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Epidemiology of influenza in West Africa after the 2009 influenza A(H1N1) pandemic, 2010–2012
BACKGROUND: Over the last decade, capacity for influenza surveillance and research in West Africa has strengthened. Data from these surveillance …
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Genetic diversity and distribution of Mycobacterium tuberculosis genotypes in Limpopo, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis remains a major health problem and knowledge of the diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains in specific geographical regions …
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Comparison of line probe assay to BACTEC MGIT 960 system for susceptibility testing of first and second-line anti-tuberculosis drugs in a referral laboratory in South Africa
BACKGROUND: The incidence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is increasing and the emergence of extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) is a major …
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Bloodstream infections at a tertiary level paediatric hospital in South Africa
BACKGROUND: Bloodstream infection (BSI) in children causes significant morbidity and mortality. There are few studies describing the epidemiology of BSI …
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Hepatitis B vaccination coverage among healthcare workers at national hospital in Tanzania: how much, who and why?
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare workers (HCWs) is a key component of the WHO Hepatitis B Elimination Strategy 2016-2021. …
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Correction to: The impact of drug resistance on the risk of tuberculosis infection and disease in child household contacts: a cross sectional study
After publication of the original article [1] the authors noted that the following errors had occurred:
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New variant identified in major susceptibility locus to tuberculosis on chromosomal region 8q12-q13 in Moroccan population: a case control study
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health problem. Several studies have implicated genetic host factors in predisposing populations to TB …
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Trends in bednet ownership and usage, and the effect of bednets on malaria hospitalization in the Kilifi Health and Demographic Surveillance System (KHDSS): 2008–2015
BACKGROUND: Use of bednets reduces malaria morbidity and mortality. In Kilifi, Kenya, there was a mass distribution of free nets …
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Prevalence of oncogenic human papillomavirus genotypes in patients diagnosed with anogenital malignancies in Botswana
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) associated malignancies are the leading cause of cancer death in Botswana. We sought to determine causative …
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The HepTestContest: a global innovation contest to identify approaches to hepatitis B and C testing
BACKGROUND: Innovation contests are a novel approach to elicit good ideas and innovative practices in various areas of public health. …
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Identification of pathogens for differential diagnosis of fever with jaundice in the Central African Republic: a retrospective assessment, 2008–2010
BACKGROUND: Febrile jaundice results clinically in generalized yellow coloration of the teguments and mucous membranes due to excess plasma bilirubin, …
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Alkaline peptone water enrichment with a dipstick test to quickly detect and monitor cholera outbreaks
BACKGROUND: Detection, confirmation and monitoring of cholera outbreaks in many developing countries including Uganda is a big challenge due to …
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Trends in hepatitis B virus testing practices and management in HIV clinics across sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: Approximately 8% of HIV-infected individuals are co-infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Knowledge of HBV …
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Varicella zoster virus-associated morbidity and mortality in Africa – a systematic review
BACKGROUND: Varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes varicella and herpes zoster. These vaccine preventable diseases are common globally. Most available data …
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Correction to: Development and validation of a risk score to assist screening for acute HIV-1 infection among men who have sex with men
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Co-infection of Schistosoma mansoni/hepatitis C virus and their associated factors among adult individuals living in fishing villages, north-western Tanzania
BACKGROUND: -immune responses for HCV are responsible for development hepatic morbidities in infected individuals. However, the co-occurrences of S. mansoni …
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Five-year trends in treatment changes in an adult cohort of HIV/AIDS patients in Ghana: a retrospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: There is limited information on patterns of treatment change among new initiators of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in …
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Strong associations between national prevalence of various STIs suggests sexual network connectivity is a common underpinning risk factor
BACKGROUND: If national peak Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence is positively associated with the prevalence of other sexually transmitted infections …
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Investigation of Salmonella Enteritidis outbreaks in South Africa using multi-locus variable-number tandem-repeats analysis, 2013-2015
BACKGROUND: Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis (Salmonella Enteritidis) has become a significant pathogen in South Africa, and the need for improved …
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Correlates of isoniazid preventive therapy failure in child household contacts with infectious tuberculosis in high burden settings in Nairobi, Kenya – a cohort study
BACKGROUND: Sub-Saharan Africa continues to document high pediatric tuberculosis (TB) burden, especially among the urban poor. One recommended preventive strategy …