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Isolation and characterization of two Acinetobacter species able to degrade 3-methylindole
3-Methylindole (3MI) or Skatole is a volatile lipophilic organic compound produced by anoxic metabolism of L-tryptophan and associated with animal …
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Biochemical and biomolecular effects induced by a static magnetic field in Saccharomyces cerevisiae: Evidence for oxidative stress
Exposure to static magnetic fields (SMF) can cause changes in microorganism metabolism altering key subcellular functions. The purpose of this …
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Determining predictors of sepsis at triage among children under 5 years of age in resource-limited settings: A modified Delphi process
Sepsis is a life-threatening dysfunction of the immune system leading to multiorgan failure that is precipitated by infectious diseases and …
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The impact of water consumption on hydration and cognition among schoolchildren: Methods and results from a crossover trial in rural Mali
Adequate provision of safe water, basic sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities and behavior change can reduce pupil absence and infectious …
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Effectiveness of home-based records on maternal, newborn and child health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Home-based records (HBRs) may improve the health of pregnant women, new mothers and their children, and support health care systems. …
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Prevalence and determinant factors of unintended pregnancy among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics of Addis Zemen hospital
INTRODUCTION: Unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy which is not wanted and/or not planed at the time of conception. It has …
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Linkage to care of HIV positive clients in a community based HIV counselling and testing programme: A success story of non-governmental organisations in a South African district
INTRODUCTION: Although current data projects South Africa potentially meeting the UN target to test 90% of all people living with …
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Low use of long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria prevention in south-central Ethiopia: A community-based cohort study
INTRODUCTION: A decline in malaria morbidity and mortality has been documented in Ethiopia since 2005 following a scale-up of the …
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Contextual influences on the choice of long-acting reversible and permanent contraception in Ethiopia: A multilevel analysis
BACKGROUND: Long acting reversible and permanent contraception (LARPs) offer promising opportunities for addressing the high and growing unmet need for …
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Social contexts as mediator of risk behaviors in Rwandan men who have sex with men (MSM): Implications for HIV and STI transmission
INTRODUCTION: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS resulting from risky sexual behaviors. Social and …
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Species-specific drought impacts on black and white rhinoceroses
Unrelenting poaching to feed the illegal trafficking of rhinoceros (rhino) horn remains the principle threat to the persistence of south-central …
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Evaluation of a national cryptococcal antigen screening program for HIV-infected patients in Uganda: A cost-effectiveness modeling analysis
BACKGROUND: Cryptococcal meningitis accounts for 15% of AIDS-related mortality. Cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) is detected in blood weeks before onset of …
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Fabrication of gold/graphene nanostructures modified ITO electrode as highly sensitive electrochemical detection of Aflatoxin B1
Aflatoxins (AFs) are a family of fungal toxins that produced in food and feed by two Aspergillus species (Aspergillus flavus …
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Transactional sex among Nigerian university students: The role of family structure and family support
BACKGROUND: The reasons for the persistence of risky sexual behaviours among adolescents and young adults in sub-Saharan Africa despite the …
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Can vaccination coverage be improved by reducing missed opportunities for vaccination? Findings from assessments in Chad and Malawi using the new WHO methodology
BACKGROUND: In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated the global methodology for assessing and reducing missed opportunities for vaccination …
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Adherence to iron with folic acid supplementation and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care follow up at Debre Tabor General Hospital, Ethiopia, 2017
INTRODUCTION: Nutritional anemia is a major public health problem throughout the world, particularly in developing countries. Iron with folic acid …
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Evaluation of diagnostic performance of non-invasive HIV self-testing kit using oral fluid in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A facility-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing is critical for early linkage to treatment and care services. However, there is a …
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Exclusive breastfeeding and associated factors among HIV positive mothers in Northern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: It is estimated that sub-optimal feeding, especially non-exclusive breastfeeding in the first 6months of life, results in 1.4million deaths …
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Factors predictive of successful retention in care among HIV-infected men in a universal test-and-treat setting in Uganda and Kenya: A mixed methods analysis
BACKGROUND: Previous research indicates clinical outcomes among HIV-infected men in sub-Saharan Africa are sub-optimal. The SEARCH test and treat trial …
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Socio-economic and demographic disparities in ownership and use of insecticide-treated bed nets for preventing malaria among rural reproductive-aged women in northern Ghana
BACKGROUND: Malaria continues to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in most countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Insecticide-treated bed …