This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of geohelminth parasites of horses in Dutsinma metropolis between May to August, 2016. Fresh fecal sample were obtained from the rectum of 48 randomly selected horses. A floatation technique was used for the lab work experi...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2018/v20i230072
Aim: The burden of intimate partner violence in men as victims is under explored in Nigeria and in the catchment area of the present study. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence pattern and correlates of intimate partner violence among married men as victims in Os...
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Research Article10.9734/jesbs/2019/v29i130096
Md. Hazzaz Bin Kabir, K. B. M. Saiful Islam, Kamrul Islam, Mahfuzul Islam, Shah JungyIbna Karim, S. M. Abdullah & Mohammad Showkat Mahmud·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2019
This study was conducted to evaluate the zoonotic gastrointestinal parasitic infections in cattle at Sirajganj district of Bangladesh during the period from February, 2016 to November, 2016 by coproscopy examination. A total of 150 fecal samples of cattle were collected from the...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i230066
For decades, hookworm infections have been known to be a major problem of public health, affecting mostly children and causing significant impact on their health. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence rates between age and sex of school children affected using U...
Salmonella are the major pathogenic bacteria in humans as well as in animals. Salmonella species are leading causes of acute gastroenteritis in several countries and salmonellosis remains an important public health problem worldwide, particularly in the developing countries. Isol...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2019/v2i130064
Purpose: This study aims to provide a prevalence survey of antibiotic usage and HAIs and evaluate the cost of antibiotic therapy. Methods: All inpatients on surgery, paediatrics, medicine, and ICU specialities were surveyed within a period of one week, April 2016 at Near East Uni...
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Research Article10.9734/jpri/2018/v25i230095
Soil transmitted helminthes (STHs) are common public health concern among children in Sub saharan Africa. A study to determine the prevalence and intensity of these parasites among pupils of two primary schools in Nkpor and Mgbodohia communities, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area,...
H. D. M. Ahmed, A. M. Ahmed, D. A. Salih, S. K. Hasan, M. M. Masri, H. N. Altayb, M. A. M. Khaeir, M. O. Hussein & A. M. El Hussein·Asian Journal of Biology·2019
Aims: The present study investigated the presence of T. lestoquardi in Alhuda National Sheep Research Station using three diagnostic techniques, identified and characterized the parasite. Methodology: Forty-five animals from three Sudanese sheep ecotypes were selected randomly du...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/45972
Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is one of the most important public health problems worldwide. The study was done to determine the epidemiology of H. pylori, and its relation to the hematological parameters of symptomatic patients who conducted upper gastrointestinal...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44973
Aims: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) among Ogoni and Etche ethnic groups in Rivers State, Nigeria, Study Design: A total of 200 randomly selected subjects comprising of 100 Ogonis (49 males and 51 females...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2019/46616
Background: Schistosomiasis is one of the world’s most prevalent parasitic infections and it is a significant global health problem. It is the second most prevalent parasitic disease after malaria in developing countries. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of urina...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/46471
Background: Toxoplasma gondii an intracellular protozoan causes toxoplasmosis a worldwide neglected tropical disease, which also causes severe disease in immunocompromised patients. The Toxoplasmosis was known for cerebral involvement more commonly among patients with HIV/AIDS an...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/41977
Background: Hypertension is the most common cardiovascular disease among blacks anywhere and a major threat to health and wellbeing. Hypertension has been known to vary among countries and even sub-populations within a country. Geographical variations in behavioral risk factors f...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/46320
Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Alo Tobechukwu Alo, Basil Chukwubuikem Onwe, Divinewill Onyinyechi Okoro, Ngozi Eucharia Ezeagu & Lawrence Ulu Ogbonnaya·Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports·2019
Aims: To determine the prevalence and predictors of perceived stress among medical students of Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria between F...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2019/v3i129779
Aim: Prevalence of human intestinal parasitic infections among school age children in Ogbese town, Akure North,Nigeria was investigated between January and June 2015. Study Design: This was a prospective cross sectional study. Information about sex, age and other epidemiological...