Introduction: Hepatitis B vaccination has resulted in dramatic reductions in the prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection among children since its introduction into infant immunization schedules. However, 45% of Vietnamese mothers did not have their infants immunized at bi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430102
Malaria is a major burden to human health in tropical and sub-tropical areas. In Nigeria, the entire population is at risk. Over the past decade, there had been persistent reports of mosquito nuisance and an increase in malaria prevalence at the University of Port Harcourt Teachi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430100
Background: Hookworm and Plasmodium falciparum are endemic in Ghana, especially in the north-east and middle belt areas. Haematological parameters have been shown to predict the presence of these infections in patients. This study investigated the effect of hookworm-P. falciparum...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430101
The Nigerian population is undergoing demographic transition, with a rising population of older persons. The population of the older persons in Nigeria is estimated to be around 6 million and a continuous increase is projected as a developing country in the second stage of demogr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i430099
Aim: Schistosomiasis is a water-borne trematode infestation and is one of the most widespread parasitic diseases in the world. Schistosomiasis can affect any organ. This case report highlights the importance of awareness of unusual cause of common surgical presentations of schist...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330096
Introduction: Dengue is the most prevalent viral mosquito-borne disease, with over 2.5 billion humans at risk given its endemicity in not less than 100 countries. Globally, 50-100 million cases of dengue is seen annually, with approximately 0.7% resulting in Dengue Hemorrhagic Fe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330098
Aims: To assess the knowledge and perception about micronutrient powder (MNP) use, compliance with use of the product, and determine factors influencing compliance to continual use of MNP for food fortification among caregivers of children aged 6-23 months in Konduga LGA, Borno S...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330095
No human society is mundane to healthcare delivery method. Apparently, the process of healthcare delivery depicts the extent of the social development of a particular society. However, the healthcare delivery process in Nigeria from the colonial era attained a new paradigm by shi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330094
Francis A. Armah, Benjamin Amoani, Isaac T. Henneh, Rita A. Dickson, Christian K. Adokoh, Isaac K. Amponsah, Cecilia Adu-Gyamfi & Desmond O. Acheampong·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2019
Introduction: Schistosoma haematobium is one of the species of Schistosoma responsible for schistosomiasis in humans, a major public health problem worldwide. Praziquantel, the most effective drug against all adult stages of human schistosomiasis, faces the threat of resistance a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2018/v34i330093
Background: Epidemiological data of Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) prevalence among students is relatively few. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of S. Aureus and MRSA nasal colonization among healthy students. Method: One hundred and twenty nasal sam...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/46076
Aim: The study investigated whether a 100 cm high livestock protective fence (LPF), effectively protects humans against anthropophilic mosquitoes and hence malaria. Study Design: Four experimental segregated, half-roofed shelters with concrete floors, each measuring 6m x 7m, sepa...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/46829
Melioidosis is sporadically reported from various parts of Sri Lanka. It is a major recent endemic in Northern Sri Lanka. The causative organism Burkholderia pseudomallei, a Gram-negative, oxidase positive bacillus. The first case of melioidosis was reported in a European tea bro...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/46361
Gloria Ivy Mensah, Ezekiel Kofi Vicar, Patrick K. Feglo, Samuel E. K. Acquah, Courage S. K. Saba, Samuel Ofori Addo, Juventus B. Ziem & Kennedy Kwasi Addo·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2019
Objective: To evaluate the bacteriological quality of raw cow milk and milk products produced and retailed in the Northern Region of Ghana based on total bacteria and coliform count, prevalence of bacteria pathogens and antibiotic residues. Methodology: A cross sectional study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/46626
Background: Breastfeeding is the appropriate method recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) for feeding infants. The recommendations includes initiation of breastfeeding within the hour of life, exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months then the introduction of comp...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/44461
Aim: The aim of the current study was to investigate in vitro anti-protozoal activity of camel, cow, and goat raw milks against Blastocystis sp. strains isolated from symptomatic patients. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in two major health care centres of...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/45844