Background: COVID-19 is a global pandemic caused by SARS_COV2. The symptoms of covid-19 include: fever, dyspnea, fatigue, a recent loss of smell and taste, sore throat, cough, and cutaneous lesions. In addition, some skin manifestations were reported to be associated with COVID-19. Methods: The study des...
Background: Since the resurgence of mpox disease in 2017, Nigeria alone has accounted for about 60% of confirmed cases reported in the African region. This study therefore aimed to understand the knowledge and perception of the general public towards the mpox infection.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sec...
Mpox (formerly referred to as monkey pox), a viral infection known for its characteristic manifestations, presents with atypical symptoms, leading to diagnostic and management challenges. Recent outbreaks of the disease have also revealed changes in the epidemiologic patterns of the disease with many cas...
Bakare, Damola;
Salako, Julius;
Sogbesan, Abiodun;
Olojede, Omotayo Emmanuel;
Akinsola, Kofoworola Olamide;
Subhi, Rami;
Graham, Hamish;
Falade, Adegoke;
King, Carina;
Bakare, Ayobami Adebayo.
Introduction: in Nigeria, studies on mpox among primary healthcare workers are scarce despite increasing incidence of mpox disease between 2017-2022. This study aimed to assess primary healthcare workers knowledge and perception of mpox in Nigeria.
Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional survey among pri...
Adusei-Poku, Mildred A;
Aboagye, James O;
Bonney, Joseph H K;
Odoom, John K;
Obodai, Evangeline;
Lamptey, Helena;
Asante, Ivy A;
Agyemang, Seth;
Oliver-Commey, Joseph;
Kyei, George B;
Ampofo, William K;
Bonney, Evelyn Y.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the duration of SARS-CoV-2 clearance in persons in Ghana. The research
question was whether the duration of virus clearance in Ghana matched the 14 days recommended by the World Health
Organization (WHO); this had direct implications for transmission, which was ke...
Introduction: controlling the worldwide pandemic, coronavirus disease (COVID-19), could be impossible due to the hesitancy about the available vaccines and the difficulty to implement strict restrictions. Little information is available about herd immunity in the highly vulnerable region of North East Af...
Background. The COVID-19 pandemic has added an additional burden in countries with
already fragile health systems. Our objective was to determine the prevalence and
seroprevalence of COVID-19 in suspected malaria during the second wave in Yaounde.
Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducte...
Objectifs. Décrire les aspects cliniques, bactériologiques et évolutifs du sepsis et du choc
septique dans le service de réanimation polyvalente du CHUB. Patients et méthodes. Il
s’agit d’une étude transversale, monocentrique et descriptive, durant 12 mois, incluant les
patients âgés d’a...
Nsengimana, Emmanuel;
Niyonambaza, Clarisse;
Sindayigaya, Jean Pierre;
Rutayisire, Tusale;
Rukundo, Jean de Dieu;
Semana, Jean Marie Vianney;
Nshimiyimana, Jacques;
Ndahiriwe, Christian Chance;
Nuhu, Assuman;
Seminega, Benoît;
Hakizimana, Moussa;
Urimubenshi, Gerard.
Background Awareness of stroke is important for appropriate and timely stroke prevention and management. Objective To assess the level of awareness about the risk factors, signs, and appropriate responses for stroke among university employees in Rwanda. Methods We employed a quantitative descriptive cros...
Background: Generally, mothers are saddled with early childcare responsibilities. Therefore, their attitude, practice, and care
toward events occurring in early childhood including teething are important.
Objective: To evaluate the attitudes and treatment practices of mothers regarding teething,
Material...
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Tooth, Deciduous,
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice,
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d0009000,
Signs and Symptoms,
d0007000,
Therapeutics,
Data Analysis,
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