Aims: To determine Immunoglobulin G (IgG) subtypes (IgG1, IgG2, IgG3 and IgG4) responses to PfMSP1-19 antigens and their associations with malaria across different age groups. Study Design: A community based cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Bondo Ward, in Hande...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/28331
Aims: To investigate the possibility of a difference in late response towards intravenous immunoglobulin and its efficacy in myasthenic crisis when given during an acute dengue infection. Presentation of Case: We report a 29-year old lady with myasthenia gravis diagnosed two year...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/28244
Aims: Nigeria implemented a prepayment scheme for health over a decade ago with the aim of achieving universal health coverage. Though the formal sector employees in the federal civil service are the focus, universal health coverage has not been achieved among them. This study ai...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27777
This study investigated the prevalence of onchocerciasis among children and teenagers (1-15 years of age) in Adani - Enugu state, Nigeria. Rapid Assessment Method (RAM) was used during the study. Among 210 subjects examined, 66 (31.4%) were shown to be positive. Occurrence of the...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/22294
Background: This article aimed to sensitize the healthcare providers to the possibility of late and atypical presentation of sickle cell anemia (SCA). Case Presentation: A 24 year old female university undergraduate presented to the Medical out-patient Department of our hospital...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/28031
V. Agueh, M. E. Badet, C. Sossa Jérôme, M. N. Paraiso, C. S. Azandjemè, C. Metonnou, Y. Ahanhanzo-Glèlè, A. Kpozehouen, G. E. Sopoh & L. Ouédraogo·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2016
Aims: To determine the prevalence of antimalarial self-medication and identify its determinants in Comé, Southern Benin households. Study Design: Cross-sectional community based study. Place and Duration of Study: Benin southern setting, from April to July 2015. Methodology: It w...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27862
The prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among school age children in seven primary schools in Ebonyi North Senatorial district of Ebonyi State was investigated using standard parasitological technique. Out of 525 pupils examined, 119(22.7%) were found to be excreting ova of S....
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/13138
In any emerging urban territory, there are bound to be opportunities and advancements that will create alteration in the social order leading to social and economic classes. The resultant variations in socioeconomic status among the households is a critical factor in shaping indi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27474
Nigeria has been declared among the group of countries endemic for hepatitis B infection with about 20 million people infected with HBV and about five million deaths resulting from the consequences of hepatitis B infection. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a serious global he...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27450
Aim: To assess enrolees’ perception and experiences on the National Health Insurance Scheme, launched in Nigeria, in 2005 and made mandatory for all Federal civil servants. Study Design: This descriptive cross-sectional study conducted between August and September 2013 focused on...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27309