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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …