Leishmaniasis disease is caused by parasites and its spread by the bite of different types of sand flies. The genus Leishmania is named after the death Sir William Leishman, who discovered the flagellate protozoa which is the causative agent of Kala-azar, the Indian visceral leis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v10i230288
Background: In COVID-19 pandemic increasing the frequency of hand washing and disinfection is the most important preventive measure of this disease which is causing in deleterious impact on skin among general population. So the aim of the study was to evaluate whether these measu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v10i230287
Background/Aims: To study the levels of Procalcitonin in patients presenting with sepsis, especially those with tropical sepsis at a rural population catering teaching hospital. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This cross-sectional study was carri...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v10i230285
Ibe P. Paul, Opeoluwa Olarinmoye, Adenike Aramide Eniade, Tongdiyen L. Jasper, Abayomi T. Olarinmoye, Kabir O. Anifowose, Oluwakemi O. Kayode, Grace I. Owolabi & Olanrewaju D. Eniade·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2022
Introduction: COVID -19 hit at the peak of 2020 in Nigeria and brought about the implementation of measures such as bounds, social distancing, and lockdown to curb the spread of the ravaging virus. Risky sexual behaviour (RSB) remained a major predictor of sexually transmitted In...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v10i230283
Studies in varied resource settings report consistent trends in benefits among Clients adherent to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Social support in this instance may potentiate treatment outcomes. This study aims to determine the socio- demographics, social support and adherence t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v10i230284
Background: The antibacterial preparations are commonly used to control various bacterial infections, which may vary from one hospital to other. Hence, understanding the antibiotic practice will help the pharmacist gain knowledge and implement the safe use of drugs. Objectives: T...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v10i130282
Background: During the Covid-19 pandemic, many people have not been vaccinated. One of the most important reasons for this is the people who are hesitant about the vaccine. If the factors affecting vaccination are revealed and awareness-raising activities are carried out, deaths...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v10i130281
Background: Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness {fever} caused by Lassa virus, which is hosted by rodents in the Mastomys natalensis species. It is found in abundance in West, East, and Central Africa. Lassa fever is caused by an arenavirus, which is a single-stran...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v10i130280
Aim: To study bacterial bloodstream infections concerning prevalence, etiology, and antibiotic susceptibility profile of pathogens in Mumbai City Study Design: Retrospective study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, InfeXn Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Thane One-ye...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v10i130279
Introduction: As the cases surge in the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic, key lessons on the transmission dynamics among health care workers (HCWs) in a hospital setting through effective contact tracing will help strengthen an already overworked healthcare system. Materials & Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v10i130278