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Differential susceptibility of Onchocerca volvulus microfilaria to ivermectin in two areas of contrasting history of mass drug administration in Cameroon: relevance of microscopy and molecular techniques for the monitoring of skin microfilarial repopulation within six months of direct observed treatment
BACKGROUND: Ivermectin is an excellent microfilaricide against Onchocerca volvulus. However, in some regions, long term use of ivermectin has resulted …
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Risk factors for recurrent tuberculosis after successful treatment in a high burden setting: a cohort study
BACKGROUND: People successfully completing treatment for tuberculosis remain at elevated risk for recurrent disease, either from relapse or reinfection. Identifying …
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Factors associated with sub-microscopic placental malaria and its association with adverse pregnancy outcomes among HIV-negative women in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: a cohort study
BACKGROUND: Malaria infection during pregnancy has negative health consequences for both mothers and offspring. Sub-microscopic malaria infection during pregnancy is …
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Patient delay in the diagnosis of tuberculosis in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Delay in the diagnosis of Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major challenge against achieving effective TB prevention and control. Though …
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Implications of COVID-19 in high burden countries for HIV/TB: A systematic review of evidence
BACKGROUND: The triple burden of COVID-19, tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus is one of the major global health challenges of …
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Studies on the prevalence of Hepatitis C virus infection in diabetic patients attending a tertiary health-care facility South-west Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are two major public health problems associated with …
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Prospective, observational study to assess the performance of CAA measurement as a diagnostic tool for the detection of Schistosoma haematobium infections in pregnant women and their child in Lambaréné, Gabon: study protocol of the freeBILy clinical trial in Gabon
BACKGROUND: Schistosoma antigen detection in urine is a valuable diagnostic approach for schistosomiasis control programmes because of the higher sensitivity …
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Comparative performance study of three Ebola rapid diagnostic tests in Guinea
BACKGROUND: The 2014/15 Ebola outbreak in West Africa resulted in 11,000 deaths and massive strain on local health systems, and …
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Low frequency of enterohemorrhagic, enteroinvasive and diffusely adherent Escherichia coli in children under 5 years in rural Mozambique: a case-control study
BACKGROUND: Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) are among the leading pathogens associated with endemic diarrhea in low income countries. Yet, few …
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HIV knowledge and associated factors among young Ethiopians: application of multilevel order logistic regression using the 2016 EDHS
BACKGROUND: Human Immunodeficiency virus continues to be a major global health problem infecting 75 million and killing 32 million people …
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Bacterial profile, antibiotic susceptibility pattern and associated risk factors of urinary tract infection among clinically suspected children attending at Felege-Hiwot comprehensive and specialized hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. A prospective study
BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infection is one of the most common bacterial infections in children. Understanding the characteristics of uropathogens and …
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Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV prevalence and related sexual and substance use risk practices among key populations who access HIV prevention, treatment and related services in South Africa: findings from a seven-city cross-sectional survey (2017)
BACKGROUND: People who use drugs including people who inject drugs (PWUD/ID), sex workers (SWs) and men who have sex with …
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Correction to: Bioaerosol sampling of patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis: a study protocol
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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Seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type 1 among people living with HIV in Mbeya, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Despite the significant decline in the prevalence of HIV in Tanzania, the prevalence rates in Mbeya, Iringa, and Njombe …
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A structural equation model of factors associated with HIV risk behaviors and mental health among men who have sex with men in Malawi
BACKGROUND: Men who have sex with men (MSM) bear a disproportionate burden of HIV in Malawi. Early prevention efforts in …
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High burden of self-reported sexually transmitted infections among key populations in Mozambique: the urgent need for an integrated surveillance system
BACKGROUND: Key populations - men who have sex with men (MSM), female sex workers (FSW) and people who inject drugs …
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HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder and HIV-associated myelopathy in a patient with a preserved CD4, but high viral load-a rarely reported phenomenon: a case report and literature review
Abstract Background Despite widespread use of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) and HIV-associated myelopathy (HAM) are not …
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The role of mass media exposure on tuberculosis knowledge and attitude among migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the 10th leading cause of death. Despite no country achieved its target, the world health …
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Prevalence and nature of potential drug-drug interactions among hospitalized HIV patients presenting with suspected meningitis in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Management of co-infections including cryptococcal meningitis, tuberculosis and other opportunistic infections in persons living with HIV can lead to …
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Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in farm animals and breeders in north of Morocco
BACKGROUND: The objectives of this study were to determine for the first time, in Morocco, the nasal carriage rate, antimicrobial …