HIV infection

Evaluation of Thyroid Function of HIV Patients in Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria

F. U. Ukodei, N. K. Nnamah, A. J. Onuegbu, I. C. Nwako, A. C. Ihim, J. C. Nnamdi, N.J. Nnodiogu, L.U. Ugwu & B. Ekeh · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Abnormal thyroid function tests have been detected at various phases in people living with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) not well understood. However, there is insufficient study among Nigerians livin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11916

Prevalence and Management of Helminthiasis and Virological Outcomes among HIV Co-infected Under-fives: A Case Study of Mwananyamala Hospital, Tanzania

Odino Brighton Ng’ondya, Raphael Zozimus Sangeda & Kennedy Daniel Mwambete · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2023

Background: Helminthiasis (HL) is a parasitic infection caused by worms that infect human body. The disease affects different regions of the world, but it is more prevalent in sub-Saharan African countries. A strong association between immunological status and helminthiasis among...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i7831

No Association between Urogenital Schistosomiasis and HIV Infection among Children in Ore Community, Southwestern Nigeria

C. Igbeneghu, S. A. Adedokun, A. A. Akindele, J. M. Olisekodiaka, D. E. Idolor & O. Ojurongbe · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2018

Aim: To determine if there was any association between urogenital schistosomiasis and HIV infection among children in Ore Community, Southwestern Nigeria. Methodology: Urine samples were collected from 438 children and examined microscopically for ova of Schistosoma haematobium....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2018/42007