Loukia Aketi, Joseph Shiku Diayisu, Pierre Tshibassu, Adolphine Nkwadiolandu, Zacharie Kashongwe, Toni Lubala Kasole, Dad Mande & Patrick Kayembe Kalambay·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2017
Aims: The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiologic, clinic profile and outcomes of childhood Tuberculous Meningitis (TBM) in the 3 university hospitals of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Study Design: This study is designed as a retrospective study. Place and Du...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/31438
Toxoplasma gondii infections in pregnancy lead devastating effects including blindness, neurological impairment and mental retardation in congenitally infected children. Despite such adverse effects caused by this parasite, data on morbidities and associated risk factors among pr...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/31177
This study is a histopathological review of 101 consecutive thyroidectomy specimen processed and histologically diagnosed in Anatomic Pathology Department of Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria new capital city between 2010 and 2014. Nodular colloid goiter is the prepondera...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/24487
B. Eke, B. A. Ojo, A. O. Ojabo, M. T. Maanongun, V. I. Ugwu, E. O. Umobong, M. Ogiator, P. Abayol, M. Efu, Chukwukadibia N. Ahachi & Priscilla Denen Akaa·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2017
Thyroid surgery is performed by most surgeons in practice using general anesthesia. In resource poor developing nations with paucity of anesthetists, anesthetic drugs and equipment, it can be done under local anesthesia with acceptable results. We report a case of a 17 week pregn...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/25450
Malaria is a life threatening disease caused by parasites transmitted through the bite of an infected female mosquito. About 3.2 million (about half of the world’s population) are at risk of malaria; it affects all age group from young to old. Between 2002 – 2015, Sub-Saharan Afr...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/30914
Background: Otologic disorders have been found to be important health problems among children Worldwide. This study was done to establish the pattern of otologic disorders in children as seen in a private hospital setting in Port Harcourt Nigeria and to suggest measures to curb t...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/30959
Aim: To identify the Plasmodium species circulating in Zimbabwe. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place of Study: The study was conducted at three malaria referral hospitals in Harare, Zimbabwe from January to May 2016. Methodology: Blood samples from patients with malaria we...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/31517
Objectives: To determine the rate, indications, outcome and complications of caesarean sections in a tertiary health facility. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of all caesarean sections carried out at the obstetric unit of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hosp...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/31142
Aims: This study aimed at determining the malaria prevalence and appraising the diagnostic performances of a rapid diagnostic test (RDT), namely ACCUCARE one step Malaria Test®, for malaria in people living with human immunodeficiency virus infection (PLWHIV). Study design: This...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/30277
Background: Dengue has become endemic and subject of concern in Terai regions of Nepal especially Chitwan and its peripheral districts. The evidence of all four serotypes of dengue virus could be a consequence of a sudden resurgence of more severe dengue disease in Nepal. Study D...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/30612