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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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Epidemiology of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi Isolated From Stool Culture

Journal of Tropical Medicine
Enteric fever is a significant health problem in developing countries caused by Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi. Unfortunately, the burden of the disease remains high not only because of the complications related to the disease but also,
Tito Aloys Ndima Etouke, Georges Ful Kuh, Boris Emmanuel Djoumsie Gomseu, Vanessa Linda Nzesseu, Jean-De-Dieu Tamokou, Jean Paul Dzoyem   +5 more
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Effective and sustainable prevention and control of pork tapeworm diseases in humans and pigs in Tanzania: a policy brief

Frontiers in Tropical Diseases
Pork tapeworm (Taenia solium) is a parasite that causes serious diseases in humans and pigs. The parasite causes epilepsy in humans and is estimated to be responsible for approximately 212 deaths per year in Tanzania. The parasite costs Tanzanian society
Helena A. Ngowi, George Makingi, Fredy Mlowe, Fredy Mlowe, Christina Wilson, Flora Kajuna, Flora Kajuna, Mwemezi Kabululu, Mwemezi Kabululu, Ayubu Churi, Chacha Nyangi, Chacha Nyangi, Mary-Winnie Nanyaro, Innocent Melkiory, Cosmas Nonga, Shanel V. Matembo, Bernard James Ngowi, Fatna Kivava, Christina Kitundu, Antony Nyerere, Ernatus Mkupasi   +20 more
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Cytogenetic Alterations Observed in Exfoliative Cells of the Tongue and Oral Mucosa of SARS-CoV-2-Vaccinated Patients: Report of Two Cases and a Brief Literature Review [PDF]

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
The wide distribution of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane protease serine 2 (TMPRSS2) in oral tissues, especially in the salivary glands, which are natural reservoirs of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2),
Lucas Alves da Mota Santana, Michelly Kierkegaard Campos de Oliveira, Maria Vitória Conceição Carvalho, Pedro Henrique Macedo Moura, Marina dos Santos Barreto, Marcos Antônio Lima dos Santos, Pedro Lima dos Santos, Dalmo Correia, Virgínia Kelma dos Santos Silva, Rajiv Gandhi Gopalsamy, Cleverson Luciano Trento, Lysandro Pinto Borges, Wilton Mitsunari Takeshita   +12 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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Local cold injury affecting the hand and incident Raynaud’s phenomenon – a case report

International Journal of Circumpolar Health
There is an association between local cold injuries and Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) in the scientific literature, but the time relation and anatomical correlation have not been established.
Albin Stjernbrandt
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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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Scoping review of infectious disease prevention, mitigation and management in passenger ships and at ports: mapping the literature to develop comprehensive and effective public health measures

Tropical Medicine and Health
Background With various infectious disease risks to passenger ship travellers, guidance for infectious disease prevention, mitigation and management (PMM) exists.
Lemonia Anagnostopoulos, Sotirios Vasileiadis, Leonidas Kourentis, Zacharoula Bogogiannidou, Ioanna Voulgaridi, Gordon Nichols, Fani Kalala, Matthaios Speletas, Christos Hadjichristodoulou, Varvara A. Mouchtouri, the EU HEALTHY SAILING project   +10 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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Latent tuberculosis prevalence in healthcare workers in Laos: a cross-sectional study

Tropical Medicine and Health
Background Individuals with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) have a high risk of active infection, morbidity and mortality. Healthcare workers are a group who have increased risk of infection and onward transmission to their patients and other ...
Sypaseuth Duangmixay, Siriphone Virachith, Judith M. Hübschen, Phitsada Siphanthong, Sakhone Suthepmany, Somphou Sayasone, Antony P. Black   +6 more
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