Background: The new test and treat paradigm for HIV positives irrespective of CD4 count may significantly reduce HIV and related illnesses. Further inroad into the effects of social support and clinical factors on quality of life (QoL) of these clients could improve management st...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35396
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease, which is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). The disease is mostly transmitted from person to person, usually by inhaling bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) carrying air droplets. Tuberculosis most commonly affects the lungs,...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34704
The pattern of Lassa fever outbreaks in Nigeria over the years is worrisome and increasingly becoming more challenging with frequent and widening geographical spread. Lassa fever is endemic and fast becoming hyper-endemic in Nigeria. It affects the largest number of people, creat...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/32823
Madubueze Ugochukwu Chinyem, Una Alfred Friday, Tafawa Balewa Ibrahim, Iwu Anthony Chinedu, Azuogu Benedict Ndubueze, Madubueze Christian Chukwuemeka & Khalid Kasimu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2017
Aims: To assess the frequency of deworming among school children, assess parental perception of the practice and the factors influencing school child deworming practices among the parents/guardians in Bauchi State. Study Design: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34859
Introduction: Antibiotic associated diarrhea (AAD) is a common side effect of treatment with antibiotics. Depending on the antibiotic used, up to 25% of patients experience such unpleasant bowel conditions. The normal flora is replaced by pathogenic organisms like Candida species...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34541
Changes in lipid profile are common in adult patients with malaria, but only a few studies have evaluated such lipid abnormalities in uncomplicated falciparum malaria cases from the South America. This is a prospective study designed to evaluate transient lipid abnormalities in a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34257
Aims: The study aimed to assess the pattern of pesticide use and application practices among farmers and factors influencing such practices in Sokoto, North western Nigeria. Study Design: It was a cross sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: it was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34922
Aims: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are becoming significant causes of morbidity and mortality. However very little information is available in our setting on the trend of NCDs in children. The aim is to determine the pattern and trend of NCDs in children in Jos, Nigeria. Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34810
Aims: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of burning candles from paraffin sources to determine whether indoor environment under that condition is safe and healthy for human. Study Desi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34965
Aims: This study was carried out with the objective of investigating E. coli virulence factors, antibiotic sensitivity, presence of extended-spectrum-β-lactamase [ESBL] and serotype H1 O157 in E. coli from fish foods in comparison with those from healthy and diarrheic children in...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34262