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Jun 30, 2025Open    Access

Factors Associated with Mortality from Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Kinshasa (2011-2018)

Tre?sor K. Mosomo,Blaise M. Keukeu,Claude N. Mandro,Roland V. Vangu,Blaise M. Nimi,Géorges K. Katundi,Emmanuel K. Wanzuwite,Antoinette Kitoto
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, ...
Open Access Library J.   Vol.12, 2025
Doi:10.4236/oalib.1113465


Apr 23, 2025Open    Access

Study of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of Genital Candidiasis in Cameroonian Women

Floride Enstelle Abondo Ngono,Kevin Fabrice Paul Mandeng,Souriou Soufianou,Charles Yvan Ella,Ahmadou Fadimatou,Elisée Libert Enyegue Embolo
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...
Open Access Library J.   Vol.12, 2025
Doi:10.4236/oalib.1112668


Mar 25, 2025Open    Access

Kidney Function in Children with Severe Malaria Seen at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin

Ajayi Ajetomobi,Femi Mark,Raheem Lawal,Prisca Omolola Olanrewaju,Joshua Abidemi Owa,Ibitayo Ibrahim Toye,Feyi Oyeleke,Tunmise Tope Oladipe,Emmanuel Oluwasegun Adedigba,Olanrewaju Timothy Adedoyin,Ayodele Ojuawo
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...
Open Access Library J.   Vol.12, 2025
Doi:10.4236/oalib.1113064


Jan 17, 2025Open    Access

Factors Influencing Awareness and Practices of Hepatitis B Viral Infection among Students at the University for Development Studies in Tamale, Northern Region, Ghana

Odalys Rivera Hernandez,Joshua Kanpaat Moiko,Celia Yamile Rodriguez Delis
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...
Open Access Library J.   Vol.12, 2025
Doi:10.4236/oalib.1112715


Dec 06, 2024Open    Access

Macrophagic Activation Syndrome Complicating Delivery in a Patient with a Triply Scarred Uterus: Case Report

Khalil Zimi,Anas Elmadani,Zahid Hafid
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...
Open Access Library J.   Vol.11, 2024
Doi:10.4236/oalib.1112526


Nov 19, 2024Open    Access

Sexually Transmitted Infections Risky Behaviors, Preventive Practices, and Utilization of Reproductive Health Services among Undergraduates in a Nigerian University

Margaret O. Akinwaare,Shukurat A. Kamorudeen,OreOluwa Christiana Oladele
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...
Open Access Library J.   Vol.11, 2024
Doi:10.4236/oalib.1112502


Nov 12, 2024Open    Access

Impact of COVID-19 on Malaria: Clinical Changes before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic
—A Retrospective Study in a Reference Center

Volatiana Andriananja,Etienne Rakotomijoro,Johary Andriamizaka,Andry Elody Christophe,Rado Lazasoa Andrianasolo,Mamy Jean De Dieu Randria
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...
Open Access Library J.   Vol.11, 2024
Doi:10.4236/oalib.1111494


Oct 21, 2024Open    Access

Multi-Dimensional Predictors of HIV PrEP Knowledge, PrEP Acceptability and HIV Testing among Adolescents and Young Adult Men in Ghana

Ikenna Obasi Odii,Edson Chipalo
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...
Open Access Library J.   Vol.11, 2024
Doi:10.4236/oalib.1112357


Sep 25, 2024Open    Access

Preliminary Study on Occult Hepatitis B in Sickle Cell Anemia

Maurice Mambu Kalonji,Steve Dibere Kodondi,Bijou Tsholuka Bondo,Blaise Matondo Manzambi Sumbu,Paulin Beya Mutombo,Guylain Kawali Nyembo,Excellence Ngbo Tongu,Mireille Lelo Babazanga,Caddy Nsenga Ngoie,Tite Minga Mikobi,Fridolin Kule Koto Kodondi,Steve Mundeke Ahuka
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 ...
Open Access Library J.   Vol.11, 2024
Doi:10.4236/oalib.1111902


Aug 28, 2024Open    Access

Pneumonia as a Sign of Sickle Cell Disease: About a Case with Review of the Literature

Félix Nguala Ngonde,Aliocha Natuhoyila Nkodila,Charles Bifu,Jacques Mbizi Kumbu,Patrick Marob Ndjock Sekele,Loukia Paizanos Aketi
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...
Open Access Library J.   Vol.11, 2024
Doi:10.4236/oalib.1111637


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