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A comparison of software for analysis of rare and common short tandem repeat (STR) variation using human genome sequences from clinical and population-based samples by Oketch, John W, Wain, Louise V, Hollox, Edward J

“…Short tandem repeat (STR) variation is an often overlooked source of variation between genomes. STRs comprise about 3% of the human genome and are highly…”
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Phylogeography and reassortment patterns of human influenza A viruses in sub-Saharan Africa by Owuor, D. Collins, de Laurent, Zaydah R., Oketch, John W., Murunga, Nickson, Otieno, James R., Nabakooza, Grace, Chaves, Sandra S., Nokes, D. James, Agoti, Charles N.

“…The role of sub-Saharan Africa in the global spread of influenza viruses remains unclear due to insufficient spatiotemporal sequence data. Here, we analyzed…”
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Human metapneumovirus prevalence and patterns of subgroup persistence identified through surveillance of pediatric pneumonia hospital admissions in coastal Kenya, 2007-2016 by Oketch, John W, Kamau, Everlyn, Otieno, Grieven P, Otieno, James R, Agoti, Charles N, Nokes, D James

“…Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an important respiratory pathogen that causes seasonal epidemics of acute respiratory illness and contributes significantly to…”
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Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of human metapneumovirus strains from Kenya and Zambia by Kamau, Everlyn, Oketch, John W, de Laurent, Zaydah R, Phan, My V T, Agoti, Charles N, Nokes, D James, Cotten, Matthew

“…Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an important cause of acute respiratory illness in young children. Whole genome sequencing enables better identification of…”
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Correction to: Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of human metapneumovirus strains from Kenya and Zambia by Kamau, Everlyn, Oketch, John W, de Laurent, Zaydah R, Phan, My V T, Agoti, Charles N, Nokes, D James, Cotten, Matthew

“…Following the publication of this article [1], it was noted that due to a typesetting error the figure legends were paired incorrectly…”
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Comparative analysis of spatial-temporal patterns of human metapneumovirus and respiratory syncytial virus in Africa using genetic data, 2011-2014 by Oketch, John W, Kamau, Everlyn, Otieno, James R, Mwema, Anthony, Lewa, Clement, Isoe, Everlyne, Nokes, D James, Agoti, Charles N

“…Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are leading causes of viral severe acute respiratory illnesses in childhood. Both the two…”
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Genomic epidemiology and evolutionary dynamics of respiratory syncytial virus group B in Kilifi, Kenya, 2015–17 by Kamau, Everlyn, Otieno, James R, Murunga, Nickson, Oketch, John W, Ngoi, Joyce M, de Laurent, Zaydah R, Mwema, Anthony, Nyiro, Joyce U, Agoti, Charles N, Nokes, D James

“…Abstract Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) circulates worldwide, occurring seasonally in communities, and is a leading cause of acute respiratory illness in…”
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