Despite the tremendous advantages of pesticides in sustainable agriculture, their excessive misuse causes environmental and health hazards. Objective: Assessment of the effects of pesticides on renal functions of market gardeners in the western highlands of Cameroon. Design and M...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/28185
Background: Otogenic tetanus may follow ear suppuration or ear injury. Straightforward diagnosis may not be possible if the otolaryngologist is not familiar with the entity; infrequently it may masquerade complications of otitis media as well. Practical difficulty in evaluation a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/30700
Aim of the Study: To observed changes in clinical, haematological and biochemical parameters of dengue and malaria over a period of ten days in patients who presents with low platelet count. Place and Duration of Study: Lady Harding Medical College, New Delhi, India, November 201...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/30257
This study examines the experiences of musculoskeletal discomfort among staff and students of the University of Port Harcourt as it relates to their workstations. Questionnaires were designed to extract information from respondents on their experience of musculoskeletal pains and...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/29675
Introduction: Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is one of the important cause of mortality and morbidity. CAP is defined as an infection of the lung parenchyma that is not acquired in a hospital, long-term care facility, or other recent contact with the health care system. Frequ...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/28887
Background: Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) are significant public health problems in sub- Saharan Africa. Establishment of effective control strategies such as mass drug administration of anthelminthic are implementing while recent local data in urban areas are lacking. A...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/26774
Arpit Kumar Shrivastava, Bala Chandra Sekhar Pappala, Subrat Kumar, Venkata Naga Vara Prasad Seeram, Madhusmita Sahu, Shubhransu Patro & Priyadarshi Soumyaranjan Sahu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2016
Purpose: Seizures being one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality in many developing countries still the etiological profile is less documented in many regions. This retrospective study aimed to understand regionally identified etiologies of seizure in Odisha, an eastern...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/29394
Background: Hepatitis viruses cause problems at almost all the stages of chronic renal failure (CRF). Most of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infected patients live in developing countries with infections rate varying from country to country. Objective: This study aimed to find prevalenc...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/29780
Aim: To determine the prevalence of Gardnerella vaginalis and Trichomonas vaginalis among female students in Bingham University. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in the Department of Biological Sciences, Bingham University, Karu between the months of March t...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/29115
Aim: The study was carried out to explore the sexual risk practices of women of childbearing age in sub-urban communities of Rivers State, Nigeria in order to redirect programme interventions. Study Design: The study utilized a quantitative household-based cross-sectional design...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/29469