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Evaluating respiratory cryptosporidiosis in pediatric diarrheal disease: protocol for a prospective, observational study in Malawi
BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidium is among the most common causes of severe diarrhea in African children 0-23 months old. It is associated …
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Estimating the annual risk of infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis among adolescents in Western Kenya in preparation for TB vaccine trials
BACKGROUND: Adolescents are a prime target group for tuberculosis (TB) vaccine trials that include prevention of infection (POI). The BCG …
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Childhood tuberculosis and treatment outcomes in Accra: a retrospective analysis
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of death in children and adults. Unlike for adults, there is paucity of …
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Development of a combined RLEP/16S rRNA (RT) qPCR assay for the detection of viable M. leprae from nasal swab samples
BACKGROUND: Leprosy continues to be a health problem in endemic areas. More than 200,000 new cases of leprosy per year …
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Factors associated with vaccination completion and retention among HIV negative female sex workers enrolled in a simulated vaccine efficacy trial in Kampala, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Female sex workers (FSWs) at substantial risk of HIV are potentially a suitable group for HIV prevention trials including …
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Laboratory confirmed puerperal sepsis in a national referral hospital in Tanzania: etiological agents and their susceptibility to commonly prescribed antibiotics
BACKGROUND: In most developing countries, puerperal sepsis is treated empirically with broad spectrum antibiotics due to lack of resources for …
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Risk factors for viral hepatitis C infection in Rwanda: results from a nationwide screening program
BACKGROUND: The epidemiology and risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Rwanda are not well known; however, this …
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Human metapneumovirus prevalence and patterns of subgroup persistence identified through surveillance of pediatric pneumonia hospital admissions in coastal Kenya, 2007–2016
BACKGROUND: Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an important respiratory pathogen that causes seasonal epidemics of acute respiratory illness and contributes significantly …
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Trends in antimicrobial resistance of bacterial pathogens in Harare, Zimbabwe, 2012–2017: a secondary dataset analysis
BACKGROUND: Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most serious public health threats of the twenty-first century. The implementation of AMR …
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices on schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths among caregivers in Ingwavuma area in uMkhanyakude district, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminth infections are among the most chronic infections worldwide. Based on their demonstrable impact on human …
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Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis among patients attending the Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Cervicofacial necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rare life-threatening infection in the head and neck region that characteristically spreads along …
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A cluster randomized controlled trial of extending ART refill intervals to six-monthly for anti-retroviral adherence clubs
BACKGROUND: The antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence club (AC) differentiated service delivery model, where clinically stable ART patients receive their ART …
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Investigation of a cross-border case of Lassa fever in West Africa
BACKGROUND: Infectious disease prevention and control strategies require a coordinated, transnational approach. To establish core capacities of the International Health …
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Lesson learned from the investigation and response of Lassa fever outbreak, Margibi County, Liberia, 2018: case report
BACKGROUND: Lassa fever (LF) is a viral hemorrhagic disease caused by the Lassa virus (LASV) and endemic in West African …
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Incidence and predictors of second-line antiretroviral treatment failure among adults living with HIV in Amhara region: a multi-centered retrospective follow-up study
BACKGROUND: Second-line Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) regimens are used when patients develop treatment failure for first-line drug regimens. It is costly …
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Severe oxidative stress in sickle cell disease patients with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Kampala, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress plays a vital role in the pathogenesis of both Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Plasmodium falciparum malaria. …
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Sero-prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii and associated risk factors among psychiatric outpatients attending University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Toxoplasmosis is caused by an obligatory intracellular coccidian protozoan organism, Toxoplasma gondii. It has a worldwide distribution, affecting one-third …
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Comorbidity of intestinal helminthiases among malaria outpatients of Wondo Genet health centers, southern Ethiopia: implications for integrated control
It is estimated that over a third of the world population is infected by malaria and helminthiases mainly among communities …
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The burden of antimicrobial resistance at tertiary care hospital, southern Ethiopia: a three years’ retrospective study
BACKGROUND: Antibiotic resistance is a worldwide problem that crosses international boundaries and spread between continents easily. Hence, information on the …
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Retention in care and adherence to HIV and AIDS treatment in Anambra State Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Retaining patients on antiretroviral treatment in care is critical to sustaining the 90:90:90 vision. Nigeria has made some progress …