This case of unintentional organophosphate poisoning in a 9-year-old girl highlights the fatal consequence of the inappropriate use of an organophosphate pesticide bearing the trade name Sniper. The child developed significant organophosphate (OP) toxicity from dermal absorption...
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Research Article10.9734/CSJI/2020/v29i830198
Aim: To investigate caregivers’ attitude towards transitioning HIV-positive adolescents from paediatric to adult centered care as well as understanding their perspective of transition inhibitors and facilitators. Study Design: We used a descriptive qualitative design and purposiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1230502
Background: Gunshot injuries constitute significant contributor to morbidity and mortality of the healthcare in most societies. The global burden of gunshot injuries seems to be on the rise with the increase in violent crimes and unrest across the world. Aim: The aim of this stud...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i2430564
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a public health emergency, however, there is still limited data on the length of infectiveness of the disease especially in Nigeria. The aim of this study was to ascertain the duration of viral shedding in patients testing positi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i2230558