Aim: To determine the prevalence of vascular tumours, and their morphology at Federal Medical Centre and Benue State University Teaching Hospital Makurdi. Study Design: Retrospective study of vascular tumours at the two tertiary healthcare institutions. Methodology: All the cases...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34925
Aims: Overweight and obesity are leading causes of preventable deaths globally and healthcare workers should educate patients and the public about the danger of obesity. This is enhanced if they have appropriate perception of their weight. We aimed to determine the relationship b...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35502
Background: Brucellosis is an under reported, emerging zoonotic disease with worldwide distribution, which is particularly endemic in many countries of the Mediterranean basin. We reviewed thirteen cases of culture proven Brucellosis and their clinical manifestations admitted at...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35018
Background: The new test and treat paradigm for HIV positives irrespective of CD4 count may significantly reduce HIV and related illnesses. Further inroad into the effects of social support and clinical factors on quality of life (QoL) of these clients could improve management st...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/35396
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease, which is caused by bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis). The disease is mostly transmitted from person to person, usually by inhaling bacteria (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) carrying air droplets. Tuberculosis most commonly affects the lungs,...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34704
The pattern of Lassa fever outbreaks in Nigeria over the years is worrisome and increasingly becoming more challenging with frequent and widening geographical spread. Lassa fever is endemic and fast becoming hyper-endemic in Nigeria. It affects the largest number of people, creat...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/32823
Madubueze Ugochukwu Chinyem, Una Alfred Friday, Tafawa Balewa Ibrahim, Iwu Anthony Chinedu, Azuogu Benedict Ndubueze, Madubueze Christian Chukwuemeka & Khalid Kasimu·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2017
Aims: To assess the frequency of deworming among school children, assess parental perception of the practice and the factors influencing school child deworming practices among the parents/guardians in Bauchi State. Study Design: It was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34859
Introduction: Antibiotic associated diarrhea (AAD) is a common side effect of treatment with antibiotics. Depending on the antibiotic used, up to 25% of patients experience such unpleasant bowel conditions. The normal flora is replaced by pathogenic organisms like Candida species...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34541
Changes in lipid profile are common in adult patients with malaria, but only a few studies have evaluated such lipid abnormalities in uncomplicated falciparum malaria cases from the South America. This is a prospective study designed to evaluate transient lipid abnormalities in a...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34257
Aims: The study aimed to assess the pattern of pesticide use and application practices among farmers and factors influencing such practices in Sokoto, North western Nigeria. Study Design: It was a cross sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: it was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2017/34922