Chronic respiratory conditions, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease, present persistent challenges to respiratory function and holistic well-being. This paper acknowledges the complexity of these conditions and underscores the esse...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i3332
Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in Wukari, Donga, Ibi, and Takum Local Government Areas in Southern Taraba State, North-East Nigeria. These areas were chosen due to their high population of farmers and traders, making them suitable locations for investiga...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i3333
Kalilou Diallo, Lamine Mané, Ludmillie Annie Badji, Mame Ngoné Coly, Habibou SARR, Bruce Shinga Wembulua, Emmanuel Nicolas Cabral, Ansoumana Diatta & Noel Magloire Manga·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Background: Untreated smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis constitutes the main source of transmission of the disease in the community. Aims: The aim of our study was to determine the diagnosis delays of smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis in adults and to identify the factors...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i2331
Aims: The surveillance and investigation of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factor genes in nosocomial pathogens such as Enterococcus spp. have not been adequately prioritized within health institutions, especially in the context of COVID-19. The objective of this work was...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i2330
Daouda Thioub, Ndèye Amy Sarr, Christine Amengo Kogwapa, Khardiata Diallo Mbaye, Ndeye Aissatou Lakhe, Aboubakar Sidikh Badiane, Daye Ka, Ndeye Maguette Fall, Viviane Marie Pierre Cisse & Moussa Seydi·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Introduction: Pulmonary involvement during chickenpox is one of the most serious complications. However, it can be difficult to distinguish between varicella pneumonia, bacterial superinfection and an acute chest syndrome. We report a case of varicella complicated by pneumonia in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i2329
Sulistyawati Sulistyawati, Herman Yuliansyah, Tri Wahyuni Sukesi, Fanani Arief Ghozali, Surahma Asti Mulasari, Fatwa Tentama, Bambang Sudarsono, Lu’lu’ Nafiati & Nuri Hastuti·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Aim: Assessing the relationship between high school student knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of students in eliminating mosquitoes. Study Design: This research employed a cross-sectional design with participant all students in Binatama Vocational Health School, Sleman, Yogyaka...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i2328
Alassane Dièye, Arona Diouf, Papa Latyr Junior Diouf, Moustapha Diedhiou, Mba Bambo Diakhaby, Demba Makalou, Samba Niang, Diatou Dia-Gueye, Amadou Diop Dia, Ibrahima Louis Martin Dieng, Ahmeth Dieng, Seynabou LO & Ndéye Méry Dia-Badiane·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Background: SARS-CoV-2 infection typically causes severe pneumonia in elderly patients with high mortality rates. Aim: This study aimed to describe the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical and evolution profile of the SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients aged 60 years and over hos...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i2327
Yumba Numbi Georges, Matanda Kapend Serge, Sarr Catherine, Kamalo Mwad Kon Berthe, Kisoka Kimbungu Thierry, Ndua Tshijik Jenny, Mutombo Tshibang Patrick, Bakona Ilunga Dubois, Kapend A Kalal Lievin & Mwamba Mulumba Claude·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Aims: The aim of the present study was to determine the level of adherence and the factors associated with good adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Study Design: Cross Sectional Study. Place and Duration of Study: Internal medicine d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i2326
Ismaël Diallo, Abdoulaye Sawadogo, Gafourou Arsène Ouédraogo, Smaïla Ouédraogo, Eric Arnaud Diendéré, Jacques Zoungrana, Réné Bognounou, Mamoudou Savadogo & Apoline Kongnimissom Sondo·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Aims: To study adverse events following immunization of Covid-19 vaccines in people vaccinated from June 14, 2021 to March 13, 2022 at the vaccination center of University Hospital Yalgado Ouedraogo. Study Design: Our study was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i1325
The vaginal microbiota, unlike some other sites such as the intestinal microbiota is a less diversified micro-ecosystem; dominated normally by Lactobacilli which play specific important roles in the wellbeing of the vagina and the female person. Dysbiosis or the loss of Lactobaci...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i1324