Moshi Co-operative University

Metagenomic Profiling of Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli Pathotypes Reveals Predominance of Diffusely Adherent and Enteroaggregative Subtypes and Mixed Signatures Among Under-Fives in Tanzania

Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) is a leading enteric pathogen in children under five in sub-Saharan Africa, yet conventional targeted assays fail to capture mixed virulence signatures or provide quantitative context relative to E. coli carriage. We applied a virulence-aware...

Effects of outdoor air pollution on the cardiovascular health of school-aged children residing near polluted areas and the efficacy of mitigation measures in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Outdoor air pollution is a major global health threat, particularly for children in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries. While its respiratory effects are well-documented, evidence on cardiovascular impacts in children remains limited, especially in sub-Saharan Af...