Browsing by Author "Mayito, Jonathan"
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Detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis complex DNA in CD34 positive versus CD34-Negative peripheral blood mononuclear cells and the determinants of IGRA positivity in latent Tuberculosis
Mayito, Jonathan (Makerere University, 2023)Background Tuberculin skin test (TST) and interferon gamma release assay (IGRA), currently used to diagnose latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) have low positive predictive values for progression to active tuberculosis ... -
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of intravenous artesunate during severe malaria treatment in Ugandan adults
Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline; Lamorde, Mohammed; Mayito, Jonathan; Nabukeera, Lillian; Mayanja-Kizza, Harriet; Katabira, Elly; Hanpithakpong, Warunee; Obua, Celestino; Pakker, Nadine; Lindegardh, Niklas; Tarning, Joel; de Vries, Peter J.; Merry, Concepta (BioMed Central, 2012-04-27)Background: Severe malaria is a medical emergency with high mortality. Prompt achievement of therapeutic concentrations of highly effective anti-malarial drugs reduces the risk of death. The aim of this study was to assess ... -
Renin-angiotensin status, sympathetic nervous activity and associated factors among hypertensive patients not on medications at Mulago hypertension clinic
Mayito, Jonathan (Makerere University, 2013-05)Background The sympathetic nervous activity (SNS) and renin-angiotensin - aldosterone system (RAAS) are essential for the development and sustenance of hypertension. Accordingly, antihypertensive agents targeting these ... -
Significant pharmacokinetic interactions between artemether/lumefantrine and efavirenz or nevirapine in HIV-infected Ugandan adults
Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline; Lamorde, Mohammed; Mayito, Jonathan; Nabukeera, Lillian; Namakula, Rhoda; Mayanja-Kizza, Harriet; Katabira, Elly; Ntale, Muhammad; Pakker, Nadine; Ryan, Mairin; Hanpithakpong, Warunee; Tarning, Joel; Lindegardh, Niklas; Khoo, Saye; Back, David; Merry, Concepta (Oxford University Press, 2012)Objectives: Co-administration of artemether/lumefantrine with antiretroviral therapy has potential for pharmacokinetic drug interactions. We investigated drug–drug interactions between artemether/lumefantrine and efavirenz ...