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International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2278-1005

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Antityphoid and Antioxidant Activities of Leaf Extracts of Dracaena deisteliana Eng. (Dracaenaceae)

Huguette Bocanestine Laure Feudjio, Marie Stéphanie Chekem Goka, Josias Djenguemtar, Gabriel Tchuente Kamsu, Jean Baptiste Sokoudjou, Louis-Claire Ndel Famen, Norbert Kodjio & D. Gatsing · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Salmonellosis is a major public health problem in developing countries where it is endemic. The genus Salmonella express the oxyR gene that codes for several proteins that allow them to resist free radicals. To investigate the antioxidant activity in vitro (aqueous and hydroethan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i221494

Therapeutic Itinerary of Patients with Chronic Heart Failure at the Bafoussam Regional Hospital, West Region, Cameroon

Yimelong Tsayem Sibylle, Kouam Kouam Charles, Nguemaim Flore Ngoufo, Mohamed Isah, Egbe Sangasu Eni, Misonge Kapnang Ivan, Sintieh N. N. Ekongefeyin & Samuel Kingue · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: Cardiovascular diseases have emerged as a growing public health problem worldwide, with heart failure being the end point of a greater majority of poorly diagnosed and managed heart diseases. In Sub-Saharan Africa, traditional medicine still has a remarkable influence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i211493

Effect of Inhaling of Perfume on the Blood of Human Healthy Male Using Electrochemical Method by Cyclic Voltammetry

Hind Jaber Hassoon, Muhammed Mizher Radhi & Asmaa Abdulsattar Obaid · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

All people in the world were used perfume in different manufactures and marker, in this study, we wanted to be found the effect of continues using of perfume and still inhaling these compound on the human healthy by electrochemical analysis using cyclic voltammetry. In the scient...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i211491

Antibiotic Prescribing Practice in a Paediatric Outpatient Clinic in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Emeka Nwolisa, Udochukwuka Ikejiaku, Joseph Ezeogu, Kingsley Asinobi, Kelechi Odinaka & Ezinne Nwankwo · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: Antibiotics are amongst the most frequently prescribed drugs for children in outpatient clinics but irrational prescribing can cause medication errors, antibiotic resistance and treatment failure.  Examples of irrational prescribing includes poly-pharmacy, over use of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i211492

Iodine Status of School Children Aged 6 to 12 Years in Rural and Urban Communities in Imo State, Southeast Nigeria

Tochi Izuagba, Emeka Nwolisa & Fidelis Njokanma · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: Iodine is a trace element essential for the synthesis of thyroid hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine, which in turn play a crucial role in the growth and development of most organs, especially the brain. Iodine deficiency is therefore a serious medical condition...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/23/v44i211490

Burkholderia pseudomallei Isolate from Soil Adhering to Underground Pipeline Repair pit of a Delhi Market Highlights Importance of Improvising Policies Addressing Environmental Pathogens

Sriram Kannan, Venkat Abhiram Earny, Soumi Chowdhury, Kavita Sisodia, Shweta Kunwar, Mohammed Ashiq, Asha, Aswathy Raghunath, Rakshitha, Manish, Anusha, Khazi Shabnaz, Rohit Kumar, Dabet Rynga, Rushika Saksena, Vandana K. E., Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay & Harpreet Kaur · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: Burkholderia pseudomallei is a Gram –negative bacteria that can cause the fatal disease of Melioidosis with mortality ranging from 21-40% in different countries. Further, Burkholderia pseudomallei is a highly resilient environmental pathogen and can live as a free-liv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/23/v44i211489

Feedback Value: A Cross Sectional Study on Clinical Students Perception in South East, Nigeria

Ndu Ikenna Kingsley, Ezeudu Chijioke Elias, Ezeogu Joseph, Iheji Chukwunonso Chigozie, Ogeh Chijioke Ogodo, Onu Ngozi, Nancy & Nzeduba Chiesonu Dymphna · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Introduction: Feedback is vital for clinical students to improve their learning, growth, and raise self-awareness of their clinical skills. It also provides an important vista for faculty members to appraise their teaching practices for quality assurance process. Therefore, it is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i201487

Factors Influencing Choice of Place for Child Delivery among Child Bearing-Aged Women in Balambala Sub-County, Garissa County, Kenya

Ibrahim Gedi Mohamed, Alfred Owino Odongo & Dominic Mogere · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Background: There has been little progress made in Sub-Saharan Africa in achieving Sustainable Development Goal of reducing maternal deaths. Maternal mortality can be reduced significantly by skilled delivery. Women in low-income countries choose home deliveries despite the risks...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i201488

Ecological Risk Factors of Strongyloides stercoralis Infection Sourrounding Desforestration Areas East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Blego Sedionoto, Ade Rahmat Firdaus, Riyan Ningsih, Vivi Filia Elvira, Syamsir & Witthaya Anamnart · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Aims: The study to assess the prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis/ S. stercoralis infection, and to correlate environmental risk factors with the prevalence of S. stercoralis infection. Study Design:  We perform a cross-sectional study in rural community in Muarakaman and Mar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i201486

High Blood Pressure amongst Adolescents in Lagos, South West Nigeria

Joseph Ezeogu, Ifeoma Atoh, Jude Chidi Okoro & Ikechukwu Frank Ogbonna · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2023

Adolescent high blood pressure (HBP), now a growing significant health problem with lasting consequences on cardiovascular health, was considered rare at a time. Several end-organ complications could occur if this asymptomatic condition is uncontrolled, and tracks into adulthood....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i201485