Ketema Tafess

A Preliminary Study on Molecular Characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Benishangul Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia

Haimanot Disassa, Ketema Tafess, Adane Worku & Gobena Ameni · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Background: The information about the genetic diversity of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in certain geographic area is needed for a better understanding of epidemiology of tuberculosis and could have implications for development of new diagnostics, drugs, and vaccines. The aim of th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/20032

Alterations in Nutritional Status, Serum Levels of Minerals and Trace Elements among Helminth-Infected and Non-infected School Children in Gondar town, Ethiopia

Bemnet Amare, Beyene Moges, Bereket Fantahun, Ketema Tafess, Desalegn Woldeyohannes, Gizachew Yismaw, Tomoki Yabutani, Andargachew Mulu & Fusao Ota · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

Objectives: The present study was designed to evaluate the relationship between multiple micronutrient levels and nutritional status among school children with and without helminth infection in North-west Ethiopia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, anthropometric data, bloo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/21297