Mariam M. Mirambo

The Susceptibility to Rubella Virus Infection among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Unguja, Zanzibar: The Need to Employ Multiple Strategies to Control Congenital Rubella Syndrome in Tanzania

Mariam M. Mirambo, Helmut Nyawale, Fausta Michael, Peter Mamba, Karim Hassan, Habib M. Ali, Caroline A. Minja, Prisca Damiano & Stephen E. Mshana · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the proportion of pregnant women susceptible to Rubella virus infection in Zanzibar, the information that might be useful in future control interventions. Study Design: A cross-sectional hospital-based study. Place and Duration of Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i241508

High Proportion of School Aged Children Susceptible to Mumps Virus Infections in the City of Mwanza, Tanzania: Should It be Included in the National Immunization Programme?

Ruth B. Rakiru, Delfina R. Msanga, Rose Laisser, Doreen Kamori, Mtebe Majigo, Stephen E. Mshana, Mariam M. Mirambo & Dina Mahamba · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2020

Aim: This study for the first time in Mwanza, Tanzania aimed at determining seropositivity of mumps virus in school aged children who are targeted for vaccination. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: This study was conducted in the city of Mwanza...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i1530357