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Level of Antimalarial Drug Utilization Amongst Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff of University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Bagbi Baribefe Monday,
Ukwe Chinwe Victoria,
Adibe Maxwell Ogochukwu
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2022
Pages:
1-7
Received:
14 December 2021
Accepted:
4 January 2022
Published:
12 January 2022
Abstract: Malaria is still a threat to public health till date in all malaria endemic regions of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden with malaria being the 2nd leading cause of death from infectious diseases in Africa, after HIV/AIDS. Assessment of drug use patterns is becoming increasingly necessary toward promoting rational use of drugs globally. Misuse of drugs occurs in all countries and irrational practices are especially common and costly in developing countries. The study investigated the level of antimalarial drug utilization amongst Teaching and non-Teaching staff of University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was a cross sectional questionnaire based study. The study assessed the knowledge, attitude and malaria preventive practices of three hundred and sixty seven (367) respondents gotten from amongst the Teaching and Non-Teaching staff of the University. SPSS version 20 was used for the analysis. Chi squared test was used to assess relationships. The study revealed that three hundred and forty four (93.7%) of the Staff frequently treated malaria with Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACT) while monotherapy stood at 3.6%. Most of the Staff also had a good knowledge of symptoms of malaria and got treatment from authorized sources such as hospitals and pharmacies. Eighty six (23.4%) of the Staff do not complete the treatment regimen. The major preventive practices prevalent among the study group are covering home windows with net (91%) and spraying of insecticides (86.7%). ACTs are the most predominantly used antimalarial amongst staffers of the University. If drug utilization pattern of anti-malarial drugs is however not monitored, there is the possibility of early emergence of resistance to the highly effective anti-malarial drugs presently in use.
Abstract: Malaria is still a threat to public health till date in all malaria endemic regions of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) African Region continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden with malaria being the 2nd leading cause of death from infectious diseases in Africa, after HIV/AIDS. Assessment of drug ...
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome Post COVID-19 Vaccination: Case Report
Abdulrahman Nasiri,
Qais Haddad,
Naael Alazwary,
Ibrahim Ghozzi,
Mohamed Elkarouri
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2022
Pages:
8-12
Received:
23 January 2022
Accepted:
10 February 2022
Published:
25 February 2022
Abstract: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) started to evolve from cluster of cases to spread around the world causing the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. By the end of 2020 U.S. Food and Drug approved Pfizer-BioNTech (COMIRNATY) as one of the first approved vaccine and it utilizes messenger RNA (mRNA) to triggers an immune response to mitigate the actual infection effect. The reported common side effects such as mild local pain at the site of injection, headache, muscle ache, joint pain, and fever. Herein, we report the two cases from Saudi Arabia, who were diagnosed as having Guillain-Barre syndrome post COVID-19 vaccination. The two patients presented to the Emergency Room of the Security Forces Hospital Program with chief complain of weakness which started by affecting their lower limbs bilaterally followed by both upper limb weakness. The patients were satisfying the clinical criteria of Guillain-Barré syndrome. One of the patients was having reduced vital capacity and was unable to clear his secretion so intubation was made to protect the airway. The patients were started on Intravenous immunoglobulins 0.4 g/kg infusion daily for five days. They were also started on sessions of physiotherapy. The patient's condition improved markedly and rapidly after receiving the IV immunoglobulins It is critically important for health care workers to rapidly recognize neurological complications and other side effects associated with COVID-19 vaccination.
Abstract: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (SARS-CoV) started to evolve from cluster of cases to spread around the world causing the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. By the end of 2020 U.S. Food and Drug approved Pfizer-BioNTech (COMIRNATY) as one of the first approved vaccine and it utilizes messenger RNA (mRNA) to triggers an immu...
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A Case Report of a Microsporum gypseum Tinea Capitis Diagnosed at the Laboratory of Parasitilogy-mycology of the Avicenne Military Hospital of Marrakech
Ilham Karrati,
Ghita Elghouat,
Mohamed Diakité,
Fayrouz Debbagh,
Mustapha Elmezouari,
Redouane Moutaj
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2022
Pages:
13-16
Received:
1 February 2022
Accepted:
21 February 2022
Published:
9 March 2022
Abstract: Historically, tinea capitis has been a problem among the population in general and in Morocco in particular. It is still a significant reason for consultation in routine medical practice, particularly among the population living in poor hygienic conditions. It is an infection almost exclusively of preschool and school-age children, due to changes in sebaceous secretion and skin pH during puberty, affecting both sexes, with a female predominance. Inflammatory cases or Kerion are caused by zoophilic species such as Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton verrucosum, Microsporum canis, and less frequently by Microsporum gypseum. The identification of the species makes it possible to pinpoint the source of contamination and to condition the prophylaxis. Aware of the rarity of inflammatory tinea capitis caused by M. gypseum, we thought it would be interesting to report a new case diagnosed in the Parasitology-Mycology laboratory of the Avicenne Military Hospital in Marrakech, while focusing on the epidemiological, clinical and mycological characteristics of this dermatophyte through a review of the literature.
Abstract: Historically, tinea capitis has been a problem among the population in general and in Morocco in particular. It is still a significant reason for consultation in routine medical practice, particularly among the population living in poor hygienic conditions. It is an infection almost exclusively of preschool and school-age children, due to changes i...
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Prevention Practices of Farmers Toward COVID-19 Pandemic in the Central Highland of Ethiopia
Fekadu Gutema Wegi,
Beksisa Urge,
Markos Tadele,
Temesgen Kassa,
Tamirat Siyoum
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2022
Pages:
17-24
Received:
17 February 2022
Accepted:
7 March 2022
Published:
15 March 2022
Abstract: COVID-19 is an emerging contagious viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that threatens and disturbs humanity. A cross-sectional study was conducted in three districts of the central highlands of Ethiopia from July 2020 to September 2020 to assess the knowledge, attitude, and prevention practices of the farmers toward the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 131 respondents were participated in the present study of which 37.8% (49) were from Ada’a Berga, 31.3% (41) from Ejere, and 31.3% (41) from Walmara district. Majority of the study participants 86.3% (113) were male, whereas 77.1% (101) were between ages 18–39 years with an average age of 45.34 + 1.079. All present study participant has heard about COVID-19 cases in which 91.6% (120) of them get information from mass media whereas 6.9% (9) of them from family and friends. In the present study, 90% (95% CI: 83.67-94.05%) of the respondents have good knowledge about the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the computation of multivariable logistic regression, only occupation of the study participants showed statistically significant association with knowledge level about COVID-19 pandemic (p<0.05). The odds value of poor knowledge for respondents relying on agricultural activities was 23 times more when compared with government employees. Concerned with prevention practice of COVID-19, 57.3% (75) and 71% (93) of the respondents said that frequent hand washing for 20 seconds and avoiding handshaking are essential to prevent COVID-19 infection respectively. Even though the present study participants have good knowledge and attitude toward COVID-19, they are practicing poorly for which they may be affected negatively. Therefore, implementation of one health approach to utilize different knowledge source materials and man powers is important to combat COVID-19.
Abstract: COVID-19 is an emerging contagious viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that threatens and disturbs humanity. A cross-sectional study was conducted in three districts of the central highlands of Ethiopia from July 2020 to September 2020 to assess the knowledge, attitude, and prevention practices of the farmers toward the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of...
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