Browsing AURA by Author "Gundersen, Svein Gunnar"
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Antiretroviral treatment reverses HIV-associated anemia in rural Tanzania
Johannessen, Asgeir; Naman, Ezra; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)BACKGROUND:HIV-associated anemia is common and associated with poor prognosis. However, its response to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in rural Africa is poorly understood.METHODS:HIV-infected adults ([greater than or equal ... -
The Association Between Female Genital Schistosomiasis and Other Infections of the Lower Genital Tract in Adolescent Girls and Young Women: A Cross-Sectional Study in South Africa
Shukla, Jilna Dilip; Kleppa, Elisabeth; Holmen, Sigve; Ndhlovu, Patricia D.; Mtshali, Andile; Sebitloane, Motshedisi; Vennervald, Birgitte Jyding; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Taylor, Myra; Kjetland, Eyrun Floerecke (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study aimed to explore the relationship between female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), sexually transmitted infections, bacterial vaginosis, and yeast among young women living in Schistosoma haematobium-endemic areas. ... -
Classification of the lesions observed in female genital schistosomiasis
Kjetland, Eyrun F.; Norseth, Hanne M.; Taylor, Myra; Lillebø, Kristine; Kleppa, Elisabeth; Holmen, Sigve D.; Andebirhan, Asmeret; Yohannes, Tsion H.; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Vennervald, Birgitte J.; Bagratee, Jayanthilall; Onsrud, Mathias; Leutscher, Peter D. C. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014) -
The cost of a school based mass treatment of schistosomiasis in Ugu District, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa in 2012
Maphumulo, A.; Mahomed, O.; Vennervald, Birgitte Jyding; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Taylor, Myra; Kjetland, Eyrun Floerecke (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020) -
Current status of Schistosoma mansoni infection among previously treated rural communities in the Abbey and Didessa Valleys, Western Ethiopia: Implications for sustainable control
Assefa, Alemayehu; Erko, Berhanu; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Medhin, Girmay; Berhe, Nega (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Schistosoma constitutes a major public health problem and developmental challenges in the majority of developing and subtropical regions. The World Health Organization has set guidelines for the control and elimination ... -
Drug resistance is widespread among children who receive long-term antiretroviral treatment at a rural Tanzanian hospita
Bratholm, Clara; Johannessen, Asgeir; Naman, Ezra; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Kivujo, Sokoine L.; Holberg-Petersen, Mona; Ormaasen, Vidar; Brun, Johan N. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)Objectives: To assess long-term virological efficacy and the emergence of drug resistance in children who receive antiretroviral treatment (ART) in rural Tanzania. Patients and methods: Haydom Lutheran Hospital has provided ... -
Early experiences from one of the first treatment programs for chronic hepatitis B in sub-Saharan Africa
Aberra, Hanna; Desalegn, Hailemichael; Berhe, Nega; Medhin, Girmay; Stene-Johansen, Kathrine; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Johannessen, Asgeir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017) -
Effect of female genital schistosomiasis and anti-schistosomal treatment on monocytes, CD4+ T-cells and CCR5 expression in the female genital tract
Kleppa, Elisabeth; Ramsuran, Veron; Karlsen, Gunn Hege; Bere, Alfred; Passmore, Jo.-Ann S.; Zulu, Siphosenkosi; Ndhlovu, Patricia; Lillebø, Kristine; Holmen, Sigve D.; Onsrud, Mathias; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Taylor, Myra; Kjetland, Eyrun F.; Ndung’u, Thumbi (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)BACKGROUND: Schistosoma haematobium is a waterborne parasite that may cause female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), characterized by genital mucosal lesions. There is clinical and epidemiological evidence for a relationship ... -
Evaluating diagnostic indicators of urogenital Schistosoma haematobium infection in young women: A cross sectional study in rural South Africa
Galappaththi-Arachchige, Hashini Nilushika; Holmen, Sigve; Koukounari, Artemis; Kleppa, Elisabeth; Pillay, Pavitra; Sebitloane, Motshedisi; Ndhlovu, Patricia; van Lieshout, Lisette; Vennervald, Birgitte Jyding; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Taylor, Myra; Kjetland, Eyrun Floerecke (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018) -
Field performance of HBsAg rapid diagnostic tests in rural Ethiopia
Orlien, Stian; Ahmed, Tekabe Abdosh; Ismael, Nejib Yusuf; Belay, Nega Berhe; Kran, Anne-Marte Bakken; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Johannessen, Asgeir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Point-of-care rapid diagnostic tests (POC-RDTs) are widely used to screen and diagnose hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and are often the only available diagnostic tools in resource-limited settings. The aim of this study ... -
Five-year results of a treatment program for chronic hepatitis B in Ethiopia
Mekonnen, Hailemichael Desalegn; Orlien, Stian; Aberra, Hanna; Mamo, Eyerusalem; Grude, Sine; Hommersand, Kristina; Berhe, Nega; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Johannessen, Asgeir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In sub-Saharan Africa, less than 1% of treatment-eligible chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients receive antiviral therapy. Experiences from local CHB programs are needed to inform treatment guidelines and policies on the ... -
Health professionals’ knowledge about female genital schistosomiasis. A qualitative investigation in a schistosomiasis endemic area in South Africa
Sommerfelt, Ingvild; Ndhlovu, Patricia; Taylor, Myra; Naidoo, Saloshni; Pillay, Pavitra; Haaland, Hanne; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Furumele, Tsakani; Kjetland, Eyrun Floerecke (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) is a neglected tropical disease that affects the lives of millions of women living in endemic areas. The aim of this study was to identify South African healthcare professionals' ... -
Increased Vascularity in Cervicovaginal Mucosa with Schistosoma haematobium Infection
Jourdan, Peter Mark; Roald, Borghild; Poggensee, Gabriele; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Kjetland, Eyrun Floerecke (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Schistosomiasis is a fresh water parasite infection that affects millions of people, especially in Africa. Recent knowledge about the genital manifestations of schistosomiasis; especially its possible association with human ... -
Low awareness and common misconceptions about schistosomiasis in endemic lowland areas in Western Ethiopia: a mixed-methods study
Assefa, Alemayehu; Erko, Berhanu; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Medhin, Girmay; Berhe, Nega (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021) -
Mapping Schistosoma haematobium for Novel Interventions against Female Genital Schistosomiasis and Associated HIV Risk in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Livingston, Mahala; Pillay, Pavitra; Zulu, Siphosenkosi Gift; Sandvik, Leiv; Kvalsvig, Jane D.; Gagai, S.; Galappaththi-Arachchige, Hashini Nilushika; Kleppa, Elisabeth; Ndhlovu, Patricia; Vennervald, Birgitte Jyding; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Taylor, Myra; Kjetland, Eyrun F. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021) -
Predictors of mortality in patients under treatment for chronic hepatitis B in Ethiopia: a prospective cohort study
Desalegn, Hailemichael; Aberra, Hanna; Berhe, Nega; Medhin, Girmay; Mekasha, Bitsatab; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Johannessen, Asgeir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019) -
Reproductive health problems in rural South African young women: Risk behaviour and risk factors
Galappaththi-Arachchige, Hashini Nilushika; Zulu, Siphosenkosi Gift; Kleppa, Elisabeth; Lillebø, Kristine; Qvigstad, Erik; Ndhlovu, Patricia; Vennervald, Birgitte Jyding; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Kjetland, Eyrun Floerecke; Taylor, Myra (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018) -
S-haematobium as a common cause of genital morbidity in girls: A cross-sectional study of children in South Africa
Hegertun, Ingrid Elise Amelie; Gundersen, Kristin Marie Sulheim; Kleppa, Elisabeth; Zulu, Siphosenkosi Gift; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Taylor, Myra; Kvalsvik, Jane D; Kjetland, Eyrun Floerecke (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Schistosoma (S.) haematobium infection is a common cause of genital morbidity in adult women. Ova in the genital mucosal lining may cause lesions, bleeding, pain, discharge, and the damaged surfaces may pose a ... -
Schistosoma haematobium Infection and CD4+ T-cell levels: A cross-sectional study of young South African women
Kleppa, Elisabeth; Klinge, Kari Furseth; Galappaththi-Arachchige, Hashini Nilushika; Holmen, Sigve; Lillebø, Kristine; Onsrud, Mathias; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Taylor, Myra; Ndhlovu, Patricia D.; Kjetland, Eyrun Floerecke (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
Seasonal variations in schistosoma haematobium egg excretion in school-age girls in rural Kwazulu-Natal province, South Africa
Christensen, Erik; Taylor, Myra; Zulu, Siphosenkosi Gift; Lillebø, Kristine; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Holmen, Sigve; Kleppa, Elisabeth; Vennervald, Birgitte Jyding; Ndhlovu, Patricia Doris; Kjetland, Eyrun Floerecke (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)