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International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2278-1005

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Prevalence and Pattern of Erectile Dysfunction among People Living with HIV/AIDS in a Tertiary Hospital in North-central Nigeria

Oluseyi Falade, Adedayo Yemi Kofoworade, Samson Aderemi Ojedokun, Ampitan Amoko, Kola Moradeyo Alabi & Louis Okeibunor Odeigah · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: The incidence of erectile dysfunction among men with HIV/AIDS is twice compared with the general population and this remains a major concern because of its negative impact on the quality of life of sufferers. While researchers have documented varying prevalence rates...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i31391

Descriptions of Knowledge, Attitude, and Action of Community in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) Prevention in RW 10 Cawang Urban Village, East Jakarta

Wiradi Suryanegara, Iglesia Rawati & Ronny . · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Dengue fever is still a health issue in Indonesia. The persistent problem is inconsistent preventative behavior. The research design was descriptive by observing descriptions of knowledge, attitude, and community action in DHF prevention in RW 10 Cawang Urban Village, East Jakart...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i21387

Identification of Diatoms in the Upstream, Middle, and Downstream Ciliwung River as a Diagnostic Tool for Drowning

P. Theza E. A. Pellondo'u, Rambu Ana Toya & Silphia Novelyn · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Drowning is death caused by asphyxia due to the aspiration of fluids into the airways or lungs, resulting in airway obstruction within 24 hours. One of the examinations to establish the diagnosis of drowning victims is a laboratory examination of diatom identification. This resea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i21388

Prevalence of Some Diarrhea Pathogens among under 5, in Wad Medani Pediatric Teaching Hospital, Gezira State, Sudan

Rehab Ibrahim Ali Babekir, Adil Mergani, Mohamed Yousuf Mohamed Elshiekh & Bakri Yosif Mohamed Nour · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Infections of gastrointestinal tract are the most frequent diseases worldwide.  Infectious diarrhea is a major public health problem and remains one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality among infants and children especially in developing countries. The symptoms...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i21389

Detection of Pulmonary Tuberculosis by Gene Xpert Method among HIV Patient in ART Center, Gadarif State, Sudan

Salwa Abdelrahman Hamd Elbashir, A. D. Abakar & Bakri Y. M. Nour · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common and deadly infectious diseases in humans. Due to widespread poverty, inequity, and conflict, suboptimal health services in many countries, and the impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, TB/HIV co-infected patients frequently test...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i31390

Communities’ Perception of Health Risks Associated with Utilizing the Water and Fish from the River Nyong, Cameroon

Anyizi Bertha Nkemnyi, Benedicta Oshuware Oben, Lucy Mange Ndip & Oben Pius Mbu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Objectives: Freshwater resources are essential to livelihoods because of the ecosystem services they provide. However rivers flowing through residential and agricultural areas are susceptible to contamination, affecting these services. It is essential to ascertain the level of co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i21385

Parasites Associated with Open Markets Vegetables: Implication for Public Health Interventions in Ethiope East, Southern Nigeria

Daphey, Orerhime Emmanuella, Ito, Edore Edwin & Nmorsi, Onyebiguwa Patrick Goddey · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Objectives: Vegetables have been reported to be a mechanical means of transmission of human intestinal parasites. This study is aimed to ascertain the association between parasites and vegetables sold in Ethiope East, Delta State, Nigeria. Methods: Two hundred and seventy (270) v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i21384

Predictors of Treatment Failure with Sofosbuvir/Daclatasvir Regimen for 12 Weeks in Patients with Chronic HCV in Egypt

Ahmed Tawheed, Mohamed El Kassas, Amr El Fouly & Gamal Esmat · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: Hepatitis C virus HCV infection is one of the main causes of chronic liver disease worldwide, Egypt has the highest national-level HCV prevalence in the world, Sofosbuvir/ Daclatasvir (SOF/DAC) regimen widely used to treat HCV infection in Egypt. Aims: to identify the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i11383

Factors Affecting Infertility in Women of Reproductive Age in the IVF Programme

Batara Imanuel Sirait, Nia Reviani & Gorga I. V. W. Udjung · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Approximately 8-10% of couples are facing some kind of infertility problem. Infertility is defined as a couple's inability to achieve pregnancy over an average of one year without using birth control methods and while engaging in normal sexual intercourse. Primary and secondary i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i11386

Impasses and Nuances of Vaccination for COVID-19 in Children Aged 5-11 Years

F. Figueiredo, Nicoly, V. Núñez, Yitzhak, P. M. Pérez, Karla, P. Moreira, Caroline, Gonçalves Júnior, J & L. Cândido, Estelita · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: In relation to COVID-19, pediatric patients are usually asymptomatic or with mild manifestations of lesser severity. On the other hand, the literature demonstrates the reduced existence of cases that progressed to serious complications. Therefore, the release of a vac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i11382