Oral Leukoplakia (OLK) is a common mottled oral mucosal disease with potential malignant changes, and it is one of the diseases of high concern in dentistry. Through in-depth analysis and review of the existing literature, this summarizes the epidemiological features, clinical ch...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i91586
Background: Viral hepatitis B is a life-threatening condition with global public health implications. It is highly endemic and one of the leading causes of mortality in Africa. There are no screening strategies defined for the general population in Nigeria despite an estimated 19...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i91585
Background: Somalia’s health systems were weakened by decades of conflicts, and this was made worse by the coronavirus pandemic that hit the nation like the rest of the world. Despite the existence of different types of COVID-19 vaccines, there has been a reluctance to take the v...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i91583
Aims: Strongyloides Hyperinfection Syndrome (SHS) and disseminated Strongyloidiasis have been extensively reported in immunocompromised patients. In SHS, large parasitic loads of larvae cause symptoms mainly limited to the gastrointestinal tract and lung, whereas in the dissemina...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i91584
Kelechi U. Imediegwu, Stephen I. Okogu, Benson C. Anya, Ezinne V. Uchegbu, Patrick Akhator Omoike, Ufuoma E. Tietie, Abiodun M. Ogundipe, Oliver O. Eusebius, Ikwuoma G. Eleweke, Chukwuemeka V. Mokwe, Chibuzor S. Okonkwo, Daniel U. Ohadinma, Eberechukwu F. Anikpo & Thomas U. Uku·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020. Fortunately and unfortunately, there are various information sources out there; medical students should have optimal knowledge of COVID-19 with all forms o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i81581
Background: A study on sanitation practices is an important contribution to the understanding of public health issues related to sanitation in rural areas. This study highlights key factors that influence the use of latrines, such as household size, education level, and the type...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i81582
Background: Cancer remains a significant public health challenge globally, with profound impact on patients' nutritional status. Despite the critical role of nutrition in cancer care, there is a notable research gap regarding the specific dietary practices and nutritional status...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i81580
Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) poses significant health challenges, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa where its prevalence is high. Malaria, a prevalent infectious disease in this region, exacerbates the complications associated with SCD. Understanding the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i81579
Roshan Kamal Topno, Maneesh Kumar, Major Madhukar, Vidya Nand Rabi Das, Rishikesh Kumar, Kanhaiya Agrawal, Niyamat Ali Siddiqui, Subhash Kumar & Krishna Pandey·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
There is a significant research gap in India due to incomplete investigation of seroprevalence of co-infection with visceral leishmaniasis (VL), hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV). This study attempts to fill this gap by providing an in-depth analysis of the prevalence and c...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i81578
Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is rising worldwide, posing a challenge for contemporary medicine. Metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) confer resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics other than monbactams. It threatens public health because of its vast scope of action and quick sprea...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i81577
Quarrying activities generate huge quantities of dust particles that cause a variety of respiratory illnesses among quarry workers. In Kenya, quarry industry suffers several constraints: some quarry workers get injured, others get chronic disease, while some die. Quarry dust cont...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i81576
Aims: the research aimed to determine the profile of d-dimer levels in patients confirmed positive for COVID-19 at UKI Hospital from December 2020 to September 2021 Study Design: This type of research is descriptive research with a retrospective cross-sectional research design,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71574
Christopher Yaw Dumevi, Victoria Dumevi, Fleischer C. N. Kotey, Emmanuel Afutu, Robert Aryee, Charles Yao Agede, Nicholas T.K.D Dayie, Irene Ayi, Patience B. Tetteh-Quarcoo & Patrick F. Ayeh-Kumi·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: Intestinal amoebiasis is a common cause of gastroenteritis in children, with the Entamoeba complex consisting of genetically diverse but morphologically identical species. Amoebic infections are generally subclinical and may be acute or chronic, leading to high morbid...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71575
Sulymon A. Saka, Eromosele E. Mavis, Osejele I. Meshach, Okpu U. Jeremiah, Odion Hendrix E., Obokhai O. Godson, Chukwuka E. Elochukwu, Ukpetenan I. Christabel, Williams I. Courage & Obiajulum N. Emekolom·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: Female genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional practice prevalent in Africa, leading to adverse physical, psychological, sexual, and reproductive health outcomes for women. Objective: This study aims to ascertain the attitude and practice of female genital m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71573
Tinuade Adesola Ajani, Charles John Elikwu, Olufunmilola B. Makanjuola, Chika Celen Okangba, Timothy Abiola Oluwasola & Chinenye Gloria Anaedobe·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2024
Background: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is one of the very serious complications arising from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and Chlamydia trachomatis has been implicated as one of the commonest causes of STI. Considering the adverse sequelae of PID, there is a need...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i71572