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Correction: Sociodemographic characteristics and risk factors related to SARS-CoV-2 infection in Luanda, Angola
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0249249.].
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Adaptation and validation of simple tools to screen and monitor for oral PrEP adherence
INTRODUCTION: Oral, vaginal and other pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) products for HIV prevention are in various stages of development. Low adherence …
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Multi-population stochastic modeling of Ebola in Sierra Leone: Investigation of spatial heterogeneity
A major outbreak of the Ebola virus occurred in 2014 in Sierra Leone. We investigate the spatial heterogeneity of the …
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2-Day versus C-reactive protein guided antibiotherapy with levofloxacin in acute COPD exacerbation: A randomized controlled trial
INTRODUCTION: Duration of antibiotic treatment in acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD) is most commonly based on expert opinion. Biomarker guided …
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Cango Lyec (Healing the Elephant): Chronic Hepatitis B Virus among post-conflict affected populations living in mid-Northern Uganda
BACKGROUND: The legacy of war in Northern Uganda continues to impact people's health and wellbeing in the Acholi region. Despite …
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External quality assessment of Rift Valley fever diagnosis in countries at risk of the disease: African, Indian Ocean and Middle-East regions
Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV), an arbovirus belonging to the Phlebovirus genus of the Phenuiviridae family, causes the zoonotic and …
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Molecular characterization of Gyps africanus (African white-backed vulture) organic anion transporter 1 and 2 expressed in the kidney
Gyps species have been previously shown to be highly sensitive to the toxic effects of diclofenac, when present in their …
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Improving the diagnostic recognition of thoracic endometriosis: Spotlight on a new histo-morphological indicator
The diagnosis of thoracic endometriosis (TE) is challenging, hence resulting in under-diagnosis as well as long delays before arriving at …
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“I want to perform and succeed more than those who are HIV-seronegative” Lived experiences of youth who acquired HIV perinetally and attend Zewditu Memorial Hospital ART clinic, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: In Ethiopian Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention program one of the focusing areas is prevention of mother-to-child transmission and …
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Applying the RE-AIM framework in a process evaluation of the introduction of the Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment in a rural district of Zimbabwe
The Non-Pneumatic Anti-Shock Garment (NASG) is a first aid tool that can halt and reverse hypovolemic shock secondary to obstetric …
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Seedling recruitment under isolated trees in a tea plantation provides a template for forest restoration in eastern Africa
Natural regeneration is less expensive than tree planting, but determining what species will arrive and establish to serve as templates …
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Interleukin-13 rs1800925/-1112C/T promoter single nucleotide polymorphism variant linked to anti-schistosomiasis in adult males in Murehwa District, Zimbabwe
BACKGROUND: Chronic schistosomiasis is predominantly induced through up-regulation of inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-13. IL-13 may contribute to the …
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The evaluation of biological indices to assess the condition of hillslope seep wetlands in the Tsitsa River Catchment, South Africa
The increase in the degradation of wetlands globally has highlighted the need to assess their ecological condition. Hillslope seep wetlands …
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Using social network analysis to examine inter-governmental relations in the implementation of the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance programme in two South African provinces
BACKGROUND: Within the context of universal health coverage (UHC), South Africa has embarked on a series of health sector reforms. …
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Individual and community level factors associated with use of iodized salt in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel analysis of demographic health surveys
INTRODUCTION: Iodine deficiency disorder a common problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It affects not only the health of the affected …
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Therapeutic effects of an aspalathin-rich green rooibos extract, pioglitazone and atorvastatin combination therapy in diabetic db/db mice
Oral therapeutics used to treat type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease often fail to prevent the progression of disease and …
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Assessment of some key indicators of the ecological status of an African freshwater lagoon (Lagoon Aghien, Ivory Coast)
The supply of drinking water is a vital challenge for the people who live on the African continent, as this …
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Implementation of GeneXpert MTB/Rif proficiency testing program: A Case of the Uganda national tuberculosis reference laboratory/supranational reference laboratory
BACKGROUND: Following the WHO's endorsement of GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay for tuberculosis diagnosis in 2010, Uganda's ministry of health introduced the …
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Characterizing low effort responding among young African adults recruited via Facebook advertising
Multiple studies have successfully used Facebook's advertising platform to recruit study participants. However, very limited methodological discussion exists regarding the …
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Contact lens procurement and usage habits among adults in Sudan
OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to assess contact lens (CL) wear and care habits among adults in Sudan. DESIGN: An observational, …