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Sexual Practices at Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections among Students at the University of Parakou in 2022: A Cross-sectional Survey

Cossi Angelo Attinsounon, Aubierge Akonakpo, Albert Dovonou, Clodel Yamongbè & Thierry Adoukonou · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: The aim was to study sexual practices at risk of sexually transmitted infections among students. Study Design:  This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with analytical aims. Place and Duration of Study: University of Parakou, from June 06 to 26, 2022. Methodology: The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4312

Severe Malaria and Risk Factors for Death in the Infectious Diseases Department of the University Hospital of Fann in Dakar, Senegal

Viviane Marie Pierre Cisse, Khardiata Diallo Mbaye, Aboubakar Sidikh Badiane, Malado Diallo, Moustapha Diop, Ndeye Aissatou Lakhe, Ndeye Maguette Fall, Assane Diouf, Aminata Massaly, Daye Ka, Louise Fortes, Sylvie Audrey Diop & Moussa Seydi · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical and outcome aspects of severe malaria and to determine the risk factors for death. Methodology: This was a retrospective descriptive and analytical study of patients treated for severe malaria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4311

Characteristics and Management of Pyogenic Liver Abscess: A Rural Senegalese Experience

Agbogbenkou Tevi Dela-Dem Lawson, Daouda Thioub, Ndiaga Mbengue, Ndèye Amy Sarr, Papa Souleymane Toure, Papa Abdoulaye B. A. & Sylvie Audrey Diop · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Background: The incidence of pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) has increased in recent years with the development of digestive surgery, particularly hepatobiliary surgery. In recent decades, progress in diagnostic techniques have improved patient prognosis. In Senegal, there are few s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4310

Serological Survey of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus -2 (Sars-Cov-2) among Frontline Health Workers in Northwest Nigeria

Halima Haladu, Taiwo Wulemot Oloyede, Abdallah Sanda, Naimat A. T. Abdullahi, Suleiman Medinat, Suleiman Jemila Umar, Raliyatu Aliyu Habibu, Mujittaba Isyaku Mashi, Ibrahim Salisu, Idris Mohammed, Suleiman Bello Mohammed, Gbadamosi Hakeem, Ibrahim Bashir & Taofeek Oloyede · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Background: Serological testing of SARS-CoV-2-specific IgG/IgM antibodies is an important complement to Real Time-PCR (RT-PCR) for surveillance and outbreak investigations. The study therefore aimed to assess the serological survey of SARS-COV-2 among frontline health workers usi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4309

Epidemiological, Clinical and Radiological Profile of Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 at the Epidemic Treatment Centre of the Fann Hospital, Dakar during the Third and Fourth Waves

Ndeye Maguette Fall, Viviane Marie Pierre Cisse, Khardiata Diallo Mbaye, Ndeye Aissatou Lakhe, Aminata Massaly, Daye Ka, Alassane Sarr, Papa Latyr Junior Diouf, Daouda Thioub, Aboubakar Sidikh Badiane, Louise Fortes, Pape Samba Ba, Amadou Alpha Sall & Moussa Seydi · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: To describe the epidemiological, clinico-biological and radiological aspects of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 infection at the Fann Epidemics Treatment Center (ETC). Methodology: Cross-sectional study in Fann hospital, between July 2021 and March 2022. We included all...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4308

Viral Load Pattern of HIV Positive Children and Adolescents Attending a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Clinic in Owerri, Nigeria

Emeka Charles Nwolisa, Udochukwuka Ikejiaku, Joseph Ezeogu, Kingsley Asinobi, Franklin Chime Emerenini, Kawa Alaoma & Emmanuel Ezenwa · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Background: The Viral load (VL) test measures the number of copies of HIV RNA in one milliliter of blood and is the preferred antiretroviral therapy (ART) monitoring strategy. Viral suppression is defined as patients having ≤ 1000 copies of viral RNA/ml of blood. Methods/Material...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4307

Prevalence of Coagulase Negative Strains of Staphylococcus aureus in Clinical Specimens at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria

S. O. Onemu, M. O. Onemu-Metitiri & Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

The test for coagulase activity is a simple and non-expensive test for the identification of S. aureus strains from clinical samples in resource-poor settings. The results of these tests have been reported to vary with the source of plasma and with some atypical strains that test...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4306

An Observational Study of Clinical and Microbiological Profile of Esophageal Candidiasis in a Tertiary Care Center, Madras City, India

Paila Ramesh, Muthu Kumaran, Rajeevan, Ramani, Prem Kumar, I. Shubha, P. Ratnakar Kini, Murali, A. Chezhian, Caroline Selvi & Aravind · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Background: Esophageal candidiasis, previously believed to be limited to immunocompromised individuals, is now on the rise among those with healthy immune systems. This condition can be severely debilitating, and if not managed effectively, it can lead to persistent and enduring...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4304

Knowledge of Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) Status and Preferred Testing Approach among Men in Bono Region, Ghana

Hamidatu Banawabali Seidu, Philip Gyaase, Desmond Kuupiel & Ernest Osei · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Background: Countries are making progress towards the global goal of 90% of people with HIV knowing their status by 2020 and 95% by 2030. In 2019 about 19% of all those living with HIV worldwide were undiagnosed. The study sought to assess the knowledge of HIV status and preferre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4302

Diagnosis of Acute Bacterial Meningitis by PCR and the Problem of Isolating the Causative Bacterial Agents by Culture in Burkina Faso

I. Tondé, J. Tranchot-Diallo, D. Kambiré, A. Ky-Ba, M. Tamboura, D. O. Kaboré, R. Paré, F. Aké, M. Zongo, M. Sanou, M. Salou, A. S. Ouédraogo, I. Sanou, L. Sangaré & R. Ouédraogo-Traoré · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

In Burkina Faso, meningitis is epidemic, pneumococcus, meningococcus and Haemophilus influenzae are the most implicated. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of ABM characterized by PCR and culture in order to highlight the low yield of the culture. This is a prospe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4303

Asymptomatic Carriage of SARS-CoV-2 in a University Population in Rosario, Argentina

Juan Pablo Scapini, María Victoria del Rosal, Juan Ignacio Isaac, Ayelen Rodriguez, Damian Ingaramo & Micaela Campora · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: To study the rates of SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic carriage in a young, healthy and full vaccinated population of students in the medical area. Contribute to the knowledge of the dynamics of the endemic and its control. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3301

Tuberculosis: Masquerade in Otorhinolaryngology

Arunima Viswakaran Sreelatha, Hetal Marfatia, Pranita Bhagat, Chandrani Chatterjee & Ramprasath V. · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Tuberculosis is a completely curable disease which can affect any part of the body. But rare site TB can lead to diagnostic dilemma as it mimics other conditions. This study aims at identifying cases at an early stage preventing morbidity and mortality associated with the same.

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3300

Spatial Analysis of DHF Cases in Yogyakarta City Based on Population Density and Altitude (2017-2018)

Ayu Elma Sandi, Ajeng Rahastri & Sulistyawati Sulistyawati · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: This study aims to determine the relationship between population density and altitude of the territory and DHF incidence in Yogyakarta City in 2017-2018. Study Design: The study was designed as an observational cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3299

A Retrospective Analysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Jos, North Central Nigeria

Abednego Samuel Dahal, Nanma Tongnan Cosmas & Mark Ojogba Okolo · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Background: Tuberculosis remains a major health problem in developing countries. The GeneXpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance (MTB/RIF) assay is a new test in many communities in Nigeria that is revolutionizing Mycobacterium tuberculosis control by contribut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3298