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International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health

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

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A Paediatric Case Study Report of Cholera in an Endemic Area of Cebu Province of Philippines

Yogesh Kumar Sharma · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

ZD, 2 years old male child from Cebu city Philippines with chief complaint of loose watery stools was admitted by his mother to a tertiary hospital. Five days prior to the admission, onset of the disease with three episodes (approximately 100 ml each) of non-foul smelling loose w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i330445

Modeling the Effect of Public Awareness in Local Dialects in the Spread of Corona Virus in Nigeria

S. C. Nwasuka, O. A. Ignatius, K. T. Nwala, J. C. Ogbonna & G. U. Nwamuruamu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

To study Corona virus, a non-linear deterministic mathematical model is formulated and analyzed to study a measure which will be efficient and sufficient to control corona virus combining the already existing control measures. In this model, all individuals are susceptible having...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i330444

Predictors of Spontaneous Conception Following Myomectomy among Women with Infertility at Federal Medical Centre Yenagoa, Nigeria

Ikobho Ebenezer Howells, Omietimi E. James & Isaac Joel Abasi · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

• Background: Uterine fibroid or leiomyoma (myoma) is the commonest uterine neoplasm in women, and it has been associated with infertility. Though it’s not regarded as a direct cause, surgical removal (myomectomy) has been reported to increase the spontaneous conception rate in w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i330443

The Epidemiology of Rubella in Lesotho before the Introduction of a Rubella Containing Vaccine: A Review of Measles Case-based Surveillance, 2012-2016

Azubuike Benjamin Nwako & Thabelo Makhupane · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the burden and epidemiology of rubella infection in Lesotho before the introduction of a rubella-containing vaccine. It was also to assess the performance of the measles case-based surveillance system in Lesotho. Study Design: Retrospect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i330442

Indigenous Knowledge Affords Antimicrobial Plants for the Management of Infections

John Alake, Samuel A. Akwetey, Wisdom Ahlidja, Francis A. Armah & Isaac Kingsley Amponsah · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

Aim: The research was carried out to ascertain the antimicrobial effect of the plants Omphalocarpum ahia, Homalium letestui, and Coelocaryon oxycarpum, which are used locally to treat some infectious diseases. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biomedical Sciences, School...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i330441

Plasmodium falciparum Biomass and Haematological Changes during Treatment of HIV/AIDS Patients in Western Kenya

J. K. Kirinyet & C. S. Mulambalah · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

Background: Monitoring and evaluation (M & E) of anti-malarial treatment among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) is very important to assess the response and change in malaria parasite biomass in an endemic area. Published data have shown that HIV-related immunosuppression...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i330440

Appropriate Use Criteria for Paediatric Echocardiography – Applicability in a Resource Poor Setting in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

P. N. Tabansi & U. C. Onubogu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

Aims: To make comparative analysis of the indications and outcome of paediatric echocardiography in tertiary centers in Rivers State, Nigeria using the Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) guidelines [11].    Methodology: A retrospective analysis of 645 echocardiography requests done b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i230439

Prevalence and Types of Skin Diseases Seen among Children Attending the Children’s Outpatient Clinic in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern Nigeria- A Descriptive Study

Uju S. Azubogu & Inumanye Ojule · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

Aims: To determine the prevalence and types of skin diseases seen among children attending the Children’s Outpatient Clinic of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Study Design:  A descriptive Cross sectional study design was used. Place and Duration of Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i230438

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Malaria and the Use of Insecticide-Treated Net among Rural Dwellers in Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Ephraim Ibeabuchi Ezaka, Mercy Nwakaego Ezeunala, Obi Chidera Gabriel, Nwankwo Precious Chinasa, Babangida Buba, Dashar Tangkat Moses & Odoh Victor Chibueze · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

Malaria continues to be a critical health issue globally with more cases from the WHO African region and has remained endemic in Nigeria despite the possession of insecticide-treated nets. This present study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding malaria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i230436

Pattern of Prescription of Anti-malarial Drugs in the Primary Health Care Facilities in Sokoto State Nigeria

U. M. Ango, M. O. Oche, A. U. Kaoje, M. M. Bello, M. T. Umar, A. Adamu, Y. F. Kalgo, S. A. Basakkwace & A. Musa · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2021

Introduction: Prescription practices for malaria have been shown to influence the emergence of resistance to antimalarial drugs.  Appropriate antimalarial drug use contributes to reductions in morbidity and mortality due to malaria with a consequent socioeconomic benefit, thus th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i230437