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Insights into correlations between H. pylori infection and chronic hepatitis C disease progression: A Comparative study in the Egyptian population
BACKGROUND: Accumulating evidence implicated H. pylori infection in the disease progression of patients with chronic liver. Highly virulent H. pylori …
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Efficacy and safety of nitazoxanide based quadruple regimen as first line therapy for treating Helicobacter pylori infected naïve patients
BACKGROUND: Eradication of H. pylori is a challenging issue in many parts of the world including Egypt. AIM: To evaluate …
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Phenotypic and molecular analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence and association with antibiotic resistance in Egypt
INTRODUCTION: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common nosocomial pathogen with multidrug resistance (MDR) and virulence factors (VFs). This study assessed the …
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Epidemiology of Shigella, Salmonella, and Campylobacter among diarrheic under-five-year-old children in central Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Diarrheagenic bacteria are among the major contributors to the global diarrheal burden. The absence of up-to-date data on the …
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Analysis of antimicrobial resistance and virulence of pathogens in dairy products from Egypt by whole genome sequencing
INTRODUCTION: Raw milk and dairy products can cause a variety of diseases due to environmental pollution. The objectives of this …
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Seroprevalence of IgM antibodies against cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV patients: single center study
INTRODUCTION: The presence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) immunoglobulin M (IgM) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive individuals indicates an active infection or …
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Molecular characterization of carbapenemases production among environmental Gram-negative isolates at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: first detection of NDM Producers in hospital environments
INTRODUCTION: The Gram-Negative bacteria, particularly carbapenem-resistant strains (CR-GNB), pose a global health threat due to high morbidity and mortality. Detecting …
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Genetic characterization of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae collected from healthy turkeys
INTRODUCTION: The spread of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-En) from turkeys via food chain and environmental contamination is a human health …
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OXA-48-producing Enterobacteriaceae in North of Morocco: Data from regional hospital of Tangier
INTRODUCTION: This is a three-year retro-prospective study aimed at assessing the prevalence of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae and to study three-year retrospective …
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus with Panton-Valentine leukocidin gene from a pediatric hospital in Morocco
INTRODUCTION: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major cause of nosocomial and community infections. These infections are becoming increasingly difficult …
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Yearly incidence of acute childhood gastroenteritis in Nigeria: Implicated pathogens predominantly harbor blaCTXM and blaTEM genes
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Routine use of antibiotics for infectious diarrhea in children is associated with the risk of increasing antibiotic …
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Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of HBV and HCV infections in the population of Ghudduwah Village, South Libya
INTRODUCTION: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are serious public health concerns in Libya, particularly in …
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Over-prescription of Watch antibiotics in primary healthcare settings in Sudan: results from routinely collected prescription data
INTRODUCTION: Antimicrobial resistance represents a significant challenge in Sudan, further exacerbating the burden on healthcare systems already grappling with infectious …
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Hepatitis B and C infection in HIV-infected children and young adults attending HIV treatment centres in Calabar, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Globally, approximately 2.7 million and 2.3 million people living with HIV are co-infected with hepatitis B and C virus, …
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Epidemiologic threats and outcome of evolving COVID-19-associated mucormycosis from a referral hospital in Egypt
INTRODUCTION: The present study aimed to explore the epidemiologic threats and factors associated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-associated mucormycosis …
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Role of ivermectin and colchicine in the treatment of COVID-19: a randomized controlled clinical trial
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of ivermectin and colchicine as treatment options for coronavirus …
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Seroprevalence of peste des petits ruminants in sheep and goats managed under pastoral and agro-pastoral systems
INTRODUCTION: Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an infectious disease that imposes substantial economic burdens on small ruminants (SR) production. …
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Burden and predictors of M-pox suspected cases in a rural setting of Cameroon: implications for developing countries
INTRODUCTION: M-pox is a re-emerging pathogen that is spreading rapidly in developing countries, presenting a serious health risk. Data are …
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Evaluation of three rapigen biocredit point-of-care tests for malaria case management in Lagos, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) antigen kits are widely used for malaria diagnosis in tropical regions due to their heat …
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Diagnostic performance of biopsy-based methods for determination of Helicobacter pylori infection in dyspeptic Mozambican patients
BACKGROUND: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a Gram-negative bacterium capable of colonizing the human stomach, which can lead to various …