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Adherence to WHO vaccine storage codes and vaccine cold chain management practices at primary healthcare facilities in Dalocha District of Silt'e Zone, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The main elements of effective vaccine cold chain management at the immunization service delivery point are well-trained vaccine cold …
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Procalcitonin levels in children affected by severe malaria compared to those with uncomplicated malaria in the absence of bacterial infection: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Procalcitonin is an inflammatory marker strongly associated with the presence of bacterial infection. It has been considered raised in …
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Urinary bladder Schistosoma haematobium-related squamous cell carcinoma: a report of two fatal cases and literature review
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is still a public health issue in certain areas of developing countries (especially in sub-saharan Africa). Schistosoma haematobium …
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Molecular characterization of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli toxins and colonization factors in children under five years with acute diarrhea attending Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is one of the leading causes of infectious diarrhea in children. There are no licensed …
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Prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni infection among children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by mainly Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma hematobium. The disease is very common …
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Hemorrhagic stroke following snake bite in Burkina Faso (West Africa). A case series
BACKGROUND: Snake bites remain a major medical problem in West Africa, and hemorrhagic stroke following a snakebite has emerged as …
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Prevalence and characteristics of Listeria species from selected African countries
Listeriosis, caused by Listeria spp., presents varying clinical manifestations among individuals, from moderate fecal infections such as diarrhea to severe …
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Vertical disease programs and their effect on integrated disease surveillance and response: perspectives of epidemiologists and surveillance officers in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) is a cost-effective surveillance system designed to curb the inefficiency associated with vertical …
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Malaria prevalence, knowledge, attitude, and practice among febrile patients attending Chagni health center, Northwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Ethiopia has achieved considerable progresses in the prevention and control of malaria in the past decades; hitherto it is …
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Household knowledge, practice and treatment seeking behaviors towards cutaneous leishmaniasis in the endemic rural communities of Ganta- afeshum district, Tigrai, northern Ethiopia, 2019: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis is endemic to Ethiopia. However, the prevention and control efforts of leishmaniasis remain unfocused with clear knowledge …
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Atypical respiratory distress in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. A case report
BACKGROUND: Predictions have been made that Africa would be the most vulnerable continent to the novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). …
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Prevalence of Schistosoma mansoni infection in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Schistosomiasis is a common helminthic infection in the tropics and subtropics, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries including Ethiopia. …
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Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal parasites among food handlers in Medebay Zana District, north West Tigray, northern Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Intestinal parasites are amongst the major public health challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of the study was to …
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A trend prevalence of visceral Leishmaniasis in West Armachiho District, Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract Background Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a disease caused by an obligate intracellular protozoan parasite that affects animals and humans. …
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Prevalence of placental malaria among asymptomatic pregnant women in Wolkite health center, Gurage zone, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract Background Placental malaria (PM) is a major public health problem associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as low birth …
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Prevalence, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, and associated factors of Salmonella and Shigella among food handlers in Adigrat University student’s cafeteria, northern Ethiopia, 2018
Abstract Background Food handlers play a significant role in the transmission of foodborne infections. Salmonella and Shigella are the most …
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A five year trend analysis of malaria prevalence in Guba district, Benishangul-Gumuz regional state, western Ethiopia: a retrospective study
Abstract Background In Ethiopia, malaria is a serious public health concern and has great impact on socio-economy. The trend analysis …
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Trends of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance in Adigrat General Hospital, Eastern zone of Tigrai, North Ethiopia
Abstract Background Tuberculosis is an infectious disease usually caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. The global emergence of mono- or multidrug-resistant …
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Bacteriological quality and associated risk factors of drinking water in Eastern zone, Tigrai, Ethiopia, 2019
Abstract Background Access to safe drinking water is one of the basic human rights and is critical to health. However, …
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“Universal test and treat” program reduced TB incidence by 75% among a cohort of adults taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Gurage zone, South Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in peoples living with HIV and at least 25% …