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Temporal trends of dengue exposure among children in coastal Kenya

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By Daisy Mugo, Henry K. Karanja, Benedict O. Orindi, John N Gitonga, Kennedy Mwai, Doris K. Nyamwaya, Anthony K. Nyamache, Lynette Isabella Ochola-Oyier, Philip Bejon, George M. Warimwe, Donwilliams O. Omuoyo, Barnes S. Kitsao, Jennifer N. Musyoki, Julianna Wambua, Edward Otieno
| Nature Verified
Abstract Serosurveys suggest widespread dengue virus (DENV) transmission in Africa but there is limited information on the temporal patterns of exposure. Using repeated cross-sectional serosurvey data, we estimated the prevalence and incidence of DENV infections in coastal Kenya over 20 years (1998–2018). Stored sera (n = 8025), collected annually from an open longitudinal cohort of 1834 children aged 15 years and below, were screened for anti-DENV IgG antibodies.
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Good communication network changing fortunes of Puntland, Somalia

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By John N Gitonga
| Citizen Digital
The mention of Somalia often conjures images of famine, terrorism, and anarchy. While these issues have plagued the country, there are also pockets of stability and thriving business economies. Somalia has experienced over four decades of governmental failure since the overthrow of dictator Said Barre in 1991. International efforts to restore normalcy are still ongoing. Despite the widespread turbulence, there are oases of peace and civility within Somalia.
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Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies among truck drivers and assistants in Kenya

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By Eric O Ochomo, E Wangeci Kagucia, John N Gitonga, Catherine Kalu
| medRxiv
E Wangeci Kagucia, John N Gitonga, Catherine Kalu, Eric Ochomo, Benard Ochieng, Nickline Kuya, Angela Karani, James Nyagwange, Boniface Karia, Daisy Mugo, Henry K Karanja, James Tuju, Agnes Mutiso, Hosea Maroko, Lucy Okubi, Eric Maitha, Hossan Ajuck, Mary Bogita, Richmond Mudindi, David Mukabi, Wycliffe Moracha, David Bulimu, Nelson Andanje, Evans Shiraku, Rosemary Okuku, Monicah Ogutu, Rashid Aman, Mercy Mwangangi, Patrick Amoth, Kadondi Kasera, Wangari Ng'ang'a, Rodgers Mariga, Tobias...
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