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Background: S. saprophyticus was the second most common cause of acute urinary tract
infections in reproductive-age women. Its infection is severe with associated significant impacts
to public health, and ...
ABDELLA GEMECHU; Dr. Andargachew Mulu (BSc, MSc, PhD); Dr. Adane Mihret (DVM, MSc, PhD)(Haramaya University, 2024-10)
Background: Globally, approximately 10-15% of newly diagnosed people with HIV (PWH)
have drug-resistant viruses. In low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), the rise of HIV-1 drug
resistance (HIVDR) and virological ...
Background: Diarrhea caused by Salmonella and Shigella species are common public health problems in under-five children in many parts of the world including Ethiopia. However diarrheal disease caused by Salmonella and ...
SILESHI DEBEBE; Dr. Desalegn Admassu (PhD; Dr. Abiyu Mokonnen (PhD)(Haramaya University, 2020-12)
Background: Acute tonsillitis is a common infectious disease contributing to significant social-economic impact worldwide. Tonsillitis is usually viral; it is most commonly caused by the rhinovirus, followed by the corona ...
Wondimagegn Wolde; Habtamu Mitiku (M.Sc.); Dr. Rajesh Sarkar (Ph.D.)(Haramaya University Harar, 2021-10)
Background: The colonization of nasal nares of health care workers with Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus are the major source of infection. Accurate and early determination of
Methicillin resistance is of ...
Background: Leprosy or Hansen's disease is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease
that remains the leading cause of physical disability. Reliance on the self-presentation of
patients to the health services and lack ...
Surgical site infections still the major global problem particularly, in developing
countries leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Advances in instrument sterilization and
infection prevention strategieshave ...
Sterile body fluids, such as cerebrospinal, pleural, peritoneal, pericardial,
and synovial fluid, are all susceptible for serious invasive bacterial infections and critical,
with high morbidity and sequelae risk. The ...
Paper currency is a highly exchangeable material. Different studies identified
various pathogenic bacteria on paper currencies like S. aureus, E. coli, Salmonella and Shigella
spp. However, a few studies were conducted ...
Urinary tract infections (UTI) is one of the most common pediatric infections
and contribute to morbidity and mortality. Different studies revealed that the magnitude of
urinary tract infections among under-five children ...
Premature rupture of membranes is the rupture of the fetal membranes before the
onset of labor. In most cases, this occurs near term, but if occurred earlier (28-37 weeks), it is
considered to be preterm premature ...
Mulat, Salie; Germew, Dr. Abraham; Baraki, Mr. Negga(Haramaya university, 2021-12)
According to the literature, there is a substantial difference in compliance with
infection prevention standard precautions in different health care settings, and with the majority of
studies focusing primarily on ...
Ashu, Nuredin; Mengiste, Dr. Bizatu; Geda, Dr. Biftu(Haramaya university, 2021-07)
: Female Sex workers are considered a high-risk groups acquiring human
immunodeficiency virus infection due to sex work behavior, yet the reported prevalence
varies in studies around the world. The aim of this study ...
In developing countries, 80% of the population uses traditional medicine to
meet their primary healthcare needs. Cucurbita pepo (known as Duba in Amharic and Baqul
in Oromiffa language) is a widely used food and medicinal ...
Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common causes of abnormal vaginal
discharge in women of reproductive age group especially pregnant women. It is characterized by
loss of lactobacilli and increasing proliferation ...
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, which causes Corona Virus
Disease 2019, is responsible for the ongoing pandemic. The virus can be transmitted through
contact with contaminated surfaces. There is no ...
The diarrheal disease remains the most predominant public health problem in
developing countries including Ethiopia. However, there is limited information on the extent of
pathogenic enteric bacteria among pediatric ...
Food handlers with poor personal hygiene who work in food service facilities
might become infected with various entero-pathogens. Salmonella and Shigella are the most
common causes of food borne infections.A group of ...
Enterococci are commensal organisms that colonize the human gastrointestinal
tract and female genital tract .The emergence of vancomycin resistance Enterococci has alarmed
the global infectious diseases community due ...
Tadesse, Dr.Mamaru; Diriba, Dr. Guta (MD, Assistant Professor ); Abate, Degu (MSC, Assistance professor)(HARAMYA UNIVERSITY, 2020-12)
Background: Diabetes is increasing rapidly throughout the world especially in developing countries
most likely because of rapid increase in urbanization, aging of the population and sedentary life style.
Most diabetes ...