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Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2582-3221

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Knowledge of Human Immuno Deficiency Virus (HIV) Status and Preferred Testing Approach among Men in Bono Region, Ghana

Hamidatu Banawabali Seidu, Philip Gyaase, Desmond Kuupiel & Ernest Osei · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Background: Countries are making progress towards the global goal of 90% of people with HIV knowing their status by 2020 and 95% by 2030. In 2019 about 19% of all those living with HIV worldwide were undiagnosed. The study sought to assess the knowledge of HIV status and preferre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4302

Diagnosis of Acute Bacterial Meningitis by PCR and the Problem of Isolating the Causative Bacterial Agents by Culture in Burkina Faso

I. Tondé, J. Tranchot-Diallo, D. Kambiré, A. Ky-Ba, M. Tamboura, D. O. Kaboré, R. Paré, F. Aké, M. Zongo, M. Sanou, M. Salou, A. S. Ouédraogo, I. Sanou, L. Sangaré & R. Ouédraogo-Traoré · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

In Burkina Faso, meningitis is epidemic, pneumococcus, meningococcus and Haemophilus influenzae are the most implicated. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of ABM characterized by PCR and culture in order to highlight the low yield of the culture. This is a prospe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4303

Asymptomatic Carriage of SARS-CoV-2 in a University Population in Rosario, Argentina

Juan Pablo Scapini, María Victoria del Rosal, Juan Ignacio Isaac, Ayelen Rodriguez, Damian Ingaramo & Micaela Campora · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: To study the rates of SARS-CoV-2 asymptomatic carriage in a young, healthy and full vaccinated population of students in the medical area. Contribute to the knowledge of the dynamics of the endemic and its control. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3301

Tuberculosis: Masquerade in Otorhinolaryngology

Arunima Viswakaran Sreelatha, Hetal Marfatia, Pranita Bhagat, Chandrani Chatterjee & Ramprasath V. · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Tuberculosis is a completely curable disease which can affect any part of the body. But rare site TB can lead to diagnostic dilemma as it mimics other conditions. This study aims at identifying cases at an early stage preventing morbidity and mortality associated with the same.

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3300

Spatial Analysis of DHF Cases in Yogyakarta City Based on Population Density and Altitude (2017-2018)

Ayu Elma Sandi, Ajeng Rahastri & Sulistyawati Sulistyawati · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: This study aims to determine the relationship between population density and altitude of the territory and DHF incidence in Yogyakarta City in 2017-2018. Study Design: The study was designed as an observational cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3299

A Retrospective Analysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Jos, North Central Nigeria

Abednego Samuel Dahal, Nanma Tongnan Cosmas & Mark Ojogba Okolo · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Background: Tuberculosis remains a major health problem in developing countries. The GeneXpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance (MTB/RIF) assay is a new test in many communities in Nigeria that is revolutionizing Mycobacterium tuberculosis control by contribut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3298

Shooting Your Own Foot: A Case Report on Autoimmune Encephalitis Following a Viral Trigger

Shelly Dutta, Kavita Choudhary & Shourya Yerramareddy · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: The aim of this case report is to highlight the frequently overlooked association between Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis and a preceding Herpes Simplex Viral Encephalitis trigger, the clinical settings under which to suspect this autoimmune disease, the need for appropriat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3297

Comparison of the Effects of Open and Closed Endotracheal Suction Systems on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Mortality

Dilek Bulut & Merve Sefa Sayar · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: Nosocomial pneumonia is a prevalent complication in patients admitted to intensive care units. Endotracheal suction (ES) is used to clean the airways of secretions in patients under mechanical ventilation (MV). The objective of this study was to compare the effects of an op...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3296

Comparison of the Prognosis and Mortality of Sars-Cov-2 Variants in Critically İll Patients

Sinem Bayrakci · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Backround: Since the beginning of the pandemic,the globally circulation of SARS-CoV-2 has caused the virus to constantly mutate,resulting in the emergence of new variants.Some of these variants have been designated as variants of concern(VOC),defined by the WHO as variants associ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3295

Variation of Biological and Biochemical Parameters in Patients Receiving Antiretroviral Treatment at the Maradi Regional Hospital during 2021-2022

Harouna Amadou Mahaman Laouali, Abdoulaye Ousmane, Amadou Oumarou, Ibrahim Mamadou Abdoul Kadir, Gado Amadou Mahamadou, Boureima Hassane, Abdou Adamou Rachidou, Moussa Saley Sahada, Kabirou Amoussa Abdoul Aziz, Harouna Moussa & Doutchi MAHAMADOU · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: To follow the variation of some biological and biochemical parameters in HIV-infected patients under antiretroviral treatment at the Maradi Regional Hospital. Study Design: Retrospective and prospective study Study Location and Duration: Maradi Regional Hospital; from Augus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i3294