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Targeting Shikimate Kinase Pathway of Acinetobacter baumannii: A Structure-Based Computational Approach to Identify Antibacterial Compounds

Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2023
Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii) is an opportunistic bacterium that has developed multidrug resistance (MDR) to most of today’s antibiotics, posing a significant risk to human health.
Aparna Shil, Most. Afrin Akter, Arafin Sultana, Sajal Kumar Halder, Mahbubul Kabir Himel   +4 more
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Perceptions about Eclampsia, Birth Preparedness, and Complications Readiness among Antenatal Clients Attending a Specialist Hospital in Kano, Nigeria

Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2015
Background. Eclampsia is a reliable indicator of poor birth preparedness and complications readiness. We determined perceptions about eclampsia, birth preparedness, and complications readiness among antenatal clients in Kano, Nigeria.
Umar Muhammad Lawan, Idris Usman Takai, Hamza Ishaq   +2 more
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Prevalence of Asymptomatic Malaria Parasitemia among Blood Donors in Cape Coast, Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2023
Background. Malaria is an important transfusion-associated infection in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where it is endemic.
Ato Kwamena Tetteh, Sadick Arthur, Prince Bram, Charles Baffe, Godsway Aglagoh   +4 more
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A qualitative assessment of community perceptions and practices towards schistosomiasis prior to introduction of a potential novel treatment option for preschool-age children in Kenya

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
BackgroundOver 50 million preschool-age children (PSAC) in Africa need treatment for schistosomiasis but are excluded due to lack of a suitable child-friendly medication. The Paediatric Praziquantel Consortium has developed a novel paediatric formulation
Janet Masaku, Janet Masaku, John M. Gachohi, John M. Gachohi, John M. Gachohi, Alice Sinkeet, Mary Maghanga, Florence Wakesho, Wyckliff Omondi, Lisa Sophie Reigl, Isabelle L. Lange, Isabelle L. Lange, Andrea S. Winkler, Andrea S. Winkler, Andrea S. Winkler, Sammy M. Njenga, Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo   +16 more
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Zika virus infection in a pregnant Canadian traveler with congenital fetal malformations noted by ultrasonography at 14-weeks gestation

Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines, 2018
Background Following emergence of Zika virus in the Americas, a devastating new congenital syndrome has been documented, leading to significant morbidity among Zika-infected fetuses and neonates.
Kevin L. Schwartz, Tiffany Chan, Nanky Rai, Kellie E. Murphy, Wendy Whittle, Michael A. Drebot, Jonathan Gubbay, Andrea K. Boggild   +7 more
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Antiplasmodial, Antioxidant and Cytotoxicity Activity of Ethanol and Aqueous Extracts of Khaya grandifoliola Stem Bark

Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2023
Background. Malaria is a serious public health problem, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to scientifically provide baseline information on the use of Khaya grandifoliola stem bark as an antimalaria drug by traditional healers ...
Gamago Nkadeu Guy-Armand, Yamssi Cedric, Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Mounvera Abdel Azizi, Ngouyamsa Nsapkain Aboubakar Sidiki, Tientcheu Noutong Jemimah Sandra, Tako Djimefo Alex Kevin, Vincent Khan Payne   +7 more
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Distribution, Prevalence, and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles of Infectious Noncholera Vibrio Species in Malaysia

Journal of Tropical Medicine, 2023
Background. The noncholera Vibrio spp. which cause vibriosis are abundantly found in our water ecosystem. These bacteria could negatively affect both humans and animals.
Murnihayati Hassan, Mohammad Ridhuan Mohd Ali, Hana Farizah Zamri, Nur Asyura Nor Amdan, Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai, Saraswathiy Maniam, Norfarrah Mohamed Alipiah, Rohaidah Hashim   +7 more
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Distribution and ecological aspects of sand fly species from Kousseri, an endemic focus of visceral leishmaniasis in Northern Cameroon

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
IntroductionKousseri in the Far North Region of Cameroon has long been known as an endemic focus of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), although the study on sand flies in this focus is scarce.
Thierry Rostand Tebo-Nzesseu, Ngouateu Aime Tateng, Ngouateu Aime Tateng, Omer Bebe Ngouateu, Omer Bebe Ngouateu, Cedric Yamssi, Cedric Yamssi, N’dille Emmanuel Elanga, N’dille Emmanuel Elanga, Cyrille Ndo, Cyrille Ndo, Roland Bamou, Roland Bamou, Roland Bamou, Roland Bamou, Vincent Khan-Payne, Blaise Dondji, Blaise Dondji   +17 more
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Enhancing child dietary diversity through cooking demonstration and nutritional education in rural Lao PDR

Tropical Medicine and Health
Background Efforts to prevent malnutrition in children under five are crucial for both short-term and long-term impact, especially in resource-constrained low- and middle-income countries, where ensuring minimal food diversity remains an urgent challenge.
Yu Sato, Somboun Khamphithoun, Khamphanavanh Saiyachak, Hisao Ando, Takaaki Ishizuka, Shinjiro Saeki, Miki Miyoshi   +6 more
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Temporal trends of alcohol and drug use among Inuit of Northern Quebec, Canada [PDF]

International Journal of Circumpolar Health, 2015
Background: Alcohol and drug use is a serious health problem for many indigenous populations across Canada, including Inuit. The literature on substance use in these populations is too sparse to devise public health interventions.
Marilyn Fortin, Richard E. Bélanger, Olivier Boucher, Gina Muckle   +3 more
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