Aims: The present study aimed to epidemiologically characterize snakebite accidents in Rio de Janeiro, from 2001 to 2012. Study Design: This was an ecological study, using secondary data. Place and Duration of Study: The data used referred to cases notified in the state of Rio de...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24535
Aim: There is a huge economic cost of T. brucei parasites in both man and animals with limited drugs available for complete treatment of the disease. The purpose of this study was to investigate the toxicity of neem kernel oil on T. brucei using haematological parameters of PCV,...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23591
The aim of this paper was to explore the work practices, injuries, illnesses, working conditions and other hazards faced by Shimla city municipal solid waste collectors and sanitary workers in the course of discharging their duties. The sample for the study comprised three hundre...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23747
Domestic violence (DV) is a common social menace that can directly or indirectly affect the health of a child. Despite the attention received by violence against women internationally, only a few studies have probed into its effect on child’s mortality. This study aimed to assess...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23855
Aim: This study was conducted in order to highlight the epidemical status of scorpion stings for the period 2014- 2015 in the Salfit district, and the obstacles facing the Ministry of Health in surveillance and reporting of scorpion sting, also to provide information to decision-...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23351
Background: The prevention of mother-to child transmission (PMTCT) is considered as a major strategies to fight the HIV infection in children. Very few study have analyzed the uptake, adherence and the retention of the pregnant women in the PMTCT in Cameroon. The objective of thi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23612
Stephen Adesope Adesina, Isaac Olusayo Amole, Olufemi Timothy Awotunde, Samuel Uwale Eyesan, Adewumi Ojeniyi Durodola, Adenike Adeniran & David Akintayo Olaolorun·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2016
Aims: The aim of this case series is to draw attention to the influence of family structure on the patronage of traditional bonesetters and the frequent occurrence of bonesetter’s gangrene in children being raised in the absence of their biological fathers. Presentation of Case: ...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24242
The link between blood group Rhesus antigens and different malaria parasites as well as the prevalence of other Plasmodium species were studied among adults in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Thick blood smears and filter paper blood spots were made from finger prick for microscopy and m...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23211
Aims: Malaria is a public health problem in Nigeria. Knowledge of some baseline data such as Human Biting Rates (HBR) is needed to assess the epidemiology of the disease and in estimating the vector-human contact. This study provides information on the behavioural patterns of ano...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23394
Background: Blaschko’s lines are believed to be originated from the migration of mosaic populations of epidermal cells and tissues. Pityriasis rosea (PR) is an exanthem which might be associated with human herpesvirus-7 and -6 infections. Objective: To evaluate the risk factors,...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24416
Aims: The study is undertaken to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites and the predisposing factors that make the students to be susceptible to intestinal parasitic infections in the study area. Study Design: Complete randomized design was used to sample the population...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23886
Aims: The study was designed to determine urban–rural disparities on clients knowledge of cause and preventive measures for childhood immunizable diseases in primary health care facilities of Enugu State, Nigeria. Methodology: Using a cross-sectional analytical study design, a th...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24221
Objectives: To find out practices related to management of pulmonary TB in new patients, patients not responding to treatment and diagnosis and treatment of drug-resistance in Mumbai’s private sector. Methods: A total of 42 chest physicians (CP), 51 post-graduates in general medi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23239
Objective: To analyze the status of laboratory services at Primary Health Centers (PHCs) comparing the tribal and non-tribal areas, especially in the context of a decade since implementation of the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). Methods: This cross-sectional study was cond...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23001
Érica dos Santos Sarges, Fernanda Gomes de Souza, Rafael Martins Boaventura, Eduardo Dias de Almeida, Janaina Miranda Bezerra, Marly de Fátima Carvalho de Melo & Carolina Heitmann Mares Azevedo Ribeiro·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2016
Aims: To identify the prevalence and the determinants of anemia as well as its correlation to enteroparasitosis in a population of Riverside children living at two communities at the Northeast region of Pará, Brasil. Study Design: Population based cross-sectional and epidemiologi...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23289