Browsing AURA by Author "Johannessen, Asgeir"
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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 ... -
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) -
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 ... -
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) -
Treatment of chronic hepatitis B in sub-Saharan Africa: 1-year results of a pilot program in Ethiopia
Desalegn, Hailemichael; Aberra, Hanna; Berhe, Nega; Mekasha, Bitsatab; Stene-Johansen, Kathrine; Krarup, Henrik; Pereira, Andrè Puntervold; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Johannessen, Asgeir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018) -
Unexplained chronic liver disease in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
Orlien, Stian Magnus Staurung; Ismael, Nejib Yusuf; Ahmed, Tekabe Abdosh; Berhe, Nega; Lauritzen, Trine; Roald, Borghild; Goldin, Robert David; Stene-Johansen, Kathrine; Dyrhol-Riise, Anne Ma; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Morgan, Marsha Yvonne; Johannessen, Asgeir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018) -
Virological efficacy and emergence of drug resistance in adults on antiretroviral treatment in rural Tanzania
Johannessen, Asgeir; Naman, Ezra; Kivujo, Sokoine; Kasubi, Mabula; Holberg-Petersen, Mona; Matee, Mecky; Gundersen, Svein Gunnar; Bruun, Johan (Journal article, 2009)BACKGROUND:Virological response to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in rural Africa is poorly described. We examined virological efficacy and emergence of drug resistance in adults receiving first-line ART for up to 4 years ...