Aims: Parasitic infections are a major cause of diseases and morbidity in Africa, with malaria inflicting the largest burden followed by schistosomiasis. Co-infection with schistosomiasis and malaria may lead to severe health effects on children harbouring both infections. Studie...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i191478
Ocular morbidities are considered a major contributor of disabling conditions in both low and high resourced countries. The overall global burden of eye diseases is estimated at 61.4 million Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) which accounts for 4% of total Disability Adjusted...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181477
Background & Objectives: Snakebite is a neglected public health problem in tropical and sub-tropical geographical zones. Management of snakebites require through examination, careful monitoring of vitals and assessment of envenomation. The epidemiological and clinical managem...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181476
Oligohydramnios is a rare condition characterised by decreased amniotic fluid volume for gestational age. To determine the causes and effectiveness of oligohydramnios treatment in oligohydramnios pregnant women. We conducted a prospective and observational study at GMH (Governmen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181475
Lassa fever is an infectious viral disease that is endemic in Nigeria and other West African countries. Early detection and response to outbreaks of the disease are critical to prevent its spread and reduce illnesses and death. Finding some mathematical patterns that explain the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181473
Aim of the Study: To compare the efficacy of H&E and PAS staining techniques in the demonstration of TIP among patients attending Federal Medical Centre Keffi, Nasarawa state. Study Design: The study is a retrospective study, a total of 129 paraffin-embedded tissue blocks of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i181474
Rotavirus is considered a major public health problem worldwide because many children, adults, and animals die from gastroenteritis due to rotavirus; rotavirus contamination follows the fecal/oral route, and it is well supported that infection can also be achieved by consuming fo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171472
Background: Achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a global imperative to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services for all individuals. A pivotal factor in this endeavor is the strength and capacity of the healthcare workforce. This paper examines the intersec...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171471
Background: Globally, around 16 million teenagers give birth each year, with 95% of them coming from upcoming nations in developing nations like Kenya, youths deal with a variety of sexual and reproductive health issues. Youth in Kenya frequently experience serious health issues...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171468
Malaria is a major cause of fever in children. When a child has fever, parents or caregivers commonly treat them as if they were affected by malaria, with available medicines at home, with or without proper information or guideline. This study was carried out to explore the effec...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i171469