Clinical and epidemiological profile of mycetoma patients from a tertiary care center in Karachi, Pakistan,
An. bras. dermatol; 96 (5), 2021
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Parasitic prevalence in bat fauna captured from selected sites in northwestern Pakistan
Braz. j. biol; 81 (3), 2021
Abstract Present study was conducted to record ecotoparasitic prevalence in bat fauna of the northwestern parts of Pakistan. A total of 204 bat specimens representing 14 species were captured during a two year survey, extending from June 2015 through May 2016. A species of soft ticks Argas vespertilionis...
Um levantamento transversal sobre a soroprevalência da hepatite B e hepatite C entre a população geral dos distritos rurais de Sindh, Paquistão
Arq. gastroenterol; 58 (2), 2021
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Viral hepatitis is a global phenomenon, with the disease burden varying on a daily basis. Amongst chronic infections, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are egregiously linked to severe health-related complications, with a worldwide prevalence of 248 million and 71 milli...
Assessment of ecto and endo parasites of Schizothorax plagiostomus inhabiting river Panjkora, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Braz. j. biol; 81 (1), 2021
Abstract Fish provides main source of high quality protein to more than one billion people in the world. Fish parasites directly affect the productivity of fish and indirectly on human health. This research was aimed to assess the helminth parasites in Schizothorax plagiostomus (the snow trout) from rive...
Evaluation of ecto and endo parasitic fauna of Schizothorax plagiostomus inhabitants of river Swat, Khyber PakhtunKhwa, Pakistan
Braz. j. biol; 81 (1), 2021
Abstract Fish is consumed as a rich and cheaper source of white meat and proteins all over the world. Fish farming is the leading source of income generation throughout the world. The present research study was conducted with aims to investigate the ecto and endo parasitic fauna of S. plagiostomus (snow ...
Epidemiological study of dengue fever in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Braz. j. biol; 81 (2), 2021
Dengue is a viral disease which is serious health concern from last few decades and the infection transmitted through mosquito bite into human. This study was conducted to carry out prevalence of dengue fever in District Swabi. A total of 196 blood sample were collected from patients with age ranges (0-8...
Cross-sectional epidemiological investigations of Giardia lamblia in children in Pakistan
Säo Paulo med. j; 136 (5), 2018
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The prevalence of Giardia lamblia in Pakistani children is currently unknown. The aim here was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of Giardia lamblia in children exhibiting diarrhea. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study at different district healthcare hospitals in P...
Factores de Edad, Estudios Transversales, Diarrea/parasitología, Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática, Giardia lamblia/aislamiento & purificación, Giardiasis/epidemiología, Giardiasis/parasitología, Pakistán/epidemiología, Prevalencia, Factores de Riesgo, Distribución por Sexo, Factores Sexuales, Factores Socioeconómicos
Dengue seroprevalence and its socioeconomic determinants in Faisalabad, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop; 51 (4), 2018
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Socioeconomic disparities in the community make some groups more vulnerable to dengue infection. METHODS: Fourteen dengue cases (IgM positive) served as index cases for the positive geographic cluster investigations. RESULTS: Of 292 individuals, the overall dengue seroprevale...
Prevalence and antibiogram of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from medical device-related infections; a retrospective study in Lahore, Pakistan
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop; 50 (5), 2017
Abstract INTRODUCTION: With the advancement of medicine and surgery, various types of medical devices have become part of treatment strategies. METHODS: Identification and antimicrobial sensitivity testing were done according to CLSI guidelines following standard microbiological practices. RESULTS: ...
Candida/aislamiento & purificación, Infecciones Relacionadas con Catéteres/epidemiología, Infecciones Relacionadas con Catéteres/microbiología, Equipos y Suministros/microbiología, Bacterias Gramnegativas/aislamiento & purificación, Staphylococcus aureus Resistente a Meticilina/aislamiento & purificación, Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana, Persona de Mediana Edad, Pakistán/epidemiología, Prevalencia, Infecciones Relacionadas con Prótesis/epidemiología, Infecciones Relacionadas con Prótesis/microbiología, Estudios Retrospectivos, Factores de Riesgo, Infecciones Estafilocócicas/epidemiología, Infecciones Estafilocócicas/microbiología, Factores de Tiempo
Prevalence of and risk factors for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Iran and its neighboring countries: systematic review and meta-analysis
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop; 50 (3), 2017
Abstract Tuberculosis, in particular drug-resistant tuberculosis, is of global concern due to the high mortality and morbidity associated with it annually. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of and the risk factors for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Iran and its neighboring countr...