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Optimization of the oligonucleotide ligation assay for the detection of nevirapine resistance mutations in Zimbabwean Human Immunodeficiency Virus type-1 subtype C by Mutsvangwa, J., Beck, I.A., Gwanzura, L., Manhanzva, M.T., Stranix-Chibanda, L., Chipato, T., Frenkel, L.M.

“…•The oligonucleotide ligation assay (OLA) can detect point mutations encoding HIV-drug-resistance.•The ligation confers specificity, but depends on annealing…”
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Etiology and risk factors of meningitis in patients admitted at a Central Hospital in Harare by Matubu, A, Rusakaniko, S, Robertson, V, Gwanzura, L

“…To determine etiology and risk factors of meningitis in patients admitted a tertiary referral Hospital in Harare. Cross-Sectional Study. Urban Referral Health…”
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The effects of genital schistosoma haematobium on human papillomavirus and the development of cervical neoplasia after five years in a Zimbabwean population by Kjetland, E F, Ndhlovu, P D, Mduluza, T, Deschoolmeester, V, Midzi, N, Gomo, E, Gwanzura, L, Mason, P R, Vermorken, J B, Friis, H, Gundersen, S G, Baay, M F D

“…High-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for cervical cancer and genital Schistosoma haematobium infection has been hypothesized to be an additional…”
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Chronic Cough in Primary Health Care Attendees, Harare, Zimbabwe: Diagnosis and Impact of HIV Infection by Munyati, Shungu S., Dhoba, Temba, Makanza, Evelyn D., Mungofa, Stanley, Wellington, Maureen, Mutsvangwa, Junior, Gwanzura, Lovemore, Hakim, James, Nyakabau, Morgan, Mason, Peter R., Robertson, Valerie, Rusakaniko, Simba, Butterworth, Anthony E., Corbett, Elizabeth L.

“…Background. Cough lasting for ⩾3 weeks (i.e., chronic cough) indicates that a patient has suspected tuberculosis (TB). At the primary health care level, the…”
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Intravaginal Practices, Vaginal Flora Disturbances, and Acquisition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Zimbabwean Women by van de Wijgert, J. H. H. M., Mason, P. R., Gwanzura, L., Mbizvo, M. T., Chirenje, Z. M., Iliff, V., Shiboski, S., Padian, N. S.

“…One hundred sixty-nine Zimbabwean women were studied to determine whether the use of intravaginal practices (cleaning with the fingers, wiping the vagina, and…”
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Human immunodeficiency virus, smoking and self-rated health in Harare, Zimbabwe by MUNYATI, S. S, REDZO, N, CORBETT, E. L, DAUYA, E, MATAMBO, R, MAKAMURE, B, BANDASON, T, BUTTERWORTH, A. E, GWANZURA, L, RUSAKANIKO, S, MASON, P. R

“…SETTING: Twenty-two urban factories in Harare.OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), smoking and self-rated…”
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Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in Zimbabwe by Malin, A S, Gwanzura, L K, Klein, S, Robertson, V J, Musvaire, P, Mason, P R

“…Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is said to be rare in Africa, with reported rates of 0-22% in human-immunodeficiency-virus (HIV) infected individuals with…”
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Genetic diversity in human-derived Pneumocystis carinii isolates from four geographical locations shown by analysis of mitochondrial rRNA gene sequences by Wakefield, A E, Fritscher, C C, Malin, A S, Gwanzura, L, Hughes, W T, Miller, R F

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Reply to Talbot et al by Corbett, Elizabeth L., Munyati, Shungu S., Mungofa, Stanley, Gwanzura, Lovemore, Mutsvangwa, Junior, Mason, Peter R.

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Fatal Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in HIV-seropositive infants in Harare, Zimbabwe by Nathoo, K.J., Gondo, M., Gwanzura, L., Mhlanga, B.R., Mavetera, T., Mason, P.R.

“…Lung biopsies taken post mortem from 24 HIV-seropositive children who died of pneumonia in Harare Hospital (Zimbabwe) during 1995 were examined for pathogens…”
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Pleural tuberculosis in Harare, Zimbabwe: the relationship between human immunodeficiency virus, CD4 lymphocyte count, granuloma formation and disseminated disease by Heyderman, R. S., Makunike, R., Muza, T., Odwee, M., Kadzirange, G., Manyemba, J., Muchedzi, C., Ndemera, B., Gomo, Z. A. R., Gwanzura, L. K. Z., Mason, P. R.

“…objective    To elucidate the relationship between HIV, CD41 count and pleural TB.method  In a prospective study, 94 patients presenting at two large Harare…”
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Asymptomatic bacteriuria among outpatients with diabetes mellitus in an urban black population by Makuyana, D, Mhlabi, D, Chipfupa, M, Munyombwe, T, Gwanzura, L

“…To determine the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in individuals afflicted by Diabetes mellitus; the antibiotic susceptibility of the microbial…”
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HHV-8 Peripheral-Blood Viral Load and the Titer of Antibodies against HHV-8 by Campbell, T B, Borok, M, Gwanzura, L

“…To the Editor: In their letter to the editor, Sitas et al. (June 17 issue) 1 report a relation between the titers of anti–human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8)…”
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Bacterial isolates and antimicrobial sensitivity patterns in a tertiary level neonatal unit environment in a developing country by Kambarami, R A, Gwanzura, L, Chidede, O

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Syphilis serology and HIV infection in Harare, Zimbabwe by Gwanzura, L, Latif, A, Bassett, M, Machekano, R, Katzenstein, D A, Mason, P R

“…OBJECTIVE: To determine the reliability of serological tests in detecting syphilis in a factory worker cohort and examine the impact of concurrent HIV…”
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Enzyme immunoassay for urogenital trichomoniasis as a marker of unsafe sexual behaviour by MASON, P. R., GREGSON, S., GWANZURA, L., CAPPUCCINELLI, P., RAPELLI, P., FIORI, P. L.

“…Enzyme immunoassay (EIA) was used to detect antibodies to Trichomonas vaginalis in sera from Zimbabwe. The EIA showed a sensitivity of 95 and 94% when compared…”
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Association between genital schistosomiasis and HIV in rural Zimbabwean women by KJETLAND, Eyrun F, NDHLOVU, Patricia D, GOMO, Exenevia, MDULUZA, Takafira, MIDZI, Nicholas, GWANZURA, Lovemore, MASON, Peter R, SANDVIK, Leiv, FRIIS, Henrik, GUNDERSEN, Svein Gunnar

“…To determine the association between female genital Schistosoma haematobium infection and HIV. A cross-sectional study with a 1-year follow-up. Gynecological…”
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Antibiotic sensitivity and plasmid profiles of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Igumbor, E, Gwanzura, L, Chirara, M, Obi, C, Muza, D, Chihara, M

“…To determine the susceptibility of Pseudomonas aeruginosa to commonly used antibiotics and to study the relationship between antibiotic resistance and the…”
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The prevalence of Herpes simplex virus type-2 infection in blood donors in Harare, Zimbabwe by Gwanzura, L, Chigonda, T G, Mvere, D, De Villiers, D M, Siziya, S, Mason, P R

“…To determine the prevalence of HSV-2 infections in a population of blood donors. Cross sectional study. Harare Blood Transfusion Service (BTS) Centre. 314…”
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Chlamydia trachomatis in symptomatic and asymptomatic men: detection in urine by enzyme immunoassay by Mason, P R, Gwanzura, L, Gregson, S, Katzenstein, D A

“…Infection with Chlamydia trachomatis is known to be a common cause of urethritis and cervicitis. The standard methods of detection require the collection of…”
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