Abdoulaye Makanera, Taliby Dos Camara, Fatoumata Koné, Moise Koi Koivogui, Mariam Condé, Oumar Souaré, Bintou Konaté, Alpha Oumar Barry & Kounady Fatoumata Camara·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide, particularly affecting pregnant women. Objective: The aim of the present study was to describe the bacteriological profile and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of uro...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41733
Background: Pregnant women are disproportionately affected by malaria, with 13.3 million exposed in Africa in 2021. In Cameroon, the prevalence reaches 29%, impacting their social and economic conditions. Objective: This study analysed the Sociocultural Factors Influencing Malari...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i121331
Background: Malaria is a vector-borne illness that is caused by the Plasmodium Parasite. There are many Plasmodium species but only five affect human, of which Plasmodium falciparum is most deadly. Plasmodium falciparum is mostly found in Africa and is mostly the cause of malaria...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111659
Igbagboyemi Adesola Deniran, Elizabeth Oluwafolakemi Aleru, Jelili Akorede Quadri, Tobi Israel Akinremi, Azeezat Bukola Omitola, Maryam Abidemi Kolapo & Bukola Victoria Fasanmoye·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2025
Background: Adequate dietary intake during pregnancy supports adequate intrauterine growth of the fetus and normal birth weight, which can have a lifelong effect on the child’s development. The purpose of this study was to assess the nutrient adequacy and diet quality of pregnant...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i91299
Introduction: Mental health during pregnancy is an important aspect of maternal and fetal well-being. Various factors can influence this condition, including the employment status and parity of the pregnant mother. Aims: This study aimed to understand the factors related to the m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i61257
Introduction: Rubella is a generally benign contagious viral disease that mainly affects children and young adults. However, it can cause serious congenital malformations when women are infected early in pregnancy. Objective: To contribute to the diagnosis of rubella in pregnant...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61582
Gora Lo, El Hadj Seck, Assane Dieng, Awa Ba-Diallo, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Aissatou Sow-Ndoye, Anna Julienne Selbé Ndiaye, Papa Silman Diawara, Serigne Mbaye Ndiaye, Alioune Tine, Abdoulaye Seck, Halimatou Diop-Ndiaye, Ndèye Coumba Touré-Kâne, Souleymane Mboup & Makhtar Camara·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Introduction: Female genital tract infections are a public health problem. Initial treatment of vaginal infections is most often probabilistic. The benignity of the condition and the safety of topical medications allow for immediate management, even empirical. Hence this study,...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i121509
Background: Pregnancy induces so many changes in the woman’s body that likely predisposes them to Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii which causes Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Aims: To determine the prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i51446
Intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) for malaria among pregnant women is a recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO) to combat the various adverse outcomes of malaria in pregnant women. This adverse outcomes includes low birth weight, preterm delivery, severe anemi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i41000
Background: Placenta praevia is defined as a placenta implanted partially or completely over the lower uterine segment. Placenta praevia is a major cause of massive obstetric bleeding that leads to significant maternal morbidity and mortality. In the present day, the hypothesis i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i12970
Introduction: Existence of anaemia pregnancy women is when it comes to this hematologic abnormality. Hemoglobin deficiency during pregnancy has serious effect on maternal and fetus development, which could prompt high maternal mortality rates. Purpose of the Study: The purpose of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i11932
Yousif Elnour Elsharif, Khidir Osman Alfaki, Samah Abdelrahim Elawad, Ahmed Alsiddiq Ebraheem, Mohamed Magzob, Abdelrahman Eldaw Mohammed & Elhadi Abdalla Ahmed·Microbiology Research Journal International·2023
Background: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is an increasing global problem and high endemicity is observed in many developing countries. Pregnancy predisposes women to chronic infection and various complications. Objective: This study aimed to investigate sero-positivity of HE...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i61385
Peter Chibuzor Oriji, Enefia Kelvin Kiridi, Emily Gabriel Enefia Kiridi, Obiora Chibundu, Johnpatrick Uchenna Ugwoegbu, Akaninyene Eseme Ubom, Panebi Yao Bosrotsi, Abednigo Ojanerohan Addah, Isaac Joel Abasi & Adedotun Daniel Adesina·Asian Journal of Medicine and Health·2023
Background: The portal vein is one of the main sources of blood supply of the liver. About three quarters of the liver blood flow is from the portal vein. Objectives: To assess the mean normal portal vein diameter in healthy pregnant women, and correlate our observation with mate...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i2794
Safietou Ngom-Cisse, Assane Dieng, Omar Gassama, Habsa Diagne-Samb, Moustapha Cisse, Serigne Mbaye Lo Ndiaye, Alioune Tine, Farba Karam, Gora Lo, Awa Ba-Diallo, Aïssatou Gaye-Diallo, Coumba Toure-Kane, Halimatou Diop-Ndiaye, Cheikh Saad-Bouh Boye & Makhtar Camara·Microbiology Research Journal International·2022
Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is associated with a high risk of complications, particularly during pregnancy. Objectives: The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of BV in pregnant women in Dakar, Senegal, and to identify its associated risk factors. Patient...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i81338
Malaria during pregnancy and childhood is the major public health problem and about half of the population is at risk of developing malaria in the world. During pregnancy, it causes severe anemia, low birth weight babies, abortion and many other severe complications. Knowledge pl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2022/v20i11754