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Contribution of wastewater irrigated vegetables to the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth infection among female farmers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Untreated or inadequately treated wastewater carrying human feces can host helminth eggs and larvae, contaminating the soil and plants …
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Development of two multiplex PCR assays for rapid detection of eleven Gram-negative bacteria in children with septicemia
AIM: This study aimed to develop a multiplex PCR assay for simultaneous detection of major Gram-negative etiologies of septicemia and …
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Barriers and misconceptions hindering reduction of intestinal schistosomiasis in Mbita Sub-County, Western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Community and individual participation are crucial for the success of schistosomiasis control. The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted …
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Immune response to hepatitis B vaccine among children under 5 years in Africa: a meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in Africa is mostly acquired before the age of 5 years through vertical or …
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Residence-based inequalities in overweight/obesity in sub-Saharan Africa: a multivariate non-linear decomposition analysis
BACKGROUND: Overweight/obesity remains a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and their associated morbidities and mortalities. Yet, limited studies have …
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Impact of COVID-19 on ophthalmic surgical procedures in sub-Saharan Africa: a multicentre study
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on healthcare and ophthalmology services globally. Numerous studies amongst various medical and …
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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards intestinal schistosomiasis among school-aged children and adults in Amhara Regional State, northwest Ethiopia. A cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Schistosoma mansoni causes intestinal schistosomiasis (SCH) in all regions of Ethiopia. Despite many years of mass treatment, the prevalence …
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Malaria transmission potential of Anopheles gambiae s.l. in indoor residual spraying areas with clothianidin 50 WG in northern Benin
The study objective was to assess the frequency of the kdr-L995F and ace-1 G280S genetic mutations in Anopheles gambiae s.l. …
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Toxicological analyses of the venoms of Nigerian vipers Echis ocellatus and Bitis arietans
Abstract Background Among the medically important snakes in Nigeria, Echis ocellatus and Bitis arietans have the most lethal venom. These …
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Women in low- and middle-income countries receive antenatal care at health institutions, yet not delivered there: a multilevel analysis of 2016–2021 DHS data
BACKGROUND: The institutional delivery dropout (IDD) is a major problem that disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It is …
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A scoping review on efficacy and safety of medicinal plants used for the treatment of diarrhea in sub-Saharan Africa
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), significant morbidity and mortality have been linked to diarrhea, which is frequently caused by microorganisms. …
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Epidemiology of soil-transmitted helminth infections and the differential effect of treatment on the distribution of helminth species in rural areas of Gabon
BACKGROUND: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections are a public health concern in endemic areas. For efficient control, the epidemiology of the …
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Environmental detection of eumycetoma pathogens using multiplex real-time PCR for soil DNA in Sennar State, Sudan
BACKGROUND: Mycetoma is a chronic disease affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue endemic in the tropical and subtropical regions. Several …
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Efficacy and safety of praziquantel treatment against Schistosoma mansoni infection among pre-school age children in southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Preventive chemotherapy with a single dose of praziquantel given to an all-at-risk population through mass drug administration is the …
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Vaccine inequity: a threat to Africa’s recovery from COVID-19
BACKGROUND: Vaccine inequity is a reality facing the Sub-Saharan Africa region as vaccine nationalism from high-income countries (HICs) leads to …
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Measuring training effectiveness of laboratory biosafety program offered at African Center for Integrated Laboratory Training in 22 President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief supported countries (2008–2014)
INTRODUCTION: The African Center for Integrated Laboratory Training (ACILT) in Johannesburg, South Africa offered a laboratory biosafety program to improve …
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Distribution of helminth eggs in environmental and stool samples of farming households along Akaki River in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Helminth infections are a public health issue in countries with poor sanitation facilities. However, there little information on the …
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The landscape of drug resistance in Plasmodium falciparum malaria in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a mapping systematic review
CONTEXT: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), one of the most malaria-affected countries worldwide, is a potential hub for global …
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Influence of women empowerment on childhood (12–23 months) immunization coverage: Recent evidence from 17 sub-Saharan African countries
BACKGROUND: There is a global consensus that child immunization plays an important role in promoting the health and well-being of …
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Bacterial contamination of healthcare workers’ mobile phones in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Mobile phones are potential reservoirs for pathogens and sources of healthcare-associated infections. More microbes can be found on a …