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Five-year Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Diseases and Disorders in Akure South, Nigeria

Oghenetega, O B; Kuti, T J; Owolabi, F M; Omayone, T P.

African Journal of Biomedical Research; 24 (2), 2021

The burden of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders (GIDD) remains high in Nigeria and varies across regions. This study wa s therefore designed to examine the prevalence of gastrointestinal diseases and disorders over a period of 5-years from January 2014 to December 2018 in Akure South of Ondo sta...

Gastrointestinal Diseases, Peptic Ulcer, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Hernia, Gastroenteritis, Cross-Sectional Studies

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A narrative review on Rotavirus A in Mozambique

Cambaza, Edgar; Mongo, Edson; Gatambire, Aline; Mateonane, Edirsse; Chissumba, Raquel; Chissaque, Assucênio; Deus de, Nilsa.

Rev. Ang. de Ciênc. da Saúde/Angolan Journal of Health Sciences; 2 (2), 2021

Introduction: Rotavirus A (RVA) is a leading cause of acute infant gastroenteritis in Mozambique, responsible for approximately 13,000 annual infant deaths in peri-urban and other areas. Aim: the present review aimed summarize the most relevant and recent literature regarding RVA infection in Mozambique....

Rotavirus Infections, Rotavirus, Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, Infantile, Epidemiology, Disease Management

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