Background: Malaria is a major public health problem affecting humans, particularly in the tropics and subtropics. Children under 5 years old are group most vulnerable to malaria infection because of less developed immune system. Countries have set targets that led control eliminate with interventions at-risk groups, however remained challenge endemic areas. Objective: This study aimed at determining magnitude associated factors among febrile children Arba Minch "Zuria" district. Methods:...

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a serious cause of liver disease affecting millions people throughout the world. When HBV acquired during pregnancy, prenatal transmission can occur to fetus. Therefore, this study aimed at estimating seroprevalence and associated factors infection among pregnant women attending Antenatal Clinic (ANC) Arba Minch Hospital, Southern Ethiopia. A facility based cross-sectional was conducted on 232 visiting ANC from February April, 2015. Data regarding sociodemographic...

In developing countries, the prevalence of bacterial infections is quite rampant due to several factors such as HIV/AIDS pandemic, lack hygiene, overcrowding, and resistance conventional antimicrobials. Hence use plant-based antimicrobial agents could provide a low-cost alternative therapy. Rosmarinus officinalis reputed medicinal plant in Ethiopia; however, its antibacterial activity against many clinical isolates remains overlooked.Tender foliage R. was collected extracted ethanol (EtOH)...

Background Intestinal parasitic infection (IPIs) is one of the major health problems in Sub -Saharan Africa where water, sanitation and hygiene practices are inadequate. Taking into account national level implementation intensive hand against COVID-19 pandemic general protective effect this study assessed its on intestinal parasite. Objective This aim to investigate compliance practice prevalence intensity Soil transmitted helminthes (STH) among patients attending tertiary care hospital...

Mass drug administration (MDA) to the most risky population including school-age children (SAC) is central strategy control soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection. The present study was aimed at estimating prevalence of STHs reinfection three months posttreatment and associated risk factors among SAC in Chencha district. A cross-sectional design employed from April 20 May 5, 2015, enroll 408 SAC. Structured questionnaire Kato-Katz thick smear technique were used interview parents or...

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is the most frequent life-threatening opportunistic disease among people living with HIV and remains a leading cause of mortality, even persons receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Isoniazid preventive (IPT) cotrimoxazole prophylaxis have been recommended for benefit HIV/AIDS-infected individuals to prevent infections. The aim this study was assess IPT in reduction TB ART patients. Methods: hospital-based retrospective study. A total 271 participants’...

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii ( T. ). The parasite has cosmopolitan distribution, infecting almost all species of warm-blooded animals. Latent infection in HIV/AIDS patients risk for development cerebral toxoplasmosis (CT). aim this study to determine seroprevalence latent and assess its associated factors among individuals infected with HIV Arba Minch Hospital, south Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional involving 170 HIV-infected attending Hospital...

In Ethiopia, only limited data are available regarding the prevalence of enteric bacterial pathogens and enteroparasites in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) -infected individuals with diarrhoea. Hence, this study aims to assess bacteria enteroparasites, also antibiotic susceptibility patterns them. An institution-based cross-sectional was performed HIV patients diarrhoea, who visited Anti-Retroviral Therapy Clinic Arba Minch General Hospital between 1 March 31 August 2019. Data pertaining...

Background: Soil-transmitted helminthes infection and malnutrition are the major health threat of school-age children (SAC) in developing countries.Schoolbased mass-drug administration (MDA) is cost efficient effective strategy reducing worm load parasites but re-infection main problem this strategy.There scarce data on association nutritional status SAC STH re-infection.Therefore, present study was aimed at assessing among Chencha district from April 20 to May 5, 2015. Methods:A...

Introduction School-aged children become a highly vulnerable group for malaria, yet they are less likely to use malaria prevention interventions. Previous studies exploring perception on cause of mainly focused pregnant mothers or parents under age five years. Exploring parent's and their experiences the associated challenges among school-aged is important develop education package reduce related morbidities children. Methods A descriptive qualitative study conducted in Kutcha district by...

Background: Toxoplasma gondii (T.gondii) is a ubiquitous, coccidian intracellular protozoan parasite that causes toxoplasmosis.T. infection acquired during pregnancy may result in severe damage or death of the fetus and long-term sequelae offspring.So far, no documented data concerning seroprevalence T. among pregnant women available study area.Therefore, this was aimed at determining sero-prevalence associated factors attending ante natal clinic (ANC) Arba Minch hospital, southern Ethiopia....

Coinfection with malaria and typhoid fever is a major public health issue in developing countries. In endemic areas, including Ethiopia, people are at risk of acquiring both the same time. Therefore, this study aimed to determine magnitude malaria-typhoid coinfection febrile patients attending hospital Southern Ethiopia.A hospital-based cross-sectional was carried out on 416 Arba Minch General Hospital from 1st October 30th December 2021. The data collected using pretested structured...

Concurrent infection with Schistosoma mansoni and Salmonella species is not uncommon in the endemic area of sub-Saharan Africa, although its prevalence may have regional variations. We discuss such coinfection associated factors an Ethiopian context. assessed S. coinfections among patients attending two hospitals southern Ethiopia. A facility-based cross-sectional study was carried out between 1 October 30 November 2019. In total 271 participants gastrointestinal complaints were selected...

Asymptomatic malaria parasitemia has been reported in areas with high transmission. carriers may play a significant role as an infection reservoir. Malaria elimination program have also faced challenges due to these parasite and they should be considered malaria-control programs endemic for successful transmission interruption. The aim of the current study was determine prevalence asymptomatic Plasmodium falciparium vivax among school children Mirab Abaya District, Southern Ethiopia. A cross...

Lymphatic filariasis is ranked as the second leading cause of disability world-wide. The current global programme to eliminate lymphatic based on interruption transmission and alleviation suffering.

Mainstreaming neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) interventions in national health systems is one of the key strategies emphasized WHO Roadmap for NTDs. However, there limited evidence on implementing proposed mainstreaming approaches effectively. We used a participatory ranking methodology Ethiopia, using consultative workshops with purposively selected stakeholders, including NTDs program leaders from government and partners, primary care (PHC) workers, community volunteers. Our aim was to...

Schistosomiasis is one of the most prevalent parasitic diseases and an important public health problem in many developing countries. In this era global warming climatic changes, epidemiology temperature-dependent infectious could be changing implying possibility new transmission area world general Ethiopia particular. This study aims to assess prevalence Schistosoma mansoni infection associated factors irrigation workers Gamo Gofa South Omo Zone, 2017. Community based cross-sectional...

Post-operative trichiasis (PTT) is a major challenge following corrective eyelid surgery for trachomatous trichiasis. There scarcity of research on post-operative in Southern Ethiopia, particularly the study area. This aimed to assess prevalence patients who underwent surgery.To Gamo Zone Ethiopia 2021.A descriptive community-based cross-sectional was conducted Dita district, Ethiopia. The data were collected between 2014 and 2020. Three Qualified trachoma (TT) graders working impact survey...

Abstract Introduction : Peripheral blood smear examination is a vital hematological test for diagnosis and monitoring of disorders in blood. Despite the considerable benefits this battle against growing burden communicable non-communicable diseases, its rate provision low. This study aimed to assess peripheral service barriers among public hospitals southern Ethiopia. Method We have conducted descriptive cross-sectional from January 01 March 31, 2019, five Southern collected...

Abstract Background: Lymphatic filariasis is ranked as the second leading cause of disability world-wide. The current global programme to eliminate lymphatic based on interruption transmission and alleviation suffering. Objective: assess foot care practice associated factors among lymphoedema patients in Boreda district, Gamo zone Southern Ethiopia. Methods: a community cross sectional study was employed from December 2020 June 2021 district. Simple random sampling technique used for...

Knowledge of Congenital anomalies (CAs) among the public, especially reproductive age women have a significant role in reducing incidence. However, there is dearth studies conducted on this issue our country. This study was aimed to assess pregnant women’s knowledge CAs at antenatal care clinic Arba Minch General Hospital. Institution based cross-sectional between December 2017 and September 2018. Semi-structured questionnaire used collect data. Data were cleaned, entered analysed by using...