Michael Asare-Baah
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View article: Geospatial analysis of shared risks for tuberculosis transmission in an urban cohort
Geospatial analysis of shared risks for tuberculosis transmission in an urban cohort Open
Effective TB control in rapidly changing sociodemographic settings with high TB prevalence requires understanding the evolving social and behavioral determinants of disease risk. This study examined the spatial distribution of TB cases and…
View article: Timing and predictors of disease incidence among named contacts of reported tuberculosis patients in a low incidence setting
Timing and predictors of disease incidence among named contacts of reported tuberculosis patients in a low incidence setting Open
Contact investigations are crucial for tuberculosis (TB) control, yet the temporal dynamics of disease progression among exposed contacts remain poorly understood. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 44,106 contacts linked to 6,24…
View article: Genotyped cluster investigations versus standard contact tracing: comparative impact on latent tuberculosis infection cascade of care in a low-incidence region
Genotyped cluster investigations versus standard contact tracing: comparative impact on latent tuberculosis infection cascade of care in a low-incidence region Open
View article: Timing and Predictors of Tuberculosis Incidence among Contacts
Timing and Predictors of Tuberculosis Incidence among Contacts Open
Contact investigations are crucial for tuberculosis (TB) control, yet the temporal dynamics of disease progression among exposed contacts remain poorly understood. Here, we analyzed a retrospective cohort of 44,106 contacts of 6,243 TB cas…
View article: Effects of the Beijing genotype on latent tuberculosis infection, TB disease risk, and clustering of TB cases
Effects of the Beijing genotype on latent tuberculosis infection, TB disease risk, and clustering of TB cases Open
While the Beijing genotype did not increase the risk of LTBI or active TB among contacts, it showed a higher tendency for case clustering. Hence, interventions should prioritize populations where this genotype is prevalent.
View article: Factors Associated With the Discontinuation of Two Short-Course Tuberculosis Preventive Therapies in Programmatic Settings in the United States
Factors Associated With the Discontinuation of Two Short-Course Tuberculosis Preventive Therapies in Programmatic Settings in the United States Open
Background The objective of this study was to investigate timing and risk factors for discontinuation of short-course tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) comparing directly observed 3-month isoniazid/rifapentine (3HP) vs self-administere…
View article: Genotyped Cluster Investigations versus Standard Contact Tracing: Comparative Impact on Latent Tuberculosis Infection Cascade of Care in a Low-Incidence Region
Genotyped Cluster Investigations versus Standard Contact Tracing: Comparative Impact on Latent Tuberculosis Infection Cascade of Care in a Low-Incidence Region Open
Background Cluster and contact investigations aim to identify and treat individuals with tuberculosis (TB) and latent TB infection (LTBI). Although genotyped cluster investigations may be superior to contact investigations in generating ad…
View article: Mapping the threads: Geospatial Exploration of Shared Modifiable Tuberculosis Disease Risks in a clinic-based population
Mapping the threads: Geospatial Exploration of Shared Modifiable Tuberculosis Disease Risks in a clinic-based population Open
Background In emerging economies experiencing rapid sociodemographic transitions and historically high tuberculosis (TB) prevalence, effective TB control requires acknowledging the evolving socio-behavioral characteristics of diverse patie…
View article: Effects of the Beijing Strain on Latent Tuberculosis Infection, Tb Disease Risk, and Clustering of Tb Cases
Effects of the Beijing Strain on Latent Tuberculosis Infection, Tb Disease Risk, and Clustering of Tb Cases Open
View article: Effect of Directly Observed Therapy Location on Short-Term Tuberculosis Treatment Outcome: A Prospective Cohort Study
Effect of Directly Observed Therapy Location on Short-Term Tuberculosis Treatment Outcome: A Prospective Cohort Study Open
View article: Central Nervous System Tuberculosis: Risk Factors for Mortality in a Propensity Score–Matched Case-Control Study
Central Nervous System Tuberculosis: Risk Factors for Mortality in a Propensity Score–Matched Case-Control Study Open
Background Despite advancements in tuberculosis (TB) control and treatment in the United States (US), patients with central nervous system TB (CNS-TB) continue to experience significantly higher mortality rates than those without CNS-TB. T…
View article: Critical assessment of the impact of vaccine-type and immunity on the burden of COVID-19
Critical assessment of the impact of vaccine-type and immunity on the burden of COVID-19 Open
View article: The impact of age structure and vaccine prioritization on COVID-19 in West Africa
The impact of age structure and vaccine prioritization on COVID-19 in West Africa Open
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a major global health challenge since its emergence in 2019. Contrary to early predictions that sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) would bear a disproportionate share of the burden of COVID-19 due to the region…
View article: Critical assessment of the impact of vaccines and waning/boosting of immunity on the burden of COVID-19 in the U.S
Critical assessment of the impact of vaccines and waning/boosting of immunity on the burden of COVID-19 in the U.S Open
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a devastating impact on health systems and economies across the globe. Implementing public health measures in tandem with effective vaccination strategies have been instrumental in curtailing the bur…
View article: Impact of age-structure and vaccine prioritization on COVID-19 in West Africa
Impact of age-structure and vaccine prioritization on COVID-19 in West Africa Open
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been a major global health challenge since its emergence in 2019. Contrary to early predictions that sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) would bear a disproportionate share of the burden of COVID-19 due to the region…
View article: Effect of mixed strain infections on clinical and epidemiological features of tuberculosis in Florida
Effect of mixed strain infections on clinical and epidemiological features of tuberculosis in Florida Open