Little is documented on conflict and displacement impact on West Africa Ebola Virus disease (EVD) outbreaks. The paper revisits Ebola outbreaks public health emergencies in fragile conflict zones and displaced populations across Africa. Findings showed that the duration of confli...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35541
Background: According to the most recent study of World Health Organization (WHO), 36.7 million people were living with HIV by the end of 2016 world-wide, and almost two-thirds of them are residing in Sub-Saharan Africa. Especially Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most effected r...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36718
The hygienic meat handling practices of the butchers and meat retailers, and hygienic status of slaughterhouses and the surrounding are of great importance for both the meat handlers and the consumer. In order to enhance the viability and safety of current consumer protection sys...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36797
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of sulphadoxine – pyrimethamine (SP) in intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy at Federal medical centre, Abeokuta. Design: Randomized controlled trial. Setting: Antenatal Clinic, Department of Obstetrics and gynaecolog...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35015
Background: It has been over a century since the Widal test was developed for diagnosing typhoid fever. Yet, the test remains the major means of diagnosing the disease in many of the developing countries where it remains endemic. This review appraises the Widal test in regard to...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36691
Aims: To determine the frequency of occurrence of tinea capitis in determined population, which were patients, sought medical advice at outpatient dermatology clinic of Zliten Teaching Hospital in period of time from October 2014 to April 2016, and to determine the frequency of d...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35907
Introduction: Unsanitary solid waste disposal practices are very prevalent across sub-Saharan Africa and pose serious threat to the health of the populace. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, risk perception and practices regarding the hazards of unsanitary solid wa...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36491
Background: The medicinal values of Allium sativum has been extensively described in a number of studies. Additionally, it has shown antimicrobial activity against a wide spectrum of microorganism; bacteria, fungi and parasites. The widespread benefit of garlic for its medicinal...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36282
Introduction: Healthcare providers have been identified as the most common vehicle for transmission of hospital acquired infections (HAIs) from patient to patient and within the healthcare environment. Large proportions of the infections acquired in the hospital are attributed to...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36599
Introduction: The Tain District experienced an outbreak of meningitis mainly due to Streptococcus pneumoniae that spread to involve other Regions of Ghana except the Central Region. Adequate epidemic preparedness is paramount in reducing morbidity and mortality associated with di...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36156
Aims: Helicobacter pylori infection is an important cause of peptic ulcer disease and other gastrointestinal disorders. The gastritis caused by H. pylori leads to lipid metabolism disorders that may act as risk factors for hypertensive patients. The aim of the study was to seek f...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36252
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection is a major public health challenge in Nigeria. This research aims at determining the effect of MTB infections on some haematological and immunological parameters in MTB patients in Benin, Nigeria. One hundred and fifty subjects were recr...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/25693
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of microscopy and PCR in the diagnosis of urinary schistosomiasis among primary school children in Wamakko Local Government Area. Sokoto, North-western, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study d...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35462
Introduction: Unsafe food poses global health threats, endangering everyone Vended foods are considered to be a public health hazard because the food handlers are often poor, have poor schooling and lack appreciation for food hygiene practices (particularly in developing countrie...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35728
Background: Dengue fever (DF) is the most common of the arboviral infections in humans and more than two-fifths of the world's population lives in areas potentially at risk for dengue. Effective vector control, prompt case detection and appropriate clinical management can reduce...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/36416