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Management of post abortion complications in Botswana -The need for a standardized approach
BACKGROUND: Post abortion complications are the third leading cause of maternal death after hemorrhage and hypertension in Botswana where abortion …
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Analysis of HBV basal core promoter/precore gene variability in patients with HBV drug resistance and HIV co-infection in Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: We recently reported complex hepatitis B virus (HBV) drug resistant and concomitant vaccine escape hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) …
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Some aspects of entomological determinants of Phlebotomus orientalis in highland and lowland visceral leishmaniasis foci in northwestern Ethiopia
Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is one of the major public health problems in northwest Ethiopia, mainly in Libo-Kemkem and Metema districts, …
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Hepatitis B virus genotypes A1, A2 and E in Cape Verde: Unequal distribution through the islands and association with human flows
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) diversity has not been previously studied in Cape Verde. The archipelago was discovered in 1460 by …
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The impact of “Option B” on HIV transmission from mother to child in Rwanda: An interrupted time series analysis
BACKGROUND: Nearly a quarter of a million children have acquired HIV, prompting the implementation of new protocols-Option B and B+-for …
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Identification and characterization of influenza A viruses in selected domestic animals in Kenya, 2010-2012
BACKGROUND: Influenza A virus subtypes in non-human hosts have not been characterized in Kenya. We carried out influenza surveillance in …
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The genetic tale of a recovering lion population (Panthera leo) in the Savé Valley region (Zimbabwe): A better understanding of the history and managing the future
The rapid decline of the African lion (Panthera leo) has raised conservation concerns. In the Savé Valley Conservancy (SVC), in …
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Spatial overlap links seemingly unconnected genotype-matched TB cases in rural Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Incomplete understanding of TB transmission dynamics in high HIV prevalence settings remains an obstacle for prevention. Understanding where transmission …
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Stigma gets in my way: Factors affecting client-provider communication regarding childbearing among people living with HIV in Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Many HIV-affected couples living in sub-Saharan Africa desire to have children, but few quantitative studies have examined support for …
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The Ebola-effect in Guinea 2014-15: Tangled trends of malaria care in children under-five
INTRODUCTION: The 2014-15 Ebola outbreak in West Africa was disruptive for the general health services in the affected countries. This …
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Evaluation of a countrywide implementation of the world health organisation surgical safety checklist in Madagascar
BACKGROUND: The 2009 World Health Organisation (WHO) surgical safety checklist significantly reduces surgical mortality and morbidity (up to 47%). Yet …
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Human cytomegalovirus epidemiology and relationship to tuberculosis and cardiovascular disease risk factors in a rural Ugandan cohort
Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) infection has been associated with increased mortality, specifically cardiovascular disease (CVD), in high-income countries (HICs). There is …
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Laser additive manufacturing of 3D meshes for optical applications
Selective laser melting (SLM) is a widely used additive manufacturing process that can be used for printing of intricate three …
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Health and socio-demographic profile of women of reproductive age in rural communities of southern Mozambique
Reliable statistics on maternal morbidity and mortality are scarce in low and middle-income countries, especially in rural areas. This is …
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Nasopharyngeal carriage of Streptococcus pneumoniae among HIV-infected and –uninfected children <5 years of age before introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Mozambique
Nasopharyngeal carriage is a precursor for pneumococcal disease and can be useful for evaluating pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) impact. We …
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Intimate partner violence (IPV): The validity of an IPV screening instrument utilized among pregnant women in Tanzania and Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a global problem that affects one-third of all women. The present study aims to …
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Molecular epidemiology and drug sensitivity pattern of Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains isolated from pulmonary tuberculosis patients in and around Ambo Town, Central Ethiopia
INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by M. tuberculosis complex and remains a major global public health problem. The epidemic remains …
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Inpatient mortality rates during an era of increased access to HIV testing and ART: A prospective observational study in Lilongwe, Malawi
BACKGROUND: In the era of increased access to HIV testing and antiretroviral treatment (ART), the impact of HIV and ART …
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Preterm delivery and small-for-gestation outcomes in HIV-infected pregnant women on antiretroviral therapy in rural South Africa: Results from a cohort study, 2010-2015
OBJECTIVES: Increasingly more women conceive on antiretroviral therapy (ART) with non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase-based regimens. This study assessed the effect of …
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Novel optimization technique of isolated microgrid with hydrogen energy storage
This paper presents a novel optimization technique for energy management studies of an isolated microgrid. The system is supplied by …