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Analysis of virulence factors and antibiotic resistance genes in group B streptococcus from clinical samples
BACKGROUND: Streptococcus agalacticae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) is one of the most important causative agents of serious infections among neonates. …
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Antimicrobial resistance awareness and antibiotic prescribing behavior among healthcare workers in Nigeria: a national survey
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem compromising the effective treatment of infectious diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) …
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Effects of undernutrition on mortality and morbidity among adults living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Undernutrition is one of the most common problems among people living with HIV, contributing to premature death and the …
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Asymptomatic malaria and hepatitis B do not influence cytokine responses of persons involved in chronic sedentary activities
BACKGROUND: Chronic Sedentary lifestyles have been linked to increased odds of stress, elevated anxiety and diminished wellbeing, inducing cytokine production …
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High burden of viral respiratory co-infections in a cohort of children with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis
BACKGROUND: The presentation of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in young children is often clinically indistinguishable from other common respiratory illnesses, which …
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Estimating transmission dynamics and serial interval of the first wave of COVID-19 infections under different control measures: a statistical analysis in Tunisia from February 29 to May 5, 2020
Abstract Background Describing transmission dynamics of the outbreak and impact of intervention measures are critical to planning responses to future …
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Prevalence, phylogeny, and antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli pathotypes isolated from children less than 5 years old with community acquired- diarrhea in Upper Egypt
BACKGROUND: Diarrhoea, affecting children in developing countries, is mainly caused by diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC). This study principally aimed to …
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Micronutrient levels and their effects on the prognosis of visceral leishmaniasis treatment, a prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Micronutrients are minerals and vitamins and they are essential for normal physiological activities. The objectives of the study were …
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Short- and long-term humoral immune response against Yersinia pestis in plague patients, Madagascar
BACKGROUND: Plague, a fatal disease caused by the bacillus, Yersinia pestis, still affects resources-limited countries. Information on antibody response to …
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The perceived determinants and recommendations by mothers and healthcare professionals on the loss-to-follow-up in Option B+ program and child mortality in the Amhara region, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The third United Nations Sustainable Development Goal includes a commitment to end AIDS-related death by 2030. In line with …
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Incident tuberculosis disease in patients receiving biologic therapies in the Western Cape, South Africa from 2007 to 2018
BACKGROUND: South Africa has one of the highest tuberculosis incidence rates. Biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs are associated with an increased …
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A packaged intervention to improve viral load monitoring within a deeply rural health district of South Africa
BACKGROUND: The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province of South Africa has the highest prevalence of HIV infection in the world. Viral load …
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Praziquantel treatment coverage among school age children against Schistosomiasis and associated factors in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional survey, 2019
BACKGROUND: World Health Organization estimated that 779 million people are at risk of getting schistosomiasis (SCH) and 240 million people …
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Prevalence of hepatitis B among childbearing women and infant born to HBV-positive mothers in Togo
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a public health problem in Togo and transmission to the child occurs mainly …
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Association between haematological parameters and sickle cell genotypes in children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria resident in Kisumu County in Western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a monogenic disorder due to point mutation in the β-globin gene resulting in substitution …
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Features of Streptococcus agalactiae strains recovered from pregnant women and newborns attending different hospitals in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, GBS) serotypes, sequence types, and antimicrobial resistance profile vary across different geographic locations affecting …
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Comparison of practicability and effectiveness between unassisted HIV self-testing and directly assisted HIV self-testing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: a randomized feasibility trial
BACKGROUND: HIV self-testing (HIVST) can be performed using directly assisted and unassisted approaches in facilities or communities to reach different …
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Dengue in Western Uganda: a prospective cohort of children presenting with undifferentiated febrile illness
BACKGROUND: The spatial distribution and burden of dengue in sub-Saharan Africa remains highly uncertain, despite high levels of ecological suitability. …
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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards anthrax in northern Ethiopia: a mixed approach study
BACKGROUND: Anthrax is the second most highly prioritized zoonotic disease in Ethiopia due to its negative impact at the household …
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Diversity of SCCmec elements and spa types in South African Staphylococcus aureus mecA-positive blood culture isolates
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus varies depending on the healthcare facility, region and country. To understand its genetic diversity, …