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Review Article Pages 75-77
Abstract: Wastewater Based Epidemiology (WBE) postulates that through the analysis of population pooled wastewater, infectious disease, antimicrobial resistance spread and emergence of new disease outbreak to the community level can be monitored especially in resource constrained settings. Sampling sewage for pathogenic particles is a time-tested method of environment surveillance and is routinely resorted to for understanding circulation of several pathogens-wild and vaccine- derived polio, rota virus, hepatitis E and typhoid-in the community.
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Commentary Pages 66-67
Abstract: The panic caused by COVID-19 stems from uncertainty about the best methods to deal with the situation, in addition to the growing number of fake news released daily. No country in South America has a health system well prepared to deal with this new pandemic. There is still much scope for improvement in health systems around the world and the effects of this unpreparedness are reflected in the data that is released every day. Currently, many countries have used isolation as a method to prevent the rapid spread of the disease, and this fact alone can leave many in a panic.
Short Note Pages 64-65
Abstract: In February 2020, Public Health authorities in Japan were the first to decide that cruise ship passengers infected or carriers of COVID-19 had to be quarantined on the ship. They did so with the consent of health authorities in many other countries who in fact soon had to do the same. Logically, they opted for the classic multi-centenary use of quarantine for any ship approaching our shores with passengers who could transmit their diseases to our populations.
Original Research Pages 68-74
Abstract: This is a retrospective review of consecutive patients admitted with diagnosis of COVID-19 confirmed by Real Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). Clinical, laboratory, radiology and treatment outcome data were obtained by reviewing electronic medical record.
Research Article Pages 44-48
Abstract: Currently, the emergence of a new human coronavirus, COVID-19, is of concern to all humanity. In order to understand the effect of this disease on the behavior of populations, we conducted surveys of 900 households in 300 households per Region (Adamawa, North, and Far North) in Northern of Cameroon. The surveys focused on compliance with the basic preventive measures dictated by the WHO, the means developed by households to block the way to this COVID-19, and the activities that occupy them during the period of confinement.
Review Article Pages 58-63
Abstract: Pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread to 213 countries and territories, resulting in 2,883,603 confirmed cases and 198,842 deaths as of April 28, 2020. Even after nearly 5 months in its progress, the COVID-19 outbreak is still seeing incompliant and irrational public responses towards infection control and prevention measures in various countries. Risk communication and public risk perception play a crucial role in the control of epidemics.
Case Report Pages 53-57
Abstract: The first patient is a 62-years-old Caucasian male, affected by adult polycystic kidney disease in extracorporeal hemodialysis through an arterio-venous native fistula. The subject had presented fever for about a month and a half before being admitted. The diagnosis was cist’s infection and abscessualization of one of them (polycystic kidney cists’) which required the surgical removal of both kidneys. The diagnosis was achieved by performing abdominal ultrasound eco-scan and Computed Total body tomography, followed by marked leucocytes Scintigraphy.
Perspective/Opinion Pages 49-52
Abstract: Coronaviruses are enveloped RNA viruses found in animals and humans. Currently, 6 coronavirus species are known which cause illnesses in humans. Four of the human coronaviruses, HCoV-229E, HCoV-HKU1, HCoV-NL63 and HCoV-OC43 are prevalent and are associated with a range of respiratory outcomes, including bronchitis and pneumonia
Case Report Pages 40-43
Abstract: We report a case of E. histolytica, which is a rare parasitic infection in North America. A 66-year-old Ecuadorian female had an intermittent six-month history of bloating, explosive diarrhea and significant abdominal distension. Histopathological specimen obtained via colonoscopy revealed colitis due to E. histolytica. Diagnosis is best accomplished by the combination of serology or antigen testing together with identification of the parasite in the stool or extra-intestinal sites
Research Article Pages 32-39
Abstract: We included 177 patients, a hospital frequency of 5.7%. The mean age was 33.68 years. 71.8% of the patients were married, and 9% had no sexual activity before. Sexual intercourse was only vaginal in 57% and genito-anal in 8.8%. Genital pruritus was present in 75% of cases and leucorrhoea in 73.4%.
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