Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015

  • External Quality Assessment of Malaria Microscopy in Hawassa Health Facilities, Southern Ethiopia

    Bereket Zeleke, Girmay Admasu, Tigist Getachew, Endalish Kebede, Goshu Belay, Amanuel Abraha, Dawit Yihdego, Mengistu Hailemariam, Misganaw Birhaneselassie

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 63-68
    Received: Mar. 01, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 19, 2015
    Published: Mar. 23, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Misinterpretation of malaria microscopy results can lead to inappropriate case management of malaria. The objective of this study was to assess the quality of malaria microscopy among health facilities in Hawassa city. A cross - sectional study was conducted to assess the quality of malaria microscopy diagnosis in Hawassa city health fa... Show More
  • Awareness of Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV Among Health Care Personnel in Asella Teaching Hospital, Asella Town, South-East Ethiopia, 2014: Cross Sectional Study

    Birhanu Alemu, Asrat Demessie, Atsede Fantahun, Kahsu Gebrekirstos

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 69-74
    Received: Mar. 05, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 19, 2015
    Published: Mar. 23, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Post-exposure prophylaxis is short-term antiretroviral or immune globulin treatment to reduce the likelihood of viral infection after exposure to the blood or body fluids of an infected person. Timely post-exposure prophylaxis after needle stick exposure to high risk body fluids in work area can reduce the rate of transmission of human ... Show More
  • Prevalence of Refampcin Mono Resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Among Suspected Cases Attending at Yirgalem Hospital

    Mesfin Worku Hordofa, Teshome Befikadu Adela

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 75-78
    Received: Mar. 23, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 09, 2015
    Published: Apr. 29, 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic communicable disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). M. tuberculosis is a slow- growing bacterium, resistant to most conventional antimicrobial agents partly due to its impermeable cell wall. It may persist in a dormant or latent form, unsusceptible to agents targeting growing bacteria. The G... Show More
  • Prevalence of Anemia Among Women Receiving Antenatal Care at Boditii Health Center, Southern Ethiopia

    Dereje Lelissa, Matiyas Yilma, Weldesenbet Shewalem, Amanuel Abraha, Mesfin Worku, Henock Ambachew, Misganaw Birhaneselassie

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 79-86
    Received: Apr. 14, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 26, 2015
    Published: May 08, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Anemia is regarded as a major risk factor for unfavorable outcome of pregnancy both for the mother and the fetus. Methodology: A heath center based cross-sectional study was conducted in Boditii Health Centers from April 12 to June 23, 2012. Data was collected using pretested questionnaire, which contains socioeconomic, demographic and ... Show More
  • Absolute Neutrophil Count as Predictor of Early Onset Sepsis

    Hijrah Harmansyah, Ema Alasiry, Dasril Daud

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, May 2015
    Pages: 87-91
    Received: Apr. 22, 2015
    Accepted: May 06, 2015
    Published: May 19, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Infant mortality rate (IMR) was found to increase in the newborn. The most frequent causes of death are infection, prematurity, low birth weight (LBW), neonatal asphyxia and birth trauma, respectively. Absolute neutrophil count (ANC) can be used as a marker of infection because of its faster, easier, simpler and cheaper nature. Objectiv... Show More