Background: Intestinal parasitosis pose a serious problem to public health and development, especially for the underprivileged population of low and middle-income countries. School children, who are the most affected, can harbour several parasites at the same time. There is a nee...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i221364
Omicron is a newly discovered new variant virus, which spreads rapidly around Russia and the world and has a great impact. It is designated as a variant of concern (VOC) by the World Health Organization. Its characteristic of epidemiology, distribution, pathogenic and clinical d...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i221363
The rise in the resistant strains has ignited the investigation of the ability of these essential oils to have an effect against them. The aim of this study was to investigate the antibacterial activity of clove oil, oregano oil and tea tree oil against Escherichia coli and resis...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i221362
Psoriasis is now more recognized as a chronic-lymphocyte mediated inflammatory and proliferous skin disease. In European countries, the prevalence of psoriasis is 1%~3%, so the study of psoriasis is very important. With the study of immune pathogenesis and the progress of genetic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i211361
Omicron is a newly discovered new variant virus, which spreads rapidly around the world and has a great impact. It is designated as a variant of concern (VOC) by the World Health Organization. Its characteristic of epidemiology, distribution, pathogenic and clinical diagnosis, tr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i211357
In the current era of modern medicine, neglected tropical disorders though rare, still remain a cause of significant morbidity in the sufferers. Actinomycetoma is one such disease commonly seen in the rural population of the tropical countries. Due to the presence of other infect...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i211358
Aims: The objective of this study was to determine the epidemiological profile of intestinal helminthiases in school children in the Sahelian and Sudanian zones of Chad. Study Design: Cross-sectional and descriptive. Place and Duration of Study: September 2021 to February 2022 i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i211359
Christian Taheu Ngounouh, Cherry Suzanne Kengne, Julienne Louise Ngo Likeng, Lucien Koumdji Kouakam, Martinobrie Hermione Weladji Cheubou, Edouard Francky Nganti Mebenga, Huguette Madji, Patrice Zanga Olinga, Désiré Tchoffo & Philippe Salomon Nguwoh·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2022
Background: Malaria is a major public health problem in countries with limited resources. This morbid and fatal infection mainly affects vulnerable groups with weak immunity, such as children and pregnant women. In pregnant women, malaria leads to the occurrence of anaemia with t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i211360
Background to the Study/Aim: The context of onchocerciasis being one of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria; and the predicted increase in the rate of spread of tropical diseases and vectors to higher altitude, as a result of climate change and global warming, under...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i201354
Objective: The objective of this review is to explore the role of information technology in the construction and management of modern hospitals, and how to use information technology to promote the development and management of hospitals. Methods: The relevant medical information...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i201355
Background: The human body is constantly exposed to chemicals and other substances injurious to health from the environments, foods etc. These substances are taken into the body either consciously or unconsciously through the mouth, nose, and skin which often lead to oxidative st...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i201356
Genevive Afia Amoakoa Agyapong, Cindy Naadei Nikoi, Fahad Bin Waqas, Servacious A. Akanlu, Shittu D. Bunkunmi, Abdul Rahim Mohammed & Emmanuel Udochukwu Osisiogu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2022
Background: Malaria burden is generally lower in urban settings. Urban malaria is likely to surge due to rapid and unplanned urbanization. Hence, this study sought to determine the prevalence of malaria parasite and malaria vectors in Adenta-barrier, a suburb of Adentan Municipal...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i201353
Background: The family witnessed resuscitation is offering family members an option to be present while a loved one is being resuscitated to sustain life. Despite the recommendation by various professional bodies, it is not widely practiced among medical-surgical nurses. This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i191350
Chinomnso Chinanuekpere Nnebue, Chijioke Amara Ezenyeaku, Simeon Achunam Nwabueze, Cyril Chukwuma Ezenyeaku, Uzoma C. Okereke & Martins N. Okolie·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2022
Background: Community-based disease surveillance systems (CBSS) are initiated to complement the health facility-based surveillance systems. The timeliness and completeness of reporting, CBSS as well as knowledge of CBSS among focal points, have been noted to influence the effecti...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i201352
Water bodies can be polluted through different means, including microorganisms. This study was carried out to analyze physicochemical parameters, heavy metals concentrations, and bacterial pathogens in Andoni River, Rivers State, using 72, 18, and 120 water samples, respectively....
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i191349