Background and Aims: Sickle cell anaemia (SCA) is one of the commonest genetic and chronic diseases in Nigeria. The chronicity of this disease, hospitalisations and interventions, incurs a high financial cost on families when out-of-pocket expenditure is made for healthcare. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i51743
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with sub-Saharan African countries like Cameroon carrying a disproportionate share of the burden. Despite the inclusion of the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine in the national immunizat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i41742
Antifungal resistance represents a threat to public health. The widespread use of antifungals in the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis among HIV patients raises the risk of emergent resistant Candida species. The objective of this study was to identify Candida strains in peo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i41741
C. Manomba Boulingui, R. Siby Matotou, C. Mayandza, R. Moutongo Mouandza, A. T. Mounombi, D. Moussavou Mabicka, J. C. Mihindou, M. Ntsame Owono, M. Essomeyo Ngue Mebale, S. Nzenze Afene, D. P. Mawili Mboumba & M. K. Bouyou Akotet·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2026
Background: Oral candidiasis (OPC) is one of the most common opportunistic infections in people living with HIV (PLHIV), however, it remains under-documented in sub-Saharan Africa. Aims: This study aims to assess the association between OPC and CD4 cell count in HIV-positive pati...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i41740
EARNEST NJIH TABAH, DJAM CHEFOR ALAIN, NOUMEDEM KENFACK JAURES ARNAUD, KALIBE PADEU PATEKOURI, Gabriel Tchatchouang Mabou, Ifang Solomon Ndifon, Ange Ariane Ghomsi Tadie, J. Nouni Noula Armand, I. T. Manfouo Tandah, SIGNING TEDDY MARTIAL, LELE DEFFO CAROLE, BONG WOBENSO JESSICA GRACE, GUTHE KAMDEM BRICE, GAEL LARISSA KENGNE, NGUE VINYLE INES AUDE, MOMO ANOUMBO URBAIN ULRICH, NJIH BERI NKINI, M. Douandji Sokeng, NGUETSE ZAMBOU LINTIA SAMIRA, TISATE LESLY KITU, DOUNTIO PIATAT XENA, TENONFO TESSE FRANKY MAXWELL, NGNECHE KAKEU PASCALINE LAURE, STESSYE NOUATON TANKOU NYLOR, MBOTUIAH MBOLUEH HENRY, KAMSEU CEDRICK, KORIN NEH NFORBI, U. Prowo Dongmo Styve, GERMAINE NDAH ALOMBAH, KENHALE ZEBAZE LUNELLE & Ateudjieu Jérôme·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2026
Background: Epidemiological surveillance is essential for preventing and controlling diseases with epidemic potential (DEP). Despite its importance, persistent gaps in human resources, knowledge, and the availability of surveillance tools limit system performance. Aim: This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i41739
Background: Malaria in pregnancy remains a major public health problem in Nigeria, contributing significantly to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Despite the effectiveness of Intermittent Preventive Treatment in pregnancy with Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (IPTp-SP), it...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i41738
Background: The Philippines is experiencing one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics globally, with a substantial rise in cases over the past two decades, particularly among young populations. Understanding long-term epidemiological trends and youth vulnerability is critical for...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i41737
Isabella Mattos Bassoli, Guilherme Gallo Costa Gomes, Tatiana Lemos de Almeida Mestriner, Ana Elisa Arantes, Edson Donizetti Verri & Gabriel Pádua da Silva·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2026
Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by SARS-CoV-2, is a multisystem disorder with increasing evidence of neurological and sensory involvement beyond its primary respiratory manifestations. Emerging studies highlight the vestibular system as a potential target,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i41736
Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, gestational malaria and intestinal helminth infections are highly prevalent, and their co-infection constitutes a major public health concern. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium and intestinal helminths co-infection among...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i31735
Background: Thrombocytopenia is a common hematological abnormality in malaria and has been increasingly recognized as a potential diagnostic and prognostic indicator. However, reported estimates of its prevalence and clinical significance vary widely across studies and settings....
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