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Partner Human Papillomavirus Viral Load and Incident Human Papillomavirus Detection in Heterosexual Couples
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Reynolds SJ, Watya S, Quinn TC, Tobian AAR, Redd AD
2016
DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiv541

Background. The association between partner human papillomavirus (HPV) viral load and incident HPV detection in heterosexual couples is unknown.Methods. HPV genotypes were detected in 632 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative couples …

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Trends and Determinants of Human Papillomavirus Concordance Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive and -Negative Heterosexual Couples in Rakai, Uganda
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Quinn TC, Tobian AAR, Redd AD
2017
DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiw631

Background. Limited data are available on human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative or HIV-positive couples followed longitudinally.Methods. Genital HPV was assessed in 725 concordant HIV-negative couples and …

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Genetic Cluster Analysis for HIV Prevention
Grabowski Mary Kate, Herbeck Joshua T., Poon Art F. Y.
2018

MEDLINE Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW:<BR>This review summarizes the use of genetic similarity clusters to understand HIV transmission and inform prevention efforts.<BR>RECENT FINDINGS:<BR>Recent emphases include the development of real-time cluster identification …

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The validity of self-reported antiretroviral use in persons living with HIV: a population-based study
Nakigozi G, Wawer MJ, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Reynolds SJ, Quinn TC, Redd AD, Kagaayi J, Clarke W, Chang LW, Laeyendecker O, Billioux V, Ssekubugu R, Tobian AA
2018
DOI: 10.1097/QAD.0000000000001706

Objective: To assess the validity of self-reported antiretroviral therapy use (ART) using population-based cohort data.Methods: Self-reported ART use and nonuse was compared with a validated laboratory assay in 557 HIV-positive …

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Prevalence and Predictors of Persistent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Viremia and Viral Rebound after Universal Test and Treat: A Population-Based Study
Nakigozi G, Reynolds S J, Kigozi G, Nalugoda F, Grabowski M K, Gray R H, Patel E U, Wawer M J, Quinn T C, Tobian A A.R, Kagaayi J, Laeyendecker O, Ssekubugu R, Ssempijja V, Ssekasanvu J, Ndyanabo A, Kalibbala S, Serwadda D M, Chang L W
2021
DOI: 10.1093/infdis/jiab021

BackgroundThere are limited data on individual human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load (VL) trajectories at the population-level after the introduction of universal test and treat (UTT) in sub-Saharan Africa.MethodsHuman immunodeficiency …

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Characteristics and outcomes of admitted patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Uganda
Joloba ML, Kiwanuka N, Kayongo A, Siddharthan T, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Bazeyo W, Bagaya BS, Byanyima RK, Kateete DP, Nasinghe E, Muttamba W, Nakwagala F, Kirenga B, Worodria W, Nsereko C, Lusiba J, Kimuli I, Amuge B, Sekibira R, Muwanga M, Byarugaba B, Mwebesa H, Kalungi S, Kamya MR, Katagira W, Mugenyi L, Buregyeya E, Nantanda R
2020
DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2020-000646

Rationale Detailed data on the characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa are limited.Objective We determined the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 …

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Phenotypic characteristics and asthma severity in an East African cohort of adults and adolescents with asthma: findings from the African severe asthma project
Worodria W, Kamya M, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Mugenyi L, Joloba M, Makumbi F, Muttamba W, Kirenga B, Katagira W, de Jong C, van der Molen T, Chakaya J, Yimer G, Nyale G, Haile T, Lugogo N, Bekele A, Green C
2020
DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2019-000484

Rationale The relationship between clinical and biomarker characteristics of asthma and its severity in Africa is not well known.Methods Using the Expert Panel Report 3, we assessed for asthma severity …

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Efficacy of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda
Joloba ML, Kiwanuka N, Kayongo A, Kyeyune D, Siddharthan T, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Bazeyo W, Olaro C, Bagaya BS, Muttamba W, Nakwagala F, Kirenga B, Lusiba J, Kimuli I, Sekibira R, Byarugaba B, Mwebesa H, Ddungu H, Loryndah NO, Atukunda A, Katagira W, Mugume R, Acana S, Mugenyi L, Kabweru W, Buregyeya E, Byakika-Kibwika P, Ssali F, Kityo C, Nantanda R
2021
DOI: 10.1136/bmjresp-2021-001017

Rationale Convalescent plasma (CCP) has been studied as a potential therapy for COVID-19, but data on its efficacy in Africa are limited.Objective In this trial we set out to determine …

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Excess COVID-19 mortality among critically ill patients in Africa
Kirenga B.J., Byakika-Kibwika P.
2021
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00576-6
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Tracing Makerere Universityâs 100 yearsâ contribution to lung science/medicine
Worodria W., Mayanja-Kizza H., Walusimbi S., Kirenga B.J., Nidoi J., Muttamba W., Lalitha R., Yoo S., Imoko J., Kawuma J.
2022
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v22i2.9S

Dear Editor, African Health Sciences Journal, This year, 2022, Makerere University will be celebrating 100 years of existence. As current lung science/medicine experts, we felt it as important to trace …

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