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Distribution of resistance genes encoding ESBLs in Enterobacteriaceae isolated from biological samples in health centers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
OBJECTIVE: Resistance to antibiotics most especially third generation cephalosporins has assumed a worrisome dimension globally. Genes conferring these resistance which …
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Prevalence and predictors of recreational drug use among medical and nursing students in Cameroon: a cross sectional analysis
OBJECTIVE: Medical and nursing students in Cameroon are likely to have mental health problems given the stressful nature of their …
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Determinants of access to improved sanitation facilities in rural districts of southern Ghana: evidence from Dodowa Health and Demographic Surveillance Site
OBJECTIVE: Access to improved sanitation facilities is critical to the health and well-being of individuals and communities. However, globally, over …
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Risk factors of birth asphyxia among newborns in public hospitals of Central Zone, Tigray, Ethiopia 2018
OBJECTIVE: The aim of study was to identify risk factors of birth asphyxia among newborns in public hospitals of Central …
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Correction to: Seroprevalence and determinants of transfusion transmissible infections among voluntary blood donors in Homabay, Kisumu and Siaya counties in western Kenya
Following publication of the original article [1], the authors reported that for two of the authors, Felix Humwa and Vallarie …
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Human immunodeficiency virus associated pulmonary conditions leading to hospital admission and the pulmonary rehabilitation services received by patients at two central hospitals in Harare
OBJECTIVE: Use of highly active antiretroviral therapy has led to marked reductions in the incidence of HIV-associated opportunistic infections but …
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A cost effective RFLP method to genotype Solute carrier organic anion 1B1 (SLCO1B1) c.1929A>C (p.Leu643Phe, rs34671512); a variant with potential effect on rosuvastatin pharmacokinetics
OBJECTIVE: This study describes a restriction fragment polymorphism protocol for rapidly screening the polymorphism SLCO1B1 c.1929A>C in genomic DNA samples. …
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Performance evaluation of three rapid screening assays for detection of antibodies to hepatitis C virus in Cameroon
This study was aimed at evaluating the performance of three CE-marked rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs): Multisure-HCV, First Response ® and …
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Maternal depression does not affect complementary feeding indicators or stunting status of young children (6–23 months) in Northern Ghana
OBJECTIVE: Maternal depression may affect child feeding practice which is an important determinant of child nutritional status. The objective of …
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Prevalence of needle stick injury and its associated factors among nurses working in public hospitals of Dessie town, Northeast Ethiopia, 2016
OBJECTIVE: Nurses are exposed to dangerous and deadly blood borne pathogens through contaminated needle stick injuries. This study was designed …
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QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-tube test for the diagnosis of active and latent tuberculosis in selected health facilities of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: To determine the performance of QuantiFERON-TB IN-Gold for the diagnosis active tuberculosis and latent tuberculosis. RESULTS: A total of …
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Bottlenecks, concerns and needs in malaria operational research: the perspectives of key stakeholders in Nigeria
OBJECTIVE: We conducted a study to determine stakeholders' perspective of the bottlenecks, concerns and needs to malaria operational research (MOR) …
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Multidrug resistant Proteus mirabilis and Escherichia coli causing fulminant necrotising fasciitis: a case report
BACKGROUND: Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare soft tissue infection characterized by rapid progressive necrosis with relative sparing of underlying muscles. …
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Ruptured caesarean scar ectopic pregnancy: a diagnostic dilemma in a resource-limited setting
BACKGROUND: Caesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) remains a very rare form of ectopic pregnancy associated with serious life threatening obstetric complications …
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Community-based audits of snake envenomations in a resource-challenged setting of Cameroon: case series
BACKGROUND: Snakebites are a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide with the highest mortality burden in poor rural areas …
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Anti-plasmodial activities of Combretum molle (Combretaceae) [Zwoo] seed extract in Swiss albino mice
OBJECTIVE: Objective of the study was to evaluate in vivo anti-plasmodial activities of Combretum molle seed extract. METHODS: As a …
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Perceived behavioural predictors of late initiation to HIV/AIDS care in Gurage zone public health facilities: a cohort study using health belief model
OBJECTIVE: The study was aimed to measure incidence density rate and identify perceived behavioural believes of late initiation to HIV/AIDS …
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Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among janitors of Mekelle University, North Ethiopia
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among …
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Level of insulin adherence among diabetes mellitus patients in Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia, 2017: a cross-sectional study
OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to know the level of insulin adherence and to identify factors affecting insulin …
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Undergraduate medical research in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: a descriptive study of the students’ perspective
OBJECTIVE: There is a lack of research-oriented physicians in several Arab countries and especially in Gulf region countries. In this …