M, Morobe J, Moraa E, Musyoki J, Murunga N, Mwangi J, Nokes D, Agoti C, Ochola-Oyier L, Githinji G

2022 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.836728

Mass spectrometry based metabolomics for small molecule metabolites mining and confirmation as potential biomarkers for schistosomiasis - case of the Okavango Delta communities in Botswana

Ndolo SM, Zachariah M, Molefi L, Phaladze N, Sichilongo KF

2022 DOI: 10.1080/14789450.2021.2012454

Encyclopedia of Infection and Immunity 

2022 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-818731-9.00104-x

The Identification and Characterization of Immunoreactive Fungal Proteins Recognized by Sera from Zimbabweans Sensitized to Fungi

Pfavayi LT, Burchmore R, Sibanda EN, Baker S, Woolhouse M, Mduluza T, Mutapi F

2022 DOI: 10.1159/000524771

Pharmacogenetics of Praziquantel Metabolism: Evaluating the Cytochrome P450 Genes of Zimbabwean Patients During a Schistosomiasis Treatment

Zdesenko G, Mduluza T, Mutapi F

2022 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.914372

Multiplex peptide microarray profiling of antibody reactivity against neglected tropical diseases derived B-cell epitopes for serodiagnosis in Zimbabwe

Vengesai A, Naicker T, Midzi H, Kasambala M, Mduluza-Jokonya TL, Rusakaniko S, Mutapi F, Mduluza T

2022 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0271916

A digital mobile health platform increasing efficiency and transparency towards universal health coverage in low- and middle-income countries

Huisman L, van Duijn SM, Silva N, van Doeveren R, Michuki J, Kuria M, Otieno Okeyo D, Okoth I, Houben N, Rinke de Wit TF, Rogo K

2022 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221092213

African animal trypanocide resistance: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Kasozi KI, MacLeod ET, Welburn SC

2022 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.950248

Fungal allergic sensitization in young rural Zimbabwean children: Gut mycobiome and seroreactivity characteristics

Pfavayi, L., Sibanda E, Baker S, Woolhouse M, Mduluza T, Mutapi F

2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.crmicr.2021.100082

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Endemic chikungunya fever in Kenyan children: a prospective cohort study Authors:  Doris K. Nyamwaya, Mark Otiende, Donwilliams O. Omuoyo, George Githinji, Henry K. Karanja, John N. Gitonga, Zaydah R. de Laurent, James R. Otieno, Rosemary Sang, Everlyn Kamau, Stanley Cheruiyot, Edward Otieno, Charles N. Agoti, Philip Bejon, Samuel M. Thumbi & George M. Warimwe
 
 
 
 
 

 

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