Context: Malaria is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Transfusion transmitted malaria contributes significantly to the burden of malaria in SSA. The safety of blood transfusion as it relates to frequency of blood donation and malaria occurrence on the part of don...
Binegdie, Amsalu Bekele;
Gebremariam, Tewodros Haile;
Worku, Aschalew;
Etissa, Eyob Kebede;
Awol, Adursemed;
Belay, Addisu;
Meme, Hellen;
El Sony, Asma;
Zurba, Lindsay;
Lesosky, Maia;
Balmes, John;
Burney, Peter;
Devereux, Graham;
Mortimer, Kevin.
Introduction: Chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are diseases of the lung airways and parenchyma. Globally, they are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to characterize the common CRDs, along with their lung function and possible determinants in symptomatic patients attendi...
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d0294810,
d0044170,
d0039330,
d0294240,
d0121350,
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Background:Human immunodeficiency virus/ Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), has remained a disease of public health concern, with the largest burden being found in sub Saharan Africa. The advent of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) has significantly reduced the mortality of the disease, thereby t...
Udoh, E E;
Okorie, O;
Okpokowuruk, F S;
Udo, E;
Motilewa, O O;
Bassey, V;
Ikobah, J;
Adesina, S;
Ebunlomo, I;
Akpan, M;
Ekpo, L;
Uhegbu, K;
Umoh, R;
Nwazuluoke, B;
Johnson, O E;
Adeniyi, O.
Background:Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) is a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality globally. The morbidity pattern of underfives with this condition is yet to be described. Objective: To describe the morbidity pattern of underfives with MAM.Method: Across sectional study was conducted i...
Infants of diabetic mothers (IDM) are at an increased risk of various complications. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence, demographic and clinical characters of IDM admissions to the neonatal intensive care unit, and the factors associated with morbidity and mortality. The study is a 1-ye...
Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, there was a reduction in access to prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) services globally, yet this programme is critical for reducing paediatric HIV incidence. To minimise the impact ...
Buts : Le but était de décrire les aspects diagnostiques et thérapeutiques des péritonites biliaires. Patients et méthodes : Il s’est agi d’une étude transversale descriptive à collecte rétrospective sur une période de 10 ans incluant les patients opérés pour péritonite biliaire. Résulta...
Background. Scabies is an ectoparasitic, highly contagious skin disease caused by a human itch mite infes tation of the skin, and it is the leading cause of morbidity and disease burden in developing countries. The purpose of this study was to investigate healthcare users' current knowledge and experien...
Introduction: Était de décrire le profil épidémiologique, clinique et évolutif des patients tuberculeux suivis dans le milieu urbano-rural de Kaminaen République Démocratique du Congo (RDC).
Méthodes: il s´agit d´une étude transversale par analyse rétrospective de dossiers des patients suivis...
Background Diarrhoeal disease is a worldwide public health issue and remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity in children under five years old. Low and middle income countries (LMIC) of Africa and part of Asia are more affected by diarrhoeal diseases. Objectives To measure the prevalence of Diarr...
