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Molecular and epidemiological characterization of HIV-1 subtypes among Libyan patients
BACKGROUND: The epidemiological and clinical aspects of human immunodeficiency virus subtypes are of great interest worldwide. These subtypes are rarely …
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Isolated splenic tuberculosis with subsequent paradoxical deterioration: a case report
BACKGROUND: Isolated tuberculosis of the spleen has been described occasionally in literature, mostly in immunosuppressed individuals with various risk factors. …
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Urolithiasis analysis in a multiethnic population at a tertiary hospital in Nairobi, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Urolithiasis is a global problem whose incidence is reported to be on the rise across the world. Previously, urolithiasis …
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Assessment of surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis in Orthopaedics and Traumatology Surgical Unit of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital in Addis Ababa
BACKGROUND: Prophylactic antimicrobials have a starring role in prevention of surgical site infection. This study assesses the practice of surgical …
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Ethnopharmacologic survey of medicinal plants used to treat human diseases by traditional medical practitioners in Dega Damot district, Amhara, Northwestern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: One of the services that plants provide for human beings is their wider medicinal application. Although it is not …
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Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance profile of Staphylococcus in dairy farms, abattoir and humans in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Staphylococcus species cause mastitis and wound infection in livestock and food poisoning in humans through ingestion of contaminated foods, …
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Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of an ambiguous cystic kidney disease in a resource limited setting: a case report
BACKGROUND: Unilateral renal cystic disease is a rare condition that shares morphological similarities with multicystic dysplastic kidney, the former often …
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Prevalence and risk factors associated with female anal sex in the context of HIV/AIDS in the selected districts of Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Female anal sex is a receptive type of sexual practice among heterosexual couples where the penis is inserted into …
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Lung adenocarcinoma with thyroid metastasis: a case report
BACKGROUND: The metastases of a primary lung cancer over the thyroid gland are extremely rare. We report on an unusual …
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Stem loop-mediated isothermal amplification test: comparative analysis with classical LAMP and PCR in detection of Entamoeba histolytica in Kenya
Entamoeba histolytica, the causative agent for amoebiasis is a considerable burden to population in the developing countries where it accounts …
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Injuries in male and female semi-professional football (soccer) players in Nigeria: prospective study of a National Tournament
BACKGROUND: Research on the epidemiology of football injuries in Africa is very sparse despite its importance for injury prevention planning …
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Knowledge and factors associated with pain management for hospitalized children among nurses working in public hospitals in Mekelle City, North Ethiopia: cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: American Nurses Association reflects, the role of the nurse in pain management encompasses the entire nursing process, assessment of …
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Cytotoxicity, antimicrobial and antioxidant activity of eight compounds isolated from Entada abyssinica (Fabaceae)
Entada abyssinica is a plant traditionally used against gastrointestinal bacterial infections. Eight compounds including three flavonoids, three terpenoids, a monoglyceride …
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Relationship between hyperglycemia, antioxidant capacity and some enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants in African patients with type 2 diabetes
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Studies demonstrate that free radicals are involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic complications. The aim of this …
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Perceived stress and quality of life of pharmacy students in University of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Stress among pharmacy students could greatly affect their learning activities and general well-being. It is therefore necessary to investigate …
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Bio-efficacy of deltamethrin based durable wall lining against wild populations of Anopheles gambiae s.l. in Northern Tanzania
Indoor residual spraying (IRS) is one of the preferred tools used for control of malaria in many settings in the …
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Incidence of macrolide–lincosamide–streptogramin B resistance amongst beta-haemolytic streptococci in The Gambia
In West Africa, penicillin, macrolide and lincosamide resistance among beta-haemolytic streptococci (BHS) isolates has rarely been described. However, such data …
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Radiotherapy of nasopharyngeal cancer using Rapidarc: dosimetric study of military teaching hospital Mohamed V, Morocco
BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study is to assess efficacy and efficiency of Volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) technique in …
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Utilization of outreach immunization services among children in Hoima District, Uganda: a cluster survey
BACKGROUND: The global vaccine action plan 2011-2020 was endorsed by 194 states to equitably extend the benefits of immunization to …
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Perceptions and experiences of pregnant women about routine HIV testing and counselling in Ghimbi town, Ethiopia: a qualitative study
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia has implemented routine HIV testing and counselling using a provider initiated HIV testing ('opt-out' approach) to achieve high …