Skip to main content
What types of page to search?

Alternatively use our A-Z index.

Professor Neil French
MB ChB, PhD, FRCP

Professor of Infectious Diseases and Global Health and Hon Consultant Infectious Diseases Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust
Clinical Infection, Microbiology & Immunology

Contact

N.French@liverpool.ac.uk

+44 (0)151 795 9630

Publications

What type of publication do you want to show?

2024

Characterising<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>Transmission Patterns in Malawi Through Genomic and Statistical Modelling

DOI
10.1101/2024.11.22.24317796
Preprint

Prevalence of sexually transmitted infection in pregnancy and their association with adverse birth outcomes: a case-control study at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi.

van der Veer, C., Kondoni, C., Kuyere, A., Mtonga, F., Nyasulu, V., Shaba, G., . . . Freyne, B. (2024). Prevalence of sexually transmitted infection in pregnancy and their association with adverse birth outcomes: a case-control study at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, Blantyre, Malawi.. Sexually transmitted infections, 100(8), 517-523. doi:10.1136/sextrans-2024-056130

DOI
10.1136/sextrans-2024-056130
Journal article

Evaluating methods for identifying and quantifying &lt;i&gt;Streptococcus pneumoniae&lt;/i&gt; co-colonization using next-generation sequencing data.

Hackman, J., Hibberd, M. L., Swarthout, T. D., Hinds, J., Ashall, J., Sheppard, C., . . . Hué, S. (2024). Evaluating methods for identifying and quantifying &lt;i&gt;Streptococcus pneumoniae&lt;/i&gt; co-colonization using next-generation sequencing data.. Microbiology spectrum, e0364323. doi:10.1128/spectrum.03643-23

DOI
10.1128/spectrum.03643-23
Journal article

The &lt;i&gt;Streptococcus agalactiae&lt;/i&gt; LytSR two-component regulatory system promotes vaginal colonization and virulence &lt;i&gt;in vivo&lt;/i&gt;.

AlQadeeb, H., Baltazar, M., Cazares, A., Poonpanichakul, T., Kjos, M., French, N., . . . O'Brien, M. (2024). The &lt;i&gt;Streptococcus agalactiae&lt;/i&gt; LytSR two-component regulatory system promotes vaginal colonization and virulence &lt;i&gt;in vivo&lt;/i&gt;.. Microbiology spectrum, 12(11), e0197024. doi:10.1128/spectrum.01970-24

DOI
10.1128/spectrum.01970-24
Journal article

Radiographically confirmed pneumonia in Malawian children and associated pneumococcal carriage after introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.

Mzumara, G., Chirombo, J., Swarthout, T. D., Bar-Zeev, N., Harawa, P. P., Jalloh, M. S., . . . Iroh Tam, P. -Y. (2024). Radiographically confirmed pneumonia in Malawian children and associated pneumococcal carriage after introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.. Pneumonia (Nathan Qld.), 16(1), 23. doi:10.1186/s41479-024-00147-7

DOI
10.1186/s41479-024-00147-7
Journal article

The<i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i>LytSR two-component regulatory system promotes vaginal colonisation and virulence<i>in vivo</i>

DOI
10.1101/2024.08.02.606384
Preprint

Expansion of pneumococcal serotype 23F and 14 lineages with genotypic changes in capsule polysaccharide locus and virulence gene profiles post introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Blantyre, Malawi.

Cave, R., Kalizang'oma, A., Chaguza, C., Mwalukomo, T. S., Kamng'ona, A., Brown, C., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2024). Expansion of pneumococcal serotype 23F and 14 lineages with genotypic changes in capsule polysaccharide locus and virulence gene profiles post introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Blantyre, Malawi.. Microbial genomics, 10(6). doi:10.1099/mgen.0.001264

DOI
10.1099/mgen.0.001264
Journal article

The effectiveness of revaccination with pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine for preventing pneumococcal disease in older adults in England: A population-based cohort study

Doherty, K., Bonnett, L., Agbla, S. C., Beveridge, N. E. R., Decraene, V., Fleming, K. M., . . . French, N. (2024). The effectiveness of revaccination with pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine for preventing pneumococcal disease in older adults in England: A population-based cohort study. Vaccine. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.05.050

DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2024.05.050
Journal article

Expansion of pneumococcal serotype 23F and 14 lineages with genotypic changes in capsule polysaccharide locus and virulence gene profiles post introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Blantyre, Malawi

DOI
10.1101/2024.03.25.586540
Preprint

33 Pneumococcal Disease

French, N. (2024). 33 Pneumococcal Disease. In Manson's Tropical Diseases (pp. 392-404). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-7020-7959-7.00033-6

DOI
10.1016/b978-0-7020-7959-7.00033-6
Chapter

Understanding the epidemiology of iNTS disease in Africa in preparation for future iNTS- vaccine studies in endemic countries: Seroepidemiology in Africa of iNTS (SAiNTS) Study Protocol: Malawi site [Version 9.0].

Dale, H., Chirwa, E., Patel, P., Makuta, G., Mwakiseghile, F., Misiri, T., . . . Vacc-iNTS. (2023). Understanding the epidemiology of iNTS disease in Africa in preparation for future iNTS- vaccine studies in endemic countries: Seroepidemiology in Africa of iNTS (SAiNTS) Study Protocol: Malawi site [Version 9.0].. Wellcome open research, 8, 27. doi:10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18054.2

DOI
10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18054.2
Journal article

2023

The metabolic, virulence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of colonising Streptococcus pneumoniae shift after PCV13 introduction in urban Malawi.

Obolski, U., Swarthout, T. D., Kalizang'oma, A., Mwalukomo, T. S., Chan, J. M., Weight, C. M., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2023). The metabolic, virulence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of colonising Streptococcus pneumoniae shift after PCV13 introduction in urban Malawi.. Nature communications, 14(1), 7477. doi:10.1038/s41467-023-43160-y

DOI
10.1038/s41467-023-43160-y
Journal article

Pregnant women’s attitudes and behaviours towards antenatal vaccination against Influenza and COVID-19 in the Liverpool City Region, United Kingdom: cross-sectional survey

Kilada, S., French, N., Perkins, E., & Hungerford, D. (2023). Pregnant women’s attitudes and behaviours towards antenatal vaccination against Influenza and COVID-19 in the Liverpool City Region, United Kingdom: cross-sectional survey. Vaccine: X, 100387. doi:10.1016/j.jvacx.2023.100387

DOI
10.1016/j.jvacx.2023.100387
Journal article

Cross-sectional health centre and community-based evaluation of the impact of pneumococcal and malaria vaccination on antibiotic prescription and usage, febrile illness and antimicrobial resistance in young children in Malawi: the IVAR study protocol.

Singleton, D., Ibarz-Pavon, A., Swarthout, T. D., Bonomali, F., Cornick, J., Kalizang'oma, A., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2023). Cross-sectional health centre and community-based evaluation of the impact of pneumococcal and malaria vaccination on antibiotic prescription and usage, febrile illness and antimicrobial resistance in young children in Malawi: the IVAR study protocol.. BMJ Open, 13(5), e069560. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069560

DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069560
Journal article

Different clinical features in Malawian outpatients presenting with COVID-19 prior to and during Omicron variant dominance: A prospective observational study.

Chibwana, M. G., Thole, H. W., Anscombe, C., Ashton, P. M., Green, E., Barnes, K. G., . . . Jambo, K. C. (2023). Different clinical features in Malawian outpatients presenting with COVID-19 prior to and during Omicron variant dominance: A prospective observational study.. PLOS global public health, 3(3), e0001575. doi:10.1371/journal.pgph.0001575

DOI
10.1371/journal.pgph.0001575
Journal article

Pneumococcal Disease

French, N. (2024). Pneumococcal Disease. In Manson's Tropical Diseases (pp. 392-404). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-7020-7959-7.00033-6

DOI
10.1016/b978-0-7020-7959-7.00033-6
Chapter

Understanding the epidemiology of iNTS disease in Africa in preparation for future iNTS- vaccine studies in endemic countries: Seroepidemiology in Africa of iNTS (SAiNTS) Study Protocol [Version 9.0]

Dale, H., Chirwa, E., Patel, P., Makuta, G., Mwakiseghile, F., Misiri, T., . . . Vacc-iNTS. (2023). Understanding the epidemiology of iNTS disease in Africa in preparation for future iNTS- vaccine studies in endemic countries: Seroepidemiology in Africa of iNTS (SAiNTS) Study Protocol [Version 9.0]. doi:10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18054.1

DOI
10.12688/wellcomeopenres.18054.1
Journal article

2022

Neutrophil degranulation, NETosis and platelet degranulation pathway genes are co-induced in whole blood up to six months before tuberculosis diagnosis.

Meier, S., Seddon, J. A., Maasdorp, E., Kleynhans, L., du Plessis, N., Loxton, A. G., . . . Catalysis TB Biomarkers Consortium. (2022). Neutrophil degranulation, NETosis and platelet degranulation pathway genes are co-induced in whole blood up to six months before tuberculosis diagnosis.. PloS one, 17(12), e0278295. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0278295

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0278295
Journal article

Waning of antibody levels induced by a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, using a 3+0 schedule, within the first year of life among children younger than 5 years in Blantyre, Malawi: an observational, population- level, serosurveillance study

Swarthout, T. D., Henrion, M. Y. R., Thindwa, D., Meiring, J. E., Mbewe, M., Kalizang'Oma, A., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2022). Waning of antibody levels induced by a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, using a 3+0 schedule, within the first year of life among children younger than 5 years in Blantyre, Malawi: an observational, population- level, serosurveillance study. LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 22(12), 1737-1747. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(22)00438-8

DOI
10.1016/S1473-3099(22)00438-8
Journal article

Quality of antibody responses by adults and young children to 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccination and Streptococcus pneumoniae colonisation

Wolf, A. -S., Mitsi, E., Jones, S., Jochems, S. P., Roalfe, L., Thindwa, D., . . . Swarthout, T. D. (2022). Quality of antibody responses by adults and young children to 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccination and Streptococcus pneumoniae colonisation. VACCINE, 40(50), 7201-7210. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.09.069

DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.09.069
Journal article

Typhoid conjugate vaccine effectiveness in Malawi: evaluation of a test-negative design using randomised, controlled clinical trial data.

Liang, Y., Driscoll, A. J., Patel, P. D., Datta, S., Voysey, M., French, N., . . . Neuzil, K. M. (2022). Typhoid conjugate vaccine effectiveness in Malawi: evaluation of a test-negative design using randomised, controlled clinical trial data.. The Lancet. Global health, S2214-109X(22)00466-1. doi:10.1016/s2214-109x(22)00466-1

DOI
10.1016/s2214-109x(22)00466-1
Journal article

Risk factors for pneumococcal carriage in adults living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in the infant pneumococcal vaccine era in Malawi

Thindwa, D., Mwalukomo, T. S., Msefula, J., Jambo, K. C., Brown, C., Kamng'ona, A., . . . Swarthout, T. D. (2022). Risk factors for pneumococcal carriage in adults living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in the infant pneumococcal vaccine era in Malawi. AIDS, 36(14), 2045-2055. doi:10.1097/QAD.0000000000003365

DOI
10.1097/QAD.0000000000003365
Journal article

Changing Incidence of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Infants Less Than 90 Days of Age Before and After Introduction of the 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Blantyre, Malawi: A 14-Year Hospital Based Surveillance Study

Koenraads, M., Swarthout, T. D., Bar-Zeev, N., Brown, C., Msefula, J., Denis, B., . . . French, N. (2022). Changing Incidence of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Infants Less Than 90 Days of Age Before and After Introduction of the 13-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Blantyre, Malawi: A 14-Year Hospital Based Surveillance Study. PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL, 41(9), 764-768. doi:10.1097/INF.0000000000003606

DOI
10.1097/INF.0000000000003606
Journal article

PROcalcitonin and NEWS2 evaluation for Timely identification of sepsis and Optimal use of antibiotics in the emergency department (PRONTO protocol for a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial

Euden, J., Thomas-Jones, E., Aston, S., Brookes-Howell, L., Carman, J., Carrol, E., . . . French, N. (2022). PROcalcitonin and NEWS2 evaluation for Timely identification of sepsis and Optimal use of antibiotics in the emergency department (PRONTO protocol for a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial. BMJ OPEN, 12(6). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063424

DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063424
Journal article

Waning of PCV13 vaccine-induced antibody levels within the first year of life, using a 3+0 schedule: an observational population-level serosurveillance study among children under 5 years old in Blantyre, Malawi

DOI
10.1101/2022.04.21.22272868
Preprint

Rectovaginal Colonization with Serotypes of Group B <i>Streptococci</i> with Reduced Penicillin Susceptibility among Pregnant Women in Leon, Nicaragua

Aleman, T., Vielot, N. A., Herrera, R., Velasquez, R., Berrios, T., Toval-Ruiz, C., . . . Vilchez, S. (2022). Rectovaginal Colonization with Serotypes of Group B <i>Streptococci</i> with Reduced Penicillin Susceptibility among Pregnant Women in Leon, Nicaragua. PATHOGENS, 11(4). doi:10.3390/pathogens11040415

DOI
10.3390/pathogens11040415
Journal article

Clinical pneumonia in the hospitalised child in Malawi in the post-pneumococcal conjugate vaccine era: a prospective hospital-based observational study

Iroh Tam, P. -Y., Chirombo, J., Henrion, M., Newberry, L., Mambule, I., Everett, D., . . . Bar-Zeev, N. (2022). Clinical pneumonia in the hospitalised child in Malawi in the post-pneumococcal conjugate vaccine era: a prospective hospital-based observational study. BMJ Open, 12(2), e050188. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050188

DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050188
Journal article

Association between household air pollution and nasopharyngeal pneumococcal carriage in Malawian infants (MSCAPE): a nested, prospective, observational study

Dherani, M. K., Pope, D., Tafatatha, T., Heinsbroek, E., Chartier, R., Mwalukomo, T., . . . Bruce, N. G. (2022). Association between household air pollution and nasopharyngeal pneumococcal carriage in Malawian infants (MSCAPE): a nested, prospective, observational study. LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH, 10(2), E246-E256. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

2021

Estimating the contribution of HIV-infected adults to household pneumococcal transmission in South Africa, 2016-2018: A hidden Markov modelling study

Thindwa, D., Wolter, N., Pinsent, A., Carrim, M., Ojal, J., Tempia, S., . . . Grp, P. H. I. R. S. T. (2021). Estimating the contribution of HIV-infected adults to household pneumococcal transmission in South Africa, 2016-2018: A hidden Markov modelling study. PLOS COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY, 17(12). doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1009680

DOI
10.1371/journal.pcbi.1009680
Journal article

Complete Genome Sequence of <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> Strain BVJ1JL, a Serotype 1 Carriage Isolate from Malawi (vol 10, e00715-21, 2021)

Betts, M., Jarvis, S., Jeffries, A., Gori, A., Chaguza, C., Msefula, J., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2021). Complete Genome Sequence of <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> Strain BVJ1JL, a Serotype 1 Carriage Isolate from Malawi (vol 10, e00715-21, 2021). MICROBIOLOGY RESOURCE ANNOUNCEMENTS, 10(42). doi:10.1128/MRA.00985-21

DOI
10.1128/MRA.00985-21
Journal article

Clinical pneumonia in the hospitalised child in Malawi in the post-pneumococcal conjugate vaccine era: a prospective hospital-based observational study

DOI
10.1101/2021.08.06.21261706
Preprint

The metabolic, virulence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of colonizing <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> shift after pneumococcal vaccine introduction in urban Malawi

Gori, A., Obolski, U., Swarthout, T., Lourenço, J., Weight, C., Cornick, J., . . . Heyderman, R. (2021). The metabolic, virulence and antimicrobial resistance profiles of colonizing <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> shift after pneumococcal vaccine introduction in urban Malawi. doi:10.1101/2021.07.21.21260914

DOI
10.1101/2021.07.21.21260914
Journal article

Impact and effectiveness of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on population incidence of vaccine and non-vaccine serotype invasive pneumococcal disease in Blantyre, Malawi, 2006-18: prospective observational time-series and case-control studies

Bar-Zeev, N., Swarthout, T. D., Everett, D. B., Alaerts, M., Msefula, J., Brown, C., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2021). Impact and effectiveness of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on population incidence of vaccine and non-vaccine serotype invasive pneumococcal disease in Blantyre, Malawi, 2006-18: prospective observational time-series and case-control studies. LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH, 9(7), E989-E998. doi:10.1016/s2214-109x(21)00165-0

DOI
10.1016/s2214-109x(21)00165-0
Journal article

A pragmatic health centre-based evaluation comparing the effectiveness of a PCV13 schedule change from 3+0 to 2+1 in a high pneumococcal carriage and disease burden setting in Malawi: a study protocol.

Swarthout, T. D., Ibarz-Pavon, A., Kawalazira, G., Sinjani, G., Chirombo, J., Gori, A., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2021). A pragmatic health centre-based evaluation comparing the effectiveness of a PCV13 schedule change from 3+0 to 2+1 in a high pneumococcal carriage and disease burden setting in Malawi: a study protocol. BMJ OPEN, 11(6). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050312

DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050312
Journal article

Prospective observational study of SARS-CoV-2 infection, transmission and immunity in a cohort of households in Liverpool City Region, UK (COVID-LIV): a study protocol

Setiabudi, W., Hungerford, D., Subramaniam, K., Vaselli, N. M., Shaw, V. E., Wilton, M., . . . French, N. (2021). Prospective observational study of SARS-CoV-2 infection, transmission and immunity in a cohort of households in Liverpool City Region, UK (COVID-LIV): a study protocol. BMJ Open, 11(3), e048317. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048317

DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048317
Journal article

2020

Estimating the Economic Impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Other Acute Respiratory Infections Among Infants Receiving Care at a Referral Hospital in Malawi

Baral, R., Mambule, I., Vodicka, E., French, N., Everett, D., Pecenka, C., & Bar-Zeev, N. (2020). Estimating the Economic Impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Other Acute Respiratory Infections Among Infants Receiving Care at a Referral Hospital in Malawi. JOURNAL OF THE PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASES SOCIETY, 9(6), 738-745. doi:10.1093/jpids/piaa157

DOI
10.1093/jpids/piaa157
Journal article

Evaluation of Pneumococcal Serotyping of Nasopharyngeal-Carriage Isolates by Latex Agglutination, Whole-Genome Sequencing (PneumoCaT), and DNA Microarray in a High-Pneumococcal-Carriage-Prevalence Population in Malawi

Swarthout, T. D., Gori, A., Bar-Zeev, N., Kamng'ona, A. W., Mwalukomo, T. S., Bonomali, F., . . . French, N. (2021). Evaluation of Pneumococcal Serotyping of Nasopharyngeal-Carriage Isolates by Latex Agglutination, Whole-Genome Sequencing (PneumoCaT), and DNA Microarray in a High-Pneumococcal-Carriage-Prevalence Population in Malawi. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY, 59(1). doi:10.1128/JCM.02103-20

DOI
10.1128/JCM.02103-20
Journal article

Predictive value of pulse oximetry for mortality in infants and children presenting to primary care with clinical pneumonia in rural Malawi: A data linkage study

Colbourn, T., King, C., Beard, J., Phiri, T., Mdala, M., Zadutsa, B., . . . McCollum, E. D. (2020). Predictive value of pulse oximetry for mortality in infants and children presenting to primary care with clinical pneumonia in rural Malawi: A data linkage study. PLOS MEDICINE, 17(10). doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1003300

DOI
10.1371/journal.pmed.1003300
Journal article

Bacterial genome-wide association study of hyper-virulent pneumococcal serotype 1 identifies genetic variation associated with neurotropism

Chaguza, C., Yang, M., Cornick, J. E., du Plessis, M., Gladstone, R. A., Kwambana-Adams, B. A., . . . Bentley, S. D. (2020). Bacterial genome-wide association study of hyper-virulent pneumococcal serotype 1 identifies genetic variation associated with neurotropism. COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY, 3(1). doi:10.1038/s42003-020-01290-9

DOI
10.1038/s42003-020-01290-9
Journal article

Population impact and effectiveness of sequential 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate and monovalent rotavirus vaccine introduction on infant mortality: prospective birth cohort studies from Malawi

King, C., Bar-Zeev, N., Phiri, T., Beard, J., Mvula, H., Crampin, A. C., . . . French, N. (2020). Population impact and effectiveness of sequential 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate and monovalent rotavirus vaccine introduction on infant mortality: prospective birth cohort studies from Malawi. BMJ Global Health, 5(9). doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002669

DOI
10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002669
Journal article

Evaluation of pneumococcal serotyping in nasopharyngeal carriage isolates by latex agglutination, whole genome sequencing (PneumoCaT) and DNA microarray in a high pneumococcal carriage prevalence population in Malawi

Swarthout, T., Gori, A., Bar-Zeev, N., Kamng’ona, A., Mwalukomo, T., Bonomali, F., . . . French, N. (2020). Evaluation of pneumococcal serotyping in nasopharyngeal carriage isolates by latex agglutination, whole genome sequencing (PneumoCaT) and DNA microarray in a high pneumococcal carriage prevalence population in Malawi. doi:10.1101/2020.08.17.255224

DOI
10.1101/2020.08.17.255224
Journal article

Rapid roll out of SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing-a concern.

Andersson, M., Low, N., French, N., Greenhalgh, T., Jeffery, K., Brent, A., . . . Irving, W. (2020). Rapid roll out of SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing-a concern.. BMJ, 369. doi:10.1136/bmj.m2420

DOI
10.1136/bmj.m2420
Journal article

Experimental human pneumococcal colonisation in older adults is feasible and safe, not immunogenic

Adler, H., German, E., Mitsi, E., Nikolaou, E., Pojar, S., Hales, C., . . . Rylance, J. (2020). Experimental human pneumococcal colonisation in older adults is feasible and safe, not immunogenic. doi:10.1101/2020.04.23.20077073

DOI
10.1101/2020.04.23.20077073
Journal article

Early Signals of Vaccine-driven Perturbation Seen in Pneumococcal Carriage Population Genomic Data

Chaguza, C., Heinsbroek, E., Gladstone, R., Tafatatha, T., Alaerts, M., Peno, C., . . . Bentley, S. (2020). Early Signals of Vaccine-driven Perturbation Seen in Pneumococcal Carriage Population Genomic Data. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 70(7), 1294-1303. doi:10.1093/cid/ciz404

DOI
10.1093/cid/ciz404
Journal article

Exposure to diesel exhaust particles increases susceptibility to invasive pneumococcal disease

Shears, R. K., Jacques, L. C., Naylor, G., Miyashita, L., Shadia, K., Lebre, F., . . . Kadioglu, A. (2020). Exposure to diesel exhaust particles increases susceptibility to invasive pneumococcal disease. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 145(4), 1272-1284.e6. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2019.11.039

DOI
10.1016/j.jaci.2019.11.039
Journal article

Accuracy and consequences of using trial-of-antibiotics for TB diagnosis (ACT-TB study): protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial.

Divala, T. H., Fielding, K. L., Sloan, D. J., French, N., Nliwasa, M., MacPherson, P., . . . Corbett, E. L. (n.d.). Accuracy and consequences of using trial-of-antibiotics for TB diagnosis (ACT-TB study): protocol for a randomised controlled clinical trial.. BMJ Open, 10(3), e033999. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033999

DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033999
Journal article

Impact and effectiveness of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on population incidence of vaccine and non-vaccine serotype invasive pneumococcal disease in Blantyre, Malawi, 2006-18: prospective observational time-series and case-control studies (vol 9, pg e989, 2021)

Bar-Zeev, N., Swarthout, T. D., & Everett, D. B. (2021). Impact and effectiveness of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine on population incidence of vaccine and non-vaccine serotype invasive pneumococcal disease in Blantyre, Malawi, 2006-18: prospective observational time-series and case-control studies (vol 9, pg e989, 2021). LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH, 9(12), E1657. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

State-of-the-art in the pneumococcal field: Proceedings of the 11<SUP>th</SUP> International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD-11)

Kwambana-Adams, B. A., Mulholland, E. K., Satzke, C., Smith-Vaughan, H., Brueggemann, A., Whitney, C., . . . Ferreira, D. M. (2020). State-of-the-art in the pneumococcal field: Proceedings of the 11<SUP>th</SUP> International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD-11). PNEUMONIA, 12(1). doi:10.1186/s41479-019-0064-y

DOI
10.1186/s41479-019-0064-y
Journal article

The epidemiology of and risk factors for central nervous system infections in Vietnam

Brindle, H. (2020). The epidemiology of and risk factors for central nervous system infections in Vietnam.

DOI
10.17638/03110575
Thesis / Dissertation

2019

BACTERIAL MENINGITIS IN MALAWIAN CHILDREN, 2000-2018

Nielsen, M., Ray, S. T. J., Kawaza, K., Denis, B., Gordon, S. B., Griffiths, M. J., . . . Tam, P. -Y. I. (2019). BACTERIAL MENINGITIS IN MALAWIAN CHILDREN, 2000-2018. In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE Vol. 101 (pp. 146). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Pneumococcal pneumonia and carriage in Africa before and after introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, 2000-2019: protocol for systematic review.

Kalata, N. L., Nyazika, T. K., Swarthout, T. D., Everett, D., French, N., Heyderman, R. S., . . . Jambo, K. C. (2019). Pneumococcal pneumonia and carriage in Africa before and after introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, 2000-2019: protocol for systematic review.. BMJ open, 9(11), e030981. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030981

DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030981
Journal article

Reduction in hospitalisations for acute gastroenteritis-associated childhood seizures since introduction of rotavirus vaccination: a time-series and change-point analysis of hospital admissions in England

Hungerford, D. J., French, N., Iturriza-Gomara, M., Read, J. M., Cunliffe, N. A., & Vivancos, R. (2019). Reduction in hospitalisations for acute gastroenteritis-associated childhood seizures since introduction of rotavirus vaccination: a time-series and change-point analysis of hospital admissions in England. JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH, 73(11), 1020-1025. doi:10.1136/jech-2019-213055

DOI
10.1136/jech-2019-213055
Journal article

RISK6, a universal 6-gene transcriptomic signature of TB disease risk, diagnosis and treatment response

Penn-Nicholson, A., Mbandi, S. K., Thompson, E., Mendelsohn, S., Suliman, S., Chegou, N., . . . Peruvian Household Contacts Cohort study group. (2019). RISK6, a universal 6-gene transcriptomic signature of TB disease risk, diagnosis and treatment response. doi:10.1101/19006197

DOI
10.1101/19006197
Journal article

Streptolysin production and activity is central to<i>in vivo</i>pathotype and disease outcome in GAS infections

Clarke, J., Baltazar, M., Alsahag, M., Panagiotou, S., Pouget, M., Paxton, W., . . . Kadioglu, A. (2019). Streptolysin production and activity is central to<i>in vivo</i>pathotype and disease outcome in GAS infections. doi:10.1101/686303

DOI
10.1101/686303
Journal article

Do hospital pressures change following rotavirus vaccine introduction? A retrospective database analysis in a large paediatric hospital in the UK

Heinsbroek, E., Hungerford, D., Cooke, R. P. D., Chowdhury, M., Cargill, J. S., Bar-Zeev, N., . . . Cunliffe, N. A. (2019). Do hospital pressures change following rotavirus vaccine introduction? A retrospective database analysis in a large paediatric hospital in the UK. BMJ OPEN, 9(5). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027739

DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2018-027739
Journal article

Identification of reduced host transcriptomic signatures for tuberculosis and digital PCR-based validation and quantification

Gliddon, H., Kaforou, M., Alikian, M., Habgood-Coote, D., Zhou, C., Oni, T., . . . on behalf of the ILULU Consortium. (2019). Identification of reduced host transcriptomic signatures for tuberculosis and digital PCR-based validation and quantification. doi:10.1101/583674

DOI
10.1101/583674
Journal article

Evolution of Protease Inhibitor Resistance in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Infected Patients Failing Protease Inhibitor Monotherapy as Second-line Therapy in Low-income Countries: An Observational Analysis Within the EARNEST Randomized Trial

Thompson, J. A., Kityo, C., Dunn, D., Hoppe, A., Ndashimye, E., Hakim, J., . . . Villacian, J. (2019). Evolution of Protease Inhibitor Resistance in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Infected Patients Failing Protease Inhibitor Monotherapy as Second-line Therapy in Low-income Countries: An Observational Analysis Within the EARNEST Randomized Trial. CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 68(7), 1184-1192. doi:10.1093/cid/ciy589

DOI
10.1093/cid/ciy589
Journal article

Pan-GWAS of <i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i> highlights lineage-specific genes associated with virulence and niche adaptation

Gori, A., Harrison, O., Mlia, E., Nishihara, Y., Chinkwita-Phiri, J., Mallewa, M., . . . Heyderman, R. (2019). Pan-GWAS of <i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i> highlights lineage-specific genes associated with virulence and niche adaptation. doi:10.1101/574152

DOI
10.1101/574152
Journal article

Identifying genes associated with invasive disease in <i>S</i>. <i>pneumoniae</i> by applying a machine learning approach to whole genome sequence typing data

Obolski, U., Gori, A., Lourenco, J., Thompson, C., Thompson, R., French, N., . . . Gupta, S. (2019). Identifying genes associated with invasive disease in <i>S</i>. <i>pneumoniae</i> by applying a machine learning approach to whole genome sequence typing data. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 9. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-40346-7

DOI
10.1038/s41598-019-40346-7
Journal article

Activation of mucosal Th-17 cells in human nasopharynx-associated lymphoid tissue by Staphylococcus aureus and S. pneumoniae

Zaki, L. (2019). Activation of mucosal Th-17 cells in human nasopharynx-associated lymphoid tissue by Staphylococcus aureus and S. pneumoniae.

DOI
10.17638/03064838
Thesis / Dissertation

EVALUATION OF ROTAVIRUS VACCINE EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST G1 AND G2 STRAINS POSSESSING A DS-1-LIKE GENETIC BACKBONE IN MALAWIAN INFANTS

Jere, K. C., Bar-Zeev, N., Bennett, A., Pollock, L., Sanchez-Lopez, P. F., Nakagomi, O., . . . Cunliffe, N. A. (2019). EVALUATION OF ROTAVIRUS VACCINE EFFECTIVENESS AGAINST G1 AND G2 STRAINS POSSESSING A DS-1-LIKE GENETIC BACKBONE IN MALAWIAN INFANTS. In TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE Vol. 113 (pp. S111-S112). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

2018

Effect of the duration of antimicrobial exposure on the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for macrolide antibiotics: protocol for a systematic review with a network meta-analysis.

Divala, T. H., Corbett, E. L., Stagg, H. R., Nliwasa, M., Sloan, D. J., French, N., & Fielding, K. L. (2018). Effect of the duration of antimicrobial exposure on the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for macrolide antibiotics: protocol for a systematic review with a network meta-analysis.. Systematic reviews, 7(1), 246. doi:10.1186/s13643-018-0917-0

DOI
10.1186/s13643-018-0917-0
Journal article

Influenza-associated hospitalisation, vaccine uptake and socioeconomic deprivation in an English city region: an ecological study

Hungerford, D., Ibarz-Pavon, A., Cleary, P., & French, N. (2018). Influenza-associated hospitalisation, vaccine uptake and socioeconomic deprivation in an English city region: an ecological study. BMJ OPEN, 8(12). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023275

DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023275
Journal article

Determinants of high residual post-PCV13 pneumococcal vaccine type carriage in Blantyre, Malawi: a modelling study

Lourenço, J., Obolski, U., Swarthout, T. D., Gori, A., Bar-Zeev, N., Everett, D., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2018). Determinants of high residual post-PCV13 pneumococcal vaccine type carriage in Blantyre, Malawi: a modelling study. doi:10.1101/477695

DOI
10.1101/477695
Journal article

Pneumococcal carriage in households in Karonga district, Malawi, before and after introduction of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccination

Heinsbroek, E., Tafatatha, T., Phiri, A., Swarthout, T. D., Alaerts, M., Crampin, A. C., . . . French, N. (2018). Pneumococcal carriage in households in Karonga district, Malawi, before and after introduction of 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccination. Vaccine, 36(48), 7369-7376. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.10.021

DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.10.021
Journal article

Direct and possible indirect effects of vaccination on rotavirus hospitalisations among children in Malawi four years after programmatic introduction.

Bennett, A., Pollock, L., Jere, K. C., Pitzer, V. E., Parashar, U., Tate, J. E., . . . VacSurv Consortium. (2018). Direct and possible indirect effects of vaccination on rotavirus hospitalisations among children in Malawi four years after programmatic introduction.. Vaccine, 36(47), 7142-7148. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.04.030

DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.04.030
Journal article

Mitigating bias in observational vaccine effectiveness studies using simulated comparator populations: application to rotavirus vaccination in the UK

Hungerford, D., Vivancos, R., Read, J. M., Bonnett, L. J., Bar-Zeev, N., Iturriza-Gomara, M., . . . French, N. (2018). Mitigating bias in observational vaccine effectiveness studies using simulated comparator populations: application to rotavirus vaccination in the UK. Vaccine, 36(45), 6674-6682. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.09.051

DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.09.051
Journal article

High residual prevalence of vaccine-serotype<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>carriage after introduction of a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Malawi: a prospective serial cross-sectional study

Swarthout, T., Fronterre, C., Lourenço, J., Obolski, U., Gori, A., Bar-Zeev, N., . . . Heyderman, R. (2018). High residual prevalence of vaccine-serotype<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>carriage after introduction of a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Malawi: a prospective serial cross-sectional study. doi:10.1101/445999

DOI
10.1101/445999
Journal article

Hands are vehicles for transmission of Streptococcus pneumoniae in novel controlled human infection study

Connor, V., German, E., Pojar, S., Mitsi, E., Hales, C., Nikolaou, E., . . . Ferreira, D. M. (2018). Hands are vehicles for transmission of Streptococcus pneumoniae in novel controlled human infection study. European Respiratory Journal, 52(4). doi:10.1183/13993003.00599-2018

DOI
10.1183/13993003.00599-2018
Journal article

Epidemiology of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness and Risk Factors for Influenza Infection and Clinical Severity among Adults in Malawi, 2011-2013

Ho, A., Mallewa, J., Peterson, I., SanJoaquin, M., Garg, S., Bar-Zeev, N., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2018). Epidemiology of Severe Acute Respiratory Illness and Risk Factors for Influenza Infection and Clinical Severity among Adults in Malawi, 2011-2013. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 99(3), 772-779. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.17-0905

DOI
10.4269/ajtmh.17-0905
Journal article

Impact of monovalent rotavirus vaccine on diarrhoea-associated post-neonatal infant mortality in rural communities in Malawi: a population-based birth cohort study

Cunliffe, N. A. (2018). Impact of monovalent rotavirus vaccine on diarrhoea-associated post-neonatal infant mortality in rural communities in Malawi: a population-based birth cohort study. The Lancet Global Health, 6(9), E1036-E1044. doi:10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30314-0

DOI
10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30314-0
Journal article

Advancing quality in sepsis management: a large-scale programme for improving sepsis recognition and management in the North West region of England

Nsutebu, E. F., Ibarz-Pavon, A. B., Kanwar, E., Prospero, N., French, N., & McGrath, C. (2018). Advancing quality in sepsis management: a large-scale programme for improving sepsis recognition and management in the North West region of England. POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL JOURNAL, 94(1114), 463-468. doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2018-135833

DOI
10.1136/postgradmedj-2018-135833
Journal article

Identifying<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>genes associated with invasive disease using pangenome-based whole genome sequence typing

Obolski, U., Gori, A., Lourenço, J., Thompson, C., Thompson, R., French, N., . . . Gupta, S. (2018). Identifying<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>genes associated with invasive disease using pangenome-based whole genome sequence typing. doi:10.1101/314666

DOI
10.1101/314666
Journal article

Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus on the Burden and Severity of Influenza Illness in Malawian Adults: A Prospective Cohort and Parallel Case-Control Study

Ho, A., Aston, S. J., Jary, H., Mitchell, T., Alaerts, M., Menyere, M., . . . French, N. (2018). Impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus on the Burden and Severity of Influenza Illness in Malawian Adults: A Prospective Cohort and Parallel Case-Control Study. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 66(6), 865-876. doi:10.1093/cid/cix903

DOI
10.1093/cid/cix903
Journal article

Rotavirus vaccine impact and socioeconomic deprivation: an interrupted time-series analysis of gastrointestinal disease outcomes across primary and secondary care in the UK.

Hungerford, D. J., Vivancos, R., Read, J., Iturriza-Gomara, M., French, N., & Cunliffe, N. (2018). Rotavirus vaccine impact and socioeconomic deprivation: an interrupted time-series analysis of gastrointestinal disease outcomes across primary and secondary care in the UK.. BMC Medicine, 16. doi:10.1186/s12916-017-0989-z

DOI
10.1186/s12916-017-0989-z
Journal article

2017

Emergence of Double- and Triple-Gene Reassortant G1P[8]Rotaviruses Possessing a DS-1-Like Backbone after RotavirusVaccine Introduction in Malawi

Jere, K. C., Chaguza, C., Bar-Zeev, N., Lowe, J., Peno, C., Kumwenda, B., . . . Miren, I. -G. (2017). Emergence of Double- and Triple-Gene Reassortant G1P[8]Rotaviruses Possessing a DS-1-Like Backbone after RotavirusVaccine Introduction in Malawi. Journal of virology, 92(3). doi:10.1128/jvi.01246-17

DOI
10.1128/jvi.01246-17
Journal article

Trends in antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infection isolates at a large urban hospital in Malawi (1998-2016): a surveillance study

Musicha, P., Cornick, J. E., Bar-Zeev, N., French, N., Masesa, C., Denis, B., . . . Feasey, N. A. (2017). Trends in antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infection isolates at a large urban hospital in Malawi (1998-2016): a surveillance study. LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 17(10), 1042-1052. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(17)30394-8

DOI
10.1016/S1473-3099(17)30394-8
Journal article

Population genetic structure, antibiotic resistance, capsule switching and evolution of invasive pneumococci before conjugate vaccination in Malawi

Chaguza, C., Cornick, J. E., Andam, C. P., Gladstone, R. A., Alaerts, M., Musicha, P., . . . Everett, D. B. (2017). Population genetic structure, antibiotic resistance, capsule switching and evolution of invasive pneumococci before conjugate vaccination in Malawi. VACCINE, 35(35), 4594-4602. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.07.009

DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.07.009
Journal article

Population effectiveness of the pentavalent and monovalent rotavirus vaccines: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies

Hungerford, D., Smith, K., Tucker, A., Iturriza-Gomara, M., Vivancos, R., McLeonard, C., . . . French, N. (2017). Population effectiveness of the pentavalent and monovalent rotavirus vaccines: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 17. doi:10.1186/s12879-017-2613-4

DOI
10.1186/s12879-017-2613-4
Journal article

Distinct Salmonella Enteritidis lineages associated with enterocolitis in high-income settings and invasive disease in low-income settings (vol 48, pg 1211, 2016)

Feasey, N. A., Hadfield, J., Keddy, K. H., Dallman, T. J., Jacobs, J., Deng, X., . . . Thomson, N. R. (2017). Distinct Salmonella Enteritidis lineages associated with enterocolitis in high-income settings and invasive disease in low-income settings (vol 48, pg 1211, 2016). NATURE GENETICS, 49(4), 651. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/

Journal article

2016

Respiratory Virus-Associated Severe Acute Respiratory Illness and Viral Clustering in Malawian Children in a Setting With a High Prevalence of HIV Infection, Malaria, and Malnutrition

Peterson, I., Bar-Zeev, N., Kennedy, N., Ho, A., Newberry, L., SanJoaquin, M. A., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2016). Respiratory Virus-Associated Severe Acute Respiratory Illness and Viral Clustering in Malawian Children in a Setting With a High Prevalence of HIV Infection, Malaria, and Malnutrition. JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 214(11), 1700-1711. doi:10.1093/infdis/jiw426

DOI
10.1093/infdis/jiw426
Journal article

Distinct Salmonella Enteritidis lineages associated with enterocolitis in high-income settings and invasive disease in low-income settings

Feasey, N. A., Hadfield, J., Keddy, K. H., Dallman, T. J., Jacobs, J., Deng, X., . . . Thomson, N. R. (2016). Distinct Salmonella Enteritidis lineages associated with enterocolitis in high-income settings and invasive disease in low-income settings. Nature Genetics, 48(10), 1211-1217. doi:10.1038/ng.3644

DOI
10.1038/ng.3644
Journal article

Cost-Effectiveness of Monovalent Rotavirus Vaccination of Infants in Malawi: A Postintroduction Analysis Using Individual Patient-Level Costing Data.

Bar-Zeev, N. H., Tate, J. E., Pecenka, C., Chikafa, J., Mvula, H., Wachepa, R., . . . Cunliffe, N. A. (2016). Cost-Effectiveness of Monovalent Rotavirus Vaccination of Infants in Malawi: A Postintroduction Analysis Using Individual Patient-Level Costing Data.. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 62(Supplement 2), S220-S228. doi:10.1093/cid/civ1025

DOI
10.1093/cid/civ1025
Journal article

Group B streptococcus vaccination in pregnant women with or without HIV in Africa: a non-randomised phase 2, open-label, multicentre trial

Heyderman, R. S., Madhi, S. A., French, N., Cutland, C., Ngwira, B., Kayambo, D., . . . Dull, P. M. (2016). Group B streptococcus vaccination in pregnant women with or without HIV in Africa: a non-randomised phase 2, open-label, multicentre trial. LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 16(5), 546-555. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(15)00484-3

DOI
10.1016/S1473-3099(15)00484-3
Journal article

Population Impact and Effectiveness of Monovalent Rotavirus Vaccination in Urban Malawian Children 3 Years After Vaccine Introduction: Ecological and Case-Control Analyses

Bar-Zeev, N., Jere, K. C., Bennett, A., Pollock, L., Tate, J. E., Nakagomi, O., . . . Cunliffe, N. A. (2016). Population Impact and Effectiveness of Monovalent Rotavirus Vaccination in Urban Malawian Children 3 Years After Vaccine Introduction: Ecological and Case-Control Analyses. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 62(Supplement 2), S213-S219. doi:10.1093/cid/civ1183

DOI
10.1093/cid/civ1183
Journal article

Predictors of Uptake and Timeliness of Newly Introduced Pneumococcal and Rotavirus Vaccines, and of Measles Vaccine in Rural Malawi: A Population Cohort Study

Mvula, H., Heinsbroek, E., Chihana, M., Crampin, A. C., Kabuluzi, S., Chirwa, G., . . . Bar-Zeev, N. (2016). Predictors of Uptake and Timeliness of Newly Introduced Pneumococcal and Rotavirus Vaccines, and of Measles Vaccine in Rural Malawi: A Population Cohort Study. PLOS ONE, 11(5). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0154997

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0154997
Journal article

Inflammatory arthritis in HIV positive patients: A practical guide

Adizie, T., Moots, R. J., Hodkinson, B., French, N., & Adebajo, A. O. (2016). Inflammatory arthritis in HIV positive patients: A practical guide. BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 16. doi:10.1186/s12879-016-1389-2

DOI
10.1186/s12879-016-1389-2
Journal article

Impact of HIV on the burden and severity of influenza illness in adults in Malawi: a cohort and case-control study

Ho, A., Aston, S., Jary, H., Mitchell, T., Alaerts, M., Menyere, M., . . . French, N. (2016). Impact of HIV on the burden and severity of influenza illness in adults in Malawi: a cohort and case-control study. In The Lancet Vol. 387 (pp. 51). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)00438-4

DOI
10.1016/S0140-6736(16)00438-4
Conference Paper

In-season and out-of-season variation of rotavirus genotype distribution and age of infection across 12 European countries before the introduction of routine vaccination, 2007/08 to 2012/13 separator commenting unavailable

Hungerford, D., Vivancos, R., EuroRotaNet network members., Cunliffe, N., French, N., & Iturriza-Gomara, M. (2016). In-season and out-of-season variation of rotavirus genotype distribution and age of infection across 12 European countries before the introduction of routine vaccination, 2007/08 to 2012/13 separator commenting unavailable. Eurosurveillance, 21(2). doi:10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2016.21.2.30106

DOI
10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2016.21.2.30106
Journal article

Pneumococcal Acquisition Among Infants Exposed to HIV in Rural Malawi: A Longitudinal Household Study

Heinsbroek, E., Tafatatha, T., Chisambo, C., Phiri, A., Mwiba, O., Ngwira, B., . . . French, N. (2016). Pneumococcal Acquisition Among Infants Exposed to HIV in Rural Malawi: A Longitudinal Household Study. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, 183(1), 70-78. doi:10.1093/aje/kwv134

DOI
10.1093/aje/kwv134
Journal article

2015

MODIFICATION OF ADULT PNEUMOCOCCAL CARRIAGE BY VACCINATION: EFFECT OF 7-CONJUGATE VACCINE ON CARRIAGE IN MALAWIAN ADULTS, RESULTS FROM A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL

Aberdein, J., Heyderman, R., Gordon, S., Longwe, H., Mdezo, T., Aleerts, M., & French, N. (2015). MODIFICATION OF ADULT PNEUMOCOCCAL CARRIAGE BY VACCINATION: EFFECT OF 7-CONJUGATE VACCINE ON CARRIAGE IN MALAWIAN ADULTS, RESULTS FROM A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL. In JOURNAL OF INFECTION Vol. 71 (pp. 687). doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2015.09.028

DOI
10.1016/j.jinf.2015.09.028
Conference Paper

THE IMPACT OF HIV ON THE BURDEN AND SEVERITY OF INFLUENZA ILLNESS IN MALAWIAN ADULTS: THE BASH-FLU STUDY

Ho, A., Aston, S. J., Mitchell, T., Alaerts, M., Menyere, M., Mallewa, J., . . . French, N. (2015). THE IMPACT OF HIV ON THE BURDEN AND SEVERITY OF INFLUENZA ILLNESS IN MALAWIAN ADULTS: THE BASH-FLU STUDY. JOURNAL OF INFECTION, 71(6), 687-688. doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2015.09.030

DOI
10.1016/j.jinf.2015.09.030
Journal article

Comparison of Binax NOW urine antigen test and pneumococcal DNA assay using qPCR before and after nasopharyngeal swabbing in healthy Malawian children.

Lees, E. A., Ho, D. K. K., Guiver, M., Mankhambo, L. A., French, N., & Carrol, E. D. (2015). Comparison of Binax NOW urine antigen test and pneumococcal DNA assay using qPCR before and after nasopharyngeal swabbing in healthy Malawian children.. New microbes and new infections, 8, 4-6. doi:10.1016/j.nmni.2015.08.001

DOI
10.1016/j.nmni.2015.08.001
Journal article

The Population Effect of ARTon Mortality during an Eight year Period of Decentralised ART Care in Malawi; Rates in those Accessing ART and those not Accessing ART.

Price, A., Chihana, M., Kayuni, N., Glynn, J. R., Mzembe, T., Slaymaker, E., . . . Crampin, A. C. (2015). The Population Effect of ARTon Mortality during an Eight year Period of Decentralised ART Care in Malawi; Rates in those Accessing ART and those not Accessing ART.. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY Vol. 44 (pp. 28). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Methodological challenges in measuring vaccine effectiveness using population cohorts in low resource settings

King, C., Beard, J., Crampin, A. C., Costello, A., Mwansambo, C., Cunliffe, N. A., . . . Bar-Zeev, N. (2015). Methodological challenges in measuring vaccine effectiveness using population cohorts in low resource settings. VACCINE, 33(38), 4748-4755. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.07.062

DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.07.062
Journal article

Persisting high prevalence of pneumococcal carriage among HIV-infected adults receiving antiretroviral therapy in Malawi: a cohort study

Heinsbroek, E., Tafatatha, T., Phiri, A., Ngwira, B., Crampin, A. C., Read, J. M., & French, N. (2015). Persisting high prevalence of pneumococcal carriage among HIV-infected adults receiving antiretroviral therapy in Malawi: a cohort study. AIDS, 29(14), 1837-1844. doi:10.1097/QAD.0000000000000755

DOI
10.1097/QAD.0000000000000755
Journal article

Region-specific diversification of the highly virulent serotype 1 <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>

Cornick, J. E., Chaguza, C., Harris, S. R., Yalcin, F., Senghore, M., Kiran, A. M., . . . Everett, D. B. (2015). Region-specific diversification of the highly virulent serotype 1 <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>. MICROBIAL GENOMICS, 1(2). doi:10.1099/mgen.0.000027

DOI
10.1099/mgen.0.000027
Journal article

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Antiretroviral Therapy and Markers of Lymphatic Filariasis Infection: A Cross-sectional Study in Rural Northern Malawi

Tafatatha, T., Taegtmeyer, M., Ngwira, B., Phiri, A., Kondowe, M., Piston, W., . . . French, N. (2015). Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Antiretroviral Therapy and Markers of Lymphatic Filariasis Infection: A Cross-sectional Study in Rural Northern Malawi. PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES, 9(6). doi:10.1371/journal.pntd.0003825

DOI
10.1371/journal.pntd.0003825
Journal article

Minimum Incidence of Adult Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Blantyre, Malawi an Urban African Setting: A Hospital Based Prospective Cohort Study

Bar-Zeev, N., Mtunthama, N., Gordon, S. B., Mwafulirwa, G., & French, N. (2015). Minimum Incidence of Adult Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Blantyre, Malawi an Urban African Setting: A Hospital Based Prospective Cohort Study. PLOS ONE, 10(6). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0128738

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0128738
Journal article

An Assessment of Childbearing Preferences in Northern Malawi

Machiyama, K., Baschieri, A., Dube, A., Crampin, A. C., Glynn, J. R., French, N., & Cleland, J. (2015). An Assessment of Childbearing Preferences in Northern Malawi. STUDIES IN FAMILY PLANNING, 46(2), 161-176. doi:10.1111/j.1728-4465.2015.00022.x

DOI
10.1111/j.1728-4465.2015.00022.x
Journal article

Methods and challenges in measuring the impact of national pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccine introduction on morbidity and mortality in Malawi

Bar-Zeev, N., Kapanda, L., King, C., Beard, J., Phiri, T., Mvula, H., . . . French, N. (2015). Methods and challenges in measuring the impact of national pneumococcal and rotavirus vaccine introduction on morbidity and mortality in Malawi. VACCINE, 33(23), 2637-2645. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.04.053

DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.04.053
Journal article

Determination of a Viral Load Threshold To Distinguish Symptomatic versus Asymptomatic Rotavirus Infection in a High-Disease-Burden African Population

Bennett, A., Bar-Zeev, N., Jere, K., Tate, J. E., Parashar, U. D., Nakagomi, O., . . . Cunliffe, N. (2015). Determination of a Viral Load Threshold To Distinguish Symptomatic versus Asymptomatic Rotavirus Infection in a High-Disease-Burden African Population. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 53(6), 1951-1954. doi:10.1128/JCM.00875-15

DOI
10.1128/JCM.00875-15
Journal article

Effectiveness of a monovalent rotavirus vaccine in infants in Malawi after programmatic roll-out: an observational and case-control study

Bar-Zeev, N., Kapanda, L., Tate, J. E., Jere, K. C., Iturriza-Gomara, M., Nakagomi, O., . . . The VacSurv Consortium. (2015). Effectiveness of a monovalent rotavirus vaccine in infants in Malawi after programmatic roll-out: an observational and case-control study. The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 15(4), 422-428. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(14)71060-6

DOI
10.1016/S1473-3099(14)71060-6
Journal article

Randomised controlled clinical trial of increased dose and frequency of albendazole and ivermectin on <i>Wuchereria bancrofti</i> microfilarial clearance in northern Malawi

Tafatatha, T. T., Ngwira, B. M., Taegtmeyer, M., Phiri, A. J., Wilson, T. P., Banda, L. G., . . . French, N. (2015). Randomised controlled clinical trial of increased dose and frequency of albendazole and ivermectin on <i>Wuchereria bancrofti</i> microfilarial clearance in northern Malawi. TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 109(6), 393-399. doi:10.1093/trstmh/trv027

DOI
10.1093/trstmh/trv027
Journal article

Comparative Genomic Analysis of Meningitis- and Bacteremia-Causing Pneumococci Identifies a Common Core Genome

Kulohoma, B. W., Cornick, J. E., Chaguza, C., Yalcin, F., Harris, S. R., Gray, K. J., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2015). Comparative Genomic Analysis of Meningitis- and Bacteremia-Causing Pneumococci Identifies a Common Core Genome. INFECTION AND IMMUNITY, 83(10), 4165-4173. doi:10.1128/IAI.00814-15

DOI
10.1128/IAI.00814-15
Journal article

Comparative Genomic Analysis of Meningitis- and Bacteremia-Causing Pneumococci Identifies a Common Core Genome (vol 83, pg 4165, 2015)

Kulohoma, B. W., Cornick, J. E., Chaguza, C., Yalcin, F., Harris, S. R., Gray, K. J., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2015). Comparative Genomic Analysis of Meningitis- and Bacteremia-Causing Pneumococci Identifies a Common Core Genome (vol 83, pg 4165, 2015). INFECTION AND IMMUNITY, 83(12), 4896. doi:10.1128/IAI.01156-15

DOI
10.1128/IAI.01156-15
Journal article

Maternal HIV Status Associated With Under-Five Mortality in Rural Northern Malawi: A Prospective Cohort Study

Chihana, M. L., Price, A., Floyd, S., Mboma, S., Mvula, H., Branson, K., . . . Glynn, J. R. (2015). Maternal HIV Status Associated With Under-Five Mortality in Rural Northern Malawi: A Prospective Cohort Study. JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES, 68(1), 81-90. doi:10.1097/QAI.0000000000000405

DOI
10.1097/QAI.0000000000000405
Journal article

2014

Ecological assessment of the direct and indirect effects of routine rotavirus vaccination in Merseyside, UK using data from multiple health systems: a study protocol

Hungerford, D., Vivancos, R., French, N., Iturriza-Gomara, M., & Cunliffe, N. (2014). Ecological assessment of the direct and indirect effects of routine rotavirus vaccination in Merseyside, UK using data from multiple health systems: a study protocol. BMJ OPEN, 4(11). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006161

DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2014-006161
Journal article

Coreceptor Usage, Diversity, and Divergence in Drug-Naive and Drug-Exposed Individuals from Malawi, Infected with HIV-1 Subtype C for More Than 20 Years

Seager, I., Travers, S. A., Leeson, M. D., Crampin, A. C., French, N., Glynn, J. R., & McCormack, G. P. (2014). Coreceptor Usage, Diversity, and Divergence in Drug-Naive and Drug-Exposed Individuals from Malawi, Infected with HIV-1 Subtype C for More Than 20 Years. AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES, 30(10), 975-983. doi:10.1089/aid.2013.0240

DOI
10.1089/aid.2013.0240
Journal article

Bacterial Meningitis in Malawian Adults, Adolescents, and Children During the Era of Antiretroviral Scale-up and <i>Haemophilus</i> <i>influenzae</i> Type b Vaccination, 2000-2012

Wall, E. C., Everett, D. B., Mukaka, M., Bar-Zeev, N., Feasey, N., Jahn, A., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2014). Bacterial Meningitis in Malawian Adults, Adolescents, and Children During the Era of Antiretroviral Scale-up and <i>Haemophilus</i> <i>influenzae</i> Type b Vaccination, 2000-2012. CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 58(10), E137-E145. doi:10.1093/cid/ciu057

DOI
10.1093/cid/ciu057
Journal article

Diagnosis of Childhood Tuberculosis and Host RNA Expression in Africa

Anderson, S. T., Kaforou, M., Brent, A. J., Wright, V. J., Banwell, C. M., Chagaluka, G., . . . Grp, K. I. D. S. T. B. S. (2014). Diagnosis of Childhood Tuberculosis and Host RNA Expression in Africa. New England Journal of Medicine, 370(18), 1712-1723. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1303657

DOI
10.1056/NEJMoa1303657
Journal article

Association between influenza and pneumococcal carriage in patients with severe acute respiratory infection in Malawi

Ho, A., Everett, D., Menyere, M., Chilombe, M., Mallewa, J., Heyderman, R., & French, N. (2014). Association between influenza and pneumococcal carriage in patients with severe acute respiratory infection in Malawi. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 21, 265. doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2014.03.972

DOI
10.1016/j.ijid.2014.03.972
Journal article

Differential gene expression of activating Fcγ receptor classifies active tuberculosis regardless of human immunodeficiency virus status or ethnicity

Sutherland, J. S., Loxton, A. G., Haks, M. C., Kassa, D., Ambrose, L., Lee, J. -S., . . . Ottenhoff, T. H. M. (2014). Differential gene expression of activating Fcγ receptor classifies active tuberculosis regardless of human immunodeficiency virus status or ethnicity. CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION, 20(4), O230-O238. doi:10.1111/1469-0691.12383

DOI
10.1111/1469-0691.12383
Journal article

I52. The Changing Face of Streptococcal Disease: A Musculoskeletal Perspective (Rheumatic Fever, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Joint Sepsis)

French, N. (2014). I52. The Changing Face of Streptococcal Disease: A Musculoskeletal Perspective (Rheumatic Fever, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Joint Sepsis). Rheumatology, 53(suppl_1), i11. doi:10.1093/rheumatology/keu060.002

DOI
10.1093/rheumatology/keu060.002
Journal article

A Reduction in Adult Blood Stream Infection and Case Fatality at a Large African Hospital following Antiretroviral Therapy Roll-Out

Feasey, N. A., Houston, A., Mukaka, M., Komrower, D., Mwalukomo, T., Tenthani, L., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2014). A Reduction in Adult Blood Stream Infection and Case Fatality at a Large African Hospital following Antiretroviral Therapy Roll-Out. PLOS ONE, 9(3). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0092226

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0092226
Journal article

The effect of HIV and antiretroviral therapy on characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis in northern Malawi: a cross-sectional study

Munthali, L., Khan, P. Y., Mwaungulu, N. J., Chilongo, F., Floyd, S., Kayange, M., . . . Crampin, A. C. (2014). The effect of HIV and antiretroviral therapy on characteristics of pulmonary tuberculosis in northern Malawi: a cross-sectional study. BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 14. doi:10.1186/1471-2334-14-107

DOI
10.1186/1471-2334-14-107
Journal article

Identification of Immunological Biomarkers Which May Differentiate Latent Tuberculosis from Exposure to Environmental Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Children

Hur, Y. -G., Crampin, A. C., Chisambo, C., Kanyika, J., Houben, R., Ndhlovu, R., . . . Gorak-Stolinska, P. (2014). Identification of Immunological Biomarkers Which May Differentiate Latent Tuberculosis from Exposure to Environmental Nontuberculous Mycobacteria in Children. CLINICAL AND VACCINE IMMUNOLOGY, 21(2), 133-142. doi:10.1128/CVI.00620-13

DOI
10.1128/CVI.00620-13
Journal article

26 Pneumococcal Disease

French, N. (2014). 26 Pneumococcal Disease. In Manson's Tropical Infectious Diseases (pp. 349-360.e1). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-7020-5101-2.00027-3

DOI
10.1016/b978-0-7020-5101-2.00027-3
Chapter

THE CHANGING FACE OF STREPTOCOCCAL DISEASE: A MUSCULOSKELETAL PERSPECTIVE (RHEUMATIC FEVER, NECROTIZING FASCIITIS, JOINT SEPSIS)

French, N. (2014). THE CHANGING FACE OF STREPTOCOCCAL DISEASE: A MUSCULOSKELETAL PERSPECTIVE (RHEUMATIC FEVER, NECROTIZING FASCIITIS, JOINT SEPSIS). In RHEUMATOLOGY Vol. 53 (pp. 11). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

2013

Pneumococcal Disease

French, N. (2014). Pneumococcal Disease. In Manson's Tropical Infectious Diseases (pp. 349-360.e1). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-7020-5101-2.00027-3

DOI
10.1016/b978-0-7020-5101-2.00027-3
Chapter

Detection of Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected and -Uninfected African Adults Using Whole Blood RNA Expression Signatures: A Case-Control Study

Kaforou, M., Wright, V. J., Oni, T., French, N., Anderson, S. T., Bangani, N., . . . Levin, M. (2013). Detection of Tuberculosis in HIV-Infected and -Uninfected African Adults Using Whole Blood RNA Expression Signatures: A Case-Control Study. PLOS MEDICINE, 10(10). doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001538

DOI
10.1371/journal.pmed.1001538
Journal article

High Mortality amongst Adolescents and Adults with Bacterial Meningitis in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Analysis of 715 Cases from Malawi

Wall, E. C., Cartwright, K., Scarborough, M., Ajdukiewicz, K. M., Goodson, P., Mwambene, J., . . . Lalloo, D. G. (2013). High Mortality amongst Adolescents and Adults with Bacterial Meningitis in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Analysis of 715 Cases from Malawi. PLOS ONE, 8(7). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0069783

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0069783
Journal article

The effect of maternal HIV status on under-5 mortality in rural northern Malawi: a prospective cohort study

Chihana, M. L., Price, A., Mboma, S., Mvula, H., French, N., Crampin, A. C., & Glynn, J. R. (2013). The effect of maternal HIV status on under-5 mortality in rural northern Malawi: a prospective cohort study. In LANCET Vol. 381 (pp. 29). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Conference Paper

Control of (Multi) Drug Resistance and Tuberculosis Incidence over 23 Years in the Context of a Well-Supported Tuberculosis Programme in Rural Malawi

Mboma, S. M., Houben, R. M. G. J., Glynn, J. R., Sichali, L., Drobniewski, F., Mpunga, J., . . . Crampin, A. C. (2013). Control of (Multi) Drug Resistance and Tuberculosis Incidence over 23 Years in the Context of a Well-Supported Tuberculosis Programme in Rural Malawi. PLOS ONE, 8(3). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0058192

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0058192
Journal article

REPRODUCTIVE PREFERENCES AND CONTRACEPTIVE USE: A COMPARISON OF MONOGAMOUS AND POLYGAMOUS COUPLES IN NORTHERN MALAWI

Baschieri, A., Cleland, J., Floyd, S., Dube, A., Msona, A., Molesworth, A., . . . French, N. (2013). REPRODUCTIVE PREFERENCES AND CONTRACEPTIVE USE: A COMPARISON OF MONOGAMOUS AND POLYGAMOUS COUPLES IN NORTHERN MALAWI. JOURNAL OF BIOSOCIAL SCIENCE, 45(2), 145-166. doi:10.1017/S0021932012000569

DOI
10.1017/S0021932012000569
Journal article

Characterizing the emergence and persistence of drug resistant mutations in HIV-1 subtype C infections using 454 ultra deep pyrosequencing

Bansode, V., McCormack, G. P., Crampin, A. C., Ngwira, B., Shrestha, R. K., French, N., . . . Travers, S. A. (2013). Characterizing the emergence and persistence of drug resistant mutations in HIV-1 subtype C infections using 454 ultra deep pyrosequencing. BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 13. doi:10.1186/1471-2334-13-52

DOI
10.1186/1471-2334-13-52
Journal article

Underestimation of HIV prevalence in surveys when some people already know their status, and ways to reduce the bias

Floyd, S., Molesworth, A., Dube, A., Crampin, A. C., Houben, R., Chihana, M., . . . Glynn, J. R. (2013). Underestimation of HIV prevalence in surveys when some people already know their status, and ways to reduce the bias. AIDS, 27(2), 233-242. doi:10.1097/QAD.0b013e32835848ab

DOI
10.1097/QAD.0b013e32835848ab
Journal article

Neurological infections: something for everyone

Solomon, T., & French, N. (2013). Neurological infections: something for everyone. LANCET NEUROLOGY, 12(1), 20-22. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(12)70308-3

DOI
10.1016/S1474-4422(12)70308-3
Journal article

The Alveolar Microenvironment of Patients Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Does Not Modify Alveolar Macrophage Interactions with <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>

Gordon, S. B., Jagoe, R. T., Jarman, E. R., North, J. C., Pridmore, A., Musaya, J., . . . Read, R. C. (2013). The Alveolar Microenvironment of Patients Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Does Not Modify Alveolar Macrophage Interactions with <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i>. CLINICAL AND VACCINE IMMUNOLOGY, 20(6), 882-891. doi:10.1128/CVI.00582-12

DOI
10.1128/CVI.00582-12
Journal article

2012

Fertility Intentions and Use of Contraception among Monogamous Couples in Northern Malawi in the Context of HIV Testing: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Dube, A. L. N., Baschieri, A., Cleland, J., Floyd, S., Molesworth, A., Parrott, F., . . . Glynn, J. R. (2012). Fertility Intentions and Use of Contraception among Monogamous Couples in Northern Malawi in the Context of HIV Testing: A Cross-Sectional Analysis. PLOS ONE, 7(12). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0051861

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0051861
Journal article

Monitoring the impact of decentralised chronic care services on patient travel time in rural Africa - methods and results in Northern Malawi

Houben, R. M. G. J., Van Boeckel, T. P., Mwinuka, V., Mzumara, P., Branson, K., Linard, C., . . . Crampin, A. C. (2012). Monitoring the impact of decentralised chronic care services on patient travel time in rural Africa - methods and results in Northern Malawi. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH GEOGRAPHICS, 11. doi:10.1186/1476-072X-11-49

DOI
10.1186/1476-072X-11-49
Journal article

The impact of HIV and ART on recurrent tuberculosis in a sub-Saharan setting

Houben, R. M. G. J., Glynn, J. R., Mboma, S., Mzemba, T., Mwaungulu, N. J., Mwaungulu, L., . . . Crampin, A. C. (2012). The impact of HIV and ART on recurrent tuberculosis in a sub-Saharan setting. AIDS, 26(17), 2233-2239. doi:10.1097/QAD.0b013e32835958ed

DOI
10.1097/QAD.0b013e32835958ed
Journal article

Genetic Characterisation of Malawian Pneumococci Prior to the Roll-Out of the PCV13 Vaccine Using a High-Throughput Whole Genome Sequencing Approach

Everett, D. B., Cornick, J., Denis, B., Chewapreecha, C., Croucher, N., Harris, S., . . . Bentley, S. D. (2012). Genetic Characterisation of Malawian Pneumococci Prior to the Roll-Out of the PCV13 Vaccine Using a High-Throughput Whole Genome Sequencing Approach. PLOS ONE, 7(9). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0044250

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0044250
Journal article

Adult mortality and probable cause of death in rural northern Malawi in the era of HIV treatment

Chihana, M., Floyd, S., Molesworth, A., Crampin, A. C., Kayuni, N., Price, A., . . . French, N. (2012). Adult mortality and probable cause of death in rural northern Malawi in the era of HIV treatment. TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, 17(8), e74-e83. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3156.2012.02929.x

DOI
10.1111/j.1365-3156.2012.02929.x
Journal article

The effect of antiretroviral therapy provision on all-cause, AIDS and non-AIDS mortality at the population level - a comparative analysis of data from four settings in Southern and East Africa

Floyd, S., Marston, M., Baisley, K., Wringe, A., Herbst, K., Chihana, M., . . . Zaba, B. (2012). The effect of antiretroviral therapy provision on all-cause, AIDS and non-AIDS mortality at the population level - a comparative analysis of data from four settings in Southern and East Africa. TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, 17(8), e84-e93. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3156.2012.03032.x

DOI
10.1111/j.1365-3156.2012.03032.x
Journal article

Variation in Reported Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Disease Incidence in Developing Countries

Dagnew, A. F., Cunnington, M. C., Dube, Q., Edwards, M. S., French, N., Heyderman, R. S., . . . Costa Clemens, S. A. (2012). Variation in Reported Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Disease Incidence in Developing Countries. CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 55(1), 91-102. doi:10.1093/cid/cis395

DOI
10.1093/cid/cis395
Journal article

Profile: The Karonga Health and Demographic Surveillance System

Crampin, A. C., Dube, A., Mboma, S., Price, A., Chihana, M., Jahn, A., . . . Zaba, B. (2012). Profile: The Karonga Health and Demographic Surveillance System. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY, 41(3), 676-685. doi:10.1093/ije/dys088

DOI
10.1093/ije/dys088
Journal article

Measuring concurrency: an empirical study of different methods in a large population-based survey and evaluation of the UNAIDS guidelines

Glynn, J. R., Dube, A., Kayuni, N., Floyd, S., Molesworth, A., Parrott, F., . . . Crampin, A. C. (2012). Measuring concurrency: an empirical study of different methods in a large population-based survey and evaluation of the UNAIDS guidelines. AIDS, 26(8), 977-985. doi:10.1097/QAD.0b013e328350fc1f

DOI
10.1097/QAD.0b013e328350fc1f
Journal article

Lower Density and Shorter Duration of Nasopharyngeal Carriage by Pneumococcal Serotype 1 (ST217) May Explain Its Increased Invasiveness over Other Serotypes.

Bricio-Moreno, L., Chaguza, C., Yahya, R., Shears, R. K., Cornick, J. E., Hokamp, K., . . . Kadioglu, A. (2012). Lower Density and Shorter Duration of Nasopharyngeal Carriage by Pneumococcal Serotype 1 (ST217) May Explain Its Increased Invasiveness over Other Serotypes.. mBio, 11(6). doi:10.1093/infdis/jis223

DOI
10.1093/infdis/jis223
Journal article

P4-Mediated Antibody Therapy in an Acute Model of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

Bangert, M., Bricio-Moreno, L., Gore, S., Rajam, G., Ades, E. W., Gordon, S. B., & Kadioglu, A. (2012). P4-Mediated Antibody Therapy in an Acute Model of Invasive Pneumococcal Disease. JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 205(9), 1399-1407. doi:10.1093/infdis/jis223

DOI
10.1093/infdis/jis223
Journal article

HIV Type 1 Mutational Patterns in HIV Type 1 Subtype C-Infected Long-Term Survivors in Karonga District Malawi: Further Analysis and Correction

Seager, I., Leeson, M. D., Crampin, A. C., Mulawa, D., French, N., Glynn, J. R., . . . McCormack, G. P. (2012). HIV Type 1 Mutational Patterns in HIV Type 1 Subtype C-Infected Long-Term Survivors in Karonga District Malawi: Further Analysis and Correction. AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES, 28(3), 308-313. doi:10.1089/aid.2011.0168

DOI
10.1089/aid.2011.0168
Journal article

2011

Utilizing a combination of molecular and spatial tools to assess the effect of a public health intervention.

Muellner, P., Marshall, J. C., Spencer, S. E. F., Noble, A. D., Shadbolt, T., Collins-Emerson, J. M., . . . French, N. P. (2011). Utilizing a combination of molecular and spatial tools to assess the effect of a public health intervention.. Preventive veterinary medicine, 102(3), 242-253. doi:10.1016/j.prevetmed.2011.07.011

DOI
10.1016/j.prevetmed.2011.07.011
Journal article

Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence to Determine Factors Leading to Late Presentation for Antiretroviral Therapy in Malawi

Parrott, F. R., Mwafulirwa, C., Ngwira, B., Nkhwazi, S., Floyd, S., Houben, R. M. G. J., . . . French, N. (2011). Combining Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence to Determine Factors Leading to Late Presentation for Antiretroviral Therapy in Malawi. PLOS ONE, 6(11). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0027917

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0027917
Journal article

Reverse transcriptase drug resistance mutations in HIV-1 subtype C infected patients on ART in Karonga District, Malawi

Bansode, V. B., Travers, S. A. A., Crampin, A. C., Ngwira, B., French, N., Glynn, J. R., & McCormack, G. P. (2011). Reverse transcriptase drug resistance mutations in HIV-1 subtype C infected patients on ART in Karonga District, Malawi. AIDS RESEARCH AND THERAPY, 8. doi:10.1186/1742-6405-8-38

DOI
10.1186/1742-6405-8-38
Journal article

The Uptake and Accuracy of Oral Kits for HIV Self-Testing in High HIV Prevalence Setting: A Cross-Sectional Feasibility Study in Blantyre, Malawi

Choko, A. T., Desmond, N., Webb, E. L., Chavula, K., Napierala-Mavedzenge, S., Gaydos, C. A., . . . Corbett, E. L. (2011). The Uptake and Accuracy of Oral Kits for HIV Self-Testing in High HIV Prevalence Setting: A Cross-Sectional Feasibility Study in Blantyre, Malawi. PLOS MEDICINE, 8(10). doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001102

DOI
10.1371/journal.pmed.1001102
Journal article

Assessing the Validity of Sexual Behaviour Reports in a Whole Population Survey in Rural Malawi

Glynn, J. R., Kayuni, N., Banda, E., Parrott, F., Floyd, S., Francis-Chizororo, M., . . . French, N. (2011). Assessing the Validity of Sexual Behaviour Reports in a Whole Population Survey in Rural Malawi. PLOS ONE, 6(7). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0022840

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0022840
Journal article

P2-383 Lifetime follow-up of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infected individuals including those with subsequent HIV infection

Crampin, A., Longwe, H., Mulawa, D., Mwaungulu, L., Glynn, J., Dockrell, H., . . . Fine, P. (2011). P2-383 Lifetime follow-up of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infected individuals including those with subsequent HIV infection. Journal of Epidemiology &amp; Community Health, 65(Suppl 1), A328. doi:10.1136/jech.2011.142976l.13

DOI
10.1136/jech.2011.142976l.13
Journal article

O2-S3.02 Assessing the validity of sexual behaviour reports in a whole population survey in rural Malawi

Glynn, J., Kayuni, N., Banda, E., Parrott, F., Floyd, S., Tanton, C., . . . French, N. (2011). O2-S3.02 Assessing the validity of sexual behaviour reports in a whole population survey in rural Malawi. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 87(Suppl 1), A58.3-A59. doi:10.1136/sextrans-2011-050109.80

DOI
10.1136/sextrans-2011-050109.80
Journal article

P1-S6.53 Antiretroviral therapy reduces HIV transmission in discordant couples in Northern Malawi

Glynn, J., Price, A., Floyd, S., Molesworth, A., Kayuni, N., Chihana, M., . . . French, N. (2011). P1-S6.53 Antiretroviral therapy reduces HIV transmission in discordant couples in Northern Malawi. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 87(Suppl 1), A218.2-A218. doi:10.1136/sextrans-2011-050108.277

DOI
10.1136/sextrans-2011-050108.277
Journal article

Drug Resistance Mutations in Drug-Naive HIV Type 1 Subtype C-Infected Individuals from Rural Malawi

Bansode, V., Drebert, Z. J., Travers, S. A. A., Banda, E., Molesworth, A., Crampin, A., . . . McCormack, G. P. (2011). Drug Resistance Mutations in Drug-Naive HIV Type 1 Subtype C-Infected Individuals from Rural Malawi. AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES, 27(4), 439-444. doi:10.1089/aid.2010.0203

DOI
10.1089/aid.2010.0203
Journal article

Glycerol adjuvant therapy in adults with bacterial meningitis in a high HIV seroprevalence setting in Malawi: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial

Ajdukiewicz, K. M. B., Cartwright, K. E., Scarborough, M., Mwambene, J. B., Goodson, P., Molyneux, M. E., . . . Lalloo, D. G. (2011). Glycerol adjuvant therapy in adults with bacterial meningitis in a high HIV seroprevalence setting in Malawi: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial. LANCET INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 11(4), 293-300. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(10)70317-0

DOI
10.1016/S1473-3099(10)70317-0
Journal article

Ten Years of Surveillance for Invasive <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> during the Era of Antiretroviral Scale-Up and Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis in Malawi

Everett, D. B., Mukaka, M., Denis, B., Gordon, S. B., Carrol, E. D., van Oosterhout, J. J., . . . Heyderman, R. S. (2011). Ten Years of Surveillance for Invasive <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> during the Era of Antiretroviral Scale-Up and Cotrimoxazole Prophylaxis in Malawi. PLOS ONE, 6(3). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0017765

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0017765
Journal article

Group B Streptococcus and HIV Infection in Pregnant Women, Malawi, 2008-2010

Gray, K. J., Kafulafula, G., Matemba, M., Kamdolozi, M., Membe, G., & French, N. (2011). Group B Streptococcus and HIV Infection in Pregnant Women, Malawi, 2008-2010. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 17(10), 1932-1935. doi:10.3201/eid1710.102008

DOI
10.3201/eid1710.102008
Journal article

2010

High Accuracy of Home-Based Community Rapid HIV Testing in Rural Malawi

Molesworth, A. M., Ndhlovu, R., Banda, E., Saul, J., Ngwira, B., Glynn, J. R., . . . French, N. (2010). High Accuracy of Home-Based Community Rapid HIV Testing in Rural Malawi. JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES, 55(5), 625-630. doi:10.1097/QAI.0b013e3181f98628

DOI
10.1097/QAI.0b013e3181f98628
Journal article

Age at Menarche, Schooling, and Sexual Debut in Northern Malawi

Glynn, J. R., Kayuni, N., Floyd, S., Banda, E., Francis-Chizororo, M., Tanton, C., . . . French, N. (2010). Age at Menarche, Schooling, and Sexual Debut in Northern Malawi. PLOS ONE, 5(12). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0015334

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0015334
Journal article

Molecular Detection of Mixed Infections of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> Strains in Sputum Samples from Patients in Karonga District, Malawi

Mallard, K., McNerney, R., Crampin, A. C., Houben, R., Ndlovu, R., Munthali, L., . . . Glynn, J. R. (2010). Molecular Detection of Mixed Infections of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> Strains in Sputum Samples from Patients in Karonga District, Malawi. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY, 48(12), 4512-4518. doi:10.1128/JCM.01683-10

DOI
10.1128/JCM.01683-10
Journal article

Population-Level Reduction in Adult Mortality after Extension of Free Anti-Retroviral Therapy Provision into Rural Areas in Northern Malawi

Floyd, S., Molesworth, A., Dube, A., Banda, E., Jahn, A., Mwafulirwa, C., . . . French, N. (2010). Population-Level Reduction in Adult Mortality after Extension of Free Anti-Retroviral Therapy Provision into Rural Areas in Northern Malawi. PLOS ONE, 5(10). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0013499

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0013499
Journal article

Characterising B cell numbers and memory B cells in HIV infected and uninfected Malawian adults

Longwe, H., Gordon, S., Malamba, R., & French, N. (2010). Characterising B cell numbers and memory B cells in HIV infected and uninfected Malawian adults. BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 10. doi:10.1186/1471-2334-10-280

DOI
10.1186/1471-2334-10-280
Journal article

Changes in <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> Genotype Families Over 20 Years in a Population-Based Study in Northern Malawi

Glynn, J. R., Alghamdi, S., Mallard, K., McNerney, R., Ndlovu, R., Munthali, L., . . . Crampin, A. C. (2010). Changes in <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> Genotype Families Over 20 Years in a Population-Based Study in Northern Malawi. PLOS ONE, 5(8). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0012259

DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0012259
Journal article

Genetic changes during laboratory propagation: Copy number At the reticulocyte-binding protein 1 locus of <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>

Nair, S., Nkhoma, S., Nosten, F., Mayxay, M., French, N., Whitworth, J., & Anderson, T. (2010). Genetic changes during laboratory propagation: Copy number At the reticulocyte-binding protein 1 locus of <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>. MOLECULAR AND BIOCHEMICAL PARASITOLOGY, 172(2), 145-148. doi:10.1016/j.molbiopara.2010.03.015

DOI
10.1016/j.molbiopara.2010.03.015
Journal article

Human immunodeficiency virus increases the risk of tuberculosis due to recent re-infection in individuals with latent infection

Houben, R. M. G. J., Glynn, J. R., Mallard, K., Sichali, L., Malema, S., Fine, P. E. M., . . . Crampin, A. C. (2010). Human immunodeficiency virus increases the risk of tuberculosis due to recent re-infection in individuals with latent infection. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG DISEASE, 14(7), 909-915. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

2009

HIV and the risk of tuberculosis due to recent transmission over 12 years in Karonga District, Malawi

Houben, R. M. G. J., Crampin, A. C., Mallard, K., Mwaungulu, J. N., Yates, M. D., Mwaungulu, F. D., . . . Glynn, J. R. (2009). HIV and the risk of tuberculosis due to recent transmission over 12 years in Karonga District, Malawi. TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 103(12), 1187-1189. doi:10.1016/j.trstmh.2009.03.013

DOI
10.1016/j.trstmh.2009.03.013
Journal article

Immunogenicity of Novel DosR Regulon-Encoded Candidate Antigens of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> in Three High-Burden Populations in Africa

Black, G. F., Thiel, B. A., Ota, M. O., Parida, S. K., Adegbola, R., Boom, W. H., . . . Ottenhoff, T. H. M. (2009). Immunogenicity of Novel DosR Regulon-Encoded Candidate Antigens of <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> in Three High-Burden Populations in Africa. CLINICAL AND VACCINE IMMUNOLOGY, 16(8), 1203-1212. doi:10.1128/CVI.00111-09

DOI
10.1128/CVI.00111-09
Journal article

Effect of recurrent invasive pneumococcal disease on serum anti-pneumolysin IgG titres in HIV infected adults

Etuwewe, O. M., Swann, N., Hollingshead, S., Tolmie, H., Zijlstra, E. E., Faragher, B., . . . Gordon, S. B. (2009). Effect of recurrent invasive pneumococcal disease on serum anti-pneumolysin IgG titres in HIV infected adults. VACCINE, 27(29), 3881-3884. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2009.04.026

DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2009.04.026
Journal article

Opsonic function of bronchoalveolar lavage IgG after pneumococcal vaccination in HIV-infected and uninfected adults

Tam, J. C. H., Grant, N. L., Freire-Moran, L., Tolmie, H., French, N., & Gordon, S. B. (2009). Opsonic function of bronchoalveolar lavage IgG after pneumococcal vaccination in HIV-infected and uninfected adults. JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, 123(6), 1420-1421. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2009.02.037

DOI
10.1016/j.jaci.2009.02.037
Journal article

Domestic smoke exposure is associated with alveolar macrophage particulate load

Fullerton, D. G., Jere, K., Jambo, K., Kulkarni, N. S., Zijlstra, E. E., Grigg, J., . . . Gordon, S. B. (2009). Domestic smoke exposure is associated with alveolar macrophage particulate load. TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, 14(3), 349-354. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3156.2009.02230.x

DOI
10.1111/j.1365-3156.2009.02230.x
Journal article

Chapter 54 Pneumococcal Diseases

French, N. (2009). Chapter 54 Pneumococcal Diseases. In Manson's Tropical Diseases (pp. 953-967). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-1-4160-4470-3.50058-6

DOI
10.1016/b978-1-4160-4470-3.50058-6
Chapter

Simple measures are as effective as invasive techniques in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in Malawi

Bell, D. J., Dacombe, R., Graham, S. M., Hicks, A., Cohen, D., Chikaonda, T., . . . Gordon, S. B. (2009). Simple measures are as effective as invasive techniques in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in Malawi. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG DISEASE, 13(1), 99-104. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

2008

Blood culture collection technique and pneumococcal surveillance in Malawi during the four year period 2003-2006: an observational study

Mtunthama, N., Gordon, S. B., Kusimbwe, T., Zijlstra, E. E., Molyneux, M. E., & French, N. (2008). Blood culture collection technique and pneumococcal surveillance in Malawi during the four year period 2003-2006: an observational study. BMC INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 8. doi:10.1186/1471-2334-8-137

DOI
10.1186/1471-2334-8-137
Journal article

Inhaled delivery of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine does not result in enhanced pulmonary mucosal immunoglobulin responses

Gordon, S. B., Malamba, R., Mthunthama, N., Jarman, E. R., Jambo, K., Jere, K., . . . French, N. (2008). Inhaled delivery of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine does not result in enhanced pulmonary mucosal immunoglobulin responses. VACCINE, 26(42), 5400-5406. doi:10.1016/j.vaccine.2008.07.082

DOI
10.1016/j.vaccine.2008.07.082
Journal article

Malawians permit research bronchoscopy due to perceived need for healthcare

Mtunthama, N., Malamba, R., French, N., Molyneux, M. E., Zijlstra, E. E., & Gordon, S. B. (2008). Malawians permit research bronchoscopy due to perceived need for healthcare. Journal of Medical Ethics, 34(4), 303-307. doi:10.1136/jme.2007.020461

DOI
10.1136/jme.2007.020461
Journal article

Malawians permit research bronchoscopy due to perceived need for healthcare

Mtunthama, N., Malamba, R., French, N., Molyneux, M. E., Zijlstra, E. E., & Gordon, S. B. (2008). Malawians permit research bronchoscopy due to perceived need for healthcare. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ETHICS, 34(4), 303-307. doi:10.1136/jme.2007.020461

DOI
10.1136/jme.2007.020461
Journal article

Pneumococcal Diseases

French, N. (2009). Pneumococcal Diseases. In Manson's Tropical Diseases (pp. 953-967). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-1-4160-4470-3.50058-6

DOI
10.1016/b978-1-4160-4470-3.50058-6
Chapter

2007

Corticosteroids for bacterial meningitis in adults in sub-Saharan Africa

Scarborough, M., Gordon, S. B., Whitty, C. J. M., French, N., Njalale, Y., Chitani, A., . . . Zijlstra, E. E. (2007). Corticosteroids for bacterial meningitis in adults in sub-Saharan Africa. NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 357(24), 2441-2450. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa065711

DOI
10.1056/NEJMoa065711
Journal article

Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is immunogenic in lung fluid of HIV-infected and immunocompetent adults

Gordon, S. B., Kayhty, H., Molyneux, M. E., Haikala, R., Nurkka, A., Musaya, J., . . . French, N. (2007). Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is immunogenic in lung fluid of HIV-infected and immunocompetent adults. JOURNAL OF ALLERGY AND CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, 120(1), 208-210. doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2007.03.050

DOI
10.1016/j.jaci.2007.03.050
Journal article

Lung fluid immunoglobulin from HIV-infected subjects has impaired opsonic function against pneumococci

Eagan, R., Twigg, H. L. I. I. I., French, N., Musaya, J., Day, R. B., Zijlstra, E. E., . . . Gordon, S. B. (2007). Lung fluid immunoglobulin from HIV-infected subjects has impaired opsonic function against pneumococci. CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 44(12), 1632-1638. doi:10.1086/518133

DOI
10.1086/518133
Journal article

AIDS patients have increased surfactant protein D but normal mannose binding lectin levels in lung fluid

Jambo, K. C., French, N., Zijlstra, E., & Gordon, S. B. (2007). AIDS patients have increased surfactant protein D but normal mannose binding lectin levels in lung fluid. RESPIRATORY RESEARCH, 8. doi:10.1186/1465-9921-8-42

DOI
10.1186/1465-9921-8-42
Journal article

Global partnership - UK doctors are already put off by changes in training

Molyneux, M., Marsh, K., White, N., Farrar, J., French, N., Day, N., & Rowland-Jones, S. (2007). Global partnership - UK doctors are already put off by changes in training. BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 334(7596), 709-710. doi:10.1136/bmj.39169.916296.1F

DOI
10.1136/bmj.39169.916296.1F
Journal article

Invasive group B streptococcal infection in infants, Malawi

Gray, K. J., Bennett, S. L., French, N., Phiri, A. J., & Graham, S. M. (2007). Invasive group B streptococcal infection in infants, Malawi. EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 13(2), 223-229. doi:10.3201/eid1302.060680

DOI
10.3201/eid1302.060680
Journal article

2006

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in developing countries

French, N., Kaleebu, P., Pisani, E., & Whitworth, J. A. G. (2006). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in developing countries. ANNALS OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND PARASITOLOGY, 100(5-6), 433-454. doi:10.1179/136485906X97390

DOI
10.1179/136485906X97390
Journal article

Interactions between HIV and malaria in non-pregnant adults: evidence and implications

Hewitt, K., Steketee, R., Mwapasa, V., Whitworth, J., & French, N. (2006). Interactions between HIV and malaria in non-pregnant adults: evidence and implications. AIDS, 20(16), 1993-2004. doi:10.1097/01.aids.0000247572.95880.92

DOI
10.1097/01.aids.0000247572.95880.92
Journal article

A polymorphism that reduces RANTES expression is associated with protection from death in HIV-seropositive Ugandans with advanced disease

Cooke, G. S., Tosh, K., Ramaley, P. A., Kaleebu, P., Zhuang, J., Nakiyingi, J. S., . . . Hill, A. V. S. (2006). A polymorphism that reduces RANTES expression is associated with protection from death in HIV-seropositive Ugandans with advanced disease. JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 194(5), 666-669. doi:10.1086/505875

DOI
10.1086/505875
Journal article

Feasibility and effectiveness of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis for HIV-1-infected adults attending an HIV/AIDS clinic in Uganda

Watera, C., Todd, J., Muwonge, R., Whitworth, J., Nakiyingi-Miiro, J., Brink, A., . . . Mermin, J. (2006). Feasibility and effectiveness of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis for HIV-1-infected adults attending an HIV/AIDS clinic in Uganda. JAIDS-JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES, 42(3), 373-378. doi:10.1097/01.qai.0000221679.14445.1b

DOI
10.1097/01.qai.0000221679.14445.1b
Journal article

Grey nails predict low CD4 cell count among untreated patients with HIV infection in Malawi

Scarborough, M., Gordon, S. B., French, N., Phiri, C., Musaya, J., & Zijlstra, E. E. (2006). Grey nails predict low CD4 cell count among untreated patients with HIV infection in Malawi. AIDS, 20(10), 1415-1417. doi:10.1097/01.aids.0000233575.26349.cc

DOI
10.1097/01.aids.0000233575.26349.cc
Journal article

Identification and characterization of ceftriaxone resistance and extended-spectrum β-lactamases in Malawian bacteraemic Enterobacteriaceae

Gray, K. J., Wilson, L. K., Phiri, A., Corkill, J. E., French, N., & Hart, C. A. (2006). Identification and characterization of ceftriaxone resistance and extended-spectrum β-lactamases in Malawian bacteraemic Enterobacteriaceae. JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY, 57(4), 661-665. doi:10.1093/jac/dkl037

DOI
10.1093/jac/dkl037
Journal article

2005

Conjugate pneumococcal vaccine in HIV-infected Ugandans and the effect of past receipt of polysaccharide vaccine

Miiro, G., Kayhty, H., Watera, C., Tolmie, H., Whitworth, J. A. G., Gilks, C. F., & French, N. (2005). Conjugate pneumococcal vaccine in HIV-infected Ugandans and the effect of past receipt of polysaccharide vaccine. JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 192(10), 1801-1805. doi:10.1086/497144

DOI
10.1086/497144
Journal article

<i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i>-reactive and total immunoglobulin profiles of human immunodeficiency virus-infected and uninfected Ugandans

Subramaniam, K., French, N., & Pirofski, L. A. (2005). <i>Cryptococcus neoformans</i>-reactive and total immunoglobulin profiles of human immunodeficiency virus-infected and uninfected Ugandans. CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY IMMUNOLOGY, 12(10), 1168-1176. doi:10.1128/CDLI.12.10.1168-1176.2005

DOI
10.1128/CDLI.12.10.1168-1176.2005
Journal article

Reduced interleukin-8 response to <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> by alveolar macrophages from adults with HIV/AIDS

Gordon, S. B., Jarman, E. R., Kanyanda, S., French, N., Pridmore, A. C., Zijlstra, E. E., . . . Read, R. C. (2005). Reduced interleukin-8 response to <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> by alveolar macrophages from adults with HIV/AIDS. AIDS, 19(11), 1197-1200. doi:10.1097/01.aids.0000176220.25614.5e

DOI
10.1097/01.aids.0000176220.25614.5e
Journal article

Reduced interleukin-8 response to Streptococcus pneumoniae by alveolar macrophages from adults with HIV/AIDS

Gordon, S. B., Jarman, E. R., Kanyanda, S., French, N., Pridmore, A. C., Zijlstra, E. E., . . . Read, R. C. (2005). Reduced interleukin-8 response to Streptococcus pneumoniae by alveolar macrophages from adults with HIV/AIDS. AIDS, 19(11), 1197-1200. doi:10.1097/01.aids.0000176220.25614.5e

DOI
10.1097/01.aids.0000176220.25614.5e
Journal article

Should We Develop an Inhaled Anti-pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults?

Gordon, S., & French, N. (2005). Should We Develop an Inhaled Anti-pneumococcal Vaccine for Adults?. Current Medicinal Chemistry -Anti-Infective Agents, 4(1), 75-89. doi:10.2174/1568012052931269

DOI
10.2174/1568012052931269
Journal article

2004

Cytokine responses and progression to active tuberculosis in HIV-1-infected Ugandans: a prospective study

Elliott, A. M., Hodsdon, W. S., Kyosiimire, J., Quigley, M. A., Nakiyingi, J. S., Namujju, P. B., . . . Whitworth, J. A. G. (2004). Cytokine responses and progression to active tuberculosis in HIV-1-infected Ugandans: a prospective study. TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 98(11), 660-670. doi:10.1016/j.trstmh.2004.01.007

DOI
10.1016/j.trstmh.2004.01.007
Journal article

A case-control study to investigate serological correlates of clinical failure of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in HIV-1 infected Ugandan adults

French, N., Moore, M., Haikala, R., Käyhty, H., & Gilks, C. F. (2004). A case-control study to investigate serological correlates of clinical failure of 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in HIV-1 infected Ugandan adults. JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 190(4), 707-712. doi:10.1086/421911

DOI
10.1086/421911
Journal article

23-Valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in HIV-infected Ugandan adults: 6-year follow-up of a clinical trial cohort

Watera, C., Nakiyingi, J., Miiro, G., Muwonge, R., Whitworth, J. A. G., Gilks, C. F., & French, N. (2004). 23-Valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in HIV-infected Ugandan adults: 6-year follow-up of a clinical trial cohort. AIDS, 18(8), 1210-1213. doi:10.1097/00002030-200405210-00018

DOI
10.1097/00002030-200405210-00018
Journal article

CD45 variant alleles: possibly increased frequency of a novel exon 4 CD45 polymorphism in HIV seropositive Ugandans

Stanton, T., Boxall, S., Bennett, A., Kaleebu, P., Watera, C., Whitworth, J., . . . Tchilian, E. Z. (2004). CD45 variant alleles: possibly increased frequency of a novel exon 4 CD45 polymorphism in HIV seropositive Ugandans. IMMUNOGENETICS, 56(2), 107-110. doi:10.1007/s00251-004-0668-z

DOI
10.1007/s00251-004-0668-z
Journal article

HIV infection as a cofactor for severe falciparum malaria in adults living in a region of unstable malaria transmission in South Africa.

Grimwade, K., French, N., Mbatha, D. D., Zungu, D. D., Dedicoat, M., & Gilks, C. F. (2004). HIV infection as a cofactor for severe falciparum malaria in adults living in a region of unstable malaria transmission in South Africa.. AIDS (London, England), 18(3), 547-554. doi:10.1097/00002030-200402200-00023

DOI
10.1097/00002030-200402200-00023
Journal article

Bacterial disease in HIV-infection

French, N. (2004). Bacterial disease in HIV-infection. TROPICAL DOCTOR, 34(4), 193-194. doi:10.1177/004947550403400401

DOI
10.1177/004947550403400401
Journal article

HIV infection as a cofactor for severe falciparum malaria in adults living in a region of unstable malaria transmission in South Africa

Grimwade, K., French, N., Mbatha, D. D., Zungu, D. D., Dedicoat, M., & Gilks, C. F. (2004). HIV infection as a cofactor for severe falciparum malaria in adults living in a region of unstable malaria transmission in South Africa. AIDS, 18(3), 547-554. doi:10.1097/00002030-200402200-00023

DOI
10.1097/00002030-200402200-00023
Journal article

Other bacteria and HIV disease

Gray, K. J., & French, N. (2004). Other bacteria and HIV disease. TROPICAL DOCTOR, 34(4), 206-208. doi:10.1177/004947550403400407

DOI
10.1177/004947550403400407
Journal article

Polyuria in association with <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> malaria in a region of unstable transmission

Grimwade, K., French, N., Mthembu, D., & Gilks, C. (2004). Polyuria in association with <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i> malaria in a region of unstable transmission. TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 98(4), 255-260. doi:10.1016/S0035-9203(03)00067-1

DOI
10.1016/S0035-9203(03)00067-1
Journal article

2003

Childhood malaria in a region of unstable transmission and high human immunodeficiency virus prevalence

Grimwade, K., French, N., Mbatha, D. D., Zungu, D. D., Dedicoat, M., & Gilks, C. F. (2003). Childhood malaria in a region of unstable transmission and high human immunodeficiency virus prevalence. PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL, 22(12), 1057-1063. doi:10.1097/01.inf.0000101188.95433.60

DOI
10.1097/01.inf.0000101188.95433.60
Journal article

Eosinophilia and progression to active tuberculosis in HIV-1-infected Ugandans

Elliott, A. M., Kyosiimire, J., Quigley, M. A., Nakiyingi, J., Watera, C., Brown, M., . . . Whitworth, J. A. G. (2003). Eosinophilia and progression to active tuberculosis in HIV-1-infected Ugandans. TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 97(4), 477-480. doi:10.1016/S0035-9203(03)90096-4

DOI
10.1016/S0035-9203(03)90096-4
Journal article

Use of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines: No simple answers

French, N. (2003). Use of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccines: No simple answers. JOURNAL OF INFECTION, 46(2), 78-86. doi:10.1053/jinf.2002.1113

DOI
10.1053/jinf.2002.1113
Journal article

2002

The radiographic appearance of pneumococcal pneumonia in adults is unaltered by HIV-1-infection in hospitalized Kenvans

French, N., Williams, G., Williamson, V., Bhatt, S. M., & Gilks, C. F. (2002). The radiographic appearance of pneumococcal pneumonia in adults is unaltered by HIV-1-infection in hospitalized Kenvans. AIDS, 16(15), 2095-2096. doi:10.1097/00002030-200210180-00020

DOI
10.1097/00002030-200210180-00020
Journal article

HIV in Africa - Chemokine-receptor genes and AIDS risk

Ramaley, P. A., French, N., Kaleebu, P., Gilks, C., Whitworth, J., & Hill, A. V. S. (2002). HIV in Africa - Chemokine-receptor genes and AIDS risk. NATURE, 417(6885), 140. doi:10.1038/417140a

DOI
10.1038/417140a
Journal article

Cryptococcal infection in a cohort of HIV-1-infected Ugandan adults

French, N., Gray, K., Watera, C., Nakiyingi, J., Lugada, E., Moore, M., . . . Gilks, C. F. (2002). Cryptococcal infection in a cohort of HIV-1-infected Ugandan adults. AIDS, 16(7), 1031-1038. doi:10.1097/00002030-200205030-00009

DOI
10.1097/00002030-200205030-00009
Journal article

Effect of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 envelope subtypes A and D on disease progression in a large cohort of HIV-1-positive persons in Uganda

Kaleebu, P., French, N., Mahe, C., Yirrell, D., Watera, C., Lyagoba, F., . . . Whitworth, J. (2002). Effect of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 envelope subtypes A and D on disease progression in a large cohort of HIV-1-positive persons in Uganda. JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES, 185(9), 1244-1250. doi:10.1086/340130

DOI
10.1086/340130
Journal article

Operational assessment of isoniazid prophylaxis in a community AIDS service organisation in Uganda

Lugada, E. S., Watera, C., Nakiyingi, J., Elliott, A., Brink, A., Nanyunja, M., . . . Whitworth, J. (2002). Operational assessment of isoniazid prophylaxis in a community AIDS service organisation in Uganda. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG DISEASE, 6(4), 326-331. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

A CD45 polymorphism associated with abnormal splicing is absent in African populations

Tchilian, E. Z., Dawes, R., Ramaley, P. A., Whitworth, J. A., Yuldasheva, N., Wells, R. S., . . . Beverley, P. C. L. (2002). A CD45 polymorphism associated with abnormal splicing is absent in African populations. IMMUNOGENETICS, 53(10-11), 980-983. doi:10.1007/s00251-001-0410-z

DOI
10.1007/s00251-001-0410-z
Journal article

Diarrhoea, CD4 counts and enteric infections in a community-based cohort of HIV-infected adults in Uganda

Brink, A. K., Mahé, C., Watera, C., Lugada, E., Gilks, C., Whitworth, J., & French, N. (2002). Diarrhoea, CD4 counts and enteric infections in a community-based cohort of HIV-infected adults in Uganda. JOURNAL OF INFECTION, 45(2), 99-106. doi:10.1053/jinf.2002.1002

DOI
10.1053/jinf.2002.1002
Journal article

2001

Increasing rates of malarial fever with deteriorating immune status in HIV-1-infected Ugandan adults

French, N., Nakiyingi, J., Lugada, E., Watera, C., Whitworth, J. A. G., & Gilks, C. F. (2001). Increasing rates of malarial fever with deteriorating immune status in HIV-1-infected Ugandan adults. AIDS, 15(7), 899-906. doi:10.1097/00002030-200105040-00010

DOI
10.1097/00002030-200105040-00010
Journal article

2000

Infections in AIDS

Hart, C. A., Beeching, N. J., & Duerden, B. I. (2000). Infections in AIDS. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY, 49(11), 947-967. doi:10.1099/0022-1317-49-11-947

DOI
10.1099/0022-1317-49-11-947
Journal article

Pneumococcal vaccine and HIV-1 infection

Fedson, D. S., & Watson, M. (2000). Pneumococcal vaccine and HIV-1 infection. LANCET, 356(9237), 1272. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(05)73873-3

DOI
10.1016/S0140-6736(05)73873-3
Journal article

Microsatellite markers reveal a spectrum of population structures in the malaria parasite <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>

Anderson, T. J. C., Haubold, B., Williams, J. T., Estrada-Franco, J. G., Richardson, L., Mollinedo, R., . . . Day, K. P. (2000). Microsatellite markers reveal a spectrum of population structures in the malaria parasite <i>Plasmodium falciparum</i>. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, 17(10), 1467-1482. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.molbev.a026247

DOI
10.1093/oxfordjournals.molbev.a026247
Journal article

23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in HIV-1-infected Ugandan adults: double-blind, randomised and placebo controlled trial

French, N., Nakiyingi, J., Carpenter, L. M., Lugada, E., Watera, C., Moi, K., . . . Gilks, C. F. (2000). 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in HIV-1-infected Ugandan adults: double-blind, randomised and placebo controlled trial. LANCET, 355(9221), 2106-2111. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02377-1

DOI
10.1016/S0140-6736(00)02377-1
Journal article

An improved algorithm for determining HIV type 1 subtypes in a primary laboratory in Uganda

Kaleebu, P., Yirrell, D., French, N., Lyagoba, F., Rutebemberwa, A., Cheingsong-Popov, R., . . . Whitworth, J. (2000). An improved algorithm for determining HIV type 1 subtypes in a primary laboratory in Uganda. AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES, 16(7), 621-625. doi:10.1089/088922200308846

DOI
10.1089/088922200308846
Journal article

<i>Rhodococcus equi</i> and HIV-1 infection in Uganda

Gray, K. J., French, N., Lugada, E., Watera, C., & Gilks, C. F. (2000). <i>Rhodococcus equi</i> and HIV-1 infection in Uganda. JOURNAL OF INFECTION, 41(3), 227-231. doi:10.1053/jinf.2000.0730

DOI
10.1053/jinf.2000.0730
Journal article

Cryptococcal infection in an HIV-positive Ugandan population

Lara-Peredo, O., Cuevas, L. E., French, N., Bailey, J. W., & Smith, D. H. (2000). Cryptococcal infection in an HIV-positive Ugandan population. JOURNAL OF INFECTION, 41(2), 195. doi:10.1053/jinf.2000.0697

DOI
10.1053/jinf.2000.0697
Journal article

Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - Meeting at Manson House, London, 18 March 1999 - Fresh from the field: some controversies in tropical medicine and hygiene - HIV and malaria, do they interact?

French, N., & Gilks, C. F. (2000). Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - Meeting at Manson House, London, 18 March 1999 - Fresh from the field: some controversies in tropical medicine and hygiene - HIV and malaria, do they interact?. TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE, 94(3), 233-237. doi:10.1016/S0035-9203(00)90301-8

DOI
10.1016/S0035-9203(00)90301-8
Journal article

1999

Immunologic and clinical stages in HIV-1-infected Ugandan adults are comparable and provide no evidence of rapid progression but poor survival with advanced disease

French, N., Mujugira, A., Nakiyingi, J., Mulder, D., Janoff, E. N., & Gilks, C. F. (1999). Immunologic and clinical stages in HIV-1-infected Ugandan adults are comparable and provide no evidence of rapid progression but poor survival with advanced disease. JOURNAL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES, 22(5), 509-516. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

Immunologic And Clinical Stages in HIV-1–Infected Ugandan Adults Are Comparable and Provide No Evidence of Rapid Progression but Poor Survival With Advanced Disease

French, N., Mujugira, A., Nakiyingi, J., Mulder, D., Janoff, E. N., & Gilks, C. F. (1999). Immunologic And Clinical Stages in HIV-1–Infected Ugandan Adults Are Comparable and Provide No Evidence of Rapid Progression but Poor Survival With Advanced Disease. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 22(5), 509. doi:10.1097/00042560-199912150-00013

DOI
10.1097/00042560-199912150-00013
Journal article

Inverse association between BCG immunisation and intestinal nematode infestation among HIV-1-positive individuals in Uganda

Elliott, A. M., Nakiyingi, J., Quigley, M. A., French, N., Gilks, C. F., & Whitworth, J. A. G. (1999). Inverse association between BCG immunisation and intestinal nematode infestation among HIV-1-positive individuals in Uganda. LANCET, 354(9183), 1000-1001. doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(99)03290-0

DOI
10.1016/S0140-6736(99)03290-0
Journal article

The immune response to <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> in HIV-infected and uninfected adults in Uganda:: application of a whole blood cytokine assay in an epidemiological study

Elliott, A. M., Hurst, T. J., Balyeku, M. N., Quigley, M. A., Kaleebu, P., French, N., . . . Hayes, R. J. (1999). The immune response to <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> in HIV-infected and uninfected adults in Uganda:: application of a whole blood cytokine assay in an epidemiological study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG DISEASE, 3(3), 239-247. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

HLA-A, -B, -C, -DRB1, DRB3, DRB4, DRB5 and DQB1 polymorphism detected by PCR-SSP in a semi-urban HIV-positive Ugandan population

Krausa, P., McAdam, S., Bunce, M., Whitworth, J., Biryahwaho, B., French, N., . . . Gotch, F. (1999). HLA-A, -B, -C, -DRB1, DRB3, DRB4, DRB5 and DQB1 polymorphism detected by PCR-SSP in a semi-urban HIV-positive Ugandan population. EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL IMMUNOGENETICS, 16(1), 17-25. doi:10.1159/000019091

DOI
10.1159/000019091
Journal article

1998

Pneumococcal vaccination in HIV-1-infected adults in Uganda: humoral response and two vaccine failures

French, N., Gilks, C. F., Mujugira, A., Fasching, C., O'Brien, J., & Janoff, E. N. (1998). Pneumococcal vaccination in HIV-1-infected adults in Uganda: humoral response and two vaccine failures. AIDS, 12(13), 1683-1689. doi:10.1097/00002030-199813000-00017

DOI
10.1097/00002030-199813000-00017
Journal article

Cross-clade recognition of p55 by cytotoxic T lymphocytes in HIV-1 infection

McAdam, S., Kaleebu, P., Krausa, P., Goulder, P., French, N., Collin, B., . . . Gotch, F. (1998). Cross-clade recognition of p55 by cytotoxic T lymphocytes in HIV-1 infection. AIDS, 12(6), 571-579. doi:10.1097/00002030-199806000-00005

DOI
10.1097/00002030-199806000-00005
Journal article

1997

HIV testing strategies at a community clinic in Uganda

French, N., Mpiirwe, B., Namara, A. H., & Kyalo, G. (1997). HIV testing strategies at a community clinic in Uganda. AIDS, 11(14), 1779. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Journal article

1996

Financial hijacking of conferences.

French, N. (1996). Financial hijacking of conferences.. Lancet (London, England), 347(9008), 1119-1120. doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(96)90318-9

DOI
10.1016/s0140-6736(96)90318-9
Journal article

1995

Influenza immunization status and viral respiratory tract infections in patients with chronic airflow limitation.

Fox, R., French, N., Davies, L., Reid, A., Mutton, K., Chakraverty, P., & Earis, J. (1995). Influenza immunization status and viral respiratory tract infections in patients with chronic airflow limitation.. Respiratory medicine, 89(8), 559-561. doi:10.1016/0954-6111(95)90158-2

DOI
10.1016/0954-6111(95)90158-2
Journal article

Undated

Global Serotype Distribution of Remaining Invasive Pneumococcal Disease after Extensive Use of Pcv10/13: The Pserenade Project

Garcia Quesada, M., Peterson, M. E., Bennett, J. C., Hayford, K., Zeger, S. L., Yang, Y., . . . Team, T. P. S. E. R. E. N. A. D. E. (n.d.). Global Serotype Distribution of Remaining Invasive Pneumococcal Disease after Extensive Use of Pcv10/13: The Pserenade Project.

Journal article