Publications

Biosciences

Long-lasting insecticide-treated net use and malaria infections on the Kenyan coast.Kamau A, Musau M, Mtanje G, Mataza C
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg, (2022). 116:966-970

Vitamin D Deficiency and Its Association with Iron Deficiency in African Children.Mogire RM, Muriuki JM, Morovat A, Mentzer AJ, Webb EL, Kimita W, Macharia AW, Cutland CL, Sirima SB, Diarra A, Tiono AB, Lule SA, Madhi SA, Prentice AM, Pettifor JM, Elliott AM, Adeyemo A, Atkinson SH
Nutrients, (2022). 14:1372

TRUE-1: Trial of Repurposed Unithiol for snakebite Envenoming phase 1 (safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in healthy Kenyan adults).Abouyannis M, FitzGerald R, Ngama M, Mwangudzah H, Nyambura YK, Ngome S, Riako D, Babu L, Lewa F, Else L, Dily Penchala S, Orindi B, Kalama B, Khoo S, Lalloo DG, Casewell NR
Wellcome Open Res, (2022). 7:90

Plasmodium falciparum-Specific Memory B-Cell and Antibody Responses Are Associated With Immunity in Children Living in an Endemic Area of Kenya.Jahnmatz P, Nyabundi D, Sundling C, Widman L, Mwacharo J, Musyoki J, Otieno E, Ahlborg N, Farnert A
Front Immunol, (2022). 13:799306

Clinical manifestations of Rift Valley fever in humans: Systematic review and meta-analysis.Anywaine Z, Lule SA, Hansen C, Elliott A
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2022). 16:e0010233

Targeted Amplicon Deep Sequencing for Monitoring Antimalarial Resistance Markers in Western Kenya.Osoti V, Akinyi M, Wamae K, Kimenyi KM, de Laurent Z, Ndwiga L, Gichuki P, Okoyo C, Kepha S, Mwandawiro C, Kandie R
Antimicrob Agents Chemother, (2022). 66:e0194521

Optimization of the SARS-CoV-2 ARTIC Network V4 Primers and Whole Genome Sequencing Protocol.Lambisia AW, Mohammed KS, Makori TO, Ndwiga L, Mburu MW, Morobe JM, Moraa EO, Musyoki J, Murunga N, Mwangi JN, Agoti CN
Front Med (Lausanne), (2022). 9:836728

Factors influencing health workers' compliance with outpatient malaria 'test and treat' guidelines during the plateauing performance phase in Kenya, 2014-2016.Amboko B, Stepniewska K, Machini B
Malar J, (2022). 21:68

Ethics review of COVID-19 human challenge studies: A joint HRA/WHO workshop.Williams E, Craig K, Chiu C, Davies H, Ellis S, Emerson C, Jamrozik E, Jefford M, Kang G, Kolstoe SE, Littler K, Lockett A, Elena Rey Messer J, McShane H, Saenz C, Selgelid MJ, Shah S, Smith PG, Yamazaki N
Vaccine, (2022). 40:3484-3489

Readiness of the Kenyan public health sector to provide pre-referral care for severe paediatric malaria.Amboko B, Machini B, Githuka G
Trop Med Int Health, (2022). 27:330-336

Malaria hospitalisation in East Africa: age, phenotype and transmission intensity.Kamau A, Paton RS, Mpimbaza A, Khazenzi C, Ogero M, Mumo E, Alegana VA, Mohammed S, Bigogo G, Audi A, Kapisi J, Sserwanga A, Namuganga JF, Kariuki S, Otieno NA, Nyawanda BO, Salim N, Athuman T, Abdulla S, Mohamed AF, Mtove G, Reyburn H, Gupta S, Lourenco J
BMC Med, (2022). 20:28

Distinct kinetics of antibodies to 111 Plasmodium falciparum proteins identifies markers of recent malaria exposure.Yman V, Tuju J, White MT, Kamuyu G, Mwai K, Asghar M, Sundling C, Sonden K, Murungi L, Kimathi R, Chege T, Chepsat E, Kiyuka P, Nyamako L, Osier FHA, Farnert A
Nat Commun, (2022). 13:331

Characterization of Anopheles gambiae D7 salivary proteins as markers of human-mosquito bite contact.Oseno B, Marura F, Ogwang R, Muturi M, Nkumama I, Mwakesi R, Mwai K, Rono MK, Mwakubambanya R, Tuju J
Parasit Vectors, (2022). 15:11

Comparative performance of WANTAI ELISA for total immunoglobulin to receptor binding protein and an ELISA for IgG to spike protein in detecting SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Kenyan populations.Kutima B, Mwai K, Karanja HK, Gitonga JN, Mugo D, Uyoga S, Tuju J, Ndungu F, Adetifa IMO, Scott JAG, Warimwe GM
J Clin Virol, (2022). 146:105061

Malaria protection due to sickle haemoglobin depends on parasite genotype.Band G, Leffler EM, Jallow M, Sisay-Joof F, Ndila CM, Macharia AW, Hubbart C, Jeffreys AE, Rowlands K, Nguyen T, Goncalves S, Ariani CV, Stalker J, Pearson RD, Amato R, Drury E, Sirugo G, d'Alessandro U, Bojang KA, Saelens JW, Diakite M, Taylor SM, Conway DJ, Rockett KA, Kwiatkowski DP
Nature, (2022). 602:106-111

Hepcidin regulation in Kenyan children with severe malaria and non-typhoidal Salmonella bacteremia.Abuga KM, Muriuki JM, Uyoga SM, Mwai K, Makale J, Mogire RM, Macharia AW, Mohammed S, Muthumbi E, Mwarumba S, Scott JAG, Nairz M, Atkinson SH
Haematologica, (2022). 107:1589-1598

Seroprevalence of Antibodies to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Among Healthcare Workers in Kenya.Etyang AO, Lucinde R, Karanja H, Kalu C, Mugo D, Gitonga J, Tuju J, Wanjiku P, Karani A, Mutua S, Maroko H, Nzomo E, Maitha E, Kamuri E, Kaugiria T, Weru J, Ochola LB, Kilimo N, Charo S, Emukule N, Moracha W, Mukabi D, Okuku R, Ogutu M, Angujo B, Otiende M, Bottomley C, Otieno E, Ndwiga L, Agoti CN, Aman R, Amoth P, Mwangangi M, Kasera K, Ng'ang'a W, Adetifa IMO, Wangeci Kagucia E, Uyoga S, Scott JAG, Warimwe GM
Clin Infect Dis, (2022). 74:288-293

Revealing the extent of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya based on serological and PCR-test data.Ojal J, Brand SPC, Were V, Okiro EA, Kombe IK, Mburu C, Aziza R, Ogero M, Warimwe GM, Uyoga S, Adetifa IMO, Scott JAG, Otieno E, Agoti CN, Kasera K, Amoth P, Mwangangi M, Aman R, Ng'ang'a W, Keeling MJ
Wellcome Open Res, (2021). 6:127

Toll-Like Receptor-Induced Immune Responses During Early Childhood and Their Associations With Clinical Outcomes Following Acute Illness Among Infants in Sub-Saharan Africa.Uebelhoer LS, Thiel B, Nalukwago S, Mukisa J, Lwanga C, Getonto J, Nyatichi E, Dena G, Makazi A, Mwaringa S, Mupere E, Berkley JA, Lancioni CL
Front Immunol, (2021). 12:748996

10-year longitudinal study of malaria in children: Insights into acquisition and maintenance of naturally acquired immunity.Addy JWG, Bediako Y, Valetta JJ, Reid AJ, Mwacharo J, Ngoi JM, Wambua J, Otieno E, Musyoki J, Said K, Berriman M, Recker M, Langhorne J
Wellcome Open Res, (2021). 6:79