Publications

Epidemiology and Demography

Anemia, micronutrient deficiencies, malaria, hemoglobinopathies and malnutrition in young children and non-pregnant women in Ghana: Findings from a national survey.Wegmuller, R. Bentil, H. Wirth, J. P. Petry, N. Tanumihardjo, S. A. Allen, L. Williams, T. N. Selenje, L. Mahama, A. Amoaful, E. Steiner-Asiedu, M. Adu-Afarwuah, S. Rohner, F.
PLoS One, (2020). 15:e0228258

Correction to: Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of human metapneumovirus strains from Kenya and Zambia.Kamau, E. Oketch, J. W. de Laurent, Z. R. Phan, M. V. T. Agoti, C. N. Nokes, D. J. Cotten, M.
BMC Genomics, (2020). 21:83

Genetic characterization of influenza A(H3N2) viruses circulating in coastal Kenya, 2009-2017.Owuor, D. C. Ngoi, J. M. Otieno, J. R. Otieno, G. P. Nyasimi, F. M. Nyiro, J. U. Agoti, C. N. Chaves, S. S. Nokes, D. J.
Influenza Other Respir Viruses, (2020). 14:320-330

Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of human metapneumovirus strains from Kenya and Zambia.Kamau, E. Oketch, J. W. de Laurent, Z. R. Phan, M. V. T. Agoti, C. N. Nokes, D. J. Cotten, M.
BMC Genomics, (2020). 21:5

Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Mogire, R. M. Mutua, A. Kimita, W. Kamau, A. Bejon, P. Pettifor, J. M. Adeyemo, A. Williams, T. N. Atkinson, S. H.
Lancet Glob Health, (2020). 8:e134-e142

Phenotype is sustained during hospital readmissions following treatment for complicated severe malnutrition among Kenyan children: A retrospective cohort study.Gonzales, G. B. Ngari, M. M. Njunge, J. M. Thitiri, J. Mwalekwa, L. Mturi, N. Mwangome, M. K. Ogwang, C. Nyaguara, A. Berkley, J. A.
Matern Child Nutr, (2020). 16:e12913

Embracing the challenge of adolescent health in Kenya.Karianjahi, N. Mbogo, J. Wambugu, C. Tole, J. Agweyu, A.
Lancet Child Adolesc Health, (2020). 4:101-103

Patient costs of diabetes mellitus care in public health care facilities in Kenya.Oyando, R. Njoroge, M. Nguhiu, P. Sigilai, A. Kirui, F. Mbui, J. Bukania, Z. Obala, A. Munge, K. Etyang, A. Barasa, E.
Int J Health Plann Manage, (2020). 35:290-308

Impact of the Introduction of Rotavirus Vaccine on Hospital Admissions for Diarrhea Among Children in Kenya: A Controlled Interrupted Time-Series Analysis.Otieno, G. P. Bottomley, C. Khagayi, S. Adetifa, I. Ngama, M. Omore, R. Ogwel, B. Owor, B. E. Bigogo, G. Ochieng, J. B. Onyango, C. Juma, J. Mwenda, J. Tabu, C. Tate, J. E. Addo, Y. Britton, T. Parashar, U. D. Breiman, R. F. Verani, J. R. Nokes, D. J.
Clin Infect Dis, (2020). 70:2306-2313

The Clinical Profile of Severe Pediatric Malaria in an Area Targeted for Routine RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccination in Western Kenya.Akech, S. Chepkirui, M. Ogero, M. Agweyu, A. Irimu, G. English, M. Snow, R. W.
Clin Infect Dis, (2020). 71:372-380

Effectiveness of Monovalent Rotavirus Vaccine Against Hospitalization With Acute Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Kenyan Children.Khagayi, S. Omore, R. Otieno, G. P. Ogwel, B. Ochieng, J. B. Juma, J. Apondi, E. Bigogo, G. Onyango, C. Ngama, M. Njeru, R. Owor, B. E. Mwanga, M. J. Addo, Y. Tabu, C. Amwayi, A. Mwenda, J. M. Tate, J. E. Parashar, U. D. Breiman, R. F. Nokes, D. J. Verani, J. R.
Clin Infect Dis, (2020). 70:2298-2305

Investigating the drivers of the spatio-temporal patterns of genetic differences between Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections in Kilifi County, Kenya.Malinga, J. Mogeni, P. Omedo, I. Rockett, K. Hubbart, C. Jeffreys, A. Williams, T. N. Kwiatkowski, D. Bejon, P. Ross, A.
Sci Rep, (2019). 9:19018

Genome Sequences of Human Coronavirus OC43 and NL63, Associated with Respiratory Infections in Kilifi, Kenya.Kamau, E. Luka, M. M. de Laurent, Z. R. Adema, I. Agoti, C. N. Nokes, D. J.
Microbiol Resour Announc, (2019). 8:

Exploring Plasmodium falciparum Var Gene Expression to Assess Host Selection Pressure on Parasites During Infancy.Kivisi, C. A. Muthui, M. Hunt, M. Fegan, G. Otto, T. D. Githinji, G. Warimwe, G. M. Rance, R. Marsh, K. Bull, P. C. Abdi, A. I.
Front Immunol, (2019). 10:2328

Transfusion Timing and Volume in African Children with Severe Anemia. Reply.Maitland, K. Olupot-Olupot, P. Walker, A. S.
N Engl J Med, (2019). 381:1687-1688

Informing thresholds for paediatric transfusion in Africa: the need for a trial.Maitland, K. Ohuma, E. O. Mpoya, A. Uyoga, S. Hassall, O. Williams, T. N.
Wellcome Open Res, (2019). 4:27

IgM in human immunity to Plasmodium falciparum malaria.Boyle, M. J. Chan, J. A. Handayuni, I. Reiling, L. Feng, G. Hilton, A. Kurtovic, L. Oyong, D. Piera, K. A. Barber, B. E. William, T. Eisen, D. P. Minigo, G. Langer, C. Drew, D. R. de Labastida Rivera, F. Amante, F. H. Williams, T. N. Kinyanjui, S. Marsh, K. Doolan, D. L. Engwerda, C. Fowkes, F. J. I. Grigg, M. J. Mueller, I. McCarthy, J. S. Anstey, N. M. Beeson, J. G.
Sci Adv, (2019). 5:eaax4489

Risk factors for death among children aged 5-14 years hospitalised with pneumonia: a retrospective cohort study in Kenya.Macpherson, L. Ogero, M. Akech, S. Aluvaala, J. Gathara, D. Irimu, G. English, M. Agweyu, A.
BMJ Glob Health, (2019). 4:e001715

Co-trimoxazole or multivitamin multimineral supplement for post-discharge outcomes after severe anaemia in African children: a randomised controlled trial.Maitland, K. Olupot-Olupot, P. Kiguli, S. Chagaluka, G. Alaroker, F. Opoka, R. O. Mpoya, A. Walsh, K. Engoru, C. Nteziyaremye, J. Mallewa, M. Kennedy, N. Nakuya, M. Namayanja, C. Kayaga, J. Nabawanuka, E. Sennyondo, T. Aromut, D. Kumwenda, F. Musika, C. W. Thomason, M. J. Bates, I. von Hensbroek, M. B. Evans, J. A. Uyoga, S. Williams, T. N. Frost, G. George, E. C. Gibb, D. M. Walker, A. S. Tract trial group
Lancet Glob Health, (2019). 7:e1435-e1447

The ferroportin Q248H mutation protects from anemia, but not malaria or bacteremia.Muriuki, J. M. Mentzer, A. J. Band, G. Gilchrist, J. J. Carstensen, T. Lule, S. A. Goheen, M. M. Joof, F. Kimita, W. Mogire, R. Cutland, C. L. Diarra, A. Rautanen, A. Pomilla, C. Gurdasani, D. Rockett, K. Mturi, N. Ndungu, F. M. Scott, J. A. G. Sirima, S. B. Morovat, A. Prentice, A. M. Madhi, S. A. Webb, E. L. Elliott, A. M. Bejon, P. Sandhu, M. S. Hill, A. V. S. Kwiatkowski, D. P. Williams, T. N. Cerami, C. Atkinson, S. H.
Sci Adv, (2019). 5:eaaw0109