Objective: Infection due to Treponema pallidum (syphilis) is a major challenge and continues to be a public health problem around the world. It is a bacterial infection transmitted commonly through sexual contact, blood and also through mother-to-child (vertical). A cross-section...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i101432
Simon Eyongabane Ako, Celine N. Nkenfou, Jules N. Assob, Thumamo Benjamin Pokam, Moses Njutain Ngemenya, Roland N. Ndip, Anong Damian Nota, Marcel Tongo, Christopher Njopin, Enoh Jude Eteneneng, Federick Nchang Cho, Mbanya Gladice Mbanya, Woguia Gilles-Fils, Ngoume Moukoma Y. Franck & Eric Achidi Akum·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2023
Background: Knowledge of the core gut microbiome among Cameroonians is a preliminary step for a better implementation of treatment strategies to correct dysbiosis and improve health care management. HIV infection has continued to cause high mortality among those infected, but the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i91431
Simon Eyongabane Ako, Céline Nguefeu Nkenfou, Jules Ngudia Assob, Thumamo Benjamin Pokam, Marcel Tongo, Enoh Jude Eteneneng, Mbanya Gladice Mbanya & Eric Achidi Akum·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2023
The human digestive tract harbors complex microbial communities within its epithelial cell lining. Disruption in enteric immunity will promote gut dysbiosis, which can successively induce chronic inflammation within the mucous membrane and periphery. Interpretation of the specifi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i91430
Introduction: The goal of the study was to assess the knowledge and management of Buruli ulcer disease in the Sekyere Afram Plains District of Ashanti Region. Methods: The study used a quantitative study type and cross-sectional study design with a sample size of 251 comprising B...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i91428
This research focuses on the progression of the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana, measures put in place to fight the pandemic and evaluation of Ghana’s response in terms of both containing the pandemic and mitigating the social and economic effects of the COVID 19 pandemic. Methods:...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i91429
In this article we present a short and informative review on growth and impact of novel corona virus appeared in 2019. Almost entire world has been is the victim of this life-threatening virus. Here, we have discussed the growth of the COVID 19 in different parts of the world and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i91427
Background: Cameroon is among the 11 countries that account for 92 % of malaria infection in sub-Saharan-Africa in 2018, and Maroua III Health District and her environs witnessed a malaria outbreak in 2013 with hundredths of deaths. Aim: To determine the risk factors of malaria i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i81426
Airenakho Emorinken, Asuwemhe Johnson Ugheoke, Oluwaseun Remi Agbadaola, Mercy Ofunami Dic-Ijiewere, Alexander Atiri, Orebowale Olugbemide & Reuben Agbons Eifediyi·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2023
Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence, distribution, and treatment outcomes of tuberculosis (TB) in a rural hospital in Nigeria. Methods: This was a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted between 2013 and 2022. The data on all patients diagnosed with TB d...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i81425
Aims: Trypanosomiasis is an important protozoan disease that affects domestic and wild animals as well as man. It is caused by the tsetse fly-transmitted extracellular hemo-flagellates that belong to the genus, Trypanosoma. In East and Southern Africa, Human African Trypanosomias...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i81424
Chinyere I. Okoro, Francis C. Ihenetu, Kingsley Excel Dunga, Makuochukwu M. Ozoude, Kingsley I. Achigbu, Chinyere A. Nwaoha, Johnkennedy Nnodim & Johnbull Sonny Ogboi·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2023
Introduction: In Malaria endemic countries, gestational and cord blood malaria prevalence are highly variable. A comprehensive study to determine the prevalence of placental and cord malaria has not been undertaken in Imo state, south eastern Nigeria. Thus, the need to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i81422
Background: Dengue virus (DENV) is the cause of Dengue fever and it is a mosquito-borne, RNA virus. This study was aimed at determining Dengue virus Immunoglobulin M seropositivity and malaria co-infection among residents of the river Niger Banks. Materials and Methods: A cross s...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i71420
Aims: Spousal support in prenatal care is an important factor in promoting both maternal and infant health This study assessed the indicators (physical, financial, emotional and social support) that is considered to be important for good pregnancy outcome among pregnant women. S...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i81421
Introduction: Depression with HIV constitute a co-morbid condition associated with severe sequalae, which include deliberate self-harm and suicide, even among adolescents. Identifying demographic and HIV-related determinants of depression among adolescents living with HIV is vita...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i71423
Aim: To identify the quantity of haemoglobin (Hb) ‘S’(HbS), ‘A2’(HbA2), ‘F’(HbF) and other Hb phenotypes of sickle cell anaemia (SCA) children in Enugu Nigeria using High Performance Liquid Chromatography(HPLC). Introduction: The inheritance of two abnormal Hb genes one of which...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i71419
Introduction: Transfusion-transmitted malaria (TTM), from a malaria infected donor, is an accidental Plasmodium infection, which is one of the concerns of blood transfusion issue in the world. Countries have adopted different strategies for donor selection and improving criteria...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i71417