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Renal abnormalities and its associated factors among school-aged children living in Schistosoma mansoni endemic communities in Northwestern Tanzania
Abstract Background In sub-Saharan Africa, renal abnormalities are a major public health concern, especially in children living inSchistosoma haematobiumendemic areas. …
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Tsetse distribution, trypanosome infection rates, and small-holder livestock producers’ capacity enhancement for sustainable tsetse and trypanosomiasis control in Busia, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Tsetse flies are the cyclical vectors of both human and animal diseases. Kenya's commitment to eradicate tsetse and trypanosomiasis …
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The COVID-19 response must integrate people living with HIV needs in Sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Mali
The first COVID-19 cases in Mali were reported almost 1 month after the first case in the African continent. However, …
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Risk factors for mortality among Tanzanian infants and children
Abstract Background During the era of the Millennium Development Goals, under 5 mortality rates decreased significantly worldwide; however, reductions were …
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Benin responds to covid-19: sanitary cordon without generalized containment or lockdown?
Since the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been identified in Wuhan, China, in the last week of December, the …
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Determinants of neonatal mortality at neonatal intensive care unit in Northeast Ethiopia: unmatched case-control study
BACKGROUND: Globally, in 2016, about 38% and 3% of all neonatal death were recorded in sub-Saharan Africa and Ethiopia, respectively. …
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Cutaneous leishmaniasis in north-central Ethiopia: trend, clinical forms, geographic distribution, and determinants
Abstract Background Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), being among the neglected tropical diseases, catches little attention despite its considerable influence. This study …
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Medicinal plants species used by herbalists in the treatment of snakebite envenomation in Uganda
Abstract Background There are high mortality and morbidity rates due to poisonous snakebites globally with sub-Saharan Africa having some of …
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Trends and factors associated with the utilisation of antenatal care services during the Millennium Development Goals era in Tanzania
BACKGROUND: A detailed understanding of trends, as well as what act as enablers and/or barriers to the utilisation of antenatal …
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Tailoring of the ongoing water, sanitation and hygiene interventions for prevention and control of COVID-19
Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions remain to be important in the prevention of further spread of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). …
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COVID-19 pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa: preparedness, response, and hidden potentials
After the detection of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first reported case in Nigeria, the virus has spread to all sub-Saharan …
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Predictors of CD4 count changes over time among children who initiated highly active antiretroviral therapy in Ethiopia
Abstract Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection results in a gradual depletion of immune function, particularly CD4 cells. The CD4 …
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HIV infection, and overweight and hypertension: a cross-sectional study of HIV-infected adults in Western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing in Kenya, where HIV/AIDS remains a leading cause of death; however, few studies have …
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Obstructive lung disease and quality of life after cure of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Pulmonary multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) alters lung architecture and involves lengthy treatment duration, high pill burden, drug adverse effects, …
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Determinants of community-led ivermectin treatment adherence for onchocerciasis control in Western Ethiopia: a case-control study
Abstract Background Onchocerciasis is an infection of a filarial worm which is endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. Annual mass …
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Skin disorders among children living in orphanage centres in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Abstract Background Skin conditions contribute significantly to the global burden of diseases and are among the leading causes of non-fatal …
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Ethnopharmacological evaluation of schistosomicidal and cercaricidal activities of some selected medicinal plants from Ghana
Abstract Background The adulticidal and cercaricidal activities of five Ghanaian medicinal plants, namely, Phyllanthus amarus, Vernonia amygdalina, Azadirachta indica, Morinda …
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Praziquantel is an effective drug for the treatment of Schistosoma Mansoni infection among school-aged children in Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract Background The appropriate drug for the treatment of schistosomiasis is praziquantel. However, low cure rate and existence of drug …
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The first report of the evaluation of the knowledge regarding toxoplasmosis among health professionals in public health centers in Rabat, Morocco
BACKGROUND: infection among health professionals is essential to design an effective management strategy. The current study was conducted to assess …
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Entomological assessment of the risk of dengue outbreak in Abomey-Calavi Commune, Benin
Abstract Background In May 2019, a confirmed dengue fever case was detected at the local hospital of Abomey-Calavi Commune in …