In July 2024, we reported information on the initial human mpox cases in Uganda. Genomic characterization of clinically suspected cases (July–December 2024) revealed cocirculation of several monkeypox virus clade 1b clusters and varicella zoster virus. Our findings highlight the need to refine differential diagnoses by...
N. Bbosa, A. Ssekagiri, H. Namagembe et al.· Emerging Infectious Diseases· 0 citations
BACKGROUND
On January 30, 2025, the Ministry of Health, Uganda (MoH), announced an outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus disease (SVD). We describe the epidemiological characteristics and transmission dynamics of the SVD outbreak in Uganda during January-April, 2025.
METHODS
SVD cases were identified using MoH case definition...
E. Mfitundinda, D. Wenani, H. Katumba et al.· International Journal of Inf...· 0 citations
Background: Adenoviral vectors are widely used in vaccine development; however, pre-existing immunity to common human adenovirus serotypes can limit their effectiveness. Canine adenovirus type 2 (CAV-2) is a non-human adenovirus with low seroprevalence in humans, making it a suitable alternative vector. Despite its pro...
Denis Omara, Christian Ndekezi, S. Mugaba et al.· Vaccines· 0 citations
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