Aims: Patients receiving intensive cancer therapeutic regimens are subjected to increasing risk for developing infections including intestinal parasites. Changes in epidemiology of parasitic infections are important in those patients as some parasites may lead to prolonged and se...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24379
Dayo Adeyanju, Akinola Ayoola Fatiregun, Olubowale Ekundare-Famiyesin, Pascal Mkanda, Rui Miguel Vaz, Elvis Isere, Elizabeth Adedire, Adefisoye Adewole, Oluwapelumi Fadahunsi, Michael Oguntoye, Kayode Ojo, Akinyode Akinfemi, Maureen Anyanwu & Patrick Nguku·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2016
Aims: An outbreak of sudden deaths with clinical features suggestive of acute methanol poisoning was reported. An epidemiological investigation was conducted to verify the diagnosis and identify risk factors. Methodology: A joint team of officials of the Ondo State Ministry of He...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24464
A 51-year-old male patient presented with pain in the upper right quadrant of abdomen since two months, associated with weight loss and fever. Contrast enhanced computed tomography abdomen revealed gallbladder with wall thickening which was asymmetric and heterogeneous at junctio...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/19834
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) primarily affects lungs, however extra pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) is also common, especially in high disease load areas and mainly manifests in head and neck region. Objective: To study the otorhinolaryngological manifestations of tuberculosis i...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24088
Aims: To evaluate a tuberculosis surveillance system (TBSS) in Harare. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Harare City Health Department, Zimbabwe, between January 2013 to September 2013. Methodology: Standard CDC surveillance evaluation...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24056
Aims: The present study aimed to epidemiologically characterize snakebite accidents in Rio de Janeiro, from 2001 to 2012. Study Design: This was an ecological study, using secondary data. Place and Duration of Study: The data used referred to cases notified in the state of Rio de...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24535
Aim: There is a huge economic cost of T. brucei parasites in both man and animals with limited drugs available for complete treatment of the disease. The purpose of this study was to investigate the toxicity of neem kernel oil on T. brucei using haematological parameters of PCV,...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23591
The aim of this paper was to explore the work practices, injuries, illnesses, working conditions and other hazards faced by Shimla city municipal solid waste collectors and sanitary workers in the course of discharging their duties. The sample for the study comprised three hundre...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23747
Domestic violence (DV) is a common social menace that can directly or indirectly affect the health of a child. Despite the attention received by violence against women internationally, only a few studies have probed into its effect on child’s mortality. This study aimed to assess...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23855
Aim: This study was conducted in order to highlight the epidemical status of scorpion stings for the period 2014- 2015 in the Salfit district, and the obstacles facing the Ministry of Health in surveillance and reporting of scorpion sting, also to provide information to decision-...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23351