Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The bacterium invades "wet" (mucous membranes) bodily parts such as the epididymis and genital tracts. It can also infect the throat, anus and rectum. In addition, it can infect the...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i3348
Background: Chlamydios is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis is the most prevalent bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) known to cause damage to a woman’s reproductive organs. The study was undertaken to determine the sero-prevalence of chlamydiosis among HI...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6262
Buruli ulcer is a neglected trophical disease. It is characterized by the development of painless open wounds. It causes large skin ulcers mainly in children aged 5 to 15 years. Buruli ulcer is a skin infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium ulcerans. The disease is c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4315
Onosakponome, Evelyn Orevaoghene, Nyenke Clement Ugochukwu, Ikpeama, Roseanne Adah, Ezenwaka, Chinonye. Oluchi & Enyinnaya Stella Ogbonnie·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2024
Helminthic infections also known as worm infections affect mostly the gastrointestinal tracts. They are caused by parasites known as helminths. The infection is capable of causing blood loss which often leads to anaemia. However the severity of anaemia is dependent on the intensi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i3993