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Jun 30, 2025Open Access
Introduction: Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) represents a serious threat to global tuberculosis control. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, few studies have been conducted to identify the factors associated with mortality. Methodology: This study examined the factors associated with mortality during the management of MDR-TB in Kinshasa, DRC. It was a cross-sectional analytical study of patients undergoing anti-tuberculosis treatment from January 1, ...
Apr 23, 2025Open Access
Introduction: Genital candidiasis is a common fungal infection primarily affecting women. It is caused by yeasts of the genus Candida, mainly Candida albicans. This infection can lead to symptoms such as itching, burning, vaginal discharge, and pain during sexual intercourse, thereby affecting the quality of life of patients. The study examines the prevalence of vaginal candidiasis among women consulting at the Mbangassina Hospital in Cameroon. It identifies as...
Mar 25, 2025Open Access
Background: Malaria is the leading cause of hospital admission in Africa and constitutes the greatest disease burden in the region. More than one hundred nations are affected worldwide with children and pregnant women being mostly vulnerable. Children under the age of five years suffer severe forms. Malaria is said to be severe when the acute illness is associated with a life-threatening event(s). Several organ systems including the kidney can be involved. In most cases, s...
Jan 17, 2025Open Access
Background: Hepatitis B viral (HBV) infection is a severe global health problem and the most serious type of viral hepatitis. There are an estimated 2 billion individuals infected worldwide, and more than 240 million suffer from chronic illness. Ghana is one of the West African countries which is hyper-endemic for HBV, with a prevalence estimate of 15% of the adult population. This study aimed to identify and examine the factors influencing the awareness and practices of Hepatit...
Dec 06, 2024Open Access
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS), also known as hemophagocytic syndrome, is a rare and severe condition characterized by excessive activation of macrophages in the bone marrow and lymphoid organs, leading to hemophagocytosis and hypercytokinemia. MAS can be primary, primarily affecting children with hereditary immune disorders, or secondary, triggered by infections, malignancies, or autoimmune diseases. We report a case of secondary MAS that developed post-delivery in a 40-year-old multiparo...
Nov 19, 2024Open Access
Background: Sexually transmitted infection (STI) is a significant health problem worldwide with increased new cases among young people. It contributes significantly to infertility, sudden illness, long-term impairment, and death. Therefore, it is essential to assess the preventive practice against STIs among young undergraduates. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional design was adopted for the study and 345 students were randomly selected from five faculties in the University of Ibadan. A struct...
Nov 12, 2024Open Access
Malaria is a parasitic disease that has always been controlled by national programs worldwide but still remains a public health problem. COVID-19 continues to spread and have an impact on preexisting diseases such as malaria. The management of COVID-19 and the malaria is difficult in low income countries because the two main diseases share the same symptoms and require regular screening. Our study is aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the epidemiological and clinical profil...
Oct 21, 2024Open Access
Background: Research on sexuality and HIV prevention among adolescents and young adults (AYA) men are limited despite recent progress in HIV prevention and the low generalized HIV levels in Ghana. Objectives: To assess the prevalence of HIV PrEP Knowledge, PrEP Acceptability, HIV Testing, and to identify multi-dimensional factors predicting the knowledge and acceptability of PrEP coupled with HIV testing engagement among adolescents and young adult (AYA) males a...
Sep 25, 2024Open Access
Introduction: The transmission of occult hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is a significant public health issue among transfused sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. Object: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of occult hepatitis B in SCD patients and to establish the association between HBsAg and anti HBc, according to the number of blood transfusions received. Patients and Methods: This epidemiological, descriptive and analytical study ...
Aug 28, 2024Open Access
Background: Pulmonary infections including pneumonia during sickle cell disease are common and fall within the definition of acute chest syndrome. This clinical syndrome is defined by the association of a recent thoracic radiological abnormality with a clinical manifestation: chest pain, fever, or dyspnea. Methods: This is an observational, descriptive study of a special case discovered during a pediatric consultation at the university clinics of Kinshasa. Its p...
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