Recurrence due to Relapse or Reinfection With Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A Whole-Genome Sequencing Approach in a Large, Population-Based Cohort With a …
Background. Recurrent tuberculosis is a major health burden and may be due to relapse with
the original strain or reinfection with a new strain. Methods. In a population-based study in …
the original strain or reinfection with a new strain. Methods. In a population-based study in …
[HTML][HTML] Measurement of kidney function in Malawi, South Africa, and Uganda: a multicentre cohort study
…, JA George, L Tomlinson, L Banda… - The Lancet Global …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background The burden of kidney disease in many African countries is unknown. Equations
used to estimate kidney function from serum creatinine have limited regional validation. We …
used to estimate kidney function from serum creatinine have limited regional validation. We …
[HTML][HTML] Identifying mixed Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections from whole genome sequence data
…, K Mallard, JE Phelan, JA Guerra-Assunção, L Banda… - BMC genomics, 2018 - Springer
Background Mixed, polyclonal Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection occurs in natural
populations. Developing an effective method for detecting such cases is important in measuring …
populations. Developing an effective method for detecting such cases is important in measuring …
[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of host serum protein biomarkers of tuberculosis in sub-Saharan Africa
…, HM Dockrell, L Sichali, L Banda… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Accurate and affordable point-of-care diagnostics for tuberculosis (TB) are needed. Host serum
protein signatures have been derived for use in primary care settings, however validation …
protein signatures have been derived for use in primary care settings, however validation …
[HTML][HTML] BCG re-vaccination in Malawi: 30-year follow-up of a large, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
…, K Fielding, T Mzembe, L Sichali, L Banda… - The Lancet Global …, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background A large, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of repeat BCG found
49% efficacy against leprosy but no protection against tuberculosis after 6–9 years' follow-…
49% efficacy against leprosy but no protection against tuberculosis after 6–9 years' follow-…
Bayesian reconstruction of Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission networks in a high incidence area over two decades in Malawi reveals associated risk factors …
B Sobkowiak, L Banda, T Mzembe… - Microbial …, 2020 - microbiologyresearch.org
Understanding host and pathogen factors that influence tuberculosis (TB) transmission can
inform strategies to eliminate the spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Determining …
inform strategies to eliminate the spread of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Determining …
[HTML][HTML] Dietary sodium intake in urban and rural Malawi, and directions for future interventions
JE Prynn, L Banda, A Amberbir, AJ Price… - The American journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background High dietary sodium intake is a major risk factor for hypertension. Data on
population sodium intake are scanty in sub-Saharan Africa, despite a high hypertension …
population sodium intake are scanty in sub-Saharan Africa, despite a high hypertension …
[HTML][HTML] Estimating the cost of HIV services for key populations provided by the LINKAGES program in Kenya and Malawi
…, JL Figueroa, A Salas-Ortiz, LM Banda… - BMC Health Services …, 2023 - Springer
Background Data remain scarce on the costs of HIV services for key populations (KPs). The
objective of this study was to bridge this gap in the literature by estimating the unit costs of …
objective of this study was to bridge this gap in the literature by estimating the unit costs of …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of impaired renal function among rural and urban populations: findings of a cross-sectional study in Malawi
WP Nakanga, JE Prynn, L Banda… - Wellcome open …, 2019 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background: Sub-Saharan Africa faces region-specific risk factors for chronic kidney disease
(CKD), such as nephrotoxic herbal medicines, antiretroviral therapy and infections, in …
(CKD), such as nephrotoxic herbal medicines, antiretroviral therapy and infections, in …
[HTML][HTML] Characterizing the evolving SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in urban and rural Malawi between February 2021 and April 2022: A population-based cohort study
Objectives This study aimed to investigate the changing SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and
associated health and sociodemographic factors in Malawi between February 2021 and April …
associated health and sociodemographic factors in Malawi between February 2021 and April …