This study was conducted in the Sylhet division of Bangladesh with the aim of determining the prevalence of fascioliasis in cattle of different age groups, sex and in seasons as well as to assess risk factors and economic loss caused by this parasite. In this study, faeces and li...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2019/v2i154
Aims: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and determinants of malnutrition in under five children in selected health facilities in Egume, Dekina LGA, Kogi State. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study with historic data that assessed the Preva...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2019/v9i230057
Streptococcus pyogenes is a Group A β-haemolytic Streptococcus, responsible for pyogenic infections especially among children. Its diagnostic detection has been a challenge especially in hospitals with limited resources. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of St...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i330072
Introduction: Lower back pain is one of the most common work-related problems among teaching professionals in both developed and developing nations and it often leads to absenteeism or early retirement of workers. Thus the aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and a...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2019/v23i330121
Aim: The prevalence of intestinal parasitosis in relation to mental illness among inpatients of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar was investigated with a view to improving the quality of their medical care. Study Design: This was cross sectional study. Ethical approval a...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2019/v13i130102
Objectives: To study the Clinico-epidemiological and Socio-demographic profile of HIV/AIDS patients diagnosed at HIV clinic of Government Medical College and associated hospitals, Srinagar. Methods: A total of 50220 individuals visited the said clinic and were enrolled for the s...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i130091
Various forms of Female Genital Mutilations (FGMs) have been performed for several years and continue to be practiced with serious consequences. Aims: The study aimed at assessing the socio-demographic profile, prevalence, types of FGM, and associated obstetric outcomes in the Fa...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v17i130100
Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) remain a public health issue in developing countries where overcrowded settlements and poor sanitation are general rule. Due to paucity of IPIs data in known overcrowded Cameroonian prisons, this cross-sectional study conducted in 2015 in th...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v35i230120
Olayinka Oluyemi Oluranti, Chiamaka Ifeoma Ubanagu, Olukunle Oluwapamilerin Oluwasemowo, Omowunmi Temidayo Akinola, Yewande Tolulope Nejo & Babatunde Olanrewaju Motayo·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2019
Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) has been identified as a major pathogen in man, causing both opportunistic and nosocomial infections. Pseudomonas is a ubiquitous organism often isolated from various surfaces, which have the ability to form biofilms, making it a...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i230067
Aims: The study aims to investigate the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic infections in goats. Study Design: A study was conducted in Belo Sub Division from July 2016 to October 2016. A total of 499 faecal samples were randomly collected directly from th...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRAVS/2018/46838
Background: Postpartum depression is the most prevalent postpartum mental health problem. It is associated with subsequent low adherence to child healthcare. In severe depression, especially in the presence of psychotic symptoms, there is a substantial risk of suicide and of infa...
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Research Article10.9734/indj/2018/v12i330097
Aim: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health issue in both developed and developing countries. It is one of the most common forms of violence against women. It affects all ethnic groups and it is not impeded by cultural, socio-economic or religious barriers. IPV in pos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v14i330100
Aim: The oodles raising of zoonotic multi-drug resistance (MDR) Salmonella spp. during the last decade, especially in developing countries by repeated challenges resulting from increased and indiscriminate use of antimicrobials in food animals, fish and crop production, and human...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2018/v26i630083
Sexual molestation is a complex life experience, not a disorder or diagnosis. The diversity of behaviours included in sexual abuse, along with differences in the age and gender of the child victim, the nature of the relationship between the child and the perpetrator or molesters...
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Research Article10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i130099
A Study was carried out to investigate the Prevalence of Visceral leishmaniasis infection in Gboko Health Division, Benue State. Parasitological screening was carried out in Two hundred (200) patients comprising 74 males and 126 females sampled at random. Leucoconcentration metho...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2019/v20i130071