Authors: Rehema Moraa Moirongo1 Eva Lorenz1,2,3 Nyanda E. Ntinginya4 Denise Dekker1,2 José Fernandes5,6 Jana Held2,5,6 Maike Lamshöft1,2 Frieder Schaumburg5,7 Chacha Mangu4 Lwitiho Sudi4 Ali Sie8 Aurelia Souares2,9 Norbert Heinrich2,10 Andreas Wieser2,10,11 Benjamin Mordmüller2,5,6,12 Ellis Owusu-Dabo13 Akim Ayola Adegnika5,6,12 Boubacar Coulibaly8 Jürgen May1,2 Daniel Eibach1,2*
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) thwarts the curative power of drugs and is a present-time global problem. We present data on antimicrobial susceptibility and resistance determinants of bacteria the WHO has highlighted as being key antimicrobial resistance concerns in Africa, to strengthen knowledge of AMR patterns in the region.
Published at: 2020-09-25
Authors: Habakkuk Mwakyula Issakwisa, Gloria Reginald Mbwile, Godlove Fred Mbwanji, David Daniel Nassoro, Nyanda Elias Ntinginya & Anthony Ambikile Nsojo
Despite the significant decline in the prevalence of HIV in Tanzania, the prevalence rates in Mbeya, Iringa, and Njombe regions are higher than the national average and have remained stable for years. The current stable HIV prevalence may be driven by factors such as a high incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and high-risk behaviours. In sub-Saharan Africa, it has previously been observed that up to 50% of HIV cases were attributed to herpes simplex type 2 (HSV-2) among low-risk populations. Because the proportion of sexually transmitted HSV-1 is rising, it is essential to study the interaction between HSV-1 and HIV infections.
Published at: 2020-08-05