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COVID-19 inflammatory signature in a Mozambican cohort: unchanged red blood series and reduced levels of IL-6 and other proinflammatory cytokines
BACKGROUND: Alterations in haematological, biochemical parameters and cytokine levels, were reported in patients with COVID-19, however, there is an underrepresentation …
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Prospective clinical surveillance for severe acute respiratory illness and COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Kenyan hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic
BACKGROUND: There are limited data from sub-Saharan Africa describing the demographic characteristics, clinical features and outcome of patients admitted to …
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HIV phylogenetic clusters point to unmet hiv prevention, testing and treatment needs among men who have sex with men in kenya
BACKGROUND: The HIV epidemic in Kenya remains a significant public health concern, particularly among gay, bisexual, and other men who …
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Estimating the causal effect of dexamethasone versus hydrocortisone on the neutrophil- lymphocyte ratio in critically ill COVID-19 patients from Tygerberg Hospital ICU using TMLE method
BACKGROUND: Causal inference from observational studies is an area of interest to researchers, advancing rapidly over the years and with …
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Epidemiology of healthcare-associated bloodstream infection in South African neonatal units
BACKGROUND: Reports of healthcare-associated bloodstream infection (HA-BSI) epidemiology in African neonatal units are limited. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study …
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Correction: Antimicrobial Sub-MIC induces Staphylococcus aureus biofilm formation without affecting the bacterial count
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Potential protective association of the AA genotype and a allele of CXCR4 rs2228014 polymorphism with COVID-19 severity in adult egyptians
BACKGROUND: By the end of December 2019, a new coronavirus, termed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), emerged, and …
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Dynamics of osteopontin levels and correlation with parasitemia in acute malaria in Uganda and Sweden
BACKGROUND: Malaria remains a significant public health concern, especially for the deadliest parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. During acute malaria, various cytokines, …
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Emergence of the B.1.214.2 SARS-CoV-2 lineage with an Omicron-like spike insertion and a unique upper airway immune signature
We investigate the emergence, mutation profile, and dissemination of SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.214.2, first identified in Belgium in January 2021. This …
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An epidemiological and spatiotemporal analysis of visceral leishmaniasis in West Pokot, Kenya, between 2018 and 2022
BACKGROUND: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) remains a significant public health concern in West Pokot County, Kenya, where a large outbreak between …
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A comparative study between current and past Helicobacter pylori infection in terms of microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and its potential relationship to various diseases is currently a focus …
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Resistance of Anopheles gambiae s.s. against commonly used insecticides and implication of cytochrome P450 monooxygenase in resistance to pyrethroids in Lambaréné (Gabon)
BACKGROUND: Insecticides are a crucial component of vector control. However, resistance constitute a threat on their efficacy and the gains …
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Molecular characterisation of virulence genes in bacterial pathogens from daycare centres in Ile-Ife, Nigeria: implications for infection control
BACKGROUND: Daycare centres play a critical role in early childhood development but are high-risk environments for infectious disease transmission due …
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High-risk human papillomavirus diversity among indigenous women of western Botswana with normal cervical cytology and dysplasia
BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer remains a public health problem despite heavy global investment in health systems especially in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC). …
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Reduced vancomycin susceptibility in Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates: a spectrum of less investigated uncertainties
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus aureus clinical isolates with vancomycin MICs of 2 µg/ml have been associated with vancomycin therapeutic failure and the …
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Genomic dynamics of high-risk carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae clones carrying hypervirulence determinants in Egyptian clinical settings
BACKGROUND: Ongoing studies have revealed the global prevalence of severe infections caused by the hypervirulent strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. …
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Retraction Note: Determinants of viral load suppression failure among HIV adults on ARV attending health care facilities: a retrospective study in Tanga region, Tanzania
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High abundance of butyrate-producing bacteria in the naso-oropharynx of SARS-CoV-2-infected persons in an African population: implications for low disease severity
BACKGROUND: The association of the oral microbiome with SARS-CoV-2 infections and disease progression has been documented in European, Asian, and …
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Coronavirus disease-19 vaccine uptake, willingness for vaccination, and associated Factors among chronic follow patients attending in the two comprehensive specialized hospitals of Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Even though the disease has spread throughout the world, with millions killed, global COVID-19 vaccination coverage remains low, particularly …
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Longevity of hybrid immunity against SARS-CoV-2 in adults vaccinated with an adenovirus-based COVID-19 vaccine
BACKGROUND: Hybrid immunity provides better protection against COVID-19 than vaccination or prior natural infection alone. It induces high magnitude and …