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Disseminated Cryptococcosis in an Immunocompetent Patient: A Case Study

Jemima Islam, Mir Wasim Ali, Sabyasachi Chowdhury, Soumyadip Rakshit, Md. Karimulla Mondal, Anup Kumar Datta, Kokila Banerjee & Soumitra Ghosh · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Cryptococcosis is the fungal infection caused by the yeast that belongs to the cryptococcus species which is divided into two broad categories, Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. Cryptococcosis is the opportunistic infection in the immunocompromised individual, part...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i2288

Impact of Lockdown on COVID-19 Affected People-Analysis in Pakistan by the Year 2020

Muhammad Ghafoor · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Objective: The study has been carried to find impact of lockdown on spread of COVID-19 by evaluating number of affected cases in lockdown and post-lockdown period. The study was conducted to analyse whether lockdown has limited spread of disease or otherwise. Methods: The study h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i2287

Dengue in Times of Covid-19: A Pre and Post Pandemic Evaluation in East Delhi Population

Anshdha Shah, Swati Sinha, Charu Jain, Shukla Das, Nikita & N. P. Singh · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Background: Dengue is an endemic disease in tropical and sub-tropical regions across the globe with South-east Asian countries showing an increasing prevalence over the years. Objective: To observe changes in the disease pattern of Dengue during pre and post pandemic periods. Mat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i2286

Low Prevalence and Risk Factors Related to HIV-1 Mother to Child Transmission under Option B+ Program at 3 Referral Military and Public Hospitals in Cameroon

Sabine Aimée Touangnou-Chamda, Maurice Boda, Arnaud Franck Elang, Donatien Serge Mbaga, Eric Simo, Sebastien Kenmoe, Justin Olivier Essindi, Chris André Mbongue Mikangue, Alexandra Emmanuelle Membangbi, Aicha Ngoutane, Carole Stéphanie Sake, Ubald Tamoufe, Jacky Njiki-Bikoi, Sara Honorine Riwom & Julius Mbekem Nwobegahay · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) Mother-To-Child Transmission (MTCT) prevalence and its predictors. Following the limited success achieved with the previous MTCT prevention programs, the Cameroon’s public health ministry adopted in 2014 the Option B+ program that recommends...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i2284

Gallium 68-Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor: PET/CT Improves Diagnosis of Neurocysticercosis

Priyankkumar G. Moradiya, Rahul S. Mahajan, Shrikant V. Solav, Shailendra V. Savale, Gauri S. Khajindar, Rajlaxmi R. Jagtap, Aman S. Solav & Suresh L. Balani · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

F18-FDG (Fluorine18- fluoro-deoxyglucose) Positron emission tomography/computerized tomography scan (PET/CT Scan) scan shows intense physiologic uptake in the brain parenchyma. This prevents evaluation of small cerebral lesions. Ga-68-FAPI (Gallium68- Fibroblast activation protei...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i2285

Pulse Dose Methylprednisolone Therapy in a Cohort of Very Severe COVID-19 Patients in a Resource-limited Setting in Myanmar: A Case Series of 13 Patients

Than Than Aye, Hpone Pyae Tun, Kaung Myat, Tin Myo Han, Naing Lin Tun, Nay Myo Lwin & Thiha Soe · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has very high mortality in severe forms of disease, where immunopathology plays an important role. Use of immunomodulating therapies including 6 to 12 mg of dexamethasone is well established. Higher doses of corticosteroids were used with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i2283

Impact of COVID-19 Infection by Federative Entity in Mexico: A Focus on Economic Inequalities and Vulnerability

Reynoso-Vázquez Josefina, Suarez-Velasco Alda Iliana, Vázquez-Hernández Carolina, Sánchez-Munive Denisse, Indira Vega Gaitan & Ruvalcaba Ledezma Jesús Carlos · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

In December 2019, China announced a SARS CoV-2 virus in the Wuhan market, later announced by the WHO as the COVID-19 pandemic with a global impact on public health. The aim of this review was focused on determining if there are disparities in the impact of COVID-19 associated wit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i1281

Is Previous Covid 19 Infection a Boon or Bane for Dengue Patient? - A Study from a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India

Deval Brajesh Dubey, Swati Agnihotri, Shilpa Ulhas Vahikar, Shaila Kumari Mitra, Kanchan Srivastava, Amresh Kumar Singh & Ravikant Verma · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aims: To study the impact of past COVID 19 infections on various hematological parameters and morbidity in patients with active dengue infection by assessing days of hospital stay, platelet transfusion etc. Study Design: Prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Department...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i2282

Dengue Fever: Etiology, Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment

Clement Ugochukwu Nyenke, Brenda Anyakwe Nnokam, RoseMary Kaiso Esiere & Rhoda Nwalozie · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Dengue fever (break-bone fever) is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It is caused by the Dengue virus, which is a single positive-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family. Dengue fever is prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas and is a significa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i1279

Intestinal Parasitic Infection Responsible for Undernourishment and Stunted Growth in Children of School Going Age

Forman Erwin Siagian · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Aim: To discuss about the specific characteristics of intestinal parasitic infection that contributes to the formation of stunting. Discussion: Intestinal parasites infection (IPI) are one of the global utmost health dilemmas, because they put certain vulnerable member of the pop...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i1278

Mucormycosis in COVID-19 Pandemic: Study Involving Tertiary Hospitals in Aurangabad District, India

Pooja Muley, Himanshu Gupta & Abha Gupta · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Introduction: An abrupt increase in the mucormycosis patients in india during the COVID 19 pandemic was observed. A collective study was conducted in tertiary care hospitals in Aurangabad. Materials and Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted in Aurangabad (Mahar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i1277

Pattern of Liver Function Test in Scrub Typhus Cases: A Hospital Based Observational Study in a Tertiary Care Center in Nepal

Sanjay Kumar Sah, Navin Kumar Sah, Alok Kumar Singh, Nirdhan Yadav & Surendra Marasini · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Background and Aim: Scrub typhus, a potentially severe but treatable infection is a major cause of acute non-malarial febrile illness in children in the rural tropics. The present study aims to explore the association between the liver function tests in the cases of scrub typhus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i1276

Balance and Genetic Mechanisms in the COVID-19 Process of Mutation

Alejandro Coutiño Valdovinos, Indira Vega Gaitan, Beatriz Garnica Guerrero, Iracema Islas Vega, Josefina Reynoso Vázquez & Jesús Carlos Ruvalcaba Ledezma · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Introduction: SRAS-Cov-2, First found on December 2019 in Wuhan China has turned into a worldwide health care problem. The changes on genetic drift, genetic recombination, natural selection, and other mutations originated variants of medical concern because of the changes on its...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v13i4275

Vaccine Coverage: Resurgence of Measles Outbreak in Ghana

Abdul-Mumin Amankwa, Yahaya Abdulai, Kwesibea Offei, Yussif Abdul Malik & Yushawu Adankah Adam · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can lead to severe complications and even death, especially in young children. Children who are not vaccinated against measles are at a higher risk of contracting the disease. In the first 5 weeks of 2023, a total of 209 suspected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v13i4274

Survey of Multidrug Resistanct Bacteria in Patients with Lower Respiratory Tract Infection Attending Some Hospitals in Kebbi State, Nigeria

Zaharaddin M. Kalgo, Binta M. Amin & Bashir Muhammed · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2023

The rise in multidrug resistance is a growing public health concern among agents of respiratory tract infection, which is responsible for morbidity, mortality and costs in Africa. This study was designed to survey for multidrug resistant bacterial pathogens in patients with lower...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2023/v13i4273