A5069477489- Fungal Infections and Studies
- Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Phonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
University of Minnesota Medical Center
2022-2023
University of Minnesota
2017-2020
Adama Science and Technology University
2020
University of Minnesota System
2018
A total of 817 human immunodeficiency virus-infected Ethiopians with CD4 <150 cells/mL underwent plasma cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) screening. CRAG prevalence was 6.2%. Of participants titers >1:640, 96% (27 28) had meningitis (cerebrospinal fluid CRAG-positive) whereas 50% (7 14) 1:160–1:320 meningitis. With fluconazole 1200 mg/d therapy, 68% patients (23 34) died within 3 months. Plasma >1:160 predict meningitis, requiring more intensive antifungal therapy.
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination patterns and the understanding of its risks among healthcare workers (HCWs) is a critical step to decrease transmission. However, depth this understudied. We distributed surveys HCWs in 12 countries Africa. Surveys had nine multiple-choice questions that assessed HCWs' awareness HBV. Participants included consultants, medical trainees, nurses, students, laboratory personnel, other hospital workers. were completed anonymously. Fisher's exact test was used...
Background: Rheumatic heart disease affects 33 million people in low and middle income countries is the leading cause of cardiovascular death among children young adults. Penicillin prophylaxis prevents progression asymptomatic disease. Efforts to expand echocardiographic screening are focusing on simplified protocols, non-physician ultrasonographers, portable ultrasound devices, including handheld ultrasound. Recent advances support use single-view protocols. With increasing availability...
Antimicrobial stewardship programs are nonexistent in most resource limited settings like Ethiopia. This has resulted inappropriate use of antibiotics and widespread development antibiotic resistance. Targeted initiatives surrounding antimicrobial needed to tackle this global health threat. Therefore, a program was established generate data on consumption, resistance, facilitate appropriate at an academic hospital northwestern A committee developed with multidisciplinary team clinicians,...
Abstract Background: Rheumatic heart disease affects 33 million people in low and middle income countries is the leading cause of cardiovascular death among children young adults. Penicillin prophylaxis has been shown to improve valvular function patients with clinically silent or mild disease. Efforts expand echocardiographic screening are focusing on simplified protocols, non-physician ultrasonographers, portable ultrasound devices, including handheld ultrasound. Recent advances support...