Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Maselle, Samuel Y"
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Genetic relatedness and risk factor analysis of ampicillin-resistant and high-level gentamicin-resistant enterococci causing bloodstream infections in Tanzanian children
Aamodt, Håvard; Mohn, Stein Christian; Maselle, Samuel Y; Manji, Karim P.; Willems, Rob; Jureen, Roland; Langeland, Nina; Blomberg, Bjørn (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-02-28)Background While enterococci resistant to multiple antimicrobials are spreading in hospitals worldwide, causing urinary tract, wound and bloodstream infections, there is little published data on these infections from Africa. ... -
High prevalence of faecal carriage of ESBL-producing enterobacteriaceae among children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tellevik, Marit Gjerde; Blomberg, Bjørn; Kommedal, Øyvind; Maselle, Samuel Y; Langeland, Nina; Moyo, Sabrina John (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12-09)Background: Faecal carriage of ESBL-producing bacteria is a potential risk for transmission and infection. Little is known about faecal carriage of antibiotic resistance in Tanzania. This study aimed to investigate the ... -
Prevalence and molecular characterisation of human adenovirus in diarrhoeic children in Tanzania; a case control study
Moyo, Sabrina John; Hanevik, Kurt; Blomberg, Bjørn; Kommedal, Øyvind; Nordbø, Svein Arne; Maselle, Samuel Y; Langeland, Nina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12-12)Background: Human adenovirus (HAdV) causes acute diarrhoea sporadically, as well as in outbreaks. Understanding the prevalence and types of HAdV in diarrhoea is important for control and preventive measures, especially in ... -
Prevalence of Cryptosporidium parvum/hominis, Entamoeba histolytica and Giardia lamblia among Young Children with and without Diarrhea in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tellevik, Marit Gjerde; Moyo, Sabrina John; Blomberg, Bjørn; Hjøllo, Torunn; Maselle, Samuel Y; Langeland, Nina; Hanevik, Kurt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-10-09)Background: Although enteroparasites are common causes of diarrheal illness, few studies have been performed among children in Tanzania. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of Cryptosporidium parvum/hominis, ...