Aims: To determine the lethal effect of Nigella sativa seed extract concentrations on the egg viability and cercaria infectivity of Shistosoma haematobium in Nkalagu, Ishielu Local government area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study was carried out using standard pa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i10498
Background: While cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is usually benign in immunocompetent adults, it can exceptionally trigger severe hematological autoimmunity. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 41-year-old immunocompetent woman admitted with profound symptomatic anemia (...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i10497
Ndeye Aissatou Lakhe, Moustapha Diop, Khadidiatou Dieng Sarr, Aminata Massaly, Ndeye Maguette Fall, Aboubakar Sidikh Badiane, Daouda Thioub, Mamadou Seck, Kyria Christine Sambou, Khardiata Diallo Mbaye, Viviane Marie Pierre Cisse Diallo, Daye Ka, Assane Diouf, Louise Fortes, Cheikh Tidiane Ndour & Moussa Seydi·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2025
Introduction: The objective of this study was to examine the factors associated with the immunological response in patients living with HIV (PLHIV) following 12 months of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Patients and Methods: This was a descriptive-analytical study conducted from 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i10496
Traoré Abdoulaye Mamadou, Dabo Garan, Dollo Ibrahim, Dara Charles, Cissé Hamsatou, Ouologuem Douro Seydou, Cissé Tidiani, Bah-Sall brahima, Traoré-Menta Djénébou, Sy Djibril, Keita Kaly, Sylla Ousmane, Mamadou Cissoko, Kaya Assetou Soukho & Minta Daouda Kassoum·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2025
Objective: To determine the main types of tetanogenic bacterial portals of entry and assess their involvement in the prognostic and evolutionary factors of tetanus. Methodology: We carried out a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i10495
Objective: To assess the epidemiological and serological characteristics of hepatitis B among patients attending the Medical Biology Laboratory of the National Hospital of Niamey. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study with an analytical purpose. Place and Du...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i10494
Mouhamed AlMakhy Niang, Mouhamed Dieng, Mourno Tarsa Nousradine, Michel Assane Ndour, Matar Ndiaye, Oumar Boun Khatab Diouf, Boundia Djiba, Demba Diédhiou, Anna Sarr & Maïmouna Ndour Mbaye·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2025
Introduction: Unprovoked pulmonary embolism (PE) in a young adult mandates a search for prothrombotic etiologies - chief among them acquired thrombophilias, antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), and, in tropical settings, tuberculosis (TB). Observation: We report a 39-year-old woman w...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i10493
Introduction: Prevention of Accidental exposure to blood and body fluids (AEB) is a key component of infection prevention and control (IPC) strategies. According the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 3 million healthcare professionals are exposed to needlestick injur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i10492
Aims: This study aims to describe the temporal trend and prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb), among suspected tuberculosis patients attending Tuberculosis Centre, ERCC Medical Centre, Alushi, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: E...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i9491
Gafourou Arsène Ouédraogo, Soumaïla Maïga, Abdoulaye Sawadogo, Audrey Ouedraogo, Arouna Gnamou, Hamadé Zonon, Salamata Sanfo, Yacouba Sore, Abdramane Ouedraogo, Mamoudou Savadogo, Apoline K Sondo & Ismaël Diallo·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2025
Introduction: Tuberculosis-HIV co-infection is a major public health problem, particularly in resource-limited countries. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of tuberculosis-HIV co-infection and to identify the factors associated with it in patients hospitalized at the CHU...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i9490
Introduction: West Africa remains behind in the global AIDS response, particularly among Children and Adolescents Living with human immunodeficiency virus (CALHIV). These children and adolescents constitute a specific population due to the multiple psychological challenges, inclu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i9489