Integration of genomic and pharmacokinetic data to predict clinical outcomes in HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis.
Authors
Stott KE, Mohabir JT, Bowers K, Tenor JL, Toffaletti DL, Unsworth J, Jimenez-Valverde A, Ahmadu A, Moyo M, Gondwe E, Chimang'anga W, Chasweka M, Lawrence DS, Jarvis JN, Harrison T, Hope W, Lalloo DG, Mwandumba HC, Perfect JR, Cuomo CA; AMBITION Study Group.

Journal : mBio.

DOI : 10.1128/mbio.01592-24.

PMID : 39189739

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Phylodynamic Structure in the Botswana HIV Epidemic.
Authors
Kotokwe K, Nascimento FF, Moyo S, Gaseitsiwe S, Holme MP, Makhema J, Essex M, Novitsky V, Volz E, Ragonnet-Cronin M; PANGEA Consortium.

Journal : Res Sq [Preprint].

DOI : 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4969814/v1.

PMID : 39483888

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Patterns of HIV-1 Drug Resistance Observed Through Geospatial Analysis of Routine Diagnostic Testing in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Authors
Gounder L, Khan A, Manasa J, Lessells R, Tomita A, Pillay M, Manyana SC, Govender S, Francois KL, Moodley P, Msomi N, Govender K, Parboosing R, Moyo S, Naidoo K, Chimukangara B.

Journal : Viruses.

DOI : 10.3390/v16101634.

PMID : 39459966

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Low prevalence of archived integrase strand transfer inhibitors resistance associated mutations in Botswana before the roll out of dolutegravir based first line antiretroviral therapy.
Authors
Maruapula D, Ditshwanelo D, Pema MN, Bareng OT, Choga WT, Moraka NO, Mokgethi PT, Seatla KK, Koofhethile CK, Zuze BJ, Gaolathe T, Pretorius-Holme M, Lebani K, Makhema J, Novitsky V, Shapiro R, Lockman S, Moyo S, Gaseitsiwe S.

Journal : Front Microbiol.

DOI : 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1482348. eCollection 2024.

PMID : 39512940

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High-grade cervical disease and cervical cancer in women aged 50 years and older compared with younger women: examining prevalence by HIV status in two large prospective cohorts in Botswana.
Authors
Luckett R, Zhang BX, Gompers A, George J, Modest A, Bazzett-Matabele L, Vuylsteke P, Kula M, Monare B, Botha MH, Shapiro RL, Ramogola-Masire D, Grover S.

Journal : BMJ Open.

DOI : 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089375.

PMID : 39477271

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Pilot Test of Mopati, a Multi-Level Adherence Intervention for People Living with HIV and Their Treatment Partners in Botswana.
Authors
Bogart LM, Phaladze N, Kgotlaetsile K, Klein DJ, Goggin K, Mosepele M.

Journal : Int J Behav Med.

DOI : 10.1007/s12529-023-10233-7

PMID : 37957535

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Use of an Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel Vaginal Ring Alters Vaginal Microbial Communities in Women with HIV.
Authors
Tobin NH, Brooker SL, Li F, Coombs RW, Cohn SE, Moran L, Leon M, Chotirosniramit N, Jalil E, Chakalisa UA, Scarsi KK, Zorrilla CD, Godfrey C, Aldrovandi GM.

Journal : J Infect Dis.

DOI : 10.1093/infdis/jiae524.

PMID : 39479902

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Genomic epidemiology and immune escape of SARS-CoV-2 recombinant strains circulating in Botswana.
Authors
Choga WT, Gobe I, Seru K, Maruapula D, Ndlovu NS, Zuze BJL, Motshosi P, Matsuru T, Sabone P, Yu X, Blackard JT, San JE, Makhema J, Gaseitsiwe S, Moyo S.

Journal : IJID Reg.

DOI : 10.1016/j.ijregi.2024.100484.

PMID : 39670194

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Dolutegravir- Versus Efavirenz-Based Treatment in Pregnancy: Impact on Red Blood Cell Folate Concentrations in Pregnant Women and Their Infants.
Authors
Jacobson DL, Crider KS, DeMarrais P, Brummel S, Zhang M, Pfeiffer CM, Moore CA, McCarthy K, Johnston B, Mohammed T, Vhembo T, Kabugho E, Muzorah GA, Cassim H, Fairlie L, Machado ES, Ngocho JS, Shapiro RL, Serghides L, Chakhtoura N, Chinula L, Lockman S.

Journal : J Infect Dis.

DOI : 10.1093/infdis/jiae308

PMCID : PMC11565887

PMID : 38877762

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Prevalence of sexually transmitted infection in pregnancy and their association with adverse birth outcomes: a case-control study at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi.
Authors
van der Veer C, Kondoni C, Kuyere A, Mtonga F, Nyasulu V, Shaba G, Morroni C, Gadama G, Gadama L, Kawaza K, Dube Q, French N, Lissauer D, Freyne B.

Journal : Sex Transm Infect.

DOI : 10.1136/sextrans-2024-056130.

PMCID : PMC11671869

PMID : 39043612

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Increasing Care for Underserved Communities Through a Global Health Residency Training Program.
Authors
Zeigler C, Jacobs ZG, Schwanke Khilji SU, Rice MK, Frink B, Carney PA.

Journal : Ann Glob Health.

DOI : 10.5334/aogh.4501.

PMID : 39620163

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Emergence of Omicron FN.1 a descendent of BQ.1.1 in Botswana.
Authors
Choga WT, Gustani-Buss E, Tegally H, Maruapula D, Yu X, Moir M, Zuze BJL, James SE, Ndlovu NS, Seru K, Motshosi P, Blenkinsop A, Gobe I, Baxter C, Manasa J, Lockman S, Shapiro R, Makhema J, Wilkinson E, Blackard JT, Lemey P, Lessells RJ, Martin DP, de Oliveira T, Gaseitsiwe S, Moyo S.

Journal : Virus Evol.

DOI : 10.1093/ve/veae095. eCollection 2024.

PMID : 39720788

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Perceptions of prevalence and management of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) infection among healthcare workers in Kweneng District, Botswana: Report of a district-wide survey.
Authors
Mamalelala TT, Karmen-Tuohy S, Chimbwete L, Mokone DJ, Shapiro R, Young C, Schwanke Khilji S.

Journal : PLOS Glob Public Health.

DOI : 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003865.

PMID : 39602378

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Cognitive testing in 19 countries to refine WHO's Sexual Health Assessment of Practices and Experiences.
Authors
Hunter EC, Fine E, Black K, Henriks J, Tofail F, Morroni C, Makuch M, Deering K, Murad R, Torpey K, Balde MD, Wilopo SA, Nimbi FM, Maina B, Ahmad NA, Traore LF, Maung TM, Olumide A, Abrejo F, Phuengsamran D, Ddaaki GW, Brunet N, Brizuela V, Gonsalves L; Cognitive testing of a survey instrument to assess sexual practices, behaviours and health-related outcomes (CoTSIS) study group.

Journal : Bull World Health Organ.

DOI : 10.2471/BLT.23.291162. Epub 2024 Oct 31.

PMID : 39611192

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A qualitative assessment of barriers to iron and folic acid supplementation among pregnant women in Botswana.
Authors
Kebaabetswe P, Diseko M, Zash R, Mayondi G, Mabuta J, Mmalane M, Makhema J, Lockman S, Moeng L, Lowenthal E, Shapiro R, Caniglia EC.

Journal : BMC Public Health

DOI : 10.1186/s12889-024-20685-5.

PMID : 39627760

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