Evaluation of the Xpert® MTB/RIF Assay and Microscopy for Diagnosing Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Xpert® MTB/RIF assay comparing to the acid-fast smear microscopy for diagnosing pulmona...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/38667
Background: Hypertension is the more frequent cardiovascular risk factor among diabetic patients and it amplifies the risk of other cardiovascular diseases. Aims: This survey aimed to determine factors incriminated in the outcome of the hypertension among diabetic patients attend...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2017/32269
Introduction: TB-HIV co-infection constitutes a real public health problem, and its control constitutes a challenge for African countries and their health services. The aim of this survey was to determine the epidemiological profile of TB-HIV co-infection in the town of Butembo,...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41560
Background: Emergence of antimicrobial resistance has limited treatment options against bloodstream infections. This study aimed to determine bacterial isolates from blood culture of patients with bloodstream infection and their sensitivity to antimicrobials at patients attending...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/38055