The Trans ungual drug delivery (TUDD) system involves the delivery of drugs through the hard keratinized nail plate. Topical treatment is ideal for treating nail diseases because it has localized effects, resulting in fewer systemic side effects and perhaps better adherence. Conv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i3244
Ugochukwu Samuel Aguwa, Izuchukwu Azuka Okafor, Echezona Ejike Udokanma, Ikechukwu Jude Okolie, Okonkwo David Izuchukwu, Felix Ovie Ogbo, Chioma Dorothy Nwosu & Adline Uchechi Aguwa·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2023
Background: Vaccine programmes' success lies in the acceptability and understanding of vaccine concerns among diverse population groups. This study investigates the covid-19 vaccination concerns among Nigerian youths. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study of 631 youths (3...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i2238
Introduction: Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity/mortality and the definitive diagnosis is an isolation of the pathogen from blood culture which might take 2-7 days. A test for early confirmation of infection is therefore required. C-reactive protein (CRP) is therefore...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i2239
The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected many countries across the globe both socially and economically and continues to be a major concern to the healthcare system. The majority of the patient groups that were affected were elderly patients and patients with existing co-morb...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i2240
Coronavirus Disease-2019 is a new life-threatening, quickly-spreadable pandemic disease. It is a huge family of viruses known to cause sickness from breathing trouble, fever, fatigue, cough, sore throat, breathlessness, and common cold to the continuation of acute respiratory tra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i2241
Aims: Cysticercosis is a zoonotic disease caused by encysted larvae of the nematode Taenia solium. It can have variable clinical presentations, neurocysticercosis being the most common among them. Extraneural cysticercosis is relatively rare. Among them, isolated cysticercosis of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i2237
Babacar Ndiaye, Abdou Diop, Rama Gaye, Lauriane Koko Marcel Koumondji, Thierno Abdoulaye Diallo, Chantal Mahou, Abdoulaye Ba & Abdoulaye Seck·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2023
Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an imbalance of the vaginal flora that most commonly affects women of childbearing age. It is characterised by discomfort due to vaginal discharge and is associated with serious complications in women. We aimed to determine the prevalence...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i1236
Introduction: Acute infection of Toxoplasma gondii can be transmitted during pregnancy to the foetus vertically which may cause congenital complications like abortion, stillbirth, visual impairment, seizure, hearing impairment and neurological disorders. Methodology: A total of 3...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i1235
Onyinye Lovette Nomeh, Obodoechi Ijeoma Federica, Ofonmbuk Victor Joseph, Ezeh Chinonyelum Moneth, Rebecca Chinenye Ogba, Ohadoma Angela Nkechi, Ikemesit Udeme Peter, Peace Oluchi Akpu, Christiana Inuaesiet Edemekong & Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Iroha·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2023
Background and Objectives: Carbapenemase-producing bacteria are super bugs that make Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) difficult to treat with drug of last resort such as carbapenem and other antibiotic thus limiting the treatment options. Carbapenemase production is increasing in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i1234
Sepsis screening in the Emergency Department (ED) is necessary for the rational management of patients. Multiple severity screening scores such as Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS), quick Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), National Early Warning Score (...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v12i1233