Introduction: Central nervous system (CNS) damage is common duringhuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionand occur in cases of immunosuppression, which leads to altered consciousness. The objective of this work was to identify the etiologies and factors associated with the d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i10377
Aim: To determine the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection among symptomatic adults in a tertiary hospital in a peri-urban setting in Southwestern Nigeria. Methodology: It was a retrospective, cross-sectional study conducted in the Medical Microbiology Laborato...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i10378
Objective: HIV infections have taken a heavy toll on young adults in the USA. Most undergraduate students fall within the age group who are at high risk of HIV infections. The effect of age on HIV risk related behaviors among African American undergraduate students has never been...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i9375
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that first appeared in Europe in the 15th century, responsible for deadly epidemics before the discovery of penicillin. It typically progresses through three phases: primary syphilis, characterized by a syphilitic chancre tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i10376
Background: Knowledge of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) its prevalence, attendant risk factors and effective control practice is a prerequisite for the containment of these disease. Objective: To determine the prevalence and knowledge of preventive measures against select VBDs amon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i9374
Balantidium Coli is a large protozoan parasite, measuring up to 150 micrometers, initially identified in 1857 and later renamed in 1861-1862. It is an animal parasite, with its primary reservoir being pigs (domestic pigs/wild boars), but it can also be found in other animal speci...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i9373
Background: Endemic infectious diarrhea is a widespread problem around the world, caused by a combination of viruses, bacteria, and parasites. While commonly used fluoroquinolone antibiotics are effective for specific types of acute diarrhea, they carry potential side effects. Ai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i9372
Challenges in TB diagnostic methods is the major global set back in the fight against TB infection, and the reason for increase in TB new cases baseline to 7.5 million in 2022. Investigating the efficiency and the sensitivity of combinational (Tuberculin Skin Test (TST), Acid Fas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i9371
George Davidson, Darlington U. Davidson, Osinachi K. Okoye, Linda S. Mensah, Emeka C. Ukaegbu, Divine B. Arrey Agbor, Michael O. Adegbola, Ucheawaji S. Eneyo, Baraladou A. Osuluku, Tamarakomboye O. Dinyain, Arinze A. Okeke, Minichimso John Okah, Alexandra I. Owulu, Jesse C. Peterson, Samuel O. Onyekweli, Gloria O. Omoruyi, Olalekan S. Adebiyi, Funmilayo A. Atoyebi, Arinze C. Omeje, Onyedikachukwu J. Ogbueli, Ogechukwu B. Odobulu & Chiagoziem J. Uche·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health threat, exacerbated by factors such as drug resistance, co-infections, and social determinants of health. This comprehensive review examines various aspects of TB, including epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, prevention,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i9370
Background: Research and literature on antimicrobial de-escalation are often confined to assessment of safety and efficacy of de-escalation for patients with infection and, not antimicrobial utilization. Evidence suggests that the key intervention to stop further emergence of ant...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i9369
Doutchi MAHAMADOU, Souleymane Adoum Fils, Lamine MAHAMAN MOUSTAPHA, Adamou Bara Abdoul-Aziz, Bagnou Hamsatou, Garba Abdoul Aziz & Adehossi Eric·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalitis (PML) is a rare opportunistic infection of HIV-infected individuals. It is a viral infection caused by the John Cunningham (JC) virus, which occurs during the AIDS stage. An elderly patient immunosuppressed by HIV for more than 5 years pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i8368
Mamadou Oury Safiatou Diallo, Ibrahima Bah, Amadou Daye Diallo, Karamba Sylla, Ibrahima Fofana, Thierno Alimou Barry, Aminata Oumou Sylla, Fodé Amara Traore, Fodé Bangaly Sako & Mamadou Saliou Sow·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Introduction: The objective of this work was to describe post-exposure prophylaxis to rabies in patients admitted to the CT-EPI of the Kindia regional hospital. Material and Methods: The data was collected retrospectively over 5 years 10 months (from January 1, 2014 to October 20...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i8367
Gafourou Arsène Ouédraogo, Abdoulaye Sawadogo, Aboubacar Ouédraogo, Arouna Gnamou, Salamata Sanfo, Hamadé Zonon, Eric Arnaud Diendéré, Mamoudou Savadogo, Ismaël Diallo & Apoline Kongnimissom Sondo·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Introduction: Inappropriate use of antibiotics is one of the main causes of the emergence of antibiotic resistance in sub-Saharan Africa. To contribute to better antibiotic prescribing, the aim of this work was to evaluate prescribing in the surgery and surgical specialties depar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i8366
Introduction: Animal bite injury of humans provide an important source of epidemiological information which is crucial in enhancing rabies surveillance in humans and animals. Rabies post exposure prophylaxis consumes substantial resources, time and exerts a lot of financial bur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i8364
Background: Chronic skin occlusion during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes in skin moisture and sebum composition, disrupting the skin’s barrier function and leading to an imbalance in skin microflora. This can aggravate acne or lead to the development of new acne le...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i8365