Leonard Mukasa Institution-verified

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Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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10 h-index 31 pubs 370 cited

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Leonard Mukasa's research focuses on tuberculosis (TB) epidemiology, particularly within Arkansas. His work investigates factors influencing TB transmission, incidence, and disparities. Mukasa has examined TB outbreaks associated with delayed diagnosis and prolonged infectious periods, contributing to an understanding of disease spread in rural settings.

His research also addresses the public health impact of interventions like respiratory isolation for TB. Mukasa has conducted systematic reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of such measures on patient and community health outcomes. Furthermore, his publications explore racial and ethnic disparities in TB incidence and infection, highlighting variations across genetic lineages and their geospatial features within Arkansas.

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  • h-index: 10
  • Publications: 31
  • Citations: 370

Selected Publications

  • Race and Ethnicity, Recent Transmission, and Tuberculosis Infection in a Low-Incidence US State (2025)
  • Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Tuberculosis Incidence, Arkansas, USA, 2010–2021 (2023)
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