Background/Introduction: Health workers at primary health care facilities (PHCs) are primarily involved with routine immunization activities including detection, reporting and management of Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI). To undertake such responsibilities effective...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i230226
Background: Malaria is one of the most severe public health problems worldwide, particularly in Africa, with Nigeria having the greatest number of cases. This study evaluated a five-year (2012-2016) retrospective and a current trend (August-December 2017) of malaria prevalence in...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i230224
Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease caused by bacterium “Mycobacterium tuberculosis”. It is a systemic infection and has deleterious effect on both circulatory and respiratory systems, and thrives more in a society with little knowledge of its predispo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i230223
Background and Objectives: Adolescence which is the transitional period between childhood and adulthood is often the neglected phase as the adolescents are often regarded as relatively healthy with the focus being given for children and women. Addressing the nutritional needs of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i230221
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis is endemic in north-west of Libya for long time and it’s spread to other new foci continues to involve new areas like Taurgha, Sirt and recently, Zliten. Most of the patients in north-west of Libya were infected with zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, which...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i130220
Background: Infection with hepatitis B (HBV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are global public health problems. These infections during pregnancy increase the risk of maternal morbidity and mortality, and also pose a risk to the fetus due to mother to child transmission. O...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i130219
Introduction: Overweight and obesity is a serious global health problem in minors related to multiple chronic degenerative or fatal diseases. Aim: To analyze the results of available scientific studies of educational interventions in the management of overweight or obesity in ado...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i130218
Background: After the decades of Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) use, Phlebotomus argentipes reportedly developed resistance against it affecting every aspect of vector control at grass-root level. Although DDT based Indoor Residual Spray (IRS) has been replaced with Alphac...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i130217
Zakaria Gamsonré, Cyrille Bisseye, Léon W. Nitiema, Birama Diarra, Théodora M. Zohoncon, Issoufou Tao, Tegwindé Rebeca Compaoré, Florencia W. Djigma, Djénéba Ouermi, Johan Nordgren, Virginio Pietra & Jacques Simporé·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2019
Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of astrovirus infections and associated risks factors. Methods: A prospective study was undertaken from May 2009 to March 2010, covering the rainy and dry seasons, at the Saint Camille Medical Center in Ouagadougou, Bu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v40i130216
Aims: The study sought to quantify Plasmodium infection and molecular markers for chloroquine resistance among asymptomatic school children. Study Design: The study was cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in Ekondo Titi Subdivision near Cameroo...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v39i430214