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Dengue in Guinea: Clinical Description and Investigation of an Imported Case

Traore FA, Kpamy DO, Sako FB, Touré AA, Bah I, Diallo MOS, Diare A, Kourouma ML, Camara G, Keita I, Doukouré SM, Tolno F, Leno JP, Barry EL, Keita K, Keita L, Kagbadouno M, Camara AD & Balde TB · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2025

Introduction: A neglected tropical disease, we report a case of imported dengue fever in the Republic of Guinea in a student permanently resident in a neighbouring country who was visiting Conakry (Guinea) for professional reasons. Case Presentation: Symptoms began with the onset...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i1417

Epidemiological, Clinical and Prognostic Features of Tetanus in Dakar, Senegal

Viviane Marie Pierre Cisse, Ndeye Maguette Fall, Khardiata Diallo Mbaye, Fatou Sène Ndiaye, Khardiatou Barro, Aboubakar Sidikh Badiane, Aminata Massaly, Ndeye Aissatou Lakhe, Daye Ka, Assane Diouf, Louise Fortes & Moussa Seydi · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2025

The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical and prognostic aspects of tetanus. Methodology: This is a retrospective, descriptive, cross-sectional study based on the records of patients hospitalized for tetanus in the infectious diseases and tropical depart...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i1416

Mite Borne Diseases in Sri Lanka: A Hidden Iceberg of Vector Borne Diseases

Kalpani. O. Bandaranayaka · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2025

Aims: Mite infections in Sri Lanka are seldom reported or studied in animals and humans. The existing few studies are case studies reporting human infection of scabies and reporting rodents and avian mites. The epidemiology of mite infestations and mite-borne diseases in Sri Lank...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i1415

Epidemiological, Clinical and Paraclinical Aspects of the Association of Diabetes and COVID-19 in a Lome Regional Hospital, Togo

Kodjo Agbeko Djagadou, Awèréou Kotosso, Lihanimpo Djalogue, Koffi Klouvi, Nouridine Amadou & Mohaman Awalou Djibril · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2025

Diabetes is one of the most frequently reported comorbidities in patients with COVID-19 in non-critical forms of the infection. The aim of the study is to describe the Epidemiological, clinical and paraclinical aspects of diabetic patients hospitalized for COVID-19. This was a re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i1414

A Review on Chandipura virus: Outbreaks and Emerging Infectious Disease for Children in India

Zahid Hussain Deshwali & Vikas Sharma · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2025

Chandipura virus, also known as Chandipura vesicular virus is a rare and poorly understood virus belonging to the family Rhabdoviridae. The virus mostly affects children and is known to cause very painful and sometimes fatal brain inflammation. Chandipura disease is a disease cau...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i1413

Risk Factors for Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in Bangladesh: A Country with High Tuberculosis Prevalence

Sayla Aktar Chowdhory, Sabina Sultana, Shampa Rani Pal, Sadia Islam Reya, Konika Rahman, Moni Krishno Mohanta, Md Ariful Hasan & Md Fazlul Haque · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in Bangladesh. In this case-control retrospective study, a total of 348 patients, either with pulmonary TB (PTB) or extrapulmonary TB (EPTB), were surveyed from April 2020 to January 2023 from five different districts of Banglade...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12412

Mpox Threats in Bangladesh: An Emerging Health Challenge and Call for Action

Partha Pratim Ghosh, Palash Bose, Anika Thasin Bithi & Kazi Abdus Sobur · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Bangladesh, is concerned about the risk of Mpox elaborately, monkeypox as a worldwide health emergencies, especially after the arrival of the rapid spreading Clade 1b strain in India. Bangladesh has not yet reported any instances, but there is a high danger of transmission due to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12409

Determinants of Antibiotic Use in SARS-CoV-2 Positive Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Retrospective Cohort Study Conducted in an Epidemic Treatment Center in Dakar (ETC)

Ka Daye, Diallo Mbaye Khardiata, Wembulua Bruce Shinga, Fall Ndèye Maguette, Badiane Aboubacar Sidikh, Thioub Daouda, Diop Moustapha, Ba Papa Samba, Gaye Ibrahima, Faye Ousmane, Lakhe Ndèye Aissatou, Cisse Diallo Viviane Marie Pierre, Diouf Assane, Fortes Louise, Sall Amadou Alpha & Seydi Moussa · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Introduction: COVID-19, like most viral respiratory diseases, can be associated with bacterial infections requiring antibiotic prescription. However, the prescription of antibiotics must be based on clinical and biological arguments, with clear recommendations. The aim of this st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12410

The Impact of Evidence-Based Practice on Clinical and Patient-centered Nursing Outcomes: A Review of the Literature

Vartika Vishnoi, Prachi Chauhan, Istahil Osman Abdi, Shivani Chauhan, Deeksha Rani & Niharika Tiwari · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a fundamental approach to enhancing patient care and improving nursing outcomes. This systematic review evaluates how EBP influences key nursing outcomes, including patient safety, clinical efficiency, and professional development. A comprehensive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12407

Impact of Hypertension on COVID-19 Severity in Togo: A Retrospective Study

Kodjo Agbeko Djagadou, Lihanimpo Djalogue, Abou-bakari Tchala, Aboudou-Razak Moukaila, Yasmine Alfa-Tchamana & Mohaman Awalou Djibril · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Background: Few data on this subject are available in Togo, the objective of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical and evolutionary characteristics of coronavirus disease in COVID-19 and hypertensive patients in a Togolese context. Methods: This w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12408

Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis at the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital Center

Kodjo Agbeko Djagadou, Lihanimpo Djalogue, Abou-bakari Tchala, Platini Ngassu & Mohaman Awalou Djibril · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Objective: describe the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical and therapeutic aspect of extrapulmonary tuberculosis at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sylvanus Olympio in Lomé. Methodology: This was a retrospective and descriptive study over a period of 4 years, from November...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12405

Social and Health Inequality in Nigeria: A Survey of Ajegunle Slum Dwellers of Lagos State

Ewere Rosemary Iwegbu · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Social disadvantage and inequalities in health outcomes are critically and significantly related in many ways. The study uses the Ajegunle Area of Lagos in Lagos State, Nigeria as the study area. The concept of slums and social and health inequality has been explored greatly, ite...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12406

Evaluation of Antibiotic Usage Patterns, Patient Factors, and Economic Implications in ICU

Moturu Dharanindra · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Background: One of today's most significant public health issues is antibiotic resistance, which is caused by the overuse or abuse of antibiotics. Effective antimicrobial therapy is essential for treating patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), including those with severe seps...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12404

Cholera in Zambia: Explanatory Factors and Mid-term Impact of the Sustainable Development Goals

Beenzu Siamalube, Emmanuel Ehinmitan, Maina Ngotho, Justus Onguso & Steven Runo · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Cholera, a highly contagious disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, poses a severe public health threat, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited access to clean water and adequate sanitation. Symptoms such as acute watery diarrhoea, vomiting, and muscle cramps can...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12403