Background: The use of contraceptive devices predisposes women to vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) globally. Despite the high incidence of VVC and antifungal resistance to azoles, the genetic diversity and resistance pattern among contraceptive users in Nigeria is poorly investigated. This study therefore ...
Background: Prostate cancer (CaP) is the most common non-cutaneous cancer among males and the fourth most common cause of cancer in males globally. Unfortunately, Sub-Saharan Africa lacks the relevant resources and organized screening program that has led to the late presentations in the region. Digital ...
Ba, Adjiratou Aissatou;
Coppée, Romain;
Dieng, Assane;
Manneh, Jarra;
Fall, Mengue;
Gueye, Khadim;
Sene, Pauline Yacine;
Ndiour, Samba;
Samaté, Dianké;
Manga, Pascaline;
Gueye, Khadim;
Sene, Pauline Yacine;
Ndiour, Samba;
Samaté, Dianké;
Manga, Pascaline;
Diongue, Oumy Diop;
Camara, Abdoulaye;
Padane, Abdou;
Diallo, Sada;
Gueye, Sokhna Bousso;
Camara, Makhtar;
Sesay, Abdul Karim;
Toure-Kane, Coumba;
Mboup, Souleymane;
Charpentier, Charlotte;
Diop-Ndiaye, Halimatou.
Introduction: In Senegal, molecular diagnosis was widely used for the detection and management of COVID-19 patients. However, genomic surveillance was very limited in the public sector. This study aimed to share the experience of a Senegalese public sector laboratory in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,...
Objective: To document the location, size, and multiplicity of intracranial aneurysms in Ghanaians who have undergone digital subtraction angiography (DSA) at a single centre in Accra, Ghana.
Design: We conducted a retrospective observational review of the medical records of all patients diagnosed with
i...
Objectif : le dépistage précoce, stratégie ayant amélioré la survie des drépanocytaires, n’est pas pratiquée au Burkina Faso où la maladie est responsable d’une mortalité précoce importante. L’objectif de l’étude était d’analyser la relation entre ce constat et les connaissances et ...
Introduction. L’épilepsie du sujet âgé de 65 ans et plus est une pathologie plus fréquente que chez l’adulte jeune. L’objectif principal de ce travail était de faire la description clinique, étiologique et thérapeutique de l’épilepsie débutante et de l’épilepsie ancienne dans cette po...
Edukugho, Aboyowa Arayuwa;
Etapelong, Sume Gerald;
Gidado, Saheed;
Abbott, Samuel Luka;
Hamisu, Abdullahi Walla;
Hassan, Isiaka Ayodeji;
Mawashi, Kabir Yusuf;
Erbeto, Tesfaye Bedada;
Waziri, Ndadilnasiya Endie;
Nguku, Patrick;
Omotayo, Bolu;
Adamu, Usman Said.
Introduction: following the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic to Nigeria, the Federal Government of Nigeria restricted human and vehicular movements to curb the spread of the disease. This action had a negative impact on Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) surveillance, with a resultant reduction in the number o...
Background: Neurological emergencies are life-threatening central nervous system disorders, significantly contributing to childhood morbidity and mortality. The sequelae may be irreversible and may impact negatively on the quality of life of affected children and their families. This study identified the...
Fatimata, Diallo;
Bassirou, Diarra;
Sadio, Sarro Yeya dit;
Mohamed, Tolofoudie;
Dramane, Diallo;
Mahamoudou, Toure;
Dramane, Diallo;
Sidy, Bane;
Mohamed, Abdou;
Sy, Konate Mama;
Razakou, Dicko Abdoul.
Introduction: While real-time reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) is the recommended laboratory method to diagnose severe
acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, its use in resource limited settings can be difficult to maintain due to high testing demand and shortage of reagents. ...
Background: Transthoracic echocardiography is a very helpful noninvasive cardiovascular imaging technique for the diagnosis and risk stratification in the management of patients with cardiovascular diseases. We aimed to review the clinical indications for transthoracic echocardiography and the confirmati...
