Publications by authors named "G Omosa-Manyonyi"

Article Synopsis
  • - Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) impacts up to 75% of women, with roughly 8% experiencing frequent recurrent cases (RVVC), due to host response issues and excessive inflammation.
  • - The study examined inflammatory protein levels in 158 RVVC patients and 92 healthy women, using advanced technology to analyze 92 different proteins, without finding significant links to hormonal contraceptive use.
  • - RVVC patients showed lower levels of Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 (FGF-21), a potential marker for immune issues related to RVVC, highlighting the possibility of developing new diagnostic tools and treatments.
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Background: People living with HIV constitute an important part of the population in regions at risk of Ebola virus disease outbreaks. The two-dose Ad26.ZEBOV, MVA-BN-Filo Ebola vaccine regimen induces strong immune responses in HIV-positive (HIV+) adults but the durability of this response is unknown.

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Background: Genital tract infections pose a public health concern. In many low-middle-income countries, symptom-based algorithms guide treatment decisions. Advantages notwithstanding, this strategy has important limitations.

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Healthcare workers (HCWs) have a significant occupational risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Vaccination remains the most effective measure recommended to avert the risk. However, there's limited information on hepatitis B vaccine uptake rates and the seroprotection status of HCWs, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Gender-based violence (GBV) toward women is widespread and has been associated with increased HIV risk. We investigated attitudes toward GBV among men living in Rustenburg, South Africa, who were enrolled in a longitudinal HIV incidence study. Participants were 18 to 49 years old, reported high risk sexual activity in the last 3 months, and were HIV-uninfected.

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