Publications by authors named "Henry T Kohar"
Background: Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are largely responsible for the gains made in the proportion of malaria cases confirmed with a parasitological test. However, quality assurance programs to support their use remain a challenge. A dried tube specimen (DTS) method was developed that showed potential for use as a stable source of quality control (QC) sample for RDTs and for use in external quality assessments or proficiency testing (PT).
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- - Rubella, an RNA virus, is a significant cause of birth defects, but many African countries, including Liberia, do not include rubella vaccines in their immunization programs, prompting a need for research on its prevalence and affected populations.
- - An analysis of suspected-measles cases from 2017-2018 revealed out of 1307 tested for rubella IgM, 36% were positive, with the majority of confirmed cases occurring in children under 15 years, particularly aged 5-9 years.
- - The study found a majority of rubella cases were reported during Liberia's dry season (February to May), highlighting a concerning trend of infection not only in children but also in women of reproductive age and infants