Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections are the prime health concern nowadays as this may lead to peptic ulcer diseases and several types of stomach cancer. Factors including genetic, socioeconomic, ecological, personal hygiene and sanitation, and bacterial features are accoun...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i230266
Background: It is well known that COVID-19 vaccines demonstrate higher efficacy against mortality than mild acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The estimation of the proportion of mortalities among morbidities is a measure of the case fatality risk (CFR). To da...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i230265
Empyema thoracis is the collection of pus in the pleural space. A 9-year-old boy presented with a 3-day history of high grade continuous fever, a day history of abdominal pain, distension and fast breathing. Examination findings: acutely ill child, febrile, in respiratory distres...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i230264
Objective: This study assessed the effect of age on HIV knowledge level among African American undergraduates at Jackson State University (JSU). Methods: A total of 400 respondents were randomly selected from undergraduate students at JSU. A cross-sectional study design was utili...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i230263
Ahmed Imtiaz, Md. Anowar Shahadat, Monowar Hossain, Mst. Shahana Khatun, Hasina Mahmuda Ferdoushi, Rafia Akhter, Md. Sohel Rana, Md. Toufic Hasan & Md. Abdullah Al Noman·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2022
Introduction: Hospital-acquired infection is a major global issue for patient safety. Understanding the potential risk factors is important to appreciate the local context. At least 1.2 million people are affected globally by nosocomial infections at any time, the vast majority o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i230262
Deepak Kumar Panigrahi, Sahil Bagai, Kunal Raj Gandhi, Pallavi Prasad, Sunil Kumar, Kamakshi Singh, Tauseef Ahamad, Harleen Singh, Vandana Prasad, Shivanand Shrishail Nuchi, Gagan Deep Chhabra, Rahul Grover & Dinesh Khullar·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2022
Background and Aim: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in kidney transplant recipients (KTR) is associated with an increased risk of complications than in the general population. The double mutant variant of the coronavirus was responsible for the deadly second wave of the pande...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i130261
Pacifica Chepchumba Bwogo, Samuel Mong’are, Rael Masai, Josephat Nyabayo, Johnstone Ingonga, Francis Kimani, Luna Kamau, Milkah Mwangi, Josyline Cirindi & Damaris Matoke·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2022
Aim: To access the socio-demographic factors which are influencing the ownership and utilization of Long Lasting Insecticidal nets (LLINs) among endemic Sub-Counties in Kisii County, Kenya. Study design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i130260
Objective: Our objective was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to HIV-AIDS among health care providers in general referral hospitals in the city of Kisangani. Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional descriptive study with providers of care from HGRs i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i130259
Background: Pneumonia is defined infection affecting lower respiratory tracts and lung parenchyma. According to morphology in pneumonia imaging; categorized as lobar, bronchopneumonia (lobular), and interstitial pneumonia. Covid 19 is a severe disease that causes lung damage. Ai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i130258
Konne Felix Eedee, Erasmus Martha, Linda Giami, Duruike Patience Nkiru, Oroma Ethel Konne, Okafor Roseanne Adah, Easter Godwin Nwokah & Wachukwu Confidence Kinikanwo·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2022
Banana peels refers to the outer coverage of the banana fruit. Apart from serving as a food for man and animals, the banana plant also has medicinal values. Urinary Tract Infection is an infection that affects any parts of the urinary system (upper or lower). Its treatment and di...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i130257
Background: The radiological techniques namely chest radiography (chest X-ray) and computerized tomography (CT) scan play a major role not only in the early detection and diagnosis, especially for false negative Real Time-Polymerase Reaction (RT-PCR) tests and in admission criter...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2021/v8i430256
Aim: To compare the personal variables, clinical characteristics and treatment outcome of Pulmonary and Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB) patients. Settings and Design: A Retrospective observational study was conducted in Directly Observed Treatment Short term (DOTS) centre of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2021/v8i430255
Aims: Our study aimed to determine neutralization antibodies against measles virus and some related factors in women of childbearing-age from 18 to 30 years old, in Hanoi, Vietnam. Methodology: In 2018, a cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,235 childbearing-age women from 18...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2021/v8i430253
Background: Health care support personnel are more vulnerable to COVID-19 due to the nature of their work. Their comparatively lower education qualifications, the important service they provide and associated risks of infection to themselves and others are high. This study attem...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2021/v8i430252