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Use of stored serum from Uganda for development and evaluation of Human Immunodeficiency Type 1 Testing Algorithm involving Multiple Rapid immunoassays
(American Society for Microbiology, 2005-10)
We report the development and evaluation of a human immunodeficiency virus type 1 testing algorithm consisting of three rapid antibody detection tests. Stored serum samples from Uganda were utilized with a final algorithm ...
The Safety of adult male circumcision in HIV-infected and uninfected men in Rakai, Uganda
(Public Library of Science, 2008-06-03)
Background: The objective of the study was to compare rates of adverse events (AEs) related to male circumcision (MC) in HIV-positive and HIV-negative men in order to provide guidance for MC programs that may provide ...
Spatial phylodynamics of HIV-1 epidemic emergence in East Africa.
(2009-09-11)
Design—We sought to investigate the evolutionary and historical reasons for the different epidemiological patterns of HIV-1 in the early epidemic. In order to characterize the demographic history of HIV-1 subtypes A and D ...
The effects of male circumcision on female partner's genital tract symptoms and vaginal infections in a randomized trial in Rakai, Uganda
(Elsevier, 2009)
Objective—To assess effects of male circumcision on female genital symptoms, and vaginal infections. Methods—HIV-negative men enrolled in a trial were randomized to immediate or delayed circumcision (control arm). Genital ...
The effects of male circumcision on female partners’ genital tract symptoms and vaginal infections in a randomized trial in Rakai, Uganda
(Elsevier Commercial Publisher, 2009-01)
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to assess effects of male circumcision on female genital symptoms and vaginal infections. STUDY DESIGN: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative men enrolled in a trial were ...
Survival of infants born to HIV-positive mothers, by feeding modality, in Rakai, Uganda
(Public Library of Science, 2008-12-09)
Background: Data comparing survival of formula-fed to breast-fed infants in programmatic settings are limited. We compared mortality and HIV-free of breast and formula-fed infants born to HIV-positive mothers in a program ...