Factors contributing to retention in care and treatment adherence among people living with HIV returning to care in South-eastern Tanzania: a... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: People living with HIV (PLHIV) with good adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) achieve good health outcomes. However, treatment interruptions remain a major challenge, particularly in
[Preprint] Co-infection of <em>Plasmodium knowlesi</em> and <em>Plasmodium vivax</em>: a rare clinical encounter in a traveller returning to... (Publications)
Malaria caused by Plasmodium knowlesi presents a notable diagnostic hurdle due to its shared morphological similarities with other Plasmodium species, complicating identification. The diagnosis can fu
Quantification of <em>Legionella pneumophila</em> in building potable water systems: a meta-analysis comparing qPCR and culture-based detection... (Publications)
Quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) offers a rapid, automated, and potentially on-site method for quantifying L. pneumophila in building potable water systems, complementing and potentially
Programmatic diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of Xpert MTB/XDR in patients with rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis in Georgia (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Xpert MTB/XDR (Cepheid) is recommended by the World Health Organization for drug susceptibility testing in patients with tuberculosis, with potential for rapid detection of isoniazid and f
High prevalence of fecal carriage of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing <em>Enterobacterales</em> among patients with urinary tract infections... (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: The global rise of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-PE) challenges resource-limited countries with insufficient laboratory infrastructure. This study inv
Molecular epidemiology and genetic diversity of disappearing <em>Plasmodium vivax</em> in southern Thailand (Publications)
The evolution of genetic diversity and population structure of Plasmodium vivax as malaria elimination approaches remains unclear. This study analyzed the genetic variation and molecular epidemiology