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Bundle care approach to reduce device associated infections in post-living-donor-liver transplantation in a tertiary care hospital, Egypt
BACKGROUND: Device-associated infections (DAIs) are a significant cause of morbidity following living donor liver transplantation (LDLT). We aimed to assess …
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Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and the effect of vitamin D3 supplementation on response to anti-tuberculosis therapy in patients with extrapulmonary tuberculosis
BACKGROUND: We aimed to assess serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) concentrations in extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) patients and to evaluate the effect …
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Comparison of microscopic and xpert MTB diagnoses of presumptive mycobacteria tuberculosis infection: retrospective analysis of routine diagnosis at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis is a global health problem that causes 1. 4 million deaths every year. It has been estimated that …
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Indoor residual spraying of experimental huts in Cameroon highlights the potential of Fludora® Fusion to control wild pyrethroid-resistant malaria vectors
Elevated resistance to pyrethroids in major malaria vectors has led to the introduction of novel insecticides including neonicotinoids. There is …
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The development and implementation of a proficiency testing program for SARS-CoV-2 using dried tube specimens in resource-limited countries
INTRODUCTION: When COVID-19 hit the world in 2019, an enhanced focus on diagnostic testing for SARS-CoV-2 was essential for a …
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Multi-state Markov model for time to treatment changes for HIV/AIDS patients: a retrospective cohort national datasets, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Virological failure, drug resistance, toxicities, and other issues make it difficult for ART to maintain long-term sustainability. These issues …
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Individual and community level factors associated with sexually transmitted infections among men in Tanzania: insights from the Tanzania demographic and health survey of 2022
BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted infections continue to be a significant public health issue on a global scale. Due to their effects …
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Characterization of bacterial and viral pathogens in the respiratory tract of children with HIV-associated chronic lung disease: a case–control study
Abstract Introduction Chronic lung disease is a major cause of morbidity in African children with HIV infection; however, the microbial …
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A designathon to co-create HPV screening and vaccination approaches for mothers and daughters in Nigeria: findings from a community-led participatory event
BACKGROUND: Oncogenic types of human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection cause substantial morbidity and mortality in Nigeria. Nigeria has low cervical cancer …
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Bacterial profile, drug resistance pattern, clinical and laboratory predictors of ascites infection in cirrhosis patients
Ascites is a pathological collection of free fluid in the peritoneal cavity, which is a common complication in patients with …
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Tuberculosis preventive treatment uptake among people living with HIV during COVID-19 period in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a retrospective data review
BACKGROUND: Screening for tuberculosis (TB) and providing TB preventive treatment (TPT) along with antiretroviral therapy is key components of human …
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Incidence and risk factors of post COVID-19 syndrome: a Tunisian cohort study
BACKGROUND: It has become increasingly clear that SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to persistent physical and mental health problems lasting weeks …
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The effects of selected neglected tropical diseases on economic performance at the macrolevel in Africa
BACKGROUND: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as leprosy, lymphatic filariasis (LF), schistosomiasis and onchocerciasis are endemic in several African countries. …
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Willingness to receive COVID-19 vaccines, associated factors and reasons for not taking a vaccine: a cross sectional study among persons aged 13–80 years in Wakiso, Central Uganda
BACKGROUND: Vaccination has been recommended as one of the approaches for the control of COVID-19 pandemic. However, adequate vaccine coverage …
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Effect of concurrent infection of Helicobacter pylori with Toxoplasma gondii infection on gastric pathology
BACKGROUND: Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are among the most prevalent foodborne parasitic and bacterial infections …
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Predictors of quality of life of TB/HIV co-infected patients in the Northern region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) co-morbidity continues to be a serious worldwide health issue, particularly …
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Factors affecting hand hygiene practice during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Zimbabwean population: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Practicing hand hygiene is recommended as one of the key preventive measures for reducing the transmission of COVID-19 and …
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Association of haemato-biochemical indices and blood composite ratios with microfilaridermia in Onchocerciasis patients
BACKGROUND: Onchocerciasis causes chronic systemic inflammation. Several studies have used markers such as haemato-biochemical indices to predict the occurrence of …
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Soil-transmitted helminths and associated factors among pregnant women in Doreni district, Oromia region, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis (STH) refers to a set of parasitic illnesses caused by nematode worms and spread to people through …
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Antimicrobial activity of cefepime-tazobactam combination against extended spectrum beta-lactamase and/or AmpC beta-lactamase- producing gram-negative bacilli
BACKGROUND: The problem of resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics, which is caused by ESBL and AmpC β-lactamases, is getting worse globally. …