Amged Ameen Mohammed, Salman Taha Ahmed Elmukashfi, Mohammed Abdalsalam Ahmed Ali, Hisham Nour Aldayem Altayeb, Husham M Taha Aloob & Amira. H. Arman·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is a major gastric infection worldwide and has been associated with many gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal diseases including hematological disorders. Objective: Aimed to study the association between H. pylori infection and iron...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11621
Luccheri Ndong Akomezoghe, Noé Patrick M’Bondoukwé, Reinne Moutongo Mouandza, Jacques Mari Ndong Ngomo, Bridy Chesly Moutombi Ditombi, Coella Joyce Mihindou, Dimitri Ardin Moussavou Mabicka, Mérédith Flore Ada Mengome, Bédrich Pongui Ngondza, Maryvonne Kombila, Marielle Karine Bouyou Akotet & Denise Patricia Mawili Mboumba·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Introduction: Loiasis and blood mansonellosis are parasitic vector borne diseases, the most widespread in Gabon after malaria. Loiasis presents all characteristics of a Neglected Tropical Diseases with recent implication on excess mortality among hypermicrofilaremia patients and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11620
Introduction: The high risk of PLHIV on ART to become diabetes clients and to develop metabolic disorders is well investigated. Regular monitoring and health care is an essential requirement. A majority of HIV clients living with diabetes have poor diabetes knowledge and poor tre...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11619
Aim: This study examined the prevalence of multiple anthropometric failures among Nigerian children under five years of age using the Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure (CIAF) and examined the interactions between wealth, residence and regional strata. Study Design: A retr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11618
Kelechi U. Imediegwu, Winifred U. Omene, Favour C. Ezem, Jennifer C. Chukwuani, Ogundipe M. Abiodun, Ugwujah P. Chikwesiri, Thomas U. Uku, Chinonso C. Eze, Obinna E. Okoh, Musa B. Kefas, Azumah K. Emmanuel, Chibuzor S. Okonkwo, Annabel C. Emeka-Opah, Otitodilichukwu J. Okoh & Chioma M. Onuh·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: Medical students represent a population that is at high risk for surgical hazards in the course of their medical education. It is therefore essential for them to have adequate information regarding possible hazards as well as risk reduction precautions to take. Object...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11617
Background and Aim: Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC), a major cause of colibacillosis, is mainly associated with respiratory tract or systemic infections that lead to a variety of diseases. Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli infections include acute fatal Septicemia, and s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i11616
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is essential for infant health, but global rates remain below the WHO's 70% target. Neonatal unit admissions can disrupt EBF, yet little is known about EBF rates among infants discharged from Special Care Baby Units (SCBU) in Nigeria. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i121614
Background: Schistosomiasis is a water-borne tropical parasitic disease that is of a major public health problem. It is a neglected tropical disease that has over two-third of its worldwide infection, occurring in Africa. It is a disease that is associated with many complications...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i121615
Background: The diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria, starting in December 2022, presented a significant public health challenge with over 16,000 confirmed cases by December 2023. The outbreak predominantly affected children in underserved communities, particularly in northern states s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i121613
Background: Over 20 million young people who need modern contraceptives do not use any, making the low uptake of these methods among adolescents a major public health concern. Information on contraception is abundant among the population but the uptake of contraception is still l...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i121612