2025 Publications
Lopez-Perez, M., Seidu, Z., Larsen, M. D., Wang, W., Nouta, J., Wuhrer, M., Vidarsson, G., Ofori, M. F. & Hviid, L. (2025). Acquisition of Fc-afucosylation of PfEMP1-specific IgG is age-dependent and associated with clinical protection against malaria. Nature Communications, 16: 237. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-55543-w
Danso, E. E. A., Kumi, J., Aning, A., Hamidu, S., Ampofo, J., Adams, L., Asiamah, I., Armah, F. A., Nyarko, A. K. & Acheampong, D. O. (2025). Anti-cancer potential of hydroethanolic extracts of Kyllinga nemoralis: an in vitro and in-silico studies. Pharmacological Research-Natural Products, 6: 100161. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prenap.2025.100161
Dugbartey, G. J., Alornyo, K. K., Adams, I., Adjei, S., Amoah, D. & Obeng-Kyeremeh, R. (2025). Chemoprotective Mechanism of Sodium Thiosulfate Against Cisplatin-Induced Nephrotoxicity Is via Renal Hydrogen Sulfide, Arginine/cAMP and NO/cGMP Signaling Pathways. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26: 384. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26010384
Ababio, B. A., Ashong, G. W., Agyekum, T. P., Yeboah, B. A., Nkansah, M. A., Hogarh, J. N., Commeh, M. K., Kwaansa-Ansah, E. E., Dabie, K., Adulley, F., Boansi, E., Sarbeng, L., Ababio, B. A., Boapea, M. S., Darko, N. K. O. & Appiah, M. K.(2025). Comprehensive health risk assessment of urban ambient air pollution (PM2. 5, NO2 and O3) in Ghana. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 289: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.117591
Ofosu Appiah, F., Mahazu, S., Prah, I., Kawamura, T., Ota, Y., Nishikawa, Y., Yoshida, M., Suzuki, M., Hoshino, Y., Suzuki, T., Ishino, T., Ablordey, A. & Saito, R. (2025). Emergence of Carbapenem-Resistant bla POM-1 Harboring Pseudomonas otitidis Isolated from River Water in Ghana. Antibiotics, 14: 50. https://doi.org/10.3390/antibiotics14010050
Tawiah‐Mensah, C. N. L., Addo, S. O., Ansah‐Owusu, J., Malm, R. O. T., Salley, S. N., Koffi, M. C. A. A., Abudu, M., Ladzekpo, D., Oduro, D., Akorli, J. & Dadzie, S. K. (2025). Identification of Rickettsia species in cattle ticks in selected regions of urban Ghana. Medical and Veterinary Entomology, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12789
Sumboh, J. G., Agyenkwa-Mawuli, K., Schwinger, E., Donkor, I. O., Akorli, J., Dwomoh, D., Ashong, Y., Osabutey, D., Ababio, F. O., Nusbaum, O., Humphries, D., Cappello, M., Koram, K. K., Kwofie, S. K. & Wilson, M. D. (2024). Investigating Environmental Determinants of Hookworm Transmission using GPS Tracking and Metagenomics Technologies. The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene: https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.24-0384
Hanson, G., Adams, J., Kepgang, D. I. B., Zondagh, L. S., Bueh, L. T., Asante, A., Shirolkar, S. A., Kisaakye, M., Bondarwad, H. & Awe, O. I. (2024). Machine learning and molecular docking prediction of potential inhibitors against dengue virus. Frontiers in Chemistry, 12:1510029. https://doi.org/10.3389/fchem.2024.1510029
Debrah, I., Zhong, D., Machani, M. G., Nattoh, G., Ochwedo, K. O., Morang’a, C. M., Lee, M. C., Amoah, L. E., Githeko, A. K., Afrane, Y. A. & Yan, G. (2025).
Metabolic resistance to pyrethroids with possible involvement of non-coding ribonucleic acids in Anopheles funestus, the major malaria vector in western Kenya. BMC genomics, 26: 64. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-025-11260-2
Rojas, C. E. S., Sivakumar, T., Mumbi, N. N. M., Ahedor, B., Valinotti, M. F. R., Acosta, T. J. & Yokoyama, N. (2025). Molecular epidemiological survey of Babesia species infecting cattle in Paraguay. Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports, 57: 101162. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vprsr.2024.101162
Asare, G. A., Dagadu, P., Adjei, S., Asiedu, B., Takaeidza, S., Naidoo, V., Amoah, B., Orabueze, I. C. & Bugyei, K., (2025). Rauwolfia vomitoria-a Promising Medical Plant for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Management; Yet with Challenges. Phytomedicine Plus, 5: 100739. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2025.100739
Puplampu, P., Baah, J. K., Afoduo, K. O., Adjei, B. A., Abaidoo-Myles, A., Davila-Roman, V. G., Kyei, G. B. & Ahorlu, C. S. (2025). The impact of COVID-19 on HIV care: a comprehensive analysis of patient and healthcare providers experiences at the largest HIV treatment center in Ghana. BMC health services research, 25: 28. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-12193-4
Vicar, E. K., Simpson, S. V., Mensah, G. I., Addo, K. K. & Donkor, E. S. (2025). Yaws in Africa: Past, Present and Future. Diseases, 13: 14. https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases13010014
Boateng, C. A., Afatodzie, M. S., McLure, A., Kwansa-Bentum, B., & de Souza, D. K. (2025). Lymphatic filariasis transmission 10 years after stopping mass drug administration in the Gomoa West District of Ghana. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 28:107812. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.107812
Hadermann, A., Jada, S. R., Lubbers, C., Amaral, L. J., Biamonte, M., de Souza, D. K., Bol, Y. Y., Fodjo, J. N. S. & Colebunders, R. (2025). A Novel Biplex Onchocerca volvulus Rapid Diagnostic Test Evaluated Among 3-to 9-Year-Old Children in Maridi, South Sudan. Diagnostics, 15(5): 563. https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics15050563
Nketia, R. I., Desmond, N., Forkuo, A. D., Asante-Kwatia, E., Zoiku, F. K., Mensah, M. L. K. & Komlaga, G. (2025). Antimalarial activity of the aqueous extract and anthraquinones from the root of Senna siamea (LAM) H.S. Irwin & Barneby (Fabaceae). Scientific African, 27: e02579. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2025.e02579
Gborsong, C., Asare, G.A., Ngala, R.A., Obirikorang, C., Ablakwa, J., Asiedu, B., Adjei, S., Afriyie, O., Afriyie, D., Hossain, M., Pervin, M., Alam, M., Akter, A. & Rahman, M. H. (2025). Assessing the Safety of Combined Therapy, Croton membranaceus and Tamsulosin, in the Self‐Prescribed Treatment Protocol for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Journal of Toxicology, 2025: 5574491. https://doi.org/10.1155/jt/5574491
Zumla, A., Sahu, S., Yeboah-Manu, D., Goletti, D., Nyasulu, P. S., Mfinanga, S., Shilalukey-Ngoma, M., Ntoumi, F., Rodriguez-Morales, A. J., Everett, D. B. and Kamarulzaman, A. & Hui, D. S. (2025). Breaking dependency: strengthening the global tuberculosis response in the face of USAID cuts. The Lancet. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(25)00335-6.
Fischer, C., Maponga, T. G., Yadouleton, A., Abílio, N., Aboce, E., Adewumi, P., Afonso, P., Akorli, J., Andriamandimby, S. F., Anga, L., Ashong, Y. et al (2025). Emergence and spread of the SARS-CoV-2 omicron (BA. 1) variant across Africa: an observational study. The Lancet Global Health, 13(2): e256-e267.
Amekpor, F., Osei-Mensah, C., Adjieteh, N. A., Dok-Yen, E. N. & Salamu, M. B. (2025). Exploring Psycho-Social Factors Influencing Exclusive Breastfeeding: Lived Experiences of First Time Mothers at Salaga Municipal Hospital, Savannah Region in Ghana. International Journal of Public Health, 70:1607542. https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2025.1607542
Boateng, C. A., Afatodzie, M. S., McLure, A., Kwansa-Bentum, B., & de Souza, D. K. (2025). Lymphatic filariasis transmission 10 years after stopping mass drug administration in the Gomoa West District of Ghana. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 107790. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.107790
Debsikréo, N., Dehainsala, M., Debsikréo, O., Leye, N., Lo, G., Dia, A., Flore, M. N. B., Diaw, N. A., Diouf, N. D., Otchere, I. D., Toyé, R.M., Chemin, I., Moussa, A. M., Toure-Kane, N. C. & Lunel-Fabiani, F. (2025). Prevalence and molecular characterization of hepatitis delta virus infection among hepatitis B virus surface antigen positive students and pregnant women in N’djamena, Chad. IJID regions, 14: 100560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2024.100560
Opoku-Agyeman, P., Ameyaw, P., Bruku, S., Addo, G. O., Tetteh, G., Baafi, E., Asare, S. K., Frimpong, A. F., Adu-Poku, S., Matrevi, S. A., Duah-Quashie, N. O. & Tandoh, K. Z. (2025). Prevalence of pathogenic genetic variants associated with familial hypercholesterolemia in Ghanaian children. Aspects of Molecular Medicine: 100067. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amolm.2025.100067
Bernard, O. A., Arthur, S. E., Aminu, M., Bonney, E. Y., Abdul-Azeez, A. A., Chofong, G. N., Kafintu-Kwashie, A., Sabeta, C. T., Yassin, A. A. & Adiku, T. A. (2025). Advancing the Frontiers of Virology in Africa: The African Virologists Network’s Mission and Progress. Virology: 110469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virol.2025.110469
Ndang, N. H., Mengnjo, N. C., Netongo, P. M., Soniran, O. T., Chu, C. E., Chiabi, E., Amambua-Ngwa, A. & Cheng, N. I. (2025). Malaria case management over 15 years (2006–2021) in Jakiri North-West Region Cameroon. Frontiers in Malaria, 3:1518778. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmala.2025.1518778
Korsah, S., Nortey, N. N. D., Apenteng, J. A., Zoiku, F. K.,Korsah, J., Tagoe, M., Mintah, D. N., Boamah-Danso, N. A., Perry, K. & Antwi, P. (2025). In vitro antiplasmodial activity of six plants against chloroquine-sensitive and resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum. Journal of Pharmacy, 5(1): 46–56. https://doi.org/10.31436/jop.v5i1.319
Opare, J. L., de Souza, D. K., Alomatu, B., Mensah, E., Nyarko, E., Asiedu, O., Saare, J., Brown-Davies, C., Dzathor, I. D., Kabore, A. & Mensah, E. O. (2025). Confirmatory mapping for lymphatic filariasis in districts previously considered non-endemic in Ghana. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 24: 107801. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.107801
Karutu, C., Ansumana, R., de Souza, D. K., Njenga, S., Coulibaly, Y. I., Lee, S. S. & Bockarie, M. J. (2025). Towards elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases: Strengthening partnerships, fostering collaboration, and promoting country ownership. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 20: 107790. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.107790
Agbozo, W. K., Solomon, W., Lekpor, C. E., Erskine, I. J., Oguljahan, B., Bashi, A., Harbuzariu, A., Driss, A., Adjei, S., Paemka, L., Ofori-Acquah, S. F., & Stiles, J. K. (2025). Hydroxyurea Mitigates Heme-Induced Inflammation and Kidney Injury in Humanized Sickle Cell Mice. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 26(7): 3214. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26073214
Ayettey- Adamafio, M. N. B., Tormeti, D., Ndanu, T. A., Nartey, N. O., Kusi, K. A., Kyei-Baafour, E., & Hewlett, S. (2025). Determination of Salivary Lactoferrin Levels Before and After Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment in Patients with Aggressive Periodontitis: Salivary Lactoferrin in Aggressive Periodontitis. Postgraduate Medical Journal of Ghana, 14(1): 16–21. https://doi.org/10.60014/pmjg.v14i1.390
Appiedu-Addo, S. N. A., Appeaning, M., Magomere, E., Ansa, G. A., Bonney, E. Y. & Quashie, P. K. (2025) The urgent need for newer drugs in routine HIV treatment in Africa: the case of Ghana. Frontiers in Epidemiology, 5:1523109. https://doi.org/10.3389/fepid.2025.1523109
Osei-Wusu, S., Asare, P., Danso, E. K., Asogun, D., Otchere, I. D., Asante-Poku, A., & Yeboah-Manu, D. (2025). Addressing key risk factors hindering tuberculosis control activities in West Africa-progress in meeting the UN sustainable development goals. IJID Regions, 14: 100594. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2025.100594
Asante-Poku, A., Boateng, D., Bonsu, C., Yussif, M., Ansa, G., & Hayibor, K. M. (2025). Etiological Surveillance of Vaginal Discharge and Associated Risk Factors among Young Female Students Presenting to a University Clinic in Ghana. Advances in Microbiology, 15(3): 137-151. https://doi.org/10.4236/aim.2025.153011
Lomotey, E. S., Akorli, J., Opoku, M., Odumang, D. A., Nketia, K., Gyekye, E. F., Sedzro, K. M., Andoh, N. E., Ashong, Y., Abuaku, B., Koram, K. A. & Donkor, I. O. (2025). Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence and Variant Distribution During the Delta–Omicron Transmission Waves in Greater Accra, Ghana, 2021. Viruses, 17: 487. https://doi.org/10.3390/v17040487
Boateng, A.T., Aboagye, J. O., Lamptey, H., Abana, C. Z-Y., Abaidoo-Myles, A., Quansah, D. N. K., Agyemang, S., Awuku-Larbi, Y., Ansa, G., Oliver-Commey, J., Ganu, V., Kyei, G. B., Puplampu, P. & Bonney, E.Y. (2025) Factors affecting viral suppression or rebound in people living with HIV and receiving antiretroviral therapy in Ghana. Frontiers in Public Health 13:1508793. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1508793
Prunas, O., Asare, E. O., Sajewski, E., Li, Y., Pithawala, Z., Weinberger, D. M., Warren, J. L., Armah, G. E., Cunliffe, N. A., Iturriza-Gómara, M., Lopman, B. A. & Pitzer, V. E. (2025) . Global estimates of rotavirus vaccine efficacy and effectiveness: a rapid review and meta-regression analysis. E Clinical Medicine, 81: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2025.103122
Sanuade, O. A., Okoibhole, L. O., Dankyi, E. K.,Strachan, D., Baatiema, L., Kushitor, S. B., Awuah, R. B., Kushitor, M. K., Amon, S., Kretchy, I. A., Arhinful, D., Fottrell, E. & Vaughan, M. (2025). Three lessons on diabetes for global health professionals, researchers and policy-makers from the people of Ga Mashie. Frontiers in Nutrition, 12:1534450. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2025.1534450
38. Mensah, B. A., Mensah-Brown, H. E., Partey, F. D., Addo, C., Buah, G., Afudego, G. A., Okyere, D., Tetteh, M., Boateng, E., Wilson, M. & Paintsil, E. (2025). Identifying risk factors for loss to follow-up in adults living with HIV in a high-burden district in Ghana. BMC Public Health, 25: 1042. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22254-w.
39. Zumla, A., Sahu, S., Ditiu, L., Singh, U., Park, Y.J., Yeboah-Manu, D., Osei-Wusu, S., Asogun, D., Nyasulu, P., Tembo, J., Kapata, N., Alyaqoubi, F., Al Maani, A., Blumberg, L., Zumla, A., Ahmed, R., Go, U., Hui, D. S., Goletti, D. & Petersen, E. (2025). Inequities underlie the alarming resurgence of Tuberculosis as the world’s top cause of death from an Infectious Disease-Breaking the silence and addressing the underlying root causes. IJID Regions, 14: 100587. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijregi.2025.100587
40. Adjaye-Gbewonyo, K., Kretchy, I. A., Baatiema, L., Grijalva-Eternod, C. S., Sanuade, O. A., Amon, S., Haghparast-Bidgoli, H., Awuah, R. B., Lule, S. A., Mensah, S. K., Kushitor, S. B., Arhinful, D. K. & Fottrell, E. (2025). Non-communicable diseases, psychosocial wellbeing, and quality of life in Ga Mashie, Accra, Ghana: analysis from a community-based cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 25: 1059. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22227-z
41. Obodai, E., Terstappen, J., Mensah, J. Y., Versnel, A., Antwi, C. N., Bont, L. J., Cianci, D., Delemarre, E. M., Odoom, J. K., van de Ven, P. M. & Mazur, N. I. (2025). Proof-of-principle of a technology transfer of a dried blood virus neutralisation assay to a Gavi-eligible country. BMJ Global Health, 10: e016916. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjgh-2024-016916
42. Appiedu-Addo, S. N. A., Appeaning, M., Magomere, E., Ansa, G. A., Bonney, E. Y., & Quashie, P. K. (2025). The urgent need for newer drugs in routine HIV treatment in Africa: the case of Ghana. Frontiers in Epidemiology, 5: 1523109. https://doi.org/10.3389/fepid.2025.1523109
Adams, I., Adi-Dako, O., Appiah-Opong, R., Ofori-Attah, E., Aning, A., Ofori, E. K., Nyankson, E. & Amponsah, S. K. (2025). In Vitro Anticancer Activities of Curcumin‐Loaded Copper Oxide–Halloysite Nanotubes Composite. Journal of Nanotechnology, 2025: https://doi.org/10.1155/jnt/7535486
44. Fokou, P. V. T., Pone, B. K., Appiah‐Oppong, R., Ngouana, V., Bakarnga‐Via, I., Ntieche Woutouoba, D. N., Donkeng, V. F. D., Yamthe, L. R. T., Boyom, F. F., Ateşşahin, D. A., Sharifi‐Rad, J. & Calina, D. (2025). An Update on Antitumor Efficacy of Catechins: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Applications. Food Science & Nutrition, 13: e70169. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.70169
45. de Souza, D. K., Sumboh, J. G., Laryea, N. A., Asiedu, O., Alomatu, B., Mensah, S. K., Otchere, J., Opare, J. L. & Ahorlu, C. S. (2025). Beyond business as usual for lymphatic filariasis mass drug administration in hotspot districts. International Health, 0: 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1093/inthealth/ihaf039
46. de Souza, D. K. & Bockarie, M. J. (2025). Current perspectives in the epidemiology and control of lymphatic filariasis. Clinical Microbiology Reviews: e00126-23. https://doi.org/10.1128/cmr.00126-23
47. Kretchy, J. P., Asiamah, J. J., Dumevi, C.Y., Oli, A. N., Ayi, I., Dzodzomenyo, M. & Ayeh-Kumi, P. F. (2025). Exposure Pathways to Faecal Pollution in Urban Environments, Health Implications, and the Adoption of One-Health Mitigation Strategies in Low-and Middle-Income Countries ed. In Urban Pollution – Environmental Challenges in Healthy Modern Cities. IntechOpen. https://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1007149.
48. Aworh, M. K., Lawal, O. U., Egyir, B., & Hendriksen, R. S. (2025). In silico genomic insights into bacteriophages infecting ESBL-producing Escherichia coli from human, animal, and environmental sources. BMC microbiology, 25: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-025-03913-9
49. Teiko, D. A., N’guessan, B. B., Adinortey, M. B., Iheagwara, I. B., Amponsah, S. K., Seidu, M. A., Appiah-Opong, R. & Asiedu-Gyekye, I. J. (2025). In vivo assessment of chronic, genotoxic, and reproductive toxicity of a combination of Termitomyces schimperi (Lyophillacea) and kaolin. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 3478: 119739. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2025.119739
50. Asante-Poku, A., Bonsu, C., Antwi, E. A., Yussif, M., & Afaa, T. (2025). Microbial Biodiversity of Gastrointestinal Microbiome of Preterm Infants during the First Month of Life. Advances in Microbiology, 15(4): 201-216. https://doi.org/10.4236/aim.2025.154015
51. Asante-Poku, A., Yamoah, J. A. A., Ahiabor, P., Bonsu, C., Adjei, V., Salifu, S. & Mogre, J. W. S. (2025). Microbial Safety of Milk from Small-Scale Dairy Farms in Northern Ghana. Advances in Microbiology, 15(4): 163-180. https://doi.org/10.4236/aim.2025.154013
52. Wei, X., Brashear, A., Siddiqui, F., Agyekum, G., Lucky, A., Chim-Ong, A., Afrane, Y., Miao, J., Wang, C., Amoah, L. & Cui, L. (2025). Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity and multiplicity of infection in northern and southern Ghana assessed by amplicon sequencing. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 131: 105754. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2025.105754
53. Bockarie, M. J., de Souza, D. K., Ansumana, R., Ladzekpo, D., Ramaiah, K. D., Karutu, C. & Lee, S.S. (2025). The changing funding landscape for infectious disease research and control: implications for resource-limited countries. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 154: 107868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.107868
54. Akowuah, K. A., Ofori, M. S., Pratt, D., Abankwa, A., Bonney, E. Y., Enimil, N., Odei, E., Asigbee, T. W., Laryea, D., Ketorwoley, P., Amaning, J. N. D. A., Boapea, M. S., Bour, S., Ohene, S-A., Avevor, P., Odoom, J. K., Asiedu-Bekoe, F., Kuma-Aboagye, P., Kasolo, F. C., Abuaku, B., Yeboah-Manu, D. & Bonney, J. H. K. (2025). The epidemiology of Lassa fever in Ghana: a study on the 2023 Lassa fever outbreak in Ghana. Frontiers in Public Health, 13: 1542842. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1542842
55. Tetteh, P., Danso, E. K., Osei-Wusu, S., Yeboah-Manu, D. & Asare, P. (2025). The role of metformin in tuberculosis control among TB and diabetes mellitus comorbid individuals. Frontiers in Microbiology, 16: 1549572. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1549572
56. Dumevi, C. Y., Aryee, I. N. A., Baddoo, P. N. A., Asiamah, J. J., Vicar, E. K., Kretchy, J-P., Dayie, N. T. K. D., Kyei, G. B., Tetteh-Quarcoo, P. B., Ayi, I. & Ayeh-Kumi, P. F. (2025). Human Giardiasis in Ghana- A Scoping Review of Studies From 2004 to 2024. Health Science Reports, 8:e70822. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70822
2024 Publications
Abbiw, R. K., Mensah, G. I., Adabie-Gomez, D. A., Asare-Dompreh, K., Clement-Owusu, S., Adjei, V. Y., Simpson, S. V., Ahmed, M. A. & Johnson, S. A. (2024). Seroprevalence of Q fever (Coxiella burnetii) in Sheep in the Kwahu West Municipality, Eastern Region, Ghana. Heliyon, 10: e33009. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33009
Abdelrahman, D. N., Abdullahi, F. L., Abdu-Raheem, F., Abicher, L. T., Adelaiye, H., Badjie, A., Bah, A., Bista, K. P., Bont, L. J., Boom, T. T., Buck, W.C., Mussá, T., Nair, H., Nyan, O., Obodai, E., Olorukooba, A. O., …& ICU Newwork Collaborators. (2024). Respiratory syncytial virus infection among children younger than 2 years admitted to a paediatric intensive care unit with extended severe acute respiratory infection in ten Gavi-eligible countries: the RSV GOLD—ICU Network study. The Lancet Global Health. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00269-9
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