Correctional centers have been reported to be associated with several conditions predisposing inmates to health challenges as a result of exposure to disease causing microbial population. This study therefore targeted the Molecular Characterization and Antimicrobial susceptibilit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i5348
Alassane Dièye, Birame Seck, Papa Latyr Junior Diouf, Fallou Gallas Niang, Akim Diakhoumpa, Abibatou Diaw, Ousmane Racine Thiam, Mawo Fall, Doudou Sow, Moussa Diallo & Ndéye Méry Dia-Badiane·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
African histoplasmosis is a rare deep mycosis caused by Histoplasma capsulatum var duboisii. It can affect various organs such as the skin, lymph nodes, and bones. The diagnosis is often delayed due to its similarity to certain diseases such as tuberculosis, cryptococcosis, pyoge...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i5346
The “Type of Article” of this paper is “Letter to the Editor”. This paper discuses about: “Haematological Profile of Patients Infected with Monkeypox Virus”. No formal abstract is available. Readers are requested to read the full article.
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i5347
The Nipah virus (NiV) is an emerging zoonotic pathogen that poses a major risk to global health, with a high mortality rate and the potential for wide outbreaks. NiV, which originated in fruit bats, has shown a concerning potential to infect humans and cause serious respiratory a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i4343
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria. This review aimed to identify and understand key factors promoting MTCT and assess the effectiveness of current prevention interventions. A systematic literature search was c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i5344
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), encompassing Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is characterized by chronic inflammation within the gastrointestinal tract. Emerging research underscores the pivotal role of alterations in gut microbiota composition and function in driving I...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i5345
Aim: The SARS-CoV-2 virus has been a major health concern in recent times, causing a large number of deaths globally. It primarily effects the respiratory and immune system. The present study aimed at analysing the effect of this virus on the white blood cell (WBC) parameters. St...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i4342
Modupeoluwa Omotunde Soroye, Ifeoma Nwadiuto, Golden Owhonda, Tonye Livingstone, Soter Ameh, Best Ordinioha & Patricia Adetokunbo Akeredolu·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an acute infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus which is characterized mainly by fever and cough and is capable of progressing to severe symptoms and in some cases death. Aims: To analyze COVID-19 statistics in Rivers Sta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i4341
Factory workers are faced with myriad of occupational safety and health risks as they carry on their day to day duties in their workstations. These safety and health risks are as a result of exposure to occupational hazards such as noise, organic dust, non-safeguarded or poorly s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i4340
Ajongbolo Olayinka Abigail, K.O. Adediran, Morakinyo Abraham Adebambo, Abass Falilat Abeo, Ezekiel Dauda Gambo, Paul Yiran Ntasin & Adamu Muhammad Ibrahim·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
The right to safe and clean drinking water is a human right, unfortunately many communities rely on unsafe and contaminated water for drinking and domestic purposes. Through improper sewage and hospital waste disposal, pathogenic and antibiotic resistant bacteria have found their...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i4339
Aims: this study aimed to investigate the epidemiological, clinical, and evolutionary aspects of pulmonary tuberculosis in the elderly and to determine the factors associated with death. Study Design: This was an exhaustive, descriptive, and analytical retrospective study. Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i4338
Kalilou Diallo, Dame Mbengue, Habibou SARR, Abdou Badiane, Khadidiatou Diallo, Mame Ngoné Coly, Ludmillie Annie Badji, Bruce Shinga Wembulua, Khardiata Diallo, Ansoumana Diatta & Noel Magloire Manga·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Background: In 2020, Senegal began a transition to a Dolutgravir-based treatment as a first-line regimen in all new ART initiators in accordance with WHO recommendations. Aims: To determine the virological suppression and the tolerance on patients under a dolutegravir-based regim...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i3336
Mbongue-Mikangue C.A., Sake C.S., Njiki-Bikoi J., Mekounthe-Motso M, Amagaga Abialina W.F., Soh L.B., Mahoumo Fodop A., Mbaga D.S., Kwedjeu C.S., Touangnou-Chamba S.A., Njiki Bikoi A.U. & Riwom Essama S.H.·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Background: Cameroon is a country located in sub-Saharan Africa, which is an area endemic to herpesviridae family, there is very little data on the herpes virus infections epidemiology, especially associated with HIV infection. Aims: The aim of our study was to determine the sero...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i3337
Objective: The current survey-based study aims to gather expert opinions on the prescription practice of carbapenem antibiotics for the treatment of drug-resistant bacterial infections in Indian clinical settings. Methods: The cross-sectional, multiple-response questionnaire-base...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i3335
The term "Viral Hemorrhagic Fever" (VHF) describes a severe feverish sickness characterized by aberrant vascular control, vascular damage, and hemorrhagic symptoms. Multiple viruses belonging to distinct families are the cause of this illness. The viruses that cause VHF are categ...
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