Introduction: A Transfusion transmitted infection (TTI) is a virus, parasite, or other potential pathogen that can be transmitted in donated blood through a transfusion to a recipient. This transmission is one of the most dreaded complications of blood transfusion. Aims and Objec...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/41271
The aim of this study was set to determine the prevalence of HIV/HBV co-infections and the associated risk factors in the general population in the district of Kiruhura-Uganda. A cross-sectional household survey was conducted from April 2014 to November 2014 and 1874 people were...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/40254
Serge Ngekeng, Alain Chichom-Mefire, Peter Fon Nde, Dickson Shey Nsagha, Alphonse Tonia Nkuigue, Kevine Tiogouo, Franka Mbu Oben, Patou Franck Ekotang & Siméon Pierre Choukem·Microbiology Research Journal International·2018
Aims: Hepatitis B is a major public health problem in Cameroon and health care workers (HCWs) due to the nature of their work continue to be at high risk. Only very few studies have investigated the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) prevalence and its associated factors among h...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/40445
Introduction: Malaria infection during pregnancy is a significant public health problem, and pregnancy is known to alter the immune response of women to malaria primarily in tropical and sub-tropical regions; with substantial risks for the mother, her foetus and the newborn. The...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39620
Siham Ahmed Balla, Sayed Halay, Taha Ahmed Elmukashfi Elsheikh, Heitham Awadalla, Amani Ahmed Burbr, Emtinan Khalid Hamid, Asma Abdelaal Abdalla, Zeinab Swareldahab, Zeinab Ammara, Elfatih Malik & Haieder Abuahmed Mohamed·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2018
Background: There is a dearth of recent information on wheezes and Asthma in Sudan. Asthma is a non-communicable disease that affected more than 300 million persons in 2014 and contributes to more than 15 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Objectives: This study was...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/39872
Md. Humayon Kabir, Md. Matiur Rahman, Md. Masud Parvaj, A. B. M. Tanbir Ahmed, Md. Salman Shahariar, Md. Mahamudul Hasan, Md. Ohidur Rahman Sajal, Mohammad Mizanur Rahman & Md. Mukter Hossain·Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences·2018
To investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infestation (GIT) of calves, 35 fecal samples were collected from District Dairy Farm, Sylhet of Bangladesh. Fecal samples of two different genotypes were examined for GIT parasites. The results of the fecal examination...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRAVS/2018/38585
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi Isolates from Patients Attending Health Care Facilities, Ebonyi State, Nigeria Aim: To determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi (called Salmonella Typhi hencefor...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39802
Background: Rotavirus infection is a major cause of gastroenteritis in children less than 5 years of age. Its symptoms include diarrhea, fever, abdominal pains and vomiting which often time results in dehydration and metabolic changes in the body. Transmission is mainly orofeaca...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39580
A high level of medication adherence is required for effective treatment of bipolar disorder due to the chronic progressive nature of the illness requiring maintenance treatment. Aims: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of medication non-adherence of people with...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2017/39752
Aim: This study assessed age group related level of infection and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of Staphylococcus aureus strains from a clinical specimen. Study Design: This is a prospective cross-sectional study conducted among in-patients and out- patients suspected of...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/39731
Aims: The study was conducted between March 2015 and June 2017 to determine the prevalence of cardiometabolic risks in adult men from Dschang Health District in Cameroon. Methodology: After obtaining the ethical clearance, a simplified questionnaire was used for 254 volunteer par...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/39781
Background: Young adulthood is a critical period in which mental illnesses such as anxiety, mood disorders, and comorbidities such as substance use disorders often first emerge. Mental health problems may lead to disturbed behaviours and can severely impair academic performance....
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39848
Aims: This study was conducted to assess breastfeeding (BF) among the mothers in the Gaza Strip, particularly to determine the prevalence and the associated factors of Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF), and to explore mothers’ EBF perceptions and practices. Study Design: A mixed meth...
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Research Article10.9734/AJMAH/2018/39292
Aims: The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among primary school children in Kwalkwalawa Area of Sokoto, State, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted amo...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2018/38623
Mary Jane C. Flores, Yvette M. Bautista, Louise Gabrielle E. Carandang, Krizianne M. Go, Ma. Bianca Isabelle T. Olalia, Eligio Santiago V. Maghirang, Addah S. De Peralta, Lawrence Aikee R. Esmeli & Derick Erl P. Sumalapao·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2018
Background: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) is a major public health problem in tropical areas such as the Philippines. A significant portion of the population in the Philippines consists of people located in the provinces as well as hard to reach localities that often cater...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2018/39692