Background: The prevalence of Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa because of rapid demographic and epidemiologic transitions. There are several criteria for diagnosing MetS. This study compared the prevalence of MetS in a rural and urban community in Sou...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33993
Epiluminescence dermoscopy was developed mainly for the diagnoses of melanoma and other skin cancers. This technology is also being increasingly applied for the diagnoses of other cutaneous diseases. With rising popularity and availability, dermoscopes are taking up other roles....
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34851
Emergence of antibiotic resistance is a serious health problem both in human and animal all over the world. In this study, we investigated the prevalence of quinolone-resistant E. coli isolated from apparently healthy cattle in Mymensingh district, Bangladesh. A total of 137 rect...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34404
Aims: This study aims to provide in-depth knowledge of current infant feeding practices in order to create an evidence base and develop well-targeted strategies to reduce the prevalence of child malnutrition. Study Design: This study is designed by using a descriptive cross-secti...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33877
Aim: Fine needle aspiration cytology of palpable lumps is a simple, inexpensive diagnostic modality. The aim of presenting this case is to highlight its utility in diagnosis of a patient presenting with multiple subcutaneous nodules. Presentation of Case: We report a case of diss...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33978
The quest for alternatives to synthetic chemical insecticides against mosquito vectors has necessitated studies on natural plant products. The larvicidal effect of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of a medicinal plant Sacoglottis gabonnensis stem bark were tested against 4th instar...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33710
Aims: To analyse spatial patterns in the distribution of major communicable diseases in West Khasi Hills District. Study Design: Random sampling technique has been used to collect household data. It has been purpossively selected 28 villages. The criteria selecting this villges a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33303
Background: Female genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) caused by Schistosoma haematobium is a significant public health problem among women living in endemic areas. An estimated 45 million women in sub-Saharan Africa are infected. Chronic infection is associated with bleeding disturban...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/32787
Aim: The study is set to determine the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Drug Resistant-Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the HIV/AIDS endemic community. Methods: A three -year retrospective study was conducted from November, 2013 to November, 2016 in Benue State Universit...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33598
Aims: The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate asymptomatic malaria parasitaemia among pregnant women attending Specialists Hospital, Sokoto, North-western, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study designed to compare and evaluate asymptomatic...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/32599
We have reported on utilising digital epiluminescence dermoscopy to detect the sparing of perifollicular pigments in localised vitiligo. These spotty zones might be the most acute autoimmune battle line. We saw a 68-year-old gentleman with five-year history of segmental/generalis...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34381
Background: Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) and Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) are important tools in the fight against insect vectors of important diseases. In spite of having operational and logistic limitation(s), IRS and ITN are still in practice as conventional tools with mi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/32540
In Ghana, majority of the people patronize herbal medicines for the treatment of both chronic and acute ailments as well as infectious and non-infectious diseases. As such, the use of herbs as medicines in the treatment of enteric (typhoid) fever is very widespread. Aims: This st...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/31448
Aims: To determine the prevalence rate and some contributory factors of malaria in the Amenfi West District of Ghana. This study investigated the prevalence and determinants in predicting malaria status in the Amenfi West District. Place and Duration of Study: Asankrangwa Catholi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33700
Aim: To determine the relationship of ITN utilisation with malaria parasitemia in under-five children attending the General Paediatric Outpatient Department (GPOPD) in National Hospital Abuja (NHA), as well as, explore factors that affect use / non-use of ITNs, so as to give info...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/33848