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Genomic Insights on Variation Underlying Capsule Expression in Meningococcal Carriage Isolates From University Students, United States, 2015–2016

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2022
In January and February 2015, Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B (NmB) outbreaks occurred at two universities in the United States, and mass vaccination campaigns using MenB vaccines were initiated as part of a public health response.
Melissa J. Whaley, Jeni T. Vuong, Nadav Topaz, How-Yi Chang, Jennifer Dolan Thomas, Laurel T. Jenkins, Fang Hu, Susanna Schmink, Evelene Steward-Clark, Marsenia Mathis, Lorraine D. Rodriguez-Rivera, Adam C. Retchless, Sandeep J. Joseph, Alexander Chen, Anna M. Acosta, Lucy McNamara, Heidi M. Soeters, Sarah Mbaeyi, Henju Marjuki, Xin Wang   +19 more
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Genomic characterization of Haemophilus influenzae: a focus on the capsule locus

BMC Genomics, 2019
Background Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) can cause invasive diseases such as meningitis, pneumonia, or sepsis. Typeable Hi includes six serotypes (a through f), each expressing a unique capsular polysaccharide.
Caelin C. Potts, Nadav Topaz, Lorraine D. Rodriguez-Rivera, Fang Hu, How-Yi Chang, Melissa J. Whaley, Susanna Schmink, Adam C. Retchless, Alexander Chen, Edward Ramos, Gregory H. Doho, Xin Wang   +11 more
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An evaluation of an influenza vaccination campaign targeting pregnant women in 27 clinics in two provinces of South Africa, 2015 – 2018

BMC Health Services Research, 2021
Introduction Despite prioritization, routine antenatal influenza vaccine coverage is
Kate Bishop, Meredith McMorrow, Susan Meiring, Sibongile Walaza, Liza Rossi, Sarona Mhlanga, Stefano Tempia, Azwifarwi Mathunjwa, Jackie Kleynhans, Grace D. Appiah, Johanna M. McAnerney, Heather J. Zar, Cheryl Cohen   +12 more
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Whole genome sequencing for investigations of meningococcal outbreaks in the United States: a retrospective analysis

Scientific Reports, 2018
Although rare in the U.S., outbreaks due to Neisseria meningitidis do occur. Rapid, early outbreak detection is important for timely public health response. In this study, we characterized U.S.
Melissa J. Whaley, Sandeep J. Joseph, Adam C. Retchless, Cecilia B. Kretz, Amy Blain, Fang Hu, How-Yi Chang, Sarah A. Mbaeyi, Jessica R. MacNeil, Timothy D. Read, Xin Wang   +10 more
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Challenges and clinical relevance of molecular detection of Bordetella pertussis in South Africa

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background We assessed the utility of a multi-target, real-time PCR assay for Bordetella pertussis detection and diagnosis in patients with severe respiratory illness (SRI), influenza-like illness (ILI), and asymptomatic controls.
Fahima Moosa, Mignon du Plessis, Nicole Wolter, Maimuna Carrim, Cheryl Cohen, Claire von Mollendorf, Sibongile Walaza, Stefano Tempia, Halima Dawood, Ebrahim Variava, Anne von Gottberg   +10 more
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The economic burden of RSV-associated illness in children aged < 5 years, South Africa 2011–2016

BMC Medicine, 2023
Background Data on the economic burden of RSV-associated illness will inform decisions on the programmatic implementation of maternal vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.
Jocelyn Moyes, Stefano Tempia, Sibongile Walaza, Meredith L. McMorrow, Florette Treurnicht, Nicole Wolter, Anne von Gottberg, Kathleen Kahn, Adam L. Cohen, Halima Dawood, Ebrahim Variava, Cheryl Cohen   +11 more
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Genetic Features of a Representative Panel of 110 Meningococcal B Isolates to Assess the Efficacy of Meningococcal B Vaccines

mSphere, 2022
Predictions of vaccine efficacy against Neisseria meningitidis serogroup B (NmB) disease are hindered by antigenic variability, limiting the representativeness of individual NmB isolates.
Alessandro Muzzi, Margherita Bodini, Nadav Topaz, Vega Masignani, Kumaran Vadivelu, Henju Marjuki, Xin Wang, Laura Serino, Duccio Medini   +8 more
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Starting ART following cryptococcal meningitis:The optimal time has yet to be defined

Southern African Journal of HIV Medicine, 2013
Ever since the public sector rollout of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in 2004, the question of the optimal time to start ART following diagnosis of an opportunistic infection has aroused controversy among South African HIV clinicians and researchers.
T A Bicanic, J N Jarvis, A Loyse, T S Harrison   +3 more
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The burden of RSV-associated illness in children aged < 5 years, South Africa, 2011 to 2016

BMC Medicine, 2023
Background Vaccines and monoclonal antibodies to protect the very young infant against the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated illness are effective for limited time periods.
Jocelyn Moyes, Stefano Tempia, Sibongile Walaza, Meredith L. McMorrow, Florette Treurnicht, Nicole Wolter, Anne von Gottberg, Kathleen Kahn, Adam L. Cohen, Halima Dawood, Ebrahim Variava, Cheryl Cohen   +11 more
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A cross-sectional study measuring contact patterns using diaries in an urban and a rural community in South Africa, 2018

BMC Public Health, 2021
Background Describing contact patterns is crucial to understanding infectious disease transmission dynamics and guiding targeted transmission mitigation interventions. Data on contact patterns in Africa, especially South Africa, are limited.
Jackie Kleynhans, Stefano Tempia, Meredith L. McMorrow, Anne von Gottberg, Neil A. Martinson, Kathleen Kahn, Jocelyn Moyes, Thulisa Mkhencele, Limakatso Lebina, F. Xavier Gómez-Olivé, Floidy Wafawanaka, Azwifarwi Mathunjwa, Cheryl Cohen, the PHIRST group   +13 more
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