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A 17‑year trend analysis of malaria at Adi Arkay, north Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia

Habtie Tesfa, Abebe Genetu Bayih and Ayalew Jejaw Zeleke (2019-01-11)

Background: Malaria is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. This study aimed to determine the trend of malaria among febrile patients seeking treatment over 17 year (1997–2013) at Adi Arkay, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: ...
Accuracy of the color plate micro-colony detection for the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in Northwest Ethiopia

Agumas Shibabawa, ∗, Baye Gelawa, Holden Kelleyb, Joan Miquel Balada-Llasatc, Carlton Evansd, Shu-Hua Wange, Jordi B. Torrellesf, Belay Tessemaa (2019-04-12)
Active tuberculosis case finding and detection of drug resistance among HIV-infected patients: A cross-sectional study in a TB endemic area, Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia

Alemayehua, Martha; etal (2025-03-12)

Following active TB case finding, a total of 15/250 (6%) cases were diagnosed as TB cases, of whom 9/250 (3.6%) were detected by both smear microscopy and culture and the remaining 6/250 (2.4%) only by culture. All the 15 ...
The additional yield of GeneXpert MTB/RIF test in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis among household contacts of smear positive TB cases

Dereje Habte a, *, Muluken Melese a, Nebiyu Hiruy a, Zewdu Gashu a, Degu Jerene a, Feleke Moges b, Sisay Yifru c, Belaineh Girma d, Yewulsew Kassie e, Yared Kebede Haile e, Pedro Guillermo Suarez f, Belay Tessema b (2016-07-03)

Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the diagnostic yield of GeneXpert MTB/RIF with Ziehl-Neelson (ZN) sputum smear microscopy among index TB cases and their household contacts. Methods: A cross sectional ...
Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Among Children in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta‑analysis

Aklilu Endalamaw1 · Nega Tezera1 · Setegn Eshetie2 · Sintayehu Ambachew3 · Tesfa Dejenie Habtewold4, 5 (2018-05-14)

Adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is the mainstay of the strategy in reducing morbidity and mortality of HIV-infected children. Different primary studies were conducted in Ethiopia. Thus, we aimed ...
Agreement between Direct Fluorescent Microscopy and Ziehl-Neelsen Concentration Techniques in Detection of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Northwest Ethiopia

Workineh1, Meseret; Maru2, Mandie; Seman2, Ibrahim; Bezu2, Ziyadu; Negash1, Markos; Melku3, Mulugeta; Gize4, Addisu; Shibabaw5, Agumas (2017-09-25)
Agreement between Direct Fluorescent Microscopy and Ziehl-Neelsen Concentration Techniques in Detection of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Northwest Ethiopia

Meseret Workineh , Mandie Maru , Ibrahim Seman , Ziyadu Bezu , Markos Negash , Mulugeta Melku , Addisu Gize , Agumas Shibabaw (2017-04-07)

The sensitivity of smear microscopy for diagnosis of tuberculosis might be improved through treatment of sputum with sodium hypochlorite and application of fluorescent microscopy. This study aimed to determine the ...
Agreement between Direct Fluorescent Microscopy and Ziehl-Neelsen Concentration Techniques in Detection of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Northwest Ethiopia

Meseret Workineh, Mandie Maru, Ibrahim Seman, Ziyadu Bezu, Markos Negash, Mulugeta Melku, Addisu Gize, Agumas Shibabaw (2017-09-01)

BACKGROUND: The sensitivity of smear microscopy for diagnosis of tuberculosis might be improved through treatment of sputum with sodium hypochlorite and application of fluorescent microscopy. This study aimed to determine ...
Analysis of HBV basal core promoter/precore gene variability in patients with HBV drug resistance and HIV co-infection in Northwest Ethiopia

Belyhun, Yeshambel; etal (2023-05-30)

Among the major mutant variants detected, double BCP mutations (A1762T/G1764A) (25.9%), Kozak sequences mutations (nt1809-1812) (51.7%) and the classical PC mutations such as A1814C/C1816T (15.4%), G1896A (25.2%) and ...
Anemia and its predictors among adult non dialysis chronic kidney disease patients in Southern Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

Kidanewold, Aschalew (CURRENT MEDICAL RESEARCH AND OPINION, 2021-11-23)

Background: Anemia is an adverse outcome and common complication in chronic kidney disease patients. This is usually associated with iron deficiency, inflammation and blood loss. However, little is known about the ...
Anemia and thrombocytopenia in the cohort of HIV-infected adults in northwest Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study

Tekalign Deressa 1, 2 , Debasu Damtie 2 , Meseret Workineh eJIFCC2018Vol29No1pp036-047 Page 36 2 , Meaza Genetu ,Mulugeta Melku 3 (2016-07-12)

Anemia and thrombocytopenia are frequent hema- tological abnormalities in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and have been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, there is ...
Anemia as a risk factor for tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Gelaw, Yemataw; etal (2023-04-05)

Background: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, occurring predominantly in population with low socioeconomic status. It is the second most common cause of death from infectious ...
Anemia in African malnourished pre-school children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Aynalem, Melak; etal (2023-04-05)

Abstract Generating accurate epidemiological data on the magnitude of anemia in malnourished children is a vital step for health policymakers. Therefore, this study is aimed to synthesize the overall magnitude of anemia ...
Annual Prevalence of Self-Reported Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Factors among Nurses Working at Gondar Town Governmental Health Institutions, Northwest Ethiopia

Asmare Yitayeh , Solomon Mekonnen , Solomon Fasika and Mucheye Gizachew (2015-07-12)

Introduction: Work related musculoskeletal disorders are growing problems among nurses in many developing countries. There is little evidence on this problem and associated factors among nurses in Ethiopia. Objective: ...
Anopheles gambiae s.l (Diptera: Culicidae) seasonal abundance, abdominal status and parity rates in Metema-Armachiho lowland, Northwest Ethiopia

Aschale, Yibeltal; Ayehu, Animen; Worku, Ligabaw; Addisu, Ayenew; Jejaw, Ayalew; Genetu, Abebe; Lemma, Wossenseged (BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020)

Background: Malaria is a life threating vector borne disease caused by different Plasmodium parasites. Metema and Armachiho are two of the top five malaria endemic areas among the districts of Amhara region in Ethiopia. ...
Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control

Michael Getie, Michael Getie, Wondwossen Abebe and Belay Tessema Wondwossen Abebe and Belay Tessema (Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations., 2019-09-02)

Background: Enteric bacterial pathogens are the major causes of food-borne gastroenteritis in humans and remain important public health problems worldwide. The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is a global concern, ...
Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Bacterial Isolates from Blood Culture among HIV/AIDS Patients at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

Jemal, Mohabaw; Deress, Teshiwal; etal (International Journal of Microbiology, 2021-09-24)

Background. (e emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria is recognized as a global public health problem. Bloodstream infection with antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in HIV/AIDS patients makes the problem ...
Antimicrobial resistance trend of bacterial uropathogens at the university of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital, northwest Ethiopia: A 10 years retrospective study

KasewID, Desie; etal (2025-02-11)

increasing rate of antimicrobial resistance calls for routine diagnosis and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. A prospective multicenter study indicating the status of resistance should be encouraged
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Staphylococcus aureus at the University of Gondar Tertiary Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cross Sectional Study

Mucheye Gizachew , Hashim Abdella and Moges Tiruneh (2012-06-05)

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of nosocomial and community acquired infections. The infections caused by the drug resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus are difficult to treat in hospital ...
Appropriate complementary feeding practice and associated factors among mothers having children aged 6–24 months in Debre Tabor Hospital, North West Ethiopia, 2016

Asrat Hailu Dagne, Kiber Temesgen Anteneh, Marta Berta Badi, Hadgay Hagos Adhanu, Mekonnen Assefa Ahunie, H/Mariam Demewozu Tebeje and Getie Lake Aynalem* (2019-05-11)

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