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Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis outbreak associated with poor treatment adherence and delayed treatment: Arua District, Uganda, 2013–2017
BACKGROUND: In August 2017, the Uganda Ministry of Health was notified of increased cases of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Arua …
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Prevalence of intestinal parasitic infection and its association with anemia among pregnant women in Wondo Genet district, Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Previous studies reported contradicting findings about the association between intestinal parasitosis and maternal anemia. In this study we aimed …
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Prevalence of diarrhea and associated factors among under-five children in Bahir Dar city, Northwest Ethiopia, 2016: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, morbidity and mortality due to diarrhea is significantly high. Most importantly, burden of diarrhea is disproportionately high …
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Prevalence of onchocerciasis and associated clinical manifestations in selected hypoendemic communities in Ghana following long-term administration of ivermectin
BACKGROUND: Onchocerciasis is a neglected tropical disease which is still of immense major public health concern in several areas of …
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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors for HIV, Hepatitis B and C among blood Donors in South Gondar District blood Bank, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Despite the undeniable significance of blood transfusion in saving a millions life in emergencies and medical treatment, the quality …
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Prevalence of intestinal parasites and associated risk factors among inmates of Mekelle prison, Tigrai Region, Northern Ethiopia, 2017
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopia, like other developing countries, intestinal parasitic infections are the major public health problems affecting millions annually. Overcrowding …
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Parasitic contamination of vegetables marketed in Arba Minch town, southern Ethiopia
Consumption of unwashed, raw or unhygienically prepared fruits and vegetables act as potential source for the spread of various parasitic …
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Prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positivity and its associated factors in Rwanda
BACKGROUND: The epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the general population in Rwanda is not well known. This …
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Factors associated with syphilis infection: a cross-sectional survey among outpatients in Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District, Ghana
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. The disease affects all ages and both sexes …
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Tuberculosis infection risk, preventive therapy care cascade and incidence of tuberculosis disease in healthcare workers at Maputo Central Hospital
BACKGROUND: Mozambican healthcare workers have high rates of latent and active tuberculosis, but occupational screening for tuberculosis is not routine …
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Understanding the spatial distribution of trichiasis and its association with trachomatous inflammation—follicular
BACKGROUND: Whilst previous work has identified clustering of the active trachoma sign "trachomatous inflammation-follicular" (TF), there is limited understanding of …
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Prevalence of group B streptococcus among pregnant women and newborns at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Group B streptococcus (GBS) is reported as the leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis. Newborns from GBS colonized …
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Evaluation of antimicrobial prophylaxis use and rate of surgical site infection in surgical ward of Wachemo University Nigist Eleni Mohammed Memorial Hospital, Southern Ethiopia: prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the foremost infection in the overall patient population, affecting up to 66% of operated …
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Seroprevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii among pregnant women in Adwa district, northern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Toxoplasma gondii infection is a great health concern to pregnant women and the developing fetus. The aim of this …
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Prevalence of active trachoma and associated risk factors among children of the pastoralist population in Madda Walabu rural district, Southeast Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: In developing countries particularly in sub-Saharan Africa trachoma is still a public health concern. Ethiopia is the most affected …
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Being unvaccinated and having a contact history increased the risk of measles infection during an outbreak: a finding from measles outbreak investigation in rural district of Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Measles is one of the most contagious diseases caused by an acute viral illness called Morbillivirus that usually occurs …
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Molecular detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis sensitivity to rifampicin and isoniazid in South Gondar Zone, northwest Ethiopia
Drug resistant tuberculosis (TB) has become a persistent health threat in Ethiopia. In this respect, baseline data are scarce in …
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Health care seeking delay among pulmonary tuberculosis patients in North West zone of Tigrai region, North Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem and it is among the top 10 causes of death worldwide. …
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Prevalence and clinical outcomes of Plasmodium falciparum and intestinal parasitic infections among children in Kiryandongo refugee camp, mid-Western Uganda: a cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum and Intestinal Parasitic Infections (IPIs) - with the corresponding pathogenesis among children remain uncertain. …
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Treatment outcomes of drug resistant tuberculosis patients in Morocco: multi-centric prospective study
BACKGROUND: Drug resistant tuberculosis is a major public health problem in Morocco and worldwide. Treatment outcome of drug resistant tuberculosis …