Background: The significance of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) relates to its potential to cause acute pyelonephritis, preterm labour and preterm rupture of the membranes. Additionally, it has been associated with clinical conditions such as anaemia, preterm birth, low birth weig...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2019/v4i130099
Albert Abaka-Yawson, Christian Hotorvi, Enos Amoako Oduro, Philip Apraku Tawiah, Solomon Sosu Quarshie, Albert Awuku Kumi & Kingsley Arhin-Wiredu·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2019
Background: Globally, urinary schistosomiasis has devastating implications on school children. It predisposes them to dysuria, haematuria among others which can negatively influence their academic performance. This study determined the prevalence and associated risk factors of ur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i430128
Sampson Coffie, Albert Abaka-Yawson, Solomon Sosu Quarshie, Elliot Akorsu, Philip Apraku Tawiah, George Yiadom Osei, Patricia Mante & Joseph Adu-Amankwaah·Asian Hematology Research Journal·2020
Background: The widespread use of hormonal contraceptives gives grounds for assessing their influence on various biochemical parameters of the human system since its safety has become controversial. This study assessed the effects of hormonal contraceptives on haematological para...
Sylvester Franklin Duncan Adjato, Enos Oduro Amoako, Albert Abaka-Yawson, Hope Agbodzakey & Philip Apraku Tawiah·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2019
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) patients are vulnerable to asymptomatic urinary tract infection (UTI), and this can lead to long lasting kidney problems. Aim: This cross-sectional study assessed the bacterial profile and examined the sensitivity patterns of the isolated bac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i230118