PLoS One

Factors predicting mortality in hospitalised HIV-negative children with lower-chest-wall indrawing pneumonia and implications for management.Gallagher KE, Awori JO, Knoll MD, Rhodes J, Higdon MM, Hammitt LL, Prosperi C, Baggett HC, Brooks WA, Fancourt N, Feikin DR, Howie SRC, Kotloff KL, Tapia MD, Levine OS, Madhi SA, Murdoch DR, O'Brien KL, Thea DM, Baillie VL, Ebruke BE, Kamau A, Moore DP, Mwananyanda L, Olutunde EO, Seidenberg P, Sow SO, Thamthitiwat S, Scott JAG
PLoS One, (2024). 19:e0297159

Time to full enteral feeds in hospitalised preterm and very low birth weight infants in Nigeria and Kenya.Imam ZO, Nabwera HM, Tongo OO, Andang'o PEA, Abdulkadir I, Ezeaka CV, Ezenwa BN, Fajolu IB, Mwangome MK, Umoru DD, Akindolire AE, Otieno W, Olwala M, Nalwa GM, Talbert AW, Abubakar I, Embleton ND, Allen SJ
PLoS One, (2024). 19:e0277847

The economic burden of households affected by tuberculosis in Brazil: First national survey results, 2019-2021.Noia Maciel EL, Negri Ldsa Guidoni LM, Fregona GC, Johansen FDC, Sanchez MN, Moreira Adsr Diaz-Quijano FA, Tonini M, Zandonade E, Ershova J, Nguhiu P, Baena IG
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0287961

Spatial variation and clustering of anaemia prevalence in school-aged children in Western Kenya.Robert BN, Cherono A, Mumo E, Mwandawiro C, Okoyo C, Gichuki PM, Blanford JL, Snow RW, Okiro EA
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0282382

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine HIV care and antiretroviral treatment outcomes in Kenya: A nationally representative analysis.Kimanga DO, Makory VNB, Hassan AS, Ngari F, Ndisha MM, Muthoka KJ, Odero L, Omoro GO, Aoko A, Ng'ang'a L
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0291479

Sexual risk-taking behavior amongst emerging adults in a tertiary institution of learning in Coastal Kenya: A qualitative study of stakeholders' perspectives using causal loop mapping.Chea SK, Kagonya VA, Oyugi EA, Nasambu C, Menza I, Ibrahim F, Abdullahi O, Anika A, Hassan AS, Abbeddou S, Michielsen K, Abubakar A
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0284550

Pre-vaccination monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio as a biomarker for the efficacy of malaria candidate vaccines: A subgroup analysis of pooled clinical trial data.Nyandele JP, Kibondo UA, Issa F, Van Geertruyden JP, Warimwe G, Jongo S, Abdulla S, Olotu A
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0291244

A protocol for a proof-of-concept randomized control trial testing increased protein quantity and quality in ready-to-use therapeutic food in improving linear growth among 6-23-month-old children with severe wasting in Malawi.Potani I, Daniel AI, Briend A, Courtney-Martin G, Berkley JA, Voskuijl W, Vresk L, Bourdon C, Kathumba S, Mbale E, Bandsma RHJ
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0287680

Prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine allocation in resource poor settings: Towards an Artificial Intelligence-enabled and Geospatial-assisted decision support framework.Shayegh S, Andreu-Perez J, Akoth C, Bosch-Capblanch X, Dasgupta S, Falchetta G, Gregson S, Hammad AT, Herringer M, Kapkea F, Labella A, Lisciotto L, Mart�nez L, Macharia PM, Morales-Ruiz P, Murage N, Offeddu V, South A, Torbica A, Trentini F, Melegaro A
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0275037

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision & utilisation of primary health care services in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kambia district, Sierra Leone & Masaka district, Uganda.Kasonia K, Tindanbil D, Kitonsa J, Baisley K, Zalwango F, Enria L, Mansaray A, James M, Nije Y, Tata DT, Lawal BJ, Drammeh A, Lowe B, Mukadi-Bamuleka D, Mounier-Jack S, Nakiyimba F, Obady P, Muhavi J, Bangura JS, Greenwood B, Samai M, Leigh B, Watson-Jones D, Kavunga-Membo H, Ruzagira E, Gallagher KE
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0286295

Correlations between three ELISA protocols measurements of RTS,S/AS01-induced anti-CSP IgG antibodies.Mugo RM, Orindi B, Shee FM, Bellamy D, Mwacharo J, Ewer KJ, Bejon P, Ndungu FM
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0286117

Validation of saline, PBS and a locally produced VTM at varying storage conditions to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus by qRT-PCR.Ngetsa C, Osoti V, Okanda D, Marura F, Shah K, Karanja H, Mugo D, Gitonga J, Mutunga M, Lewa C, Orindi B, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI
PLoS One, (2023). 18:e0280685

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

Uptake and effect of universal test-and-treat on twelve months retention and initial virologic suppression in routine HIV program in Kenya.Kimanga DO, Oramisi VA, Hassan AS, Mugambi MK, Miruka FO, Muthoka KJ, Odhiambo JO, Yegon PK, Omoro GO, Mbaire C, Masamaro KM, Njogo SM, Barker JL, Ngugi CN
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0277675

Seroprevalence, correlates and kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid IgG antibody in healthcare workers and nonclinical staff at a tertiary hospital: A prevaccine census study.Maina D, Omuse G, Ong'ete G, Mugaine P, Sayed S, Moloo Z, Shah R, Etyang A, Adam R
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0267619

Sero-surveillance for IgG to SARS-CoV-2 at antenatal care clinics in three Kenyan referral hospitals: Repeated cross-sectional surveys 2020-21.Lucinde RK, Mugo D, Bottomley C, Karani A, Gardiner E, Aziza R, Gitonga JN, Karanja H, Nyagwange J, Tuju J, Wanjiku P, Nzomo E, Kamuri E, Thuranira K, Agunda S, Nyutu G, Etyang AO, Adetifa IMO, Kagucia E, Uyoga S, Otiende M, Otieno E, Ndwiga L, Agoti CN, Aman RA, Mwangangi M, Amoth P, Kasera K, Nyaguara A, Ng'ang'a W, Ochola LB, Namdala E, Gaunya O, Okuku R, Barasa E, Bejon P, Tsofa B, Ochola-Oyier LI, Warimwe GM, Agweyu A, Scott JAG, Gallagher KE
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0265478

Treatment-seeking and recovery among young undernourished children post-hospital discharge in Bangladesh: A qualitative study.Uddin MF, Molyneux S, Muraya K, Jemutai J, Berkley JA, Walson JL, Hossain MA, Islam MA, Zakayo SM, Njeru RW, Ahmed T, Chisti MJ, Sarma H
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0274996

Factors associated with poor outcomes among people living with HIV started on anti-retroviral therapy before and after implementation of "test and treat" program in Coastal Kenya.Mwamuye IC, Karanja S, Msanzu JB, Adem A, Kerich M, Ngari M
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0270653

Prevalence, types, patterns and risk factors associated with drugs and substances of use and abuse: A cross-sectional study of selected counties in Kenya.Okoyo C, Njambi E, Were V, Araka S, Kanyi H, Ongeri L, Echoka E, Mwandawiro C, Njomo D
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0273470

Insights on the differentiation of stillbirths and early neonatal deaths: A study from the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network.Quincer E, Philipsborn R, Morof D, Salzberg NT, Vitorino P, Ajanovic S, Onyango D, Ogbuanu I, Assefa N, Sow SO, Mutevedzi P, El Arifeen S, Tippet Barr BA, Scott JAG, Mandomando I, Kotloff KL, Jambai A, Akelo V, Cain CJ, Chowdhury AI, Gure T, Igunza KA, Islam F, Keita AM, Madrid L, Mahtab S, Mehta A, Mitei PK, Ntuli C, Ojulong J, Rahman A, Samura S, Sidibe D, Thwala BN, Varo R, Madhi SA, Bassat Q, Gurley ES, Blau DM, Whitney CG
PLoS One, (2022). 17:e0271662