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Urinary shedding of pathogenic Leptospira in stray dogs and cats, Algiers: A prospective study
BACKGROUND: Leptospirosis is an important worldwide zoonosis. This disease is caused by pathogenic species of the genus Leptospira which are …
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Pharyngeal colonization and drug resistance profiles of Morraxella catarrrhalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, and Haemophilus influenzae among HIV infected children attending ART Clinic of Felegehiwot Referral Hospital, Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Asymptomatic pharyngeal colonization by potential bacteria is the primary reservoir for bacterial species within a population and is considered …
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Surviving and Thriving—Shifting the Public Health Response to HIV-Exposed Uninfected Children: Report of the 3rd HIV-Exposed Uninfected Child Workshop
Great gains were achieved with the introduction of the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals, including improved child survival. Transition to …
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Prevalence and correlates of HIV testing among adolescents 10–19 years in a post-conflict pastoralist community of Karamoja region, Uganda
BACKGROUND: Adolescents are a priority group in HIV prevention and treatment. This study sought to determine the prevalence and correlates …
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Treatable causes of fever among children under five years in a seasonal malaria transmission area in Burkina Faso
BACKGROUND: Fever remains a major public health problem. In Burkina Faso, more than half of febrile children are considered not …
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Prevalence of anemia among school-age children in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Anemia continued to become a major public health problem in developing nations including Ethiopia. Especially, school children are more vulnerable …
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The effect of implementation strength of basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) on facility deliveries and the met need for BEmONC at the primary health care level in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Basic emergency obstetric and newborn care (BEmONC) is a primary health care level initiative promoted in low- and middle-income …
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A meta-analysis of the prevalence of African animal trypanosomiasis in Nigeria from 1960 to 2017
BACKGROUND: African animal trypanosomiasis is an economically significant disease that affects the livestock industry in Nigeria. It is caused by …
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Evaluation of malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) use by community health workers: a longitudinal study in western Kenya
BACKGROUND: Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are a simple, point-of-care technology that can improve the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of …
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Awareness, perceptions and intent to comply with the prospective malaria vaccine in parts of South Eastern Nigeria
There are potentials of a malaria vaccine being developed sooner than expected. While focus is more on the development of …
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Male partner attendance at antenatal care and adherence to antenatal care guidelines: secondary analysis of 2011 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data
BACKGROUND: Complications during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period present a significant and complex public health problem in low income …
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Postnatal care utilization among urban women in northern Ethiopia: cross-sectional survey
BACKGROUND: Postnatal care service enables health professionals to identify post-delivery problems including potential complications for the mother with her baby …
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Prevalence and associated factors for stunting among 6–12 years old school age children from rural community of Humbo district, Southern Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Stunting is one of the most serious and challenging public health problems in Ethiopia, which constitute a significant obstacle …
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Skin disease prevalence study in schoolchildren in rural Côte d'Ivoire: Implications for integration of neglected skin diseases (skin NTDs)
BACKGROUND: Early detection of several skin-related neglected tropical diseases (skin NTDs)-including leprosy, Buruli ulcer, yaws, and scabies- may be achieved …
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Prevalence of stunting and its associated factors among children 6-59 months of age in Libo-Kemekem district, Northwest Ethiopia; A community based cross sectional study
BACKGROUND: Children in developing countries are highly vulnerable to impaired physical growth because of poor dietary intake, lack of appropriate …
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Maternal anemia is a potential risk factor for anemia in children aged 6–59 months in Southern Africa: a multilevel analysis
BACKGROUND: The effect of maternal anemia on childhood hemoglobin status has received little attention. Thus, we examined the potential association …
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DELAY on first antenatal care visit and its associated factors among pregnant women in public health facilities of Debre Markos town, North West Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: Delay on timely initiation of antenatal care has a great impact on adverse pregnancy out comes. However, evidences in …
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Return of fertility after discontinuation of contraception: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Introduction Along with increasing availability and utilization of contraception, it is also important to confirm the effects of contraception …
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Health insurance coverage with or without a nurse-led task shifting strategy for hypertension control: A pragmatic cluster randomized trial in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Poor access to care and physician shortage are major barriers to hypertension control in sub-Saharan Africa. Implementation of evidence-based …
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Seroprevalence of transfusion-transmissible infections (HBV, HCV, syphilis and HIV) among prospective blood donors in a tertiary health care facility in Calabar, Nigeria; an eleven years evaluation
BACKGROUND: Provision of constant and safe blood has been a public health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa with high prevalence of …