Abstract: Urinary Tract Infections is an infection caused by the presence and growth of pathogen anywhere in the urinary tract including a kidney, ureter, bladder, and urethra. Thus, the present study was aimed at identifying the predominant bacterial species causing Urinary Tract Infection, determining the antibiotic resistance patterns of uropathogenic bacteria isolated from Urinary Tract Infection patients visiting Haramaya hospital and the risk factors associated with Urinary Tract Infec...
Abstract: The ABO and Rh blood groups are the most frequently studied genetic markers in a large group of people. The present study was aimed at providing information on the frequency of ABO and Rh D blood groups phenotypes,alleles and genotypes among students of Enticho Secondaryand Preparatory School. A total of 422 students were selected randomly among the students of Enticho Secondary and Preparatory School. Blood samples were collected by Open Slide Test method from May to June 2018. Th...
Abstract: The morbidity and mortality from Tuberculosis (TB) are still predominant among HIV infected patients in Ethiopia. Thus, institution-based cross-sectional and retrospective study designs were used to assess the prevalence of TB and associated factors among HIV sero-positive study participants at Karamara General Hospital, Jigjiga town, from September to December 2017. A total of 422 HIV-seropositive participants were systematically selected for cross-sectional study whereas data of ...
Abstract: Despite remarkable progress in the reduction of under-five mortality, childhood diarrhea is still the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in this highly susceptible and vulnerable population. Although there are studies conducted to assess the situation of diarrhea in different parts of Ethiopia, there are still several localities including the present study area in which its situation particularly associated with nutritional status is not well studied. Therefore, this study wa...
Abstract: Frequencies of phenotypes, alleles and genotypes of ABO and Rh-D Blood Group systems are known to vary worldwide geographically, ethnically and from one population to another. Therefore, this study was aimed at assessing the frequencies of phenotype, allele and genotype in ABO and Rh-D Blood group system in selected ethnic groups (Afar and Tigray) amongs tudents of Aba’ala Secondary School, Zone Two, Afar Region, Ethiopia based on their purposively to participate in the study. A ...
Abstract: The four blood types are known as A, B, AB, and O. Blood type A contains A antigen on the surface of red blood cells and B antibody on blood plasma. Type B blood contains the reverse combination. Serum of blood type AB contains neither antibody, but red cells in this type of blood contain both A and B substances. In type O blood, neither substance is present on the red cells, but the individual is capable of forming antibodies directed against red cells containing substance A nor B...
Abstract: Diseases related to inadequate water, sanitation and hygiene are a huge burden in developing countries including Ethiopia. The objectives of the present study was to assess the parasitological quality of drinking water sources in Gursum town, to determine the prevalence of intestinal parasites (IPIs) in stool samples of people living in Gursum town and to evaluate association between risk factors and prevalence of IPIs in water and stool samples. The design of the study was a cross...
Abstract: Thus, the objectives of the present study were to determine the current prevalence of malaria, to determine the predominant Plasmodium species, and to assess the major factors that are associated with the prevalence of malaria among patientsin Meki Health Center, Dugda District, East Shoa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia. A hospital -based cross-sectional study was conducted at Meki Health Center, during January to March 2022.A pretested and structured questionnaire survey was...
Abstract: ABSTRACT Noise is one of an environmental pollutant that is increasing very rapidly as a result of increase in commercial, industrial and social activities. This study was carried out in Sodo town in Wolaita Zone. Sodo town is one of the towns in Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region (SNNPR) which is on the way of fast development due to large expansion of urbanization and increase in number of vehicles from time to time. These changes led the town to unlimited sound po...
Abstract: ommon mullein, also known as Wooly Mullein (Verbascum thapsus L., Scrophulariaceae) has been used as a medicinal herb since ancient times. The aim of the present study was to investigate qualitative screening of major phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity of common mullein (Verbascum thapsus L.) root, leaf and fruit methanolic extracts. The qualitative analyses of major phytochemicals were tested for tannins, phlobatannins, saponins, flavonoids, steroids, termenoids and alkaloi...
Abstract: Malaria is one of the major public health problems in many tropical developing countries including Ethiopia. Thus, comprehensive epidemiological information on transmission anddistribution of malaria in different localities is a key factor for the development of appropriate control strategies. The objective of this study was to assess the magnitude of malaria and utilization of ITBN in the rural community, inhabiting Mahbere Dego town,Laelay Mychew woreda, Centeral Zone of Tigray R...
Abstract: The epidemiology of malaria may vary considerably within relatively small geographical areas; besides, it is currently reported that Onchocerca-infected individuals living in onchocerciasis endemic areas are also susceptible to malaria because malaria shares similar epidemiological characteristics with onchocerciasis. Therefore, the present study was aimed at assessing the current and past magnitude of malaria parasite and Onchocerca volvulus infections and co-infections among fiel...
Abstract: Malaria is one of the major public health problems in many tropical and subtropical developing countries such as Ethiopia. Consequently, malaria epidemics are serious public health emergencies. ITNs (Insecticide Treated bed Nets) are the most powerful malaria control tool. The utilization of ITNs is still unacceptably low among people in village. Thus, the objectives of the present study were to determine the current prevalence of malaria, to identify the predominant Plasmodium spe...
Abstract: Hemophilia is the condition in which the blood clots very slowly and in severe cases spontaneous bleeding into muscles and joints. It is genetic disorder caused primarily by a deficiency of important coagulation or clotting factors. The purpose of this project based thesis was to determine the prevalence of hemophilia cases over the past ten years among patients visiting Black Lion Hospital. Retrospective study was conducted by using all the available secondary data from the patien...
Abstract: Blood is the most important body fluid which is responsible for circulation of important nutrients, enzymes and hormones all across the body.The frequencies of ABO and Rhesus blood group system vary geographically, ethnically and from one population to another. Anemia is a global public health problem affecting both developing and developed countries with major consequences for human health as well as social and economic development. During pregnancy,anemia is an important contribu...