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Climate change influences on the potential geographic distribution of the disease vector tick Ixodes ricinus
BACKGROUND: Ixodes ricinus is a species of hard tick that transmits several important diseases in Europe and North Africa, including …
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Prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women in Southern Ethiopia: A community based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Anemia is defined as a condition in which there is less than the normal hemoglobin (Hb) level in the …
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Determinants of dietary diversity and the potential role of men in improving household nutrition in Tanzania
Good nutrition is a prerequisite for a healthy and active life, especially for agriculture-dependent households. However, diets in most households …
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Clinical and economic impact of antibiotic resistance in developing countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
INTRODUCTION: Despite evidence of the high prevalence of antibiotic resistant infections in developing countries, studies on the clinical and economic …
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Early resumption of sexual activity following voluntary medical male circumcision in Botswana: A qualitative study
Unprotected sexual intercourse after undergoing voluntary medical male circumcision but prior to complete wound healing can lead to major adverse …
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TDF and quantitative ultrasound bone quality in African patients on second line ART, ANRS 12169 2LADY sub-study
BACKGROUND: Bone demineralization, which leads to osteoporosis and increased fracture risk, is a common metabolic disorder in HIV-infected individuals. In …
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PFI1785w: A highly conserved protein associated with pregnancy associated malaria
Pregnancy-associated malaria (PAM) is one of the severe forms of Plasmodium falciparum infection. The main antigen VAR2CSA is the target …
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The burden of gynecomastia among men on antiretroviral therapy in Zomba, Malawi
BACKGROUND: Many Africans who are on life-saving ART face challenges from a variety of toxicities. After the introduction of a …
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Use of QuantiFERON®-TB Gold in-tube culture supernatants for measurement of antibody responses
QuantiFERON®-TB Gold in-tube (QFT-GIT) supernatants may be important samples for use in assessment of anti-tuberculosis (TB) antibodies when only limited …
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Genetic signatures for Helicobacter pylori strains of West African origin
Helicobacter pylori is a genetically diverse bacterial species that colonizes the stomach in about half of the human population. Most …
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Beyond genome-wide scan: Association of a cis-regulatory NCR3 variant with mild malaria in a population living in the Republic of Congo
Linkage studies have revealed a linkage of mild malaria to chromosome 6p21 that contains the NCR3 gene encoding a natural …
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Cost-effectiveness of expanding childhood routine immunization against Neisseria meningitidis serogroups C, W and Y with a quadrivalent conjugate vaccine in the African meningitis belt
BACKGROUND: Neisseria meningitidis constitutes a major public health problem among countries in the African meningitis belt. Following regional vaccination campaigns …
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A prospective cohort study of safety and patient satisfaction of voluntary medical male circumcision in Botswana
Randomized trials have shown that voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) significantly reduces the risk of HIV acquisition in men. However, …
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Improved segmented modified Look-Locker inversion recovery T1 mapping sequence in mice
OBJECT: To develop and evaluate a 2D modified Look-Locker (MOLLI) for high-resolution T1 mapping in mice using a 3T MRI …
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A qualitative exploration of malaria operational research situation in Nigeria
BACKGROUND: Malaria, remains one of the leading causes of high morbidity and mortality in Nigeria despite implementation of several public …
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Operational evaluation of rapid diagnostic testing for Ebola Virus Disease in Guinean laboratories
BACKGROUND: Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) at the point of care have the potential to increase …
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Naringin prevents HIV-1 protease inhibitors-induced metabolic complications in vivo
BACKGROUND: Insulin resistance, glucose intolerance and overt diabetes are known metabolic complications associated with chronic use of HIV-Protease Inhibitors. Naringin …
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Maternal urogenital schistosomiasis; monitoring disease morbidity by simple reagent strips
BACKGROUND: Urine analysis is one of the recommended antenatal guidelines for early diagnosis of pregnancy-associated complications. While in practice, urine …
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Tobacco consumption and nicotine dependence in Bengo Province, Angola: A community-based survey
There is concern about the potentially increasing use of tobacco in Angola. However, information on the frequency and determinants of …
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Transcriptome analysis of WRKY gene family in Oryza officinalis Wall ex Watt and WRKY genes involved in responses to Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae stress
Oryza officinalis Wall ex Watt, a very important and special wild rice species, shows abundant genetic diversity and disease resistance …