The aim of the present study was to provide a national estimate for transmission of COVID-19 Cases in public and private schools in Benghazi city in the Eastern region of Libya. A multistage procedure was followed to obtain a representative sample of students and teaching staffs...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2021/v7i130208
Introduction: Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) often causes prolonged hospitalization and have an increased risk of mortality. Adverse drug reaction can greatly affect the quality of life. It may lead to various undesired outcomes such as use of suboptimal alternative drugs, unneces...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i29A31570
Background: Over the last few years, there has been a steady increase in the incidence of neurological diseases in Nigeria particularly stroke, epilepsy and dementia. Therefore, it was needful to determine the current burden imposed by such disorders in Nigeria especially in the...
I. L. Oboro, M. Bob-Manuel, I. N. Chijioke-Nwauche, O. Maduka, T. Kasso, A. T. O. Awopeju, N. I. Paul, L. E. Yaguo-Ide, M. Ogoro, I. M. Siminialayi, C. I. Abam, A. R. Nte, F. O. Nduka, O. K. Obunge & C. A. Nwauche·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2021
Background: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium parasitemia among children below 5 years of age in Akwa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v5i430179
Aim: Multidrug resistance (MDR) is a major public health problem worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, levels of antimicrobial susceptibility and extended-spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) production by Escherichia coli O157: H7. Methodology: A cross section...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i25B31462
The COVID-19 pandemic in Ethiopia is a global epidemic of coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Amhara Region is a regional state in northern Ethiopia and the homeland of the Amhara people. The main objective of this study was to iden...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpas/2021/v12i230282
Aims: To determine rubella sero-prevalence (IgG, IgM) and to describe its relation to socio-demographic data among pregnant women in a tertiary institution in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, South-South, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Dura...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2021/v33i930895
Ziyad S. Almalki, Nehad Jaser Ahmed, Abdullah K. Alahmari, Ahmed M. Alshehri, Sheikah Abdullah Alyahya, Abdulhadi Alqahtani & Mohammed Alhajri·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Aim: This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence of poor glycemic control and risk factors associated with it among diabetic patients in the central rural region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: The study included a review of diabetic patients’ medical record in King Khale...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i24A31427
Background: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, intensity of infection and management systems associated with gastrointestinal parasites in small ruminants (sheep and goats) from 12 villages in the Bui and Donga-Mantung Divisions for a period of one year. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2021/v4i2149
Mona Madbouly Mohammad Shahin, Madiha Rabie Mahmoud, Hanan Odah Salem Al-Shmaily, Salma Rshed Mohammed Altamimy & Lama Abdulaziz Saud Alanzi·Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International·2021
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death globally, and representing 31% of all global deaths according to WHO. So, this study may be useful to detect the risk factors of CVDs and how to prevent them to help in reducing the rate of deaths due to...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i19B31334
Malaria in pregnancy is a public health problem with serious negative impact on the mother and the foetus. There were 228 million cases of malaria and 405,000 deaths worldwide according to the World Health Organization (WHO) world malaria report for 2018. It is caused by a parasi...
Aims: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that develops when the contents of the stomach reflux into the esophagus due to large hiatal hernia or lower esophageal sphincter dysfunction. The common symptoms of the disease include heartburn a...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i1731308
Melissa Trumbo, Namgu Kim, Beanca Jhanine Samiano, Matthew Marrujo, Patrick Perkins, Kevin Foote, Katherine M. Howard & Karl Kingsley·Microbiology Research Journal International·2021
Background: Dental cavities or caries have been identified as among the most prevalent of preventable oral conditions. However, studies are discovering new information regarding the incidence and prevalence of several cariogenic organisms, including Streptococcus mutans (SM), the...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i230292
Alonge Ivo Ebule, Valentine Ngum Ndze, Ngouana Kammalac Thierry, Guenou Etienne, Moche Mboudja Morel Ornella, Mboletieu Ateufo Aurelien, Noah Noah Dominique, Minna Maki & Kari Syrjanen·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Introduction: Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with an atrophic gastritis peptic and duodenal ulcer and gastric cancer. Patients with chronic renal diseases usually have dyspeptic symptoms. Several investigations have demonstrated an association between H. pylori infec...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230328
Aim: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites among students of the Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State. Study Design: The study targeted a total of 200 (73 off campus and 127 hostel) students of the University of Agric...