Aims and Design: This was a community-based prospective study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and intensity of infections of soil-transmitted helminth infections and intestinal schistosomiasis among school-aged children and anti-helminthic chemoprevention non targeted group thre...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81682
The bacterium that is associated with the development of various conditions of gastric illness is Helicobacter pylori. It is resistant to many treatments because it tolerates acidic environments. Over time, when it does not respond to treatment, it causes gastric ulcers, atrophic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81681
Chimdiogo Lydia Mgbachi, Elochukwu Priscilla Ngene, Ugochukwu Collins Nnaji, Chidera Oscar Okoye, Grace Uche Kaka, Chiamaka Blessing Ugwuja, Chika Anyauba Nmaju, Obinna Chidindu Agbo, Stanley Somadina Ezulike, Chukwuebuka Caleb Okolo, Felix Chigozie Olikagu, Chukwunonso Emmanuel Chukwumaeze, Okechukwu Sydney Ogbonnaya & Kelechi Uzodinma Imediegwu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: The role of artificial intelligence in healthcare is rapidly increasing. Since medical doctors play a key role in AI implementation, barriers to its effective utilization are particularly evident in teaching hospitals especially among developing countries, where futur...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81680
ABY K. Jérôme, BLA K. Brice, GNAGNE A. Paterne, KONATE-TOURE A, KOUASSI M. Firmin, GOHOUN W.Carole Z., BEDIA A.Valérie, ASSANVO A.N. Stevenson & YAVO W·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: With the aim of eliminating malaria, it is necessary to therapeutic efficacy and genetic markers of antimalarial drug resistance in order to ensure treatment efficacy. In this context, this study analyzed the polymorphism variability of the pfcrt, pfmdr-1 and K13 prop...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81679
Odianosen Sunday Otumu, David Olaniyi Olanrewaju, Eseoleleti Christopher Okpunu, Tabitha Obulimi Otumu, Omolade Augustina Awodu, Chikezie Chinedu Nwankwo & Ebenezer Oseremen Dic-Ijiewere·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Introduction: This study aimed to assess hemostatic function in preeclampsia using selected coagulation indices and to determine whether these indices are predictive of preeclampsia severity in a rural West African population. Methods: A hospital-based case-control study was cond...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81678
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the emergency response measures implemented by the Presbyterian College of Education, Akropong, following a foodborne disease outbreak in September 2023 that affected 51 students. Methodology: A mixed-methods approach was used, drawing on key inf...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71677
Leishmaniasis is a globally significant vector-borne zoonotic disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, affecting humans and various mammalian hosts, transmitted through the bite of infected sand flies. It manifests primarily in three clinical forms: visceral...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71676
Aims: Black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) is known to transmit onchocerciasis a filarial disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus. Onchocerciasis negatively affects both animals and humans. Awareness on onchocerciasis, prevention and control would be helpful for health planners and ed...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71675
Ronald I. Ndupu, Chinero Cordelia Mmamel, Chinemerem Gift Ndubuisi, Neboh Otito Jennifer, Lynda Adaora Nwodo, Seima Victor Godoz, Albert Olisaeloka Ugwoke, Chidera Obinna Okolie, Odera Onyinye Nwoye, Zimuzo Onyinye Onah & Kelechi Uzodinma Imediegwu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: Adolescents make up a significant proportion of the Nigerian population. They are especially vulnerable to the exposure and usage of illicit substances/ drugs due to various socio-economic factors. Objective: This study evaluated the prevalence, patterns and factors a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71673
Background: Malaria is one of the most serious global health problems and it is a major cause of suffering, death, and many socioeconomic problems. Malaria has proven to be the most fatal parasitic disease known to man. Malaria causes over 207 million clinical cases and approxim...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71671