The endemic nature of malaria poses a significant threat, particularly impacting vulnerable populations such as children under five and pregnant women, with substantial mortality rates, especially in developing countries. This study focuses on assessing the prevalence and distrib...
Introduction: Sub-Saharan Africa is home to over 28 million HIV-positive individuals, and over 95% of HIV infections occur in poor nations there. In Ghana, there are no official mechanisms in place that allow individuals to report Needle Stick Injuries (NSIs) and receive advice s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i12968
Background: Urinary schistosomiasis remains a major cause of public health concern with the global burden predominant in Sub-Sahara Africa. Over 78 countries are affected and approximately 800 million people are exposed to the disease in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) accounting for 90...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4319
Chrystiano Campos Ferreira, Annelise Amaro Véras, Maria Eduarda Almeida Santana, Glauciano Ferreira da Silva Júnior, Juliana Camila de Souza Oliveira & Herika Rangel Ferreira·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2023
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection globally. Some studies demonstrate that the prevalence and incidence of HPV infection are higher in HIV-infected patients compared to non-HIV controls. This study aims to conduct a systema...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2023/v35i245342
Bernadin Bouko, Nounagnon Darius TOSSAVI, Jijoho J. Gospel Gandé, Ablavi Aboki Onzo, Tadjida Bienvenu Zannou & Moudachirou Ibikounlé·Asian Journal of Research in Zoology·2023
Aims: This paper presents a snapshot of the metazoan parasite fauna of Sarotherodon melanotheron collected from two stations across lake Nokoué. Study Design: Fish samplings were done at the landing stage of Lake Nokoué (sampling site 1) and Tota (sampling site 2) from october 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajriz/2023/v6i4133
Background: Depression has been recognized as one of the significant public health problems of the 21st century. Previous studies have revealed higher prevalence of psychological morbidity among medical students in comparison to their age – matched non – medical counterparts. Obj...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i241507
Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with malaria and intestinal protozoans among schoolchildren in Ndop a conflict hit locality in Northwest Cameroon. Study Design: This was a school-based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i241505
Vulvo-rectal the most prevalent species of candida, Candida albicans, is the cause of candidiasis, a fungal infection of the vagina that affects the genital system as an adaptive and opportunistic pathogen. This study was aimed at examining the prevalence and risk factors of vulv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4314
Okonko I. O., Awah A., Omang P. A., Cookey T. I., Okonko, B. J., Onu E. N., Oketah, E. N., Innocent-Adiele H. C., Adim C. C. & Amadi, B. O.·Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health·2023
Background: Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is the common viral infection that causes herpes and for which there is now no known cure. The two subtypes, HSV-1 and HSV-2, are known to induce a wide range of symptoms, from acute to long-term. HSV infections typically do not cause any sy...
F. U. Agu, C. E. Ijioma, U. Odom, M. U. Elendu, N. B. Zurmi, F. U. Ogunnaya, I. O. Abali, O. Austin-Jemifor, J. E. Odarah, U. J. Ogbonna, A. C. Amuta, J. E. Areh & A. I. Airaodion·Asian Journal of Research in Cardiovascular Diseases·2023
Background: This cross-sectional survey aimed to determine the prevalence of hypertension among inmates in Nigerian correctional centres and explore associated risk factors. Methods: The study included 270 adult inmates (20 years and above) from Owerri Correctional Facility and O...
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) diseases are among the group of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD). STHs infections are a significant public health problem globally with children being the most affected group. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice in re...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i231502
Soil-transmitted helminthes (STH) (A. lumbricoides, T. trichiura and hookworms) constitute a significant public health problem globally. These infections are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas and their transmission is highly dependent on the degree to which the...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2023/v25i12658
Kisito Nagalo, Balkissa Konaté, Sonia Douamba, Ralph Eden Idogo, Aïssatou Bélemviré, Myriam Sanwidi, Carine Kyélem & Diarra Yé·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2023
Objective: To gain a better understanding of congenital malformations and to help reduce neonatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in a context of resource-limited countries. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study with retrospective and prospective data collection o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2023/v13i4303
Background: Multi-resistant bacteria have emerged as a global threat to human health. In Africa, there are few data on AMR. The objective of this study was to determine antibiotic resistance profile of enterobacteria strains and prevalence of multidrug-resistant bacteria isolated...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i101406
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicon) is among the most consumed vegetables across the globe. In most parts of Kenya, tomato production is characterized by low quality and huge losses due to pests and diseases. The most prevelance tomato diseases are caused by bacteria and fungi, most co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajaar/2023/v23i4473