Publications by authors named "Ataklti Hailu"

Background: Serological testing for SARS-CoV-2 plays an important role for epidemiological studies, in aiding the diagnosis of COVID-19, and assess vaccine responses. Little is known on dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 serology in African settings. Here, we aimed to characterize the longitudinal antibody response profile to SARS-CoV-2 in Ethiopia.

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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection results in a spectrum of clinical presentations. Evidence from Africa indicates that significantly less COVID-19 patients suffer from serious symptoms than in the industrialized world. We and others previously postulated a partial explanation for this phenomenon, being a different, more activated immune system due to parasite infections.

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Introduction: Tuberculosis disease is the leading cause of death worldwide along with HIV/AIDS. Sputum smear microscopy plays an essential role for initial TB diagnosis and treatment follow up. But, misdiagnosis of sputum smear microscopy revealed a high economical crisis and missing of active TB cases.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ataklti Hailu"

  • - Ataklti Hailu's research primarily focuses on infectious diseases, with significant emphasis on understanding the immune responses and clinical implications of COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Ethiopia.
  • - One major study characterizes the longitudinal antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 in Ethiopian patients, highlighting the importance of serological testing in epidemiology and vaccine response assessment.
  • - Another key area of Hailu's work investigates the interaction between intestinal parasite co-infections and the severity of COVID-19, suggesting that these infections may lead to a different immune response that influences clinical outcomes in African populations.