Publications by authors named "Betina Katembo"
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- The study analyzed measles trends in Tanzania from 2018 to 2022, highlighting a significant uptick in cases, particularly in 2022.
- A total of 12,253 measles cases were reported, with the majority occurring among unvaccinated children and those aged 1-4 years.
- To combat rising measles cases, the research suggests enhancing vaccination efforts and surveillance, especially to rebuild immunity disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- The study investigates Rotavirus genotypes in Tanzania from 2013 to 2018, specifically after the introduction of the ROTARIX vaccine.
- A significant decline in Rotavirus positivity rates was noted, dropping from 29.3% to 17.8% over the study period, indicating the vaccine's effectiveness.
- The analysis revealed changes in circulating genotypes, with the G1P[8] strain decreasing significantly while the G9P[4] strain surged, which underscores the need for ongoing surveillance of Rotavirus strains post-vaccination.
Rubella virus (RV) infection in susceptible women during the first trimester of pregnancy is associated with congenital Rubella syndrome (CRS). In countries where a vaccination program is implemented, active case surveillance is emphasized. This report documents the magnitude of active cases before and after vaccine implementation in Tanzania.
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