HIV-1/HIV-2 co-infection among voluntary counselling and testing subjects at a regional hospital in Cameroon.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malaria is the primary cause of hospitalization in Côte d'Ivoire. Early treatment is one of the strategies to control this illness. However, the spread of resistance of Plasmodium falciparum to antimalarial drugs can seriously compromise this strategy. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to assess the in v...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Yavo W,Bla KB,Djaman AJ,Assi SB,Basco LK,Mazabraud A,Koné M

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The impact and management of HIV/AIDS in Lesotho in the context of disaster management was investigated. OBJECTIVES:Lesotho health care workers' perception on HIV/AIDS progression, whether HIV/AIDS was managed as a disaster, and the impact on the demographic profile was investigated. METHODS:The empirical ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Belle JA,Ferriera SB,Jordaan A

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The burden of both community and hospital acquired adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are some of the important issues in pharmacotherapy. At the time of this study there was very scanty literature in this area from Africa. OBJECTIVE:This study was done to determine the frequency and characteristics of ADRs in...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Tumwikirize WA,Ogwal-Okeng JW,Vernby A,Anokbonggo WW,Gustafsson LL,Lundborg SC

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:HIV causes a decrease in CD4+ lymphocyte cells count, exposing the individual to infections (urinary tract infections). This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of bacteriuria and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolates among HIV patients. Methods:Clean catch mid-stream urine...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Samje M,Yongwa O,Enekegbe AM,Njoya S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frenkel's ambulatory activity has been routinely employed by physiotherapists for rehabilitation of gait coordination, however, its immediate influence on blood pressure and heart rate has not been investigated. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the acute effect of Frenkel's ambulatory activity on blood pressure and...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Isa L,Abubakar A,Rufa'i A,Mukadas A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common emergency medical condition that may require hospitalization and resuscitation, and results in high patient morbidity. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is the preferred investigative procedure for UGIB because of its accuracy, low rate of complication, and i...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Alema ON,Martin DO,Okello TR

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare autosomal recessive bleeding disorder due to defective platelet membrane glycoprotein GP IIb/IIIa (integrin αIIbβ3). The prevalence is estimated at 1:1,000,000 and it is commonly seen in areas where consanguinity is high. Case Presentation:The authors report a 12 ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ezenwosu OU,Chukwu BF,Uwaezuoke NA,Ezenwosu IL,Ikefuna AN,Emodi IJ

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the effectiveness of Botulinum toxin injection in the treatment of anal fissure. METHODS:38 patients (22 males, 16 females; mean age (SD) of 33.3 (8.3) years) who have presented to Surgical Outpatient Clinic at Al Ain Hospital, United Arab Emirates, with anal fissure in the period between June 2...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Radwan MM,Ramdan K,Abu-Azab I,Abu-Zidan FM

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The hypercoagulability of pregnancy is exaggerated in pre-eclamptic state because of endothelial activation with resultant production of some endothelial derived proteins that are said to be inhibitors of fibrinolysis. This study compares these proteins like tPA, PAI-1 and D-dimers in normal pregnant women a...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Oladosu-Olayiwola O,Olawumi H,Babatunde A,Ijaiya M,Durotoye I,Biliaminu S,Ibraheem R

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oro-Pharyngeal Candidiasis (OPC) continues to be considered the most common opportunistic fungal disease in HIV/AIDS patients globally. Azole antifungal agent has become important in the treatment of mucosal candidiasis in HIV patients. Presently, antifungal drug resistance is fast becoming a major problem p...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Enwuru CA,Ogunledun A,Idika N,Enwuru NV,Ogbonna F,Aniedobe M,Adeiga A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cholera, a severe acute watery diarrhea caused by Vibrio cholerae is endemic in Nigeria with most cases occurring in the rural areas. In South West Nigeria, some individuals resort to alternative treatments such as Ogi-tutu, Psidium guajava and Vernonia amygdalina during infections. The effectiveness of thes...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Shittu OB,Ajayi OL,Bankole SO,Popoola TO

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxygen saturation is a good marker for disease severity in emergency care. However, studies have not considered its use in identifying individuals infected with Plasmodium falciparum at risk of deaths. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the prevalence and predictive value of hypoxaemia for deaths in under-5s with sev...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Orimadegun A,Ogunbosi B,Orimadegun B

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The utilisation of ethnobotanical indigenous knowledge is vital in male sexual reproductive health care delivery in western Uganda. Reproductive health care is the second most prevalent health care problem in Africa. However, this concept of reproductive health care has been focusing mainly on women disregar...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kamatenesi-Mugisha M,Oryem-Origa H

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diabetes mellitus (DM) and essential hypertension are chronic medical conditions that place a lot of burden on patients. The presence of depression and suicidal behaviour may worsen the prognosis. OBJECTIVE:To assess the prevalence of depression and suicidal behaviour in subjects with diabetes mellitus and ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Igwe MN,Uwakwe R,Ahanotu CA,Onyeama GM,Bakare MO,Ndukuba AC

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Overwhelming evidence implicates Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) as an etiologic agent of gastrointestinal diseases including gastric cancer. The mode of transmission of this pathogen remains poorly understood. OBJECTIVE:This investigation is to establish the presence of H. pylori in the waters of the Nai...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Dinda V,Kimang'a A

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Surgical site infections (SSI) are a potential cause of morbidity and increased cost of care after operations such as open prostatectomy. Objective:To audit the occurrence of SSI after open prostatectomy at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Methods:A revi...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Salako AA,Badmus TA,Onyia CU,David RA,Adejare IE,Lawal AO,Onyeze CI,Ndegbu CU

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of Momordica charantia extracts on reference strains and microorganisms isolated from clinical specimens. METHOD:Petroleum ether and methanolic crude extracts of fruits and leaves of the plant were evaluated for antimicrobial activity using the disk diffusion method on ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Mwambete KD

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Overgrowth of candida results from factors that disrupt the intestinal microbial balance, such as the use of antibiotics. Unregulated antibiotic use and rampant practice of self-medication in Nigeria, is a cause for concern. Methods:A total of 314 stool specimens were collected from children <1 to 12 years ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ezeonu IM,Ntun NW,Ugwu KO

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Macronutrient deficiency has continued to attract significant research interest, where as the import of micronutrients like zinc has only recently become the focus of interest. Thus against the background of a dearth of data on zinc levels in Nigerian children with Acute Lower Respiratory Infection (ALRI), t...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ibraheem RM,Johnson AB,Abdulkarim AA,Biliaminu SA

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Naphthoquinone is a class of phenolic compounds derived from naphthalene. 7-Methyljuglone (7-MJ) is a naphthoquinone also known as ramentaceone or 6-Methyl-8-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone or 5-Hydroxy-7-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone or 7-Methyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone or 5-Hydroxy-7-methyl-,1,4-naphtoquinone o...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Mbaveng AT,Kuete V

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many developing countries increasingly recognize and acknowledge family planning as a critical part of socio-economic development. However, with few health dollars to go around, countries tend to provide essential drugs for curative care, rather than for family planning products. Donors have historically pro...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Chandani Y,Breton G

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morbid obesity of parturient has become very important in perinatal medicine because of a worldwide obesity epidemic. Morbid obesity of parturient is reportedly associated with severely increased anaesthetic and obstetric risk. OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence rate, anaesthetic and obstetric complicati...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Okafor UV,Efetie ER,Nwoke O,Okezie O,Umeh U

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intestinal parasitic infections play a vital role in the prognosis of HIV/AIDS in patients. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) in HIV-infected individuals in two health facilities in Abuja-Nigeria. METHODS:A cross sectional study was c...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Abaver DT,Nwobegahay JM,Goon DT,Iweriebor BC,Anye DN

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thrombocytopenia has been shown to predict mortality. We hypothesize that platelet indices may be more useful prognostic indicators. Our study subjects were children one month to 14 years old admitted to our hospital. AIM:To determine whether platelet count, plateletcrit (PCT), mean platelet volume (MPV) an...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Golwala ZM,Shah H,Gupta N,Sreenivas V,Puliyel JM

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is presumably rare in Africa. Knowledge about the disease in Nigeria is limited as demonstrated by scanty articles on the subject. Objectives:To determine the pattern of clinical presentation and outcome of ADPKD among ADPKD patients. Method:ADPKD subj...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Arogundade FA,Akinbodewa AA,Sanusi AA,Okunola O,Hassan MO,Akinsola A

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:HIV/AIDS has contributed to increasing orphans and vulnerable children in Nigeria. A measure of vulnerability is household hunger. Objective:To assess level of household hunger and associated factors among OVC households in Lagos State. Methods:A cross-sectional survey of 1300 OVC households in 5 selected ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Bamgboye E,Odusote T,Olusanmi I,Akinyemi J,Bidemi Y,Adebowale A,Gbenga A,Ladipo O

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is common in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, poor access to endoscopy services precludes the diagnosis of varices. Objectives:We determined the diagnostic accuracy of routine clinical findings for detection of esophageal varices among patients with UGIB in ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Opio CK,Rejani L,Kazibwe F,Ocama P

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and increases the risk of stroke and death. Patients with hypertensive have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation. RDW (Red blood cell distribution width) levels are elevated in cardiovascular disorders including heart failure, stab...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Sarikaya S,Şahin Ş,Akyol L,Börekçi E,Yilmaz YK,Altunkaş F,Karaman K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coats' disease is an exudative retinal detachment with vascular telangiectasis occurring mostly in male children, the age group most affected by retinoblastoma. OBJECTIVES:Compare the differential diagnoses of Coats' disease Establish recommendation to early disease detection. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A 3-yea...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Rugwizangoga B,Mwabili T,Scanlan T,Meyer P,Kitinya J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The ethnic usage of exotics and indigenous problem plants is a highly debated topic, as legislative requirements over-shadow their potential medicinal value, particularly to treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Limited information exists regarding their medicinal value among the Bapedi. OBJECTIVES:...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Semenya SS,Potgieter MJ,Erasmus LJ

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00