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Zoonotic origin of the human malaria parasite Plasmodium malariae from African apes
The human parasite Plasmodium malariae has relatives infecting African apes (Plasmodium rodhaini) and New World monkeys (Plasmodium brasilianum), but its …
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Impact of insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying on self-reported malaria prevalence among women of reproductive age in Ghana: implication for malaria control and elimination
BACKGROUND: The Global Fund alone contributed 56% of all international financing for malaria and has invested more than US$13.5 billion …
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Limited access to improved drinking water, unimproved drinking water, and toilet facilities among households in Ethiopia: Spatial and mixed effect analysis
BACKGROUND: Most people in sub-Saharan countries had limited drinking water services and toilet facilities. The collection of water can affect …
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Artesunate–amodiaquine and artemether–lumefantrine for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria in Liberia: in vivo efficacy and frequency of molecular markers
BACKGROUND: Artesunate-amodiaquine (ASAQ) and Artemether-lumefantrine (AL) are the recommended treatment for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Liberia. Intermittent preventive treatment …
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Health care provider practices in diagnosis and treatment of malaria in rural communities in Kisumu County, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Accurate malaria diagnosis and appropriate treatment at local health facilities are critical to reducing morbidity and human reservoir of …
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Prevalence and factors associated with adverse drug events among patients on dolutegravir-based regimen at the Immune Suppression Syndrome Clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda: a mixed design study
BACKGROUND: In low income countries such as Uganda progress has been made towards achieving the United Nations AIDS programme 95-95-95 …
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Effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting on inflammatory markers, disease severity, depression, and quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases: A prospective cohort study
BACKGROUND: Intermittent fasting (IF) during the month of Ramadan is part of the religious rituals of Muslims. The effect of …
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Deletions of the Plasmodium falciparum histidine-rich protein 2/3 genes are common in field isolates from north-eastern Tanzania
Plasmodium falciparum parasites lacking histidine-rich protein 2 and 3 (pfhrp2/3) genes have been reported in several parts of the world. …
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Determinants of measles vaccination dropout among 12 − 23 months aged children in pastoralist community of Afar, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Measles is a viral disease and a leading vaccine-preventable childhood killer. More than 95% of measles deaths occur in …
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Assessment of environmental contamination with soil-transmitted helminths life stages at school compounds, households and open markets in Jimma Town, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: It remains largely unknown where and how infections with soil-transmitted helminths (STHs; Ascaris, Trichuris, Necator and Ancylostoma) occur. We …
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Level and predictors of nurse caring behaviors among nurses serving in inpatient departments in public hospitals in Harari region, eastern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Nursing practice is centered on caring and nurses' behaviour has an impact on the quality of patient care and …
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Unmet need for family planning among married women in Zambia: lessons from the 2018 Demographic and Health Survey
BACKGROUND: Unmet need for family planning among married women is still a public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. In Zambia, …
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Prevalence and associated factors of double and triple burden of malnutrition among child-mother pairs in Ethiopia: Spatial and survey regression analysis
BACKGROUND: Evidence on double and triple burdens of malnutrition at household level among child-mother pairs is a key towards addressing …
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Mupirocin Promotes Wound Healing by Stimulating Growth Factor Production and Proliferation of Human Keratinocytes
Mupirocin has been reported for its role in the treatment of infected wounds through its antibacterial activity, however the role …
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Community drug retail outlet staff’s knowledge, attitudes and practices towards non-prescription antibiotics use and antibiotic resistance in the Amhara region, Ethiopia with a focus on non-urban towns
INTRODUCTION: Some evidence suggests that knowledge and attitudes towards rational antibiotic use influences dispensing practice in community drug retail outlets. …
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Dual role of melatonin as an anti-colitis and anti-extra intestinal alterations against acetic acid-induced colitis model in rats
The available ulcerative colitis drugs exhibit limited outcomes and adverse side effects. Therefore, our study aimed to investigate the therapeutic …
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Bioprospecting endophytic fungi for bioactive metabolites and use of irradiation to improve their bioactivities
The search for new bioactive compounds with innovative modes of action and chemistry are desperately needed to tackle the increased …
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Exploring the economic impact of inappropriate antibiotic use: the case of upper respiratory tract infections in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Antibiotic consumption is increasing worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Access to lifesaving antibiotics in LMICs is …
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Breastfeeding practice and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among mothers in Horro District, Ethiopia: A community-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Breastfeeding is the process of feeding a newborn with the mother's milk, and it is very important for enhancing …
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Prevalence and determinants of oral health conditions and treatment needs among slum and non-slum urban residents: Evidence from Nigeria
Oral diseases constitute a neglected epidemic in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). An understanding of its distribution and severity in …