Introduction: Infertility is a global health issue; its prevalence is estimated to be approximately 8 - 15% among couples. In Nigeria and Africa in general, secondary infertility is diagnosed more commonly than primary infertility. There are several identifiable causes of female...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i101695
Background: Community directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) has led to significant reduction in the prevalence and incidence of onchocerciasis in endemic communities of Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa. At the time when the WHO targets onchocerciasis for elimination by 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i101692
Mispa Yivala Mbanyamsig, Guiedem Elise, Emilia Lyonga, Bisong Shauna Etagha, Martha Messembe, Yayah Emerencia Ngah, Barbara Atogho Tiedeu & George Mondinde Ikomey·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Aims: The present study analyzed HIV-1 integrase sequence in HIV treatment naïve individuals. Study design: A cross sectional study was employed. Place and Duration of Study: University Teaching Hospital (CHU) Yaoundé, Cameroon, between June 2024 and December 2024. Methodology: W...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i101691
Household Food Insecurity, a global public health problem linked to nutrition, should be addressed to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2 by 2030. Aims: To determine the prevalence of Household Food Insecurity, assess the nutritional status (stunting, underweight, wasting,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i101690
Background: Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis are causes of low back pain and spinal instability. There is a lack of CT-based prevalence studies in Sub-Saharan Africa Aims: The aim of this study was to establish the prevalence of lumbar spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis, the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i91688
Background: Cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) is a common and usually first-line method for the assessment of cardiac size and evaluation for cardiac enlargement (cardiomegaly), particularly in developing countries. Aims: The aim of the study was to establish the average cardiothoracic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i91689
Introduction: Maternal mortality remains disproportionately high in sub-Saharan Africa. Kenya continues to face significant challenges in antenatal and postnatal care uptake. To address this, the Ministry of Health piloted the electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i91687
Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) remains a major public health issue in the Philippines, particularly in rural and under-resourced communities. This strategic framework outlines a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to reduce and ultimately eliminate the burden of STH thro...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i91686
Background: Dengue fever is a rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral infection and one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), affecting over 100 countries and causing an estimated 390 million infections annually. Despite its global impact, dengue remains underf...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i91685
Kelechi Uzodinma Imediegwu, Ebuka L. Anyamene, Makata C. Amarachi, Chika A. Nmaju, Chukwuemeka V. Mokwe, Iloabuchi C. Collins, Kenechukwu D. Nwafor, Chidiogo I. Nwafor, Chukwuemeka P. Ikemsinachi, Kosisochukwu E. Udeogu, Chioma F. Idu, Chimbuchi E. Ozoemena, Joanne C. Akwaeke, Grace N. Kaluokoro, Sylvester S. Eze & Ndoh E. Eunice·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Introduction: The application of Artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) in hand surgery has rapidly become a powerful and emerging field with a promising patient-care reputation. This study aims to compare the diagnostic performance of AI with that of an experienc...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i91684
Aims and Design: This was a community-based prospective study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and intensity of infections of soil-transmitted helminth infections and intestinal schistosomiasis among school-aged children and anti-helminthic chemoprevention non targeted group thre...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81682
The bacterium that is associated with the development of various conditions of gastric illness is Helicobacter pylori. It is resistant to many treatments because it tolerates acidic environments. Over time, when it does not respond to treatment, it causes gastric ulcers, atrophic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81681
Chimdiogo Lydia Mgbachi, Elochukwu Priscilla Ngene, Ugochukwu Collins Nnaji, Chidera Oscar Okoye, Grace Uche Kaka, Chiamaka Blessing Ugwuja, Chika Anyauba Nmaju, Obinna Chidindu Agbo, Stanley Somadina Ezulike, Chukwuebuka Caleb Okolo, Felix Chigozie Olikagu, Chukwunonso Emmanuel Chukwumaeze, Okechukwu Sydney Ogbonnaya & Kelechi Uzodinma Imediegwu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: The role of artificial intelligence in healthcare is rapidly increasing. Since medical doctors play a key role in AI implementation, barriers to its effective utilization are particularly evident in teaching hospitals especially among developing countries, where futur...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81680
ABY K. Jérôme, BLA K. Brice, GNAGNE A. Paterne, KONATE-TOURE A, KOUASSI M. Firmin, GOHOUN W.Carole Z., BEDIA A.Valérie, ASSANVO A.N. Stevenson & YAVO W·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Background: With the aim of eliminating malaria, it is necessary to therapeutic efficacy and genetic markers of antimalarial drug resistance in order to ensure treatment efficacy. In this context, this study analyzed the polymorphism variability of the pfcrt, pfmdr-1 and K13 prop...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81679
Odianosen Sunday Otumu, David Olaniyi Olanrewaju, Eseoleleti Christopher Okpunu, Tabitha Obulimi Otumu, Omolade Augustina Awodu, Chikezie Chinedu Nwankwo & Ebenezer Oseremen Dic-Ijiewere·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2025
Introduction: This study aimed to assess hemostatic function in preeclampsia using selected coagulation indices and to determine whether these indices are predictive of preeclampsia severity in a rural West African population. Methods: A hospital-based case-control study was cond...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i81678