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The Impact of Evidence-Based Practice on Clinical and Patient-centered Nursing Outcomes: A Review of the Literature

Vartika Vishnoi, Prachi Chauhan, Istahil Osman Abdi, Shivani Chauhan, Deeksha Rani & Niharika Tiwari · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a fundamental approach to enhancing patient care and improving nursing outcomes. This systematic review evaluates how EBP influences key nursing outcomes, including patient safety, clinical efficiency, and professional development. A comprehensive...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12407

Impact of Hypertension on COVID-19 Severity in Togo: A Retrospective Study

Kodjo Agbeko Djagadou, Lihanimpo Djalogue, Abou-bakari Tchala, Aboudou-Razak Moukaila, Yasmine Alfa-Tchamana & Mohaman Awalou Djibril · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Background: Few data on this subject are available in Togo, the objective of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical and evolutionary characteristics of coronavirus disease in COVID-19 and hypertensive patients in a Togolese context. Methods: This w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12408

Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis at the Sylvanus Olympio University Hospital Center

Kodjo Agbeko Djagadou, Lihanimpo Djalogue, Abou-bakari Tchala, Platini Ngassu & Mohaman Awalou Djibril · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Objective: describe the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical and therapeutic aspect of extrapulmonary tuberculosis at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sylvanus Olympio in Lomé. Methodology: This was a retrospective and descriptive study over a period of 4 years, from November...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12405

Social and Health Inequality in Nigeria: A Survey of Ajegunle Slum Dwellers of Lagos State

Ewere Rosemary Iwegbu · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Social disadvantage and inequalities in health outcomes are critically and significantly related in many ways. The study uses the Ajegunle Area of Lagos in Lagos State, Nigeria as the study area. The concept of slums and social and health inequality has been explored greatly, ite...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12406

Evaluation of Antibiotic Usage Patterns, Patient Factors, and Economic Implications in ICU

Moturu Dharanindra · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Background: One of today's most significant public health issues is antibiotic resistance, which is caused by the overuse or abuse of antibiotics. Effective antimicrobial therapy is essential for treating patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), including those with severe seps...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12404

Cholera in Zambia: Explanatory Factors and Mid-term Impact of the Sustainable Development Goals

Beenzu Siamalube, Emmanuel Ehinmitan, Maina Ngotho, Justus Onguso & Steven Runo · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Cholera, a highly contagious disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, poses a severe public health threat, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited access to clean water and adequate sanitation. Symptoms such as acute watery diarrhoea, vomiting, and muscle cramps can...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12403

The Prevalence and Antibiotic-resistant Profile of Staphylococcus aureus from Fomites in a Tertiary Institution in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Emmanuel Lucky Orike, Temidayo Emmanuel Olajugbagbe, Titilola Oyenike Animasahun & Muwafiq Abdulraheem · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ARSA) poses a significant public health threat, especially in environments with high human contact such as tertiary institutions. This study was justified by the need to address the role of fomites as vector...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12402

Cytokines Levels and Anti-tuberculosis Drug Resistance among HIV Seropositive Patients in Ibadan, Southwest, Nigeria

Ojetayo Helen Oluwatosin & Daniel Ugbomioko · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Susceptibility to TB disease rises on mutations in cytokine receptors which ultimately lead to defective signaling and alter the immune surveillance and bacterial killing. Therefore, this study was undertaken to investigate the association between cytokines and anti-TB drug resis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12401

Clonal Diversity and Spatial Dissemination of Drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex among HIV Seropositive Patients in Southwest Nigeria

Ojetayo Helen Oluwatosin & Daniel Ugbomioko · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex display relatively static genomes and 99.9% nucleotide sequence identity. Studying the evolutionary history of such monomorphic bacteria is a difficult and challenging task. Therefore, this study was undertaken to investigate the clonal diversit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12400

Lassa Fever Insights: Epidemiology, Metabolism, Pharmacokinetics of Ribavirin, Mechanisms against Arenaviruses and its Novel Application in the Future

Oguh Collins Egwu, Peter Kukeunim Ukeh, Zephaniah Jesse Cegbeyi, Nkem Usha Eze-Ugbogulu, Oyigbo Gladys Nneka, Mohamed Dumbuya, Chindo Ibrahim Bisallah, Michael Ochigbo Onyilo, Patrick Bidi Gimba, Jiya Samuel Ndagi, Abbah Okpachi Christophere & Sebastian Yennan · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever illness caused by Lassa virus which is zoonotics, or animal-borne. The virus is a member of the arena virus family, which is an RNA single-stranded virus. Ribavirin therapy is use for treatment and the antiviral abilities of ribavir...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12399

Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Wound Infections in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Ofonime UKPUHO, B., Mitsan Olley & Ismaila Ibrahim · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Aim: The current study was aimed at determining the antibiotic resistance pattern and associated risk factors of P. aeruginosa isolated from wound among patients in kefii metropolis, Nigeria. Study Design: The investigation was a cross-sectional study which utilized random sampli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12398

Citrobacter freundii Pyothorax Complicating Tubercular Infection in an Immunocompetent Patient

Ali Moussa Mahaman Laouali, Maïga Soumaïla, Zonon Hamadé, Bonsa Edmond, Ouédraogo Leithisia, Boncoungou Kadiatou, Badoum Giselle & Martial OUEDRAOGO · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Purulent tubercular pleural effusion is a severe form of tuberculosis. Tubercular coinfection with Citrobacter freundii in purulent pleural effusion is rarely described in the literature. Early recognition of this pleural coinfection and appropriate management are necessary for b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12397

Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of Uropathogenic ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in Keffi Metropolis, Nigeria

Regina AYENI, Mitsan Olley, Ismaila Ibrahim & Adelekun Christiana Ashe · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Urinary tract infection (UTI) remains the most common bacterial infection in humans despite the widespread availability of antibiotics. Exteded spectrum beta-lactamase production is an important mechanism of antibiotic resistance in the Enterobacteriaceae. Antibiotic resistance i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12396

Microbial Trends and their Drug Resistance Responsible for Bloodstream Infections in a Superspeciality Transplant Hospital

Martha Z Chhangte, Niranjan Patil, Aashita Ashpalia, Raj Jatale, Shibani Ramchandran & Kirti Chadha · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Background & Objective: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are critical healthcare-associated infections that lead to high morbidity and mortality, requiring rapid diagnosis and effective antimicrobial treatment. The increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11395

Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Revolutionizing Microbial Diagnostics

Ali Mohamed Elshafei · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2024

Identifying the microorganisms responsible for illnesses and infections is crucial for accurate diagnosis, which is an essential aspect of providing medical care. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems can enhance drug discovery, epidemiological monitoring, prediction of antibiotic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11394