Publications

Epidemiology and Demography

Spatial heterogeneity of low-birthweight deliveries on the Kenyan coast.Musau MM, Mwakio S, Amadi D, Nyaguara A, Bejon P, Berkley JA, Snow RW, Kamau A
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth, (2023). 23:270

Genomic epidemiology of human adenovirus F40 and F41 in coastal Kenya: A retrospective hospital-based surveillance study (2013-2022).Lambisia AW, Makori TO, Mutunga M, Cheruiyot R, Murunga N, Quick J, Githinji G, Nokes DJ, Houldcroft CJ, Agoti CN
Virus Evol, (2023). 9:vead023

Phylogenomic analysis uncovers a 9-year variation of Uganda influenza type-A strains from the WHO-recommended vaccines and other Africa strains.Nabakooza G, Owuor DC, de Laurent ZR, Galiwango R, Owor N, Kayiwa JT, Jjingo D, Agoti CN, Nokes DJ, Kateete DP, Kitayimbwa JM, Frost SDW, Lutwama JJ
Sci Rep, (2023). 13:5516

Estimating the cost-effectiveness of maternal vaccination and monoclonal antibodies for respiratory syncytial virus in Kenya and South Africa.Koltai M, Moyes J, Nyawanda B, Nyiro J, Munywoki PK, Tempia S, Li X, Antillon M, Bilcke J, Flasche S, Beutels P, Nokes DJ, Cohen C, Jit M
BMC Med, (2023). 21:120

Estimates of the national burden of respiratory syncytial virus in Kenyan children aged under 5 years, 2010-2018.Nyawanda BO, Murunga N, Otieno NA, Bigogo G, Nyiro JU, Vodicka E, Bulterys M, Nokes DJ, Munywoki PK, Emukule GO
BMC Med, (2023). 21:122

Prevalence of IgG and IgM to SARS-CoV-2 and other human coronaviruses in The Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone and Uganda: A Longitudinal Study.Lawal BJ, Gallagher KE, Kitonsa J, Tindanbil D, Kasonia K, Drammeh A, Lowe B, Mukadi-Bamuleka D, Patterson C, Greenwood B, Samai M, Leigh B, Tetteh KKA, Ruzagira E, Watson-Jones D, Kavunga-Membo H
Int J Infect Dis, (2023). :

Recurrent spontaneous Escherichia coli meningitis in an adult: a case report.Amulele AV, Ong'ayo G, Arara AM, Machanja EW, Etyang A, Aliyan NA, Wareham DW, Berkley JA, Gordon NC
JAC Antimicrob Resist, (2023). 5:dlad029

A systematic review of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevalence and genotypes in Kenya: Data to inform clinical care and health policy.Downs LO, Campbell C, Yonga P, Githinji G, Ansari MA, Matthews PC, Etyang AO
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2023). 3:e0001165

Causes of death identified in neonates enrolled through Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS), December 2016 -December 2021.Mahtab S, Madhi SA, Baillie VL, Els T, Thwala BN, Onyango D, Tippet-Barr BA, Akelo V, Igunza KA, Omore R, Arifeen SE, Gurley ES, Alam M, Chowdhury AI, Rahman A, Bassat Q, Mandomando I, Ajanovic S, Sitoe A, Varo R, Sow SO, Kotloff KL, Badji H, Tapia MD, Traore CB, Ogbuanu IU, Bunn J, Luke R, Sannoh S, Swarray-Deen A, Assefa N, Scott JAG, Madrid L, Marami D, Fentaw S, Diaz MH, Martines RB, Breiman RF, Madewell ZJ, Blau DM, Whitney CG, Champs Consortium
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2023). 3:e0001612

Toward a global virus genomic surveillance network.Hill V, Githinji G, Vogels CBF, Bento AI, Chaguza C, Carrington CVF, Grubaugh ND
Cell Host Microbe, (2023). :

Regular measurement is essential but insufficient to improve quality of healthcare.Agweyu A, Hill K, Diaz T, Jackson D, Hailu BG, Muzigaba M
Bmj, (2023). 380:e073412

Cardiovascular abnormalities in chest radiographs of children with pneumonia, Uganda.Nabawanuka E, Ameda F, Erem G, Bugeza S, Opoka RO, Kiguli S, Amorut D, Aloroker F, Olupot-Olupot P, Mnjalla H, Mpoya A, Maitland K
Bull World Health Organ, (2023). 101:202-210

Trends in inpatient and post-discharge mortality among young infants admitted to Kilifi County Hospital, Kenya: a retrospective cohort study.Talbert A, Ngari M, Obiero C, Nyaguara A, Mwangome M, Mturi N, Ouma N, Otiende M, Berkley J
BMJ Open, (2023). 13:e067482

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on vaccine coverage in Kilifi, Kenya: A retrospective cohort study.Lucinde RK, Karia B, Ouma N, Amadi D, Nyundo C, Mataza C, Nyaguara A, Scott JAG, Gallagher KE, Kagucia E
Vaccine, (2023). 41:666-675

Mortality in rural coastal Kenya measured using the Kilifi Health and Demographic Surveillance System: a 16-year descriptive analysis [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations].Otiende M, Bauni E, Nyaguara A, Amadi D, Nyundo C, Tsory E, Walumbe D, Kinuthia M, Kihuha N, Kahindi M, Nyutu G, Moisi J, Deribew A, Agweyu A, Marsh K, Tsofa B, Bejon P, Bottomley C, Williams TN, Scott JAG
Wellcome Open Research, (2023). 6:

SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in three Kenyan health and demographic surveillance sites, December 2020-May 2021.Etyang AO, Adetifa I, Omore R, Misore T, Ziraba AK, Ng'oda MA, Gitau E, Gitonga J, Mugo D, Kutima B, Karanja H, Toroitich M, Nyagwange J, Tuju J, Wanjiku P, Aman R, Amoth P, Mwangangi M, Kasera K, Ng'ang'a W, Akech D, Sigilai A, Karia B, Karani A, Voller S, Agoti CN, Ochola-Oyier LI, Otiende M, Bottomley C, Nyaguara A, Uyoga S, Gallagher K, Kagucia EW, Onyango D, Tsofa B, Mwangangi J, Maitha E, Barasa E, Bejon P, Warimwe GM, Scott JAG, Agweyu A
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000883

Whole-genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 isolates from symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals in Tanzania.Mziray SR, van Zwetselaar M, Kayuki CC, Mbelele PM, Makubi AN, Magesa AS, Kisonga RM, Sonda TB, Kibiki GS, Githinji G, Heysell SK, Chilongola JO, Mpagama SG
Front Med (Lausanne), (2022). 9:1034682

Serum immunoglobulin G and mucosal immunoglobulin A antibodies from prepandemic samples collected in Kilifi, Kenya, neutralize SARS-CoV-2 in vitro.Nyagwange J, Kutima B, Mwai K, Karanja HK, Gitonga JN, Mugo D, Sein Y, Wright D, Omuoyo DO, Nyiro JU, Tuju J, Nokes DJ, Agweyu A, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI, Scott JAG, Lambe T, Nduati E, Agoti C, Warimwe GM
Int J Infect Dis, (2022). 127:11-16

Safety of age-dosed, single low-dose primaquine in children with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency who are infected with Plasmodium falciparum in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, non-inferiority trial.Taylor WR, Olupot-Olupot P, Onyamboko MA, Peerawaranun P, Weere W, Namayanja C, Onyas P, Titin H, Baseke J, Muhindo R, Kayembe DK, Ndjowo PO, Basara BB, Bongo GS, Okalebo CB, Abongo G, Uyoga S, Williams TN, Taya C, Dhorda M, Tarning J, Dondorp AM, Waithira N, Fanello C, Maitland K, Mukaka M, Day NJP
Lancet Infect Dis, (2022). :

Drivers of respiratory syncytial virus seasonal epidemics in children under 5 years in Kilifi, coastal Kenya.Wambua J, Munywoki PK, Coletti P, Nyawanda BO, Murunga N, Nokes DJ, Hens N
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0278066