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Occurrence of poliovirus and non-polio enterovirus among children with acute flaccid paralysis in Cameroon from 2015 to 2020
INTRODUCTION: Poliovirus (PV) and non-polio enteroviruses (NPEV) belong to the Picornaviridae family. They are found worldwide and are responsible for …
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Mycoplasma hominis increases the risk for Ureaplasma parvum infection in Human immunodeficiency virus infected pregnant women
INTRODUCTION: Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma parvum have been recently linked to sexually transmitted diseases and other conditions. There are a …
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Molecular analysis of multidrug-resistant E. coli in pediatric UTIs: findings from a Nigerian Hospital
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to isolate and characterize antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli from urine samples of children at the Mother and …
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Prevalence of comorbid asthma in Tunisian patients with COVID-19: clinical features and outcomes
INTRODUCTION: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) has resulted in around …
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Seroprevalence and determinants of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato infection among owned dogs in Ibadan, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Humans acquire cystic echinococcosis through accidental ingestion of Echinococcus granulosus (EG) eggs released into the environment by infected dogs. …
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Characterization of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase and carbapenemase genes in bacteria from environment in Burkina Faso
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to characterize extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase genes in bacteria from the environment in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina …
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Prevalence of carbapenemases among Gram-negative bacteria in Tunisia: first report of KPC-2 producing Acinetobacter baumannii
INTRODUCTION: The rapid evolution of the antibacterial resistance problem worldwide, including the Mediterranean countries, constitutes a real threat to public …
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Vaccination compliance of selected childhood immunization programs and the socio-determinant factors in Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: Adherence to full vaccination is important in preventing childhood diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the …
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Prevalence and antibacterial resistance patterns of uropathogenic staphylococci in Casablanca, Morocco
INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the resistance profile of uropathogenic staphylococci bacteria in Casablanca, Morocco. METHODOLOGY: …
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Characterization of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacilli: first report of blaNDM-1 in Enterobacter cloacae
INTRODUCTION: The spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria, particularly carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli (CR-GNB), has become a serious challenge for clinicians due to …
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Variation in neutrophil levels and artemisinin-based combination therapy efficacy in West-Africa
INTRODUCTION: Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMN) are involved in pathogen clearance by phagocytosis. However, the role of PMNs in the efficacy of …
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Egypt: a cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy is a major problem. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with …
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Antibiotic resistance patterns in nosocomial infections: preliminary data from Hospital of Al-Hoceima, Morocco
INTRODUCTION: Nosocomial infections or healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) represent a public health problem. The burden of antibiotic resistance in these infections …
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Anthrax toxins-producing Bacillus spp. isolated from handwashing stations during COVID-19 pandemic in Lagos, Nigeria
INTRODUCTION: The virulence binding factor, protective antigen (pag) and poly-D-γ-glutamate capsular (cap) genes, peculiar to Bacillus anthracis are located in …
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Knowledge and predictors of attitudes of hepatitis B virus infection prevention among adults in Tolon, Northern Ghana
INTRODUCTION: Viral hepatitis is one of the major public health concerns, targeted for eradication by 2030. Though previous research has …
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New alternative therapeutic strategies against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, an opportunistic multi-resistant pathogen with a myriad of virulence factors
Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PA) has emerged as a significant cause of Gram-negative infections, particularly in patients with impaired host defenses. It …
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Distribution pattern and prevalence of opportunistic infections and their possible reciprocal effects among HIV patients, Burayu health centers, Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Opportunistic infections are a major public health problems in immuno-compromised individuals, particularly in HIV patients, and form a lethal …
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Transfusion-transmissible infections among blood donors in Bejaia, Algeria: ten years retrospective and comparative study
INTRODUCTION: Blood transfusion saves millions of lives year around the world; it is the most important life-saving option for blood …
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The risk of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus infection in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a predominant route of infection for children in Ethiopia. No …
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The controverted therapeutic efficacy of Allium sativum and Artemisia herba-alba extracts on Cryptosporidium-infected mice
INTRODUCTION: Cryptosporidiosis has become an issue of great interest being life-threatening among immunocompromised hosts worldwide. This study explored the curative …