Birhan, Tilahun Yemanu Gezie, Lemma Derseh Teshome, Destaw Fetene Sisay, Malede Mequanent
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IntroductionHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection results in a gradual depletion of immune function, particularly CD4 cells. The CD4 assessment plays a significant role in assessing treatment responses and clinical decision-making for patients on combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource-limited settings. However, new data on CD4 ...
Mousavi-Hasanzadeh, Morteza Sarmadian, Hossein Ghasemikhah, Reza Didehdar, Mojtaba Shahdoust, Maryam Maleki, Mahshid Taheri, Mahdieh
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BackgroundToxoplasmosis is a parasitic infectious disease, and Toxoplasma gondii is the causative factor of this intracellular protozoan disease. Due to the lack of information about the rate of T. gondii in general papulation of Markazi Province in Iran, the current study was conducted to determine the prevalence of toxoplasmosis and the related r...
Ghimire, Prakash Rijal, Komal Raj Adhikari, Nabaraj Thakur, Garib Das Marasini, Baburam Thapa Shrestha, Upendra Banjara, Megha Raj Pant, Shishir Kumar Adhikari, Bipin Dumre, Shyam Prakash
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BackgroundUnderstanding and improving the durability of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) in the field are critical for planning future implementation strategies including behavioral change for care and maintenance. LLIN distribution at high coverage is considered to be one of the adjunctive transmission reduction strategies in Nepal’s Malaria...
Nuwagira, Edwin Stadelman, Anna Baluku, Joseph Baruch Rhein, Joshua Byakika-Kibwika, Pauline Mayanja, Harriet Kunisaki, Ken M.
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BackgroundPulmonary multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) alters lung architecture and involves lengthy treatment duration, high pill burden, drug adverse effects, travel restrictions, and stigma. Literature about pulmonary function and health-related quality of life (QoL) of patients treated for MDR TB is limited. This study sought to determi...
Darcy, Andrew Waleluma Kanda, Seiji Dalipanda, Tenneth Joshua, Cynthia Shimono, Takaki Lamaningao, Pheophet Mishima, Nobuyuki Nishiyama, Toshimasa
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BackgroundSolomon Islands, a country made up of tropical islands, has suffered cyclic dengue fever (DF) outbreaks in the past three decades. An outbreak of dengue-like illness (DLI) that occurred in April 2016 prompted this study, which aimed to determine the population’s immunity status and identify the arboviruses circulating in the country.Metho...
Amimo, Floriano Lambert, Ben Magit, Anthony
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Despite its current relatively low global share of cases and deaths in Africa compared to other regions, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has the potential to trigger other larger crises in the region. This is due to the vulnerability of health and economic systems, coupled with the high burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), tuberculosis...
Saito, Akiko Karama, Mohamed Kamiya, Yasuhiko
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BackgroundNon-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing in Kenya, where HIV/AIDS remains a leading cause of death; however, few studies have investigated obesity and hypertension among adults with HIV infection. We conducted a cross-sectional study in Homa Bay, Western Kenya, during 2015 to determine the prevalence of overweight/obesity and hyper...
Edrada, Edna M. Lopez, Edmundo B. Villarama, Jose Benito Salva Villarama, Eumelia P. Dagoc, Bren F. Smith, Chris Sayo, Ana Ria Verona, Jeffrey A. Trifalgar-Arches, Jamie Lazaro, Jezreel
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Amiri, Mwanaidi Furia, Francis F. Bakari, Muhammad
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BackgroundSkin conditions contribute significantly to the global burden of diseases and are among the leading causes of non-fatal disease burden. Children living in orphanage centres are vulnerable to several conditions including dermatological disorders, and there is limited data on the burden of these conditions among orphans in Tanzania. This st...
Tesfie, Addisu Getnet, Gebeyaw Abere, Aberham Yihenew, Gebeyehu Belete, Yerega Kassa, Melkayehu Gize, Addisu
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BackgroundThe appropriate drug for the treatment of schistosomiasis is praziquantel. However, low cure rate and existence of drug resistance both in vivo and in vitro were reported in different endemic areas. Hence, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of praziquantel for Schistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni) treatment.MethodsA cross-...
