Integrated management of cryptococcal meningitis and concurrent opportunistic infections to improve outcomes in advanced HIV disease: a randomised strategy trial.
Authors
Ellis J, Nsangi L, Bangdiwala A, Hale G, Gakuru J, Kagimu E, Mugabi T, Kigozi E, Tukundane A, Okirwoth M, Kandole TK, Cresswel F, Harrison TS, Moore D, Fielding K, Meya D, Boulware D, Jarvis JN.

Journal : Wellcome Open Res.

DOI : 10.12688/wellcomeopenres.

PMID : 38854693

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OPTIMIZATION OF DRIED BLOOD SPOT ASSAYS FOR HEPATITIS B VIRUS SURFACE ANTIBODY QUANTIFICATION.
Authors
Motshosi P, Phinius BB, Jongman M, Baruti K, Bhebhe L, Choga WT, Moyo S, Gaseitsiwe S, Anderson M.

Journal : bioRxiv [Preprint].

DOI : 10.1101/2024.05.23.595500.

PMCID : PMC11142191

PMID : 38826424

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Persistence and risk factors of occult hepatitis B virus infections among antiretroviral therapy-naive people living with HIV in Botswana.
Authors
Anderson M, Phinius BB, Phakedi BK, Mudanga M, Bhebhe LN, Tlhabano GN, Motshosi P, Ratsoma T, Baruti K, Mpebe G, Choga WT, Marlink R, Glebe D, Blackard JT, Moyo S, Kramvis A, Gaseitsiwe S.

Journal : Front Microbiol.

DOI : 10.3389/fmicb

PMID : 38784816

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Triage of HPV positivity in a high HIV prevalence setting: A prospective cohort study comparing visual triage methods and HPV genotype restriction in Botswana.
Authors
Luckett R, Ramogola-Masire D, Gompers A, Moraka N, Moyo S, Sedabadi L, Tawe L, Kashamba T, Gaborone K, Mathoma A, Noubary F, Kula M, Grover S, Dreyer G, Botha MH, Makhema J, Shapiro R, Hacker MR.

Journal : Int J Gynaecol Obstet.

DOI : 10.1002/ijgo.15225.

PMID : 37950533

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Low-Level Viremia among Adults Living with HIV on Dolutegravir-Based First-Line Antiretroviral Therapy Is a Predictor of Virological Failure in Botswana.
Authors
Bareng OT, Moyo S, Mudanga M, Sebina K, Koofhethile CK, Choga WT, Moraka NO, Maruapula D, Gobe I, Motswaledi MS, Musonda R, Nkomo B, Ramaabya D, Chebani T, Makuruetsa P, Makhema J, Shapiro R, Lockman S, Gaseitsiwe S.

Journal : Viruses.

DOI : 10.3390/v16050720.

PMID : 38793602

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Triage of HPV positivity in a high HIV prevalence setting: A prospective cohort study comparing visual triage methods and HPV genotype restriction in Botswana.
Authors
Luckett R, Ramogola-Masire D, Gompers A, Moraka N, Moyo S, Sedabadi L, Tawe L, Kashamba T, Gaborone K, Mathoma A, Noubary F, Kula M, Grover S, Dreyer G, Botha MH, Makhema J, Shapiro R, Hacker MR.

Journal : Int J Gynaecol Obstet.

DOI : 10.1002/ijgo.15225

PMID : 37950533

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Experiences, Lessons, and Challenges With Adapting REDCap for COVID-19 Laboratory Data Management in a Resource-Limited Country: Descriptive Study.
Authors
Ndlovu K, Mauco KL, Makhura O, Hu R, Motlogelwa NP, Masizana A, Lo E, Mphoyakgosi T, Moyo S.

Journal : JMIR Form Res.

DOI : 10.2196/50897

PMID : 38625736

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High Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus Drug Resistance Mutations to Lamivudine among People with HIV/HBV Coinfection in Rural and Peri-Urban Communities in Botswana.
Authors
Phinius BB, Anderson M, Gobe I, Mokomane M, Choga WT, Phakedi B, Ratsoma T, Mpebe G, Makhema J, Shapiro R, Lockman S, Musonda R, Moyo S, Gaseitsiwe S.

Journal : Viruses

DOI : 10.3390/v16040592

PMID : 38675933

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Caregivers of children with HIV in Botswana prefer monthly IV Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies (bNAbs) to daily oral ART.
Authors
Sakoi-Mosetlhi M, Ajibola G, Haghighat R, Batlang O, Maswabi K, Pretorius-Holme M, Powis KM, Lockman S, Makhema J, Litcherfeld M, Kuritzkes DR, Shapiro R.

Journal : PLoS One.

DOI : 10.1371/journal.pone.0299942

PMCID : PMC10971757

PMID : 38536810

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Lower Insulin Sensitivity Through 36 Months of Life With in Utero HIV and Antiretroviral Exposure in Botswana: Results From the Tshilo Dikotla Study.
Authors
Jao J, Bonner LB, Dobinda K, Powis KM, Sun S, Legbedze J, Mmasa KN, Makhema J, Mmalane M, Kgole S, Masasa G, Moyo S, Gerschenson M, Mohammed T, Abrams EJ, Kurland IJ, Geffner ME.

Journal : Clin Infect Dis.

DOI : 10.1093/cid/ciae088

PMID : 38531012

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Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Among Women with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Taking Isoniazid Preventive Therapy During the First Trimester
Authors
Gupta A, Hughes MD, Cruz JL, Avihingsanon A, Mwelase N, Severe P, Omoz-Oarhe A, Masheto G, Moran L, Benson CA, Chaisson RE, Swindells S.

Journal : Clin Infect Dis.

DOI : 10.1093/cid/ciad583

PMCID : PMC10954322

PMID : 37768207

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Effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, the copper IUD and the levonorgestrel implant on testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin and free testosterone levels: ancillary study of the ECHO randomized clinical trial.
Authors
Hofmeyr GJ, Singata-Madliki M, Batting J, Balakrishna Y, Morroni C.

Journal : BMC Womens Health

DOI : 10.1186/s12905-024-02990-8

PMCID : PMC10921651

PMID : 38459552

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High prevalence of pre-treatment and acquired HIV-1 drug resistance mutations among non-citizens living with HIV in Botswana.
Authors
Mokgethi PT, Choga WT, Maruapula D, Moraka NO, Seatla KK, Bareng OT, Ditshwanelo DD, Mulenga G, Mohammed T, Kaumba PM, Chihungwa M, Marukutira T, Moyo S, Koofhethile CK, Dickinson D, Mpoloka SW, Gaseitsiwe S.

Journal : Front Microbiol.

DOI : 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1338191

PMCID : PMC10929613

PMID : 38476948

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The diagnosis of central nervous system infections in resource-limited settings and the use of novel and molecular diagnostic platforms to improve diagnosis.
Authors
Milburn J, Suresh R, Doyle R, Jarvis JN.

Journal : Expert Rev Mol Diagn.

DOI : 10.1080/14737159.2024.2317414

PMID : 38369939

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Under-representation of the WHO African region in clinical trials of interventions against hepatitis B virus infection
Authors
Delphin M, Mohammed KS, Downs LO, Lumley SF, Waddilove E, Okanda D, Aliyan N, Van Schalkwyk M, Anderson M, Ocama P, Maponga T, Torimiro J, Iwuji C, Ndung'u T, Matthews PC, Taljaard J.

Journal : Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol

DOI : 10.1016/S2468-1253(23)00315-1

PMID : 38367632

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