Fatai O. Olanrewaju, Atinuke A. Ajani, Murphy M. Oripelaye, Clement A. Adepiti, Olumide E. Adewara, S. Babatunde Awoyinka, Sekinah B. Bola-Oyebamiji, Olumide Akadiri, Mariam Amuda & Kayode O. Ajenifuja·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2026
Background: Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen) is an emerging sexually transmitted infection that is frequently asymptomatic and underdiagnosed. Local data on its occurrence alongside high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection remain limited in Nigeria. Aim: To determine the preval...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i61756
Li Wenbo, Gao Diaoyan, Gao Huizhen, Yan Chunmei, Yang Xiaorong, Shi Xiaoxiao, Zi Heping, Zhang Jingwen, Hu Jingxue, Chang Rong, Bai Yihang & Wang Wenyan·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2026
Background: Extremely premature infants, born before 28 weeks of gestation, have underdeveloped organ systems and are highly susceptible to complications such as infection, apnea, and feeding intolerance. Traditional NICU care often limits parental involvement, which may negative...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i61755
Background: Bushmeat consumption remains common in many parts of Nigeria, but contact with wild animals may expose hunters, traders, handlers, and consumers to ectoparasites of public health importance and possible zoonotic infections. Despite the frequent consumption of bushmeat...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i61754
Background: Scabies is an intensely transmissible ectoparasitic skin infestation that continues to cause significant morbidity, particularly in populations with limited healthcare resources. Although topical permethrin 5% remains the standard first-line treatment, its clinical su...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i61753
Background: Co-infection of malaria with gastrointestinal parasites alter host immune responses, contribute to anemia, and affect clinical presentation and treatment outcomes. Aim: This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of Giardia lamblia, Entamoeba histolytica,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i61749
Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) is a prevalent geriatric syndrome with a high burden among the elderly, yet help-seeking behavior remains critically low. This review synthesizes research progress on the prevalence and factors influencing help-seeking behavior in elderly Chi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i51747
Background: Co-infections may complicate malaria management and contribute to poorer clinical outcomes in hospitalised children. In the Republic of Congo, malaria remains the primary cause of paediatric hospitalisation, yet the epidemiology of co-infection in this context has not...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i51748
Charles Vianet Minael Tchibinda Delicat, Stéphanie Ntsame Ngoua, Hadry Roger Sibi Matotou, Magalie Essomeyo Ngue Mebale, Amadride Fallon Ngouele, Sophie Radembino Coniquet, Ghislaine Kougou Moussirou, Landry Missounga, Marielle Igala, Philomene Kouna Ndouongo & Marielle Karine Bouyou Akotet·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2026
Introduction: Malaria is a common parasitic infection in tropical countries, affecting both the general population and hospitalized patients. In Gabon, malaria is the leading cause of emergency room visits and hospitalizations. It is in this context that we conducted our study in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i51746
F. Ndoume Obiang, C. Akagha Konde, C. Yekini, A. Kinga, L. C. Ndjibah Alakoua, L. Babongui, J. M. Mpori, F. Moubamba, J. B. Mipinda, C. Allognon & E. Ayo Bivigou·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2026
Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) in middle-aged adults represents a major but poorly documented challenge in sub-Saharan Africa. In Gabon, no study has specifically characterised the HTN profile in adults aged 40-59 years. Aim: This study describes the epidemiological, clinical a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i51745
Background: Malaria persists as a major public health challenge in Cameroon, particularly in rural highland agro-ecological zones affected by unique environmental conditions and the ongoing Anglophone socio-political crisis since 2016 Aim: To determine the epidemiology and Plasmo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i51744
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