The National Childhood TB Testing Week in Showers Foundation Supported States. According to NTBLCP, One Nigerian dies every 5 minutes of Tuberculosis. The Burden of TB in Nigeria is high and at least 23 percent of the death burden in Africa is TB-related. The 2nd National childhood tuberculosis testing week took place from May to […]
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The human body is equipped with a variety of antioxidants that serve to counterbalance the effect of oxidants. for all practical purposes, these can be divided into 2 categories: enzymatic and non-enzymatic. The antioxidant molecules constituting living systems’ antioxidant defense grid act at different levels. These levels may be radical preventive, radical scavenging, and radical-induced
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The Symptoms of malaria depend very much on the amount of previous exposure to the disease and thus on the level of background immunity. In many parts of the tropics especially in Africa, transmission of falciparum malaria is intense and everyone is infected repeatedly. Children may get severe malaria in the first few years of
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Malaria is transmitted by the Anopheles Mosquito, the number and type of which determine the extent of transmission of infection in a given area. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of female anopheles mosquitoes that are infected with the protozoan parasite of the genus Plasmodium. The Three most efficient species of mosquitoes are
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INTRODUCTION: The life cycle of Mosquitoes are fascinating and notorious. Despite their diminutive size, these buzzing insects play a significant role in ecosystems around the globe. Understanding the life cycle of mosquitoes sheds light on their remarkable adaptability and the crucial role they play in various ecosystems. when a female Anopheles mosquito ingests the blood
The life cycle of Malaria and of all species of human parasites is essentially the same. it comprises an exogenous sexual phase (sporogony) with multiplication in certain female anopheles mosquitoes and an endogenous asexual phase (schizogony) with multiplication in the vertebrate host. The later phase includes the development cycle in the red corpuscles in the
Malaria, a formidable adversary that has plagued humanity for centuries, continues to exert a significant toll on global health. Understanding the epidemiology of this parasitic disease is crucial in developing effective strategies for prevention, control, and ultimately, eradication. In this blog post, we delve into the intricate web of Malaria’s epidemiology, exploring its prevalence, distribution,
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Introduction Breast cancer is a health concern that is often associated with women, but it is crucial to recognize that men can also be affected by this disease. While breast cancer in men is relatively rare compared to women, it remains a significant issue that demands attention and awareness. Breast cancer in men is similar
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TB diagnosis can be done by a combination of symptoms, physical examination, and investigations, Among others, the many investigations include the examination of samples (e.g sputum) using a gene expert microscope, an x-ray of the relevant parts of the body, and the growth of TB germs in the laboratory. The appropriate investigations will be determined
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When the immune system of someone with a latent TB infection is weakened, the chances of the person developing TB infection are high. such weakened immune systems can arise from having other diseases that lower the immune system like HIV/Aids, Diabetes mellitus, and Cancer. Chronic undernutrition, taking drugs that lower the immune system (e.g. steroids)
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