International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science

Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2017

  • Haematological Abnormalities in Visceral Leishmaniasis Patients Attending Gondar University Hospital; Retrospective Study

    Eyasu Tesfaye, Kinfe Fissehatsion, Bethelihem Terefe, Bamlaku Enawgaw

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2017
    Pages: 48-53
    Received: Oct. 16, 2017
    Accepted: Nov. 03, 2017
    Published: Nov. 25, 2017
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    Abstract: Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) or kalazar is a fatal neglected tropical disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, belonging to the family Trypanosomatidae. Leishmania donovani complex are the causative agents of Visceral Leishmaniasis in Ethiopia and its burden is a public health problem where every year health facilities report t... Show More
  • Risk Factors Associated with HIV Infection Among Infants Below 24 Months Born to HIV Positive Mothers

    Gloria Kirungi Kasozi, Afayoa Robert

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2017
    Pages: 54-62
    Received: Oct. 13, 2017
    Accepted: Oct. 31, 2017
    Published: Nov. 30, 2017
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    Abstract: In order to eliminate infant HIV infection from mother to child, evidence based implementation strategies are needed to address the risk factors that are associated with this infection using limited resources and applicable to all stakeholders especially the parents of the infants. This study assessed the infant, maternal and paternal risk factors ... Show More