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Key informant views on potential acceptability and feasibility of long-acting antiretroviral treatment for HIV in Kenya
BACKGROUND: In 2020, 14% of diagnosed persons living with HIV (PLWH) in Kenya were not taking antiretroviral therapy (ART), and …
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Increased tuberculosis case detection in Tanzanian children and adults using African giant pouched rats
BACKGROUND: African giant pouched rats, trained by Anti-Persoonsmijnen Ontmijnende Product Ontwikkeling (APOPO), have demonstrated their ability to detect tuberculosis (TB) …
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Trends in immunological markers of transfusion transmissible infections among blood donors in Mamfe District Hospital, Southwest Cameroon
BACKGROUND: Blood transfusion is associated with exposure to blood Transfusion Transmissible Infection (TTIs). The threat posed by the blood-borne pathogens …
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Molecular characterization of carbapenemase and extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing Acinetobacter baumannii isolates causing surgical site infections in Ethiopia
Abstract Background Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause a variety of nosocomial infections in humans. This study …
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Antibiotic use and resistance patterns at Rumphi District Hospital in Malawi: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Overuse of antibiotics is a key driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) world-wide. Malawi continues to report rising cases of …
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HIV viral suppression and risk of viral rebound in patients on antiretroviral therapy: a two- year retrospective cohort study in Northern Tanzania
BACKGROUND: The world is moving towards the third target of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS to ensure most …
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Novel synergistic interactions between monolaurin, a mono-acyl glycerol and β lactam antibiotics against Staphylococcus aureus: an in vitro study
BACKGROUND: A major worldwide health issue is the rising frequency of resistance of bacteria.Drug combinations are a winning strategy in …
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Accuracy of and preferences for blood-based versus oral-fluid-based HIV self-testing in Malawi: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: HIV self-testing (HIVST) can use either oral-fluid or blood-based tests. Studies have shown strong preferences for self-testing compared to …
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An evaluation of the cost of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine delivery in Zambia
BACKGROUND: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection and the leading cause of cervical cancer. The HPV vaccine …
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Antibiotic resistance patterns of Staphylococcus aureus and Enterobacteriaceae isolated from street foods in selected towns of Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Street foods are any foods or drinks prepared or sold by street vendors in an open space. The purpose …
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Prevalence and factors associated with HIV testing among young women in Ghana
BACKGROUND: HIV/AIDS is a global health challenge and continues to threaten lives in sub-Saharan African countries such as Ghana. One …
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Epidemiological investigation of dengue fever outbreak and its socioeconomic determinants in Banadir region, Somalia
BACKGROUND: Dengue has become an alarming global problem and is endemic in many countries, particularly in tropical and subtropical countries. …
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HIV and hepatitis B, C co-infection and correlates of HIV infection among men who have sex with men in Rwanda, 2021: a respondent-driven sampling, cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are a key population group disproportionately affected by HIV and other sexually …
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Experience of social harms among female sex workers following HIV self-test distribution in Malawi: results of a cohort study
BACKGROUND: In Malawi, female sex workers (FSW) have high HIV incidence and regular testing is suggested. HIV self-testing (HIVST) is …
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Predictors of severity and prolonged hospital stay of viral acute respiratory infections (ARI) among children under five years in Burkina Faso, 2016–2019
BACKGROUND: Viruses are the leading etiology of acute respiratory infections (ARI) in children. However, there is limited knowledge on drivers …
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HIV protease resistance mutations in patients receiving second-line antiretroviral therapy in Libreville, Gabon
INTRODUCTION: In 2022, the WHO reported that 29.8 million people around the world were living with HIV (PLHIV) and receiving …
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Prevalence and determinants of impetigo in Ghana: a cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Skin diseases such as impetigo pose a significant public health challenge in low resource settings. Despite this, there is …
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Characteristics of infections with ancestral, Beta and Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2 in the PHIRST-C community cohort study, South Africa, 2020-2021
BACKGROUND: Data on the characteristics of individuals with mild and asymptomatic infections with different SARS-CoV-2 variants are limited. We therefore …
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Diarrheal disease and associated factors among children aged 6 to 59 months in Oda Bultum District, Eastern Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Diarrhea is a serious health problem in children under the age of five that is both preventable and treatable. …
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Antimicrobial resistance markers distribution in Staphylococcus aureus from Nsukka, Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Multidrug resistance in Staphylococcus aureus continues to influence treatment complications in clinical settings globally. Multidrug-resistant-S. aureus (MDR-SA) is often …