Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is treated in some part of Africa using different herbal combinations. The study aimed at determining the effects of herbal extracts on HIV/AIDS patients and to access its antioxidant effects in vitro. The extract was made from selecte...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/37762
The prevalence of Candida albicans infection in women attending Muhammadu Abdullahi Wase specialist Hospital was investigated in relation to use of contraceptives. A total of 100 high vaginal swabs were collected and examined for Candida albicans infections using wet preparation,...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/40926
This article explores gender differentials in factors affecting pre-marital sexual behaviour among adolescents in Zambia. Data used in this article was derived from the 2013 Zambia Demographic Health Survey. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify gender differentials i...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/41095
Alkali Bello Rabiu, Ottah Chidinma May, Shuaibu Abdulmalik Bello, Abubakar Firdausi Ibrahim, Audu Musa, Aisha Bello & Bello Mukhtar·International STD Research & Reviews·2018
Background: Maternal infection with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can lead to chronic infection in the neonate, and the risk depends on her status of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and Hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg). This study aimed at determining the sero-surveillance of HBV amon...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/38992
Background: The HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to pose significant development and public health challenges in Uganda. One of the contributors to HIV prevalence is road traffic accidents. Traffic police officers who respond to save victims need to have adequate knowledge of HIV prev...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/38399
Tawfique K. Al-Zubiery, Hafez Alsumairy, Talal Alharazi, Adel Al-Zubeiry, Amar A. Jabir, Majedi A. saleh & Manal J. Muckbil·International STD Research & Reviews·2018
Aim: To determine the seroprevalence of HIV among blood donors in Sana'a city: Yemen. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the National Blood Transfusion and Research Center in Sana'a City, Yemen; during the pe...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/39984
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a small enveloped DNA virus of the Hepadnaviridae family associated with infection of the liver, and a major public health problem globally. The virus preferentially infects the liver leading to hepatic complications such as hepatic carcinoma and liver...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2018/36989
Background: Despite the widespread use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), renal insufficiency still exists among HIV infected individuals. This study aimed to use creatinine-based equations to determine the role of highly active antiretroviral therapy on renal funct...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/39118
Background: Increasing access to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in our population in recent times has necessitated the assessment of the impact of these therapies on hepatic enzymes. We therefore aimed to assess the impact of highly active antiretroviral therapy on...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/39117
Introduction: Evidence from studies has shown that transmission of HIV from mother-to-child during pregnancy, labor, delivery or breastfeeding can be reduced from 15 – 45% in the absence of any intervention to below 5% with effective interventions during these periods. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ISRR/2017/38680