Background: Demographic projections estimate a future global increase in the number of elderly with increase susceptibility to chronic and life-threatening diseases increases such as poor oral health conditions. This reduces quality of life, as it restricts food choices, affects...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i141452
Background: Index case HIV/AIDS testing is a useful approach for addressing and enhancing the efficiency and yield of testing in high-risk populations among the high-risk groups for contracting HIV/AIDS partners and relatives of those existing with the disease. Objective: The re...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i131451
Hookworm (Necator americanus, Ancylostoma duodenale) infection are common in tropical and subtropical countries. These are still an neglected tropical disease in rural areas,leading to severe iron deficiency anemia and even mortality. Here we present a case from a tertiary care c...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i131450
This case report highlights about rice grain bursitis- rare manfiestation of TB in wrist joint. Subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis of a shoulder with rice bodies is relatively uncommon. The understanding of the pathogenesis of rice body formation is yet approximate only but some cli...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i131449
Damas Dainone Ignareki, Gisele Aurelie Foko Dadji, Lame Younoussa, Elie Njantou Baudelaire, Amadou Dicko, Sandrine Rup-Jacques, Carine Bertille Theno Djapoum, Antonio Nkondjio, Joseph Lebel Tamesse & Abraham Fomena·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2023
The growing resistance of mosquito vectors towards synthetic insecticides constitutes a major challenge in the malaria control and synergistic action of two or more extracts may decrease the risk of insect resistance. For that, the methanolic extracts of Citrus aurantiifolia peel...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i131448
Aims: Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) is a major opportunistic infection and principal cause of mortality among HIV positive individuals. Its screening among this population ensures early detection, prompt treatment and reduction of mortality. This study aimed to assess the burden o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i121445
W. Aneksak, R. Kijphati, J. Krates, P. Scully, S. Amornmahaphun, L. Pholputta, S. Buadang, S. Noradee, P. Kanjaras, T. Toemjai, Y. Puriboriboon, Zito Viegus, T. Raveepong, J. Thanasai & C. Nithikathkul·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2023
Background: Older people are at higher risk of suffering negative outcomes, including mental and physical health, during the social distancing for COVID-19 worldwide, with no exception in Thailand. Therefore, the aim of this phenomenal study is to establish the database system de...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i121446
Background: Teenage pregnancy is a significant problem in Kenya, with over 18% of teenagers aged 15-19 being pregnant or already mothers, with rates even higher in low-income areas such as slums. Existing research has shown that teenage pregnancy increases the risk of mental heal...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i121444
Background: Otitis media is linked to middle ear inflammation and sequelae, frequently occurring in infants and early childhood dealing with the accumulation of fluid behind the eardrum. It is often associated with the absence of timely and appropriate antibacterial interventions...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2023/v44i121443