Nicoline Fri Tanih, Leudja Nathalie Flore, Luma Woquan Sama, Ofon Elvis Amih, Tanih Godfred Ngu, Samie Amidou, Chethkwo Fabrice & Njunda Anna Longdoh·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Aims: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) and investigate the antifungal susceptibility patterns among both pregnant and non-pregnant women in Buea, Cameroon. Study Design: Cross-sectional hospital-based design. Place and Duration of Study...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71561
Christopher Yaw Dumevi, Christopher Mfum Owusu-Asenso, Bright Darko Amoah, Joyce Junior Asiamah, Ezekiel Kofi Vicar, James-Paul Kretchy, Nicholas Tete Kwaku Dzifa Dayie & Patrick Ferdinand Ayeh-Kumi·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: The negative impact of floods on humans and the environment cannot be overemphasized. Annually, different parts of Ghana get flooded resulting in the loss of lives and significant damage to property. Objective: This study assessed the public health impacts of the cont...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71560
Ogedegbe S. Idemudia, Isabu O. Danibelle, Chiegboka S. Frances, Idialu .O.Perpetual, Uhomoibhi D. Osezimen, Chukwuneke M. Osita, Chinedu M. Ekene, Yakubu F. Damilola, Odion Hendrix E., Uangbaoje A. Cyril, Eguare O. Grace, Ehizuelen G. Ehis & Akhaine J. Precious·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: Medical waste, also referred to as healthcare waste, has been defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “all the waste generated within healthcare facilities, research centers, and laboratories related to medical procedures; including the same types of waste g...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71559
Introduction: Favipiravir is an antiviral medication shown to be broad spectrum activity against RNA viruses, and potentially treating the COVID-19. Methodology: In this study, the HPLC method for the quantification of degradation impurities (Favipiravir Acid Impurities) were dev...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71557
Airenakho Emorinken, Mercy Ofunami Dic-Ijiewere, Eseohe Victoria Uhomohasebhor, Jane Noma Iguma-Asaka, Ndidi Akerele, Blessyn Omoye Akpasubi, Patrick Ojo Adunbiola, Barbara Okoh, Hannah Olohirere Izirein & Orebowale A. Olugbemide·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: Malaria is a public health concern deeply ingrained within local communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Local beliefs and practices play a critical role in defining the effectiveness of control measures. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices r...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71558
This thesis discusses the significance of prenatal depression among adolescent mothers, focusing on its prevalence and associated factors. Prenatal depression, a type of clinical depression occurring during pregnancy, affects both mothers and children. The study highlights negati...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71556
Background: Clinical treatments for snakebite envenomation typically involve the administration of antivenom, which can lead to various side effects. However, due to the limitations of conventional antivenoms in effectively treating snakebite envenomation, scientists are now expl...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61553
Microbial keratitis is a serious disease of the cornea that poses a major risk to the health and vision of people all over the world. It is caused by various microbial invaders, including bacteria, fungi and viruses, making it difficult to diagnose and treat. Combating microbial...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61552
Escherichia coli, a facultative anaerobic bacterium existing in symbiosis in the gut of warm-blooded animals, has several strains some of which are pathogenic. Its virulence and pathogenicity have been associated with one of several phylogenetic groups. We examined bovine mastiti...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61551
Abebe E. Stephen, Obaseki I. Flourish, Dongo E. Naomi, Idialu .O.Perpetual, Uhomoibhi D. Osezimen, Omokaro J. Endurance, Ehizuelen G. Ehis, Osejele I. Meshach, Uangbaoje A. Cyril, Ugwoke O. Albert, Okpu U. Jeremiah, Ighodaro T. Osazuwa, Ogedegbe S. Idemudia, Jerhovwen Joshua, Okolo C. Caleb & Akhaine J. Precious·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Introduction: Vaccine hesitancy is a major challenge to public health, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was aimed at examining COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the Idumebo Community, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria, to understand the factors influencing...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61550