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Outcome of children with presumptive tuberculosis in Mbarara, rural Uganda

Bonnet MMB, Nansumba M, Bastard M, Orikiriza P, Kyomugasho N,  et al.
2017-08-02 • Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
2017-08-02 • Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
BACKGROUND
Mortality among children with presumptive tuberculosis (TB) empiric TB treatment can be high. We describe the predictors of death among children with presumptive TB, and t...
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Inhaled nitric oxide as an adjunctive treatment for cerebral malaria in children: a phase II randomized open-label clinical trial

Mwanga-Amumpaire J, Carroll R, Baudin E, Kemigisha E, Nampijja D,  et al.
2015-07-24 • Open Forum Infectious Diseases
2015-07-24 • Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Abstract
Background.  Children with cerebral malaria (CM) have high rates of mortality and neurologic sequelae. Nitric oxide (NO) meta...
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Heterogeneous decrease in malaria prevalence in children over a six-year period in south-western Uganda

De Beaudrap P, Nabasumba C, Grandesso F, Turyakira E, Schramm B,  et al.
2011-05-18 • Malaria Journal
2011-05-18 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Malaria is a major public health problem, especially for children. However, recent reports suggest a decline in the malaria burden. The aim of this study was to assess the...
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Treatment outcomes and tolerability of the revised WHO anti-tuberculosis drug dosages for children

Nansumba M, Kumbakumba E, Orikiriza P, Bastard M, Mwanga JP,  et al.
2018-02-01 • International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
2018-02-01 • International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
BACKGROUND
In 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) revised the paediatric dosages of anti-tuberculosis drugs, increasing rifampicin to 15 mg/kg, isoniazid to 10 mg/kg and pyrazi...
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Impact of malaria during pregnancy on pregnancy outcomes in a Ugandan prospective cohort with intensive malaria screening and prompt treatment

De Beaudrap P, Turyakira E, White LJ, Nabasumba C, Tumwebaze B,  et al.
2013-04-24 • Malaria Journal
2013-04-24 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a major public health problem in endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa and has important consequences on birth outcome. Because MiP is a comple...
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Use of Colorimetric Culture Methods for Detection of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex Isolates from Sputum Samples in Resource-Limited Settings

Orikiriza P, Rojas-Ponce G, Riera-Montes M, Atwine D, Nansumba M,  et al.
2013-05-08 • Journal of Clinical Microbiology
2013-05-08 • Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Despite recent advances, tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis remains imperfect in resource-limited settings due to its complexity and costs, poor sensitivity of available tests, or long times to...
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Timing of malaria in pregnancy and impact on infant growth and morbidity: A cohort study in Uganda

De Beaudrap P, Turyakira E, Nabasumba C, Tumwebaze B, Piola P,  et al.
2016-02-16 • Malaria Journal
2016-02-16 • Malaria Journal
BACKGROUND
Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a major cause of fetal growth restriction and low birth weight in endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Understanding of the impact of MiP on ...