Acinetobacter species have emerged as important pathogens globally responsible for various infections and are among the leading causes of hospital-acquired infections (HAI). Acinetobacter species has in the recent past been the causative agent of several infections such as sepsis,...
Download PDF ↓Most studies on HIV and AIDS in Zambia have concentrated on social-economic and political aspects. The cultural aspects are merely mentioned in passing or completely ignored. However, this study is cognizant of the fact that cultural norms and values have interacted with HIV and AIDS aspects in...
Download PDF ↓Staphylococci associated morbidities and mortalities have been on the rise in Malawi due to paucity of molecular AMR surveillance data critical for improved patient care. This retrospective laboratory-based study was conducted at Malamulo Hospital, a sentinel AMR surveillance site in Malawi under...
Download PDF ↓The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), has spread globally with catastrophic effects on the public health system. Four main Variants of Concern (VOCs), namely Alpha, Beta, Delta and Omicron, have been...
Download PDF ↓Mosquito-borne viruses are RNA viruses cutting across different virus families and genera of emerging and re-emerging viruses that account for millions of disease incidences annually worldwide. Since the circulation of viruses in vectors heralds an outbreak of diseases, this present...
Download PDF ↓The study explored the potential role of plasma fat in the augmentation of the immune response and the suppression of the viral load, and how this would correlate with clinical status in Zambian adults with HIV/AIDS. The results reveal that the typical plasma fat profiles in the patients...
Download PDF ↓The Zambia National strategic plan (ZNHSP)-2011-2017 highlights the need for risk factor stratification at the community level to form the basis of incidence and prevalence data, which are currently inadequate. This research aims to determine the prevalence and incidence of hypertension and...
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