A5047743901- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Global Health and Surgery
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Global Maternal and Child Health
Kamuzu Central Hospital
2025
Ministry of Health
2019-2020
To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with of multidrug/rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis among suspected drug resistant patients in Botswana. A retrospective review medical records receiving care at public health facilities Botswana was conducted from January, 2013 December, 2014. Patient characteristics susceptibility data were abstracted 2568 on to a pre-tested checklist form. The multidrug/rifampicin resistance computed. Bivariate multivariate logistic regression carried...
Seven health facilities with antenatal care (ANC) clinics in two districts near Gaborone, Botswana.To determine 1) the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) and HIV-TB co-infection pregnancy, 2) sensitivities symptomatic TB screening Xpert testing against gold standard culture.This was a cross-sectional study. Pregnant women were randomly enrolled screened using symptoms. HIV status determined from ANC clinics' client records. Two sputum specimens collected all clients each tested Xpert® culture...