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pro vyhledávání: '"Victor Omballa"'
Autor:
Eric Osoro, Irene Inwani, Cyrus Mugo, Elizabeth Hunsperger, Jennifer R. Verani, Victor Omballa, Dalton Wamalwa, Chulwoo Rhee, Ruth Nduati, John Kinuthia, Hafsa Jin, Lydia Okutoyi, Dufton Mwaengo, Brian Maugo, Nancy A. Otieno, Harriet Mirieri, Mufida Shabibi, Peninah Munyua, M. Kariuki Njenga, Marc-Alain Widdowson
Publikováno v:
BMC Medicine, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2022)
Abstract Background Zika virus (ZIKV), first discovered in Uganda in 1947, re-emerged globally in 2013 and was later associated with microcephaly and other birth defects. We determined the incidence of ZIKV infection and its association with adverse
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https://doaj.org/article/aa0547b904cb4eed94e2f70ee3a2a44e
Autor:
Caroline Ochieng, Jessica C Chen, Mike Powel Osita, Lee S Katz, Taylor Griswold, Victor Omballa, Eric Ng'eno, Alice Ouma, Newton Wamola, Christine Opiyo, Loicer Achieng, Patrick K Munywoki, Rene S Hendriksen, Molly Freeman, Matthew Mikoleit, Bonventure Juma, Godfrey Bigogo, Eric Mintz, Jennifer R Verani, Elizabeth Hunsperger, Heather A Carleton
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 16, Iss 8, p e0010704 (2022)
A high burden of Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) bacteremia has been reported from urban informal settlements in sub-Saharan Africa, yet little is known about the introduction of these strains to the region. Understan
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/9de29891710b4976854d140ed1485b5e
Autor:
Edwin Gudu, Mark Obonyo, Victor Omballa, Elvis Oyugi, Cecilia Kiilu, Jane Githuku, Zeinab Gura, James Ransom
Publikováno v:
BMC Nutrition, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2020)
Abstract Background Globally, under-nutrition accounts for > 3 million deaths annually among children
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0cc23aa978484cdb9c20b99b756ff4d0
Autor:
Elizabeth Hunsperger, Dennis Odhiambo, Albina Makio, Moshe Alando, Melvin Ochieng, Victor Omballa, Peninah Munyua, Godfrey Bigogo, M. Kariuki Njenga, Marc-Alain Widdowson
Publikováno v:
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 26, Iss 7, Pp 1603-1605 (2020)
Acute Zika virus (ZIKV) infection has not been confirmed in Kenya. In 2018, we used specimens collected in a 2013 dengue serosurvey study in Mombasa to test for ZIKV IgM. We confirmed specific ZIKV IgM positivity in 5 persons. These results suggest r
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/21a92b37924f4ac4a2c028701a670dc7
Autor:
Elizabeth Hunsperger, Bonventure Juma, Clayton Onyango, John B. Ochieng, Victor Omballa, Barry S. Fields, M. Kariuki Njenga, Jane Mwangi, Godfrey Bigogo, Richard Omore, Nancy Otieno, Sandra S. Chaves, Peninah Munyua, Daniel Macharia Njau, Jennifer Verani, Sara Lowther, Robert F. Breiman, Joel M Montgomery, Kevin M. De Cock, Marc-Alain Widdowson, CDC and KEMRI Laboratory and Epidemiology Team
Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 19, Iss S3, Pp 1-10 (2019)
Abstract Since 1979, multiple CDC Kenya programs have supported the development of diagnostic expertise and laboratory capacity in Kenya. In 2004, CDC’s Global Disease Detection (GDD) program within the Division of Global Health Protection in Kenya
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/97eb07675b344155b014d306f750c63d
Autor:
Gibson Waweru Nyamu, Jimmy Hussein Kihara, Elvis Omondi Oyugi, Victor Omballa, Hajara El-Busaidy, Victor Tunje Jeza
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 15, Iss 10, p e0239578 (2020)
BackgroundPrevalence of Prevalence of malaria in pregnancy (MiP) in Kenya ranges from 9% to 18%. We estimated the prevalence and factors associated with MiP and anemia in pregnancy (AiP) among asymptomatic women attending antenatal care (ANC) visits.
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/33cb7460e2fc4226a4dfc5e82c942ebc
Autor:
Henry N. Njuguna, Sandra S. Chaves, Gideon O. Emukule, Bryan Nyawanda, Victor Omballa, Bonventure Juma, Clayton O. Onyango, Joshua A. Mott, Barry Fields
Publikováno v:
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2017)
Abstract Background Respiratory diseases cause substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing the greatest burden. Identifying etiologies of respiratory disease is important to inform cost effective treatment, preventi
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/11e58612096b496fb39ab4b51e8ecd4c
Autor:
Emmie de Wit, Darryl Falzarano, Clayton Onyango, Kyle Rosenke, Andrea Marzi, Melvin Ochieng, Bonventure Juma, Robert J. Fischer, Joseph B. Prescott, David Safronetz, Victor Omballa, Collins Owuor, Thomas Hoenen, Allison Groseth, Neeltje van Doremalen, Galina Zemtsova, Joshua Self, Trenton Bushmaker, Kristin McNally, Thomas Rowe, Shannon L. Emery, Friederike Feldmann, Brandi Williamson, Tolbert G. Nyenswah, Allen Grolla, James E. Strong, Gary Kobinger, Ute Stroeher, Mark Rayfield, Fatorma K. Bolay, Kathryn C. Zoon, Jorgen Stassijns, Livia Tampellini, Martin de Smet, Stuart T. Nichol, Barry Fields, Armand Sprecher, Heinz Feldmann, Moses Massaquoi, Vincent J. Munster
Publikováno v:
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 22, Iss 2, Pp 323-326 (2016)
Malaria is a major public health concern in the countries affected by the Ebola virus disease epidemic in West Africa. We determined the feasibility of using molecular malaria diagnostics during an Ebola virus disease outbreak and report the incidenc
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/286faba645e248dabfe49fc0faf7709f
Autor:
Christine Hercik, Leonard Cosmas, Ondari D Mogeni, Newton Wamola, Wanze Kohi, Victor Omballa, Melvin Ochieng, Shirley Lidechi, Juma Bonventure, Caroline Ochieng, Clayton Onyango, Barry S Fields, Sayoki Mfinanga, Joel M Montgomery
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 12, Iss 12, p e0189712 (2017)
In low-resource settings, empiric case management of febrile illness is routine as a result of limited access to laboratory diagnostics. The use of comprehensive fever syndromic surveillance, with enhanced clinical microbiology, advanced diagnostics
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/bdeafecbc10d4d9ba211be23ed2c0e40
Autor:
John T Watson, Hassan El Bushra, Emmaculate J Lebo, Godfrey Bwire, James Kiyengo, Gideon Emukule, Victor Omballa, John Tole, Muvunyi Zuberi, Robert F Breiman, Mark A Katz
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 6, Iss 12, p e28345 (2011)
CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES: In July 2009, WHO and partners were notified of a large outbreak of unknown illness, including deaths, among African Union (AU) soldiers in Mogadishu. Illnesses were characterized by peripheral edema, dyspnea, palpitations, an
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a767d26f73064209a6afc6e7f9ef52a4