Diarrhoeal disease is a public health problem for children worldwide especially in developing countries. This study aimed at assessing the microbial agents associated with childhood diarrhoea in Benin City, Nigeria. Faecal specimens were collected from patients and controls withi...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/18510
Aims: To determine the prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) and its risk factors among prison inmates at the Ho central prison. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Ho Central Prison in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region, between May and Ju...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/17246
Introduction: Pain is the most common reason for physician consultation in most advanced countries such as the United States. It is a major symptom in many medical conditions, and can significantly interfere with a person's quality of life and general functioning. Objectives: Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18006
The aims of the study were to determine the prevalence of tobacco smoking among patients attending private clinic and to examine the socio-demographic correlates of smoking in Gaza City. A retrospective study was carried out. The case records of all patients attending private che...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16770
Background: Hypertension is a global public health problem in both developed and developing countries. It is estimated that 75% of the world hypertensive patients in 2025 will be in developing countries including Nigeria. There is need to understand the nature of the epidemic and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17421
A cross-sectional study to investigate prevalence, seasonal prevalence and causative agents of clinical and subclinical dromedary camel mastitis in Saudi Arabia (KSA) was conducted. The prevalence of acute mastitis was 3.6% and of chronic mastitis was 2.2%. Physical tests, Califo...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/17593
Background: Intestinal parasitosis remains a major public health burden in developing countries such as Ghana. The burden of disease is heaviest among vulnerable populations and yet epidemiologic data from these populations are limited. Objectives: The present study aimed at asse...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/18026
Mohamed Kaled A. Shambesh, Zeinab Elmehdi Saleh, Taher Mohamed Emahbes, Ezzadin Areaf Franka, Faisal Ismail & Malik Abdurrazag A. Elosta·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2015
Objectives: To use CHADS2 and Community Stroke Risk Classification (CSRC) scores to describe and classify the distribution of the risk factors of stroke in a population without known atrial fibrillation (AF). Study Design: Was community, cross-sectional study. Place and Duration...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17691
Mohamed Kaled A. Shambesh, Taher Mohamed Emahbes, Zeinab Elmehdi Saleh, Mokhtar Mohamed Gusbi, Ezzadin Areaf Franka & Omer Ibrahim Bosnena·Journal of Scientific Research and Reports·2015
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is very common cardiovascular disorder and a major health problem in North Africa. AF associated with increase the risk of stroke and hospitalization. Objectives: To compare stroke risk factors among community people who have atrial fibrillation and those...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2015/17837
Background: Febrile convulsions continue to be a common occurrence in paediatric practice in Nigeria and Africa. Constant review of the subject from time to time is therefore desirable. Methods: We prospectively studied over a seven month period the prevalence, aetiology and outc...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17206
Aims: This study is aimed to ascertain the prevalence and antibiogram of bacterial isolates causing urinary tract infection in Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki I (FETHA I) with the view to establishing a base line for the cautious use of antibiotics in the hospital. Study Desi...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/16696
The prevalence of malaria and its co-infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was investigated in Owena, Idanre Local Government Area and State Hospital Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. A total of 150 blood samples (Total number at, Owena = 88 and the State Hospital = 62) wer...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/16987
The seroprevalence of the causative agent of cervical cancer: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) types in any region is essential for the effective prevention and control of cervical cancer in that region, since there are over 100 types of HPV with high and low risk types. In this study...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15972
Background: Infertility is a phenomenon which influences all lifestyle aspects of a couple and has cultural, social, legal and especially psychological consequences. Depression is a common consequence of infertility and its impact can be devastating to the infertile persons and t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16302
Orkuma Joseph Aondowase, Gomerep Simji Samuel, Egesie Julie Ochaka, Orkuma Jenifer Hembadoon, Mbaave Tsavyange Peter & Onoja Anthony Michael·International Blood Research & Reviews·2015
Aim: To compare the prevalence rates, relevant indices of laboratory accuracy and proportion of false negative test results for some WHO recommended methodologies used for HIV screening amongst blood donor sata hospital-based blood bank in Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2015/17095