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Trends in mortality associated with opening of a full-capacity public emergency department at the main tertiary-level hospital in Tanzania.

International journal of emergency medicine

Sawe HR, Mfinanga JA, Mwafongo V, Reynolds TA, Runyon MS.
PMID: 26207149
Int J Emerg Med. 2015 Jul 22;8:24. doi: 10.1186/s12245-015-0073-4. eCollection 2015.

BACKGROUND: Emergency medicine is an emerging specialty in Sub-Saharan Africa, and most hospitals do not have a fully functional emergency department (ED). We describe the mortality rates of the Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania before...

Anti-TB drug resistance in Tanga, Tanzania: A cross sectional facility-base prevalence among pulmonary TB patients.

Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

Hoza AS, Mfinanga SGM, König B.
PMID: 26614989
Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2015 Nov;8(11):907-913. doi: 10.1016/j.apjtm.2015.10.014. Epub 2015 Oct 09.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with drug resistance tuberculosis (TB) at facility-base level in Tanga, Tanzania.METHODS: A total of 79 Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) isolates included in the study were collected from among 372 (312 new...

Multiplex Analysis of Pro- or Anti-Inflammatory Serum Cytokines and Chemokines in relation to Gender and Age among Tanzanian Tuberculous Lymphadenitis Patients.

Tuberculosis research and treatment

Mustafa T, Brokstad KA, Mfinanga SG, Wiker HG.
PMID: 26060581
Tuberc Res Treat. 2015;2015:561490. doi: 10.1155/2015/561490. Epub 2015 Apr 28.

Objectives. Tuberculous lymphadenitis is the most common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) with a female and paediatric preponderance, postulated to be due to differences in the immune response. The aim of this study was to analyze the differences in...

Assessment of sputum smear-positive but culture-negative results among newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Tanzania.

International journal of general medicine

Mnyambwa NP, Ngadaya ES, Kimaro G, Kim DJ, Kazwala R, Petrucka P, Mfinanga SG.
PMID: 28744153
Int J Gen Med. 2017 Jul 12;10:199-205. doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S137469. eCollection 2017.

Diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in technology-limited countries is widely achieved by smear microscopy, which has limited sensitivity and specificity. The frequency and clinical implication of smear-positive but culture-negative among presumptive TB patients remains unclear. A cross-sectional substudy was...

Taking forward the Stop TB Partnership and World Health Organization Joint Theme for World TB Day March 24th 2018 - "Wanted: Leaders for a TB-Free World. You can make history. End TB".

International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Tiberi S, Petersen E, Maeurer M, Ntoumi F, Yeboa-Manu D, Mwaba P, Vilaplana C, Dar O, Bates M, Corrah T, Rao M, Kapata N, Azhar EI, Memish ZA, Mfinanga S, Aseffa A, Ippolito G, Migliori GB, Zumla A.
PMID: 29571578
Int J Infect Dis. 2018 Mar;68:122-124. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2018.03.002. Epub 2018 Mar 22.

No abstract available.

Emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1.529) - highlights Africa's research capabilities, but exposes major knowledge gaps, inequities of vaccine distribution, inadequacies in global COVID-19 response and control efforts.

International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Petersen E, Ntoumi F, Hui DS, Abubakar A, Kramer LD, Obiero C, Tambyah PA, Blumberg L, Yapi R, Al-Abri S, Pinto TCA, Yeboah-Manu D, Haider N, Asogun D, Velavan TP, Kapata N, Bates M, Ansumana R, Montaldo C, Mucheleng'anga L, Tembo J, Mwaba P, Himwaze CM, Hamid MMA, Mfinanga S, Mboera L, Raj T, Aklillu E, Veas F, Edwards S, Kaleebu P, McHugh TD, Chakaya J, Nyirenda T, Bockarie M, Nyasulu PS, Wejse C, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Azhar EI, Maeurer M, Nachega JB, Kock R, Ippolito G, Zumla A.
PMID: 34863925
Int J Infect Dis. 2022 Jan;114:268-272. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.11.040. Epub 2021 Dec 01.

No abstract available.

Emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 Variant of Concern Omicron (B.1.1.529) - highlights Africa's research capabilities, but exposes major knowledge gaps, inequities of vaccine distribution, inadequacies in global COVID-19 response and control efforts.

International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases

Petersen E, Ntoumi F, Hui DS, Abubakar A, Kramer LD, Obiero C, Tambyah PA, Blumberg L, Yapi R, Al-Abri S, Pinto TCA, Yeboah-Manu D, Haider N, Asogun D, Velavan TP, Kapata N, Bates M, Ansumana R, Montaldo C, Mucheleng'anga L, Tembo J, Mwaba P, Himwaze CM, Hamid MMA, Mfinanga S, Mboera L, Raj T, Aklillu E, Veas F, Edwards S, Kaleebu P, McHugh TD, Chakaya J, Nyirenda T, Bockarie M, Nyasulu PS, Wejse C, Muyembe-Tamfum JJ, Azhar EI, Maeurer M, Nachega JB, Kock R, Ippolito G, Zumla A.
PMID: 34863925
Int J Infect Dis. 2021 Dec 01;114:268-272. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.11.040. Epub 2021 Dec 01.

No abstract available.

Xpert® MTB/RIF assay testing on stool for the diagnosis of paediatric pulmonary TB in Tanzania.

Public health action

Ainan S, Furia FF, Mhimbira F, Mnyambwa NP, Mgina N, Zumla A, Mfinanga SG, Ngadaya E.
PMID: 34159066
Public Health Action. 2021 Jun 21;11(2):75-79. doi: 10.5588/pha.20.0062.

SETTING: Six health facilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the use of stool specimens in the diagnostic workup of paediatric TB using the XpertDESIGN: Between December 2018 and May 2019, we performed a cross-sectional diagnostic study of...

Health facility-based Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor: findings from a national survey in Tanzania.

Health research policy and systems

Mfinanga GS, Kimaro GD, Ngadaya E, Massawe S, Mtandu R, Shayo EH, Kahwa A, Achola O, Mutungi A, Knight R, Armbruster D, Sintasath D, Kitua A, Stanton C.
PMID: 19371418
Health Res Policy Syst. 2009 Apr 16;7:6. doi: 10.1186/1478-4505-7-6.

BACKGROUND: Hemorrhage is the leading cause of obstetric mortality. Studies show that Active Management of Third Stage of Labor (AMTSL) reduces Post Partum Hemorrhage (PPH). This study describes the practice of AMTSL and barriers to its effective use in...

Fungal Burden and Raised Intracranial Pressure Are Independently Associated With Visual Loss in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis.

Open forum infectious diseases

Molloy SF, Ross B, Kanyama C, Mfinanga S, Lesikari S, Heyderman RS, Kalata N, Ellis J, Kouanfack C, Chanda D, Temfack E, Lakhi S, Moodley A, Chan AK, van Oosterhout JJ, Mapoure Y, Mwaba P, Lalloo DG, Wang D, Lortholary O, Jaffar S, Hosseinipour MC, Loyse A, Harrison TS, Bicanic T.
PMID: 33937434
Open Forum Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 05;8(4):ofab066. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofab066. eCollection 2021 Apr.

Among 472 patients with human immunodeficiency virus-associated cryptococcal meningitis, 16% had severe visual loss at presentation, and 46% of these were 4-week survivors and remained severely impaired. Baseline cerebrospinal fluid opening pressure ≥40 cmH

Short-term Mortality Outcomes of HIV-Associated Cryptococcal Meningitis in Antiretroviral Therapy-Naïve and -Experienced Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Open forum infectious diseases

Kalata N, Ellis J, Kanyama C, Kuoanfank C, Temfack E, Mfinanga S, Lesikari S, Chanda D, Lakhi S, Nyazika T, Chan AK, van Oosterhout JJ, Chen T, Hosseinipour MC, Lortholary O, Wang D, Jaffar S, Loyse A, Heyderman RS, Harrison TS, Molloy SF.
PMID: 34646905
Open Forum Infect Dis. 2021 Jul 28;8(10):ofab397. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofab397. eCollection 2021 Oct.

BACKGROUND: An increasing proportion of patients with HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis have received antiretroviral therapy (ART) before presentation. There is some evidence suggesting an increased 2-week mortality in those receiving ART for 14 days. However, presentation and outcomes for cryptococcal...

Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among pastoralists in Monduli District, Arusha region in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study.

Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique

Khamis AG, Senkoro M, Mwanri AW, Kreppel K, Mfinanga SG, Bonfoh B, Kwesigabo G.
PMID: 33072318
Arch Public Health. 2020 Oct 14;78:99. doi: 10.1186/s13690-020-00485-0. eCollection 2020.

BACKGROUND: Hypertension is among the growing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in developing countries and the leading cause of death worldwide. Pastoral areas have been identified to be at a higher risk of diseases due to challenges in their daily food...

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