Aims: The study aims to prove the correlation between demographic factors and the eating habits of the elderly in Aceh, Indonesia. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Aceh Barat district, Aceh province-Indonesia between...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1130496
Allium sativum commonly referred to as garlic has been known over the years for its medicinal and culinary purposes. It has also been reported to have several toxic effects when used excessively. However, the purpose of this study was to determine the histological effects of Alli...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1130495
Background and Aim: Healthcare workers have the highest risk of exposure to COVID-19 infection due to the nature of their occupation which daily exposes them to infectious agents/people with COVID-19. The study aimed to determine the knowledge of healthcare workers towards COVID-...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1130494
Aim: Malaria is among the most devastating and widespread tropical parasitic diseases. To overcome antimalarial drug resistance, new drugs need to be developed. This study is designed to establish the pharmacokinetic profile and toxicity of nine quinine derivatives as potential a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1130492
Siddha is an indigenous system of medicine practiced exclusively in South India.Some of these formulations have been postulated to cause heavy metal poisoning,like lead toxicity. Here we present a case of Siddha medicine induced lead toxicity causing intractable chronic abdomina...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1130493
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a huge public health problem and the emergence of extended spectrum-beta-lactamase producing bacterial pathogens increases the burden of infectious diseases in Nigeria. This study determined the current prevalence of cephalosporin resistance among...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1030491
The study was carried out to determine the skin microbial diversity, knowledge and control of malaria among volunteers in Akure. Skin surface of one hundred and fourteen (114) consented participants were swabbed at different locations (elbow, neck, and knee) on the body and exami...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1030490
Aims: Burden of infectious diseases in correctional institutions constitutes a public health concern due to the confined nature and congestion of the prisons. This study aimed at surveying Burden of HIV, Tuberculosis Infection and Risk factors amongst inmates of Correctional Inst...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1030489
Nwachukwu Chinedu Ugwunna, Nnamdi Nnanna Ude, Ogochukwu Chinwe Ugwunna, Chika Nwanma Onwasigwe, Emmanuel Nwabueze Aguwa, Elias Aniwada & Francis Aneke·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2021
Background: Globally, many people suffer from parasitic infections of the intestines with up to 24% of the world population are affected. These infections are particularly prevalent in low-and middle-income countries and exist mainly among economically and socially disadvantaged...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1030488
Aim: To determine the prevalence, pattern and risk factors of dating violence among undergraduate students of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS). Methodology: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 340 undergraduate students, selected via multistage sampling...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1030487