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First report of Entamoeba moshkovskii in human stool samples from symptomatic and asymptomatic participants in Kenya
Abstract Entamoeba moshkovskii is a member of the Entamoeba complex and a colonizer of the human gut. We used nested …
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Dengue fever and chikungunya virus infections: identification in travelers in Uganda – 2017
Arboviruses are (re-) emerging viruses that cause significant morbidity globally. Clinical manifestations usually consist of a non-specific febrile illness that …
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Evaluation of the performance of a multiplex reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction kit as a potential diagnostic and surveillance kit for rotavirus in Kenya
BACKGROUND: Diarrhea is a serious concern worldwide, especially in developing countries. Rotavirus is implicated in approximately 400,000 infant deaths annually. …
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Determinant factors of anaemia among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic in Northwest Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Anaemia is a low blood haemoglobin concentration and has been shown to be a public health problem affecting both …
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Burden of malaria in Ethiopia, 2000-2016: findings from the Global Health Estimates 2016
BACKGROUND: Globally malaria remains one of the high burden diseases particularly in developing countries. Ethiopia is one of the sub-Saharan …
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Helminth infections in light of an ongoing intervention in endemic areas of Guragae zone, Southern Ethiopia: an implication for neglected tropical diseases elimination in Ethiopia by 2020
INTRODUCTION: Helminth infections are among the major public health problems in developing countries. Considerable efforts have been made towards the …
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Prevalence, associated risk factors and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Shigella infections among diarrheic pediatric population attending at Gondar town healthcare institutions, Northwest Ethiopia
Diarrhea caused by Shigella species remains a major public health threat especially in the pediatric population. A regular surveillance system …
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An assessment of household water quality among Peace Corps volunteers in Guatemala
Gastrointestinal (GI) illness is the most commonly reported health concern among Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) serving in Guatemala. This project …
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Line-probe assay and molecular typing reveal a potential drug resistant clone of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Ethiopia
Antimicrobial resistance is a global concern of increasing significance. Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is spreading worldwide. It is important to …
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Prevalence and drug susceptibility pattern of Salmonella isolates from apparently healthy slaughter cattle and personnel working at the Jimma municipal abattoir, south-West Ethiopia
Salmonella species are among the most common food borne pathogens worldwide and their infection is one of the major global …
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Incidence of Plasmodium infections and determinant factors among febrile children in a district of Northwest Ethiopia; a cross-sectional study
According to the Ethiopian national malaria indicator survey of 2015, the highest burden of Plasmodia infection resided among the school-age …
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Multivariate analysis of factors associated with Schistosoma mansoni and hookworm infection among primary school children in rural Bahir Dar, Northwest Ethiopia
Soil-transmitted helminths and Schistosoma mansoni infections are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan countries. The highest burden …
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Land-use patterns and their implication on malaria transmission in Kilosa District, Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Understanding of the land use and malaria transmission among farming communities in Tanzania is of great significance. Water resource …
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Schistosoma haematobium, Plasmodium falciparum infection and anaemia in children in Accra, Ghana
BACKGROUND: Urinary Schistosomiasis and malaria are endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. There are public health concerns and implications of these parasites. …
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Factors affecting prevention and control of malaria among endemic areas of Gurage zone: an implication for malaria elimination in South Ethiopia, 2017
Globally malaria remains one of the most severe public health problems resulting in massive morbidity particularly in developing countries. Ethiopia …
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Local stakeholders’ perceptions of community sensitization for school-based deworming programme in Kenya
BACKGROUND: In Kenya, the National School-Based Deworming Programme (NSBDP) for soil-transmitted helminthes and schistosomiasis in prioritized areas has been going …
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Immunization of mice with soluble lysate of interferon gamma expressing Plasmodium berghei ANKA induces high IFN-γ production
Efforts in search of lasting malaria vaccine have led to the development of transgenic rodent malaria parasites. As a result, …
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Assessment of the agreement between the Framingham and DAD risk equations for estimating cardiovascular risk in adult Africans living with HIV infection: a cross-sectional study
The Absolute cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk evaluation using multivariable CVD risk models is increasingly advocated in people with HIV, in …
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Vaccination of HIV-infected pregnant women: implications for protection of their young infants
The prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV has resulted in reduced burden of pediatric HIV-infection, but the prevalence …
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Molecular characterization and antibiotic resistance profiles of Salmonella isolated from fecal matter of domestic animals and animal products in Nairobi
Salmonella has significant public health implications causing food borne and zoonotic diseases in humans. Treatment of infections due to Salmonella …