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Drug susceptibility profiles of Candida species isolated from the oral mucosa of HIV-positive West African patients using the TREK Sensititre system
(2013)
BACKGROUND: Candida infections are a common cause of death in
immunocompromised patients. The prevalence and anti-mycotic
drug susceptibility profiles of Candida species from Cameroon in
Africa are unavailable. This ...
Characterisation of human coronavirus-NL63 nucleocapsid protein
(Academic Journals, 2012)
Coronavirus N is a multifunctional protein that plays an essential role in enhancing the efficiency of virus transcription and assembly. This manuscript reports the analysis of HCoV-NL63 N protein by comparing the amino ...
Antimicrobial-resistant Klebsiella species isolated from free-range chicken samples in an informal settlement
(Termedia Publishing House, 2012)
Sub-therapeutic doses of antimicrobial agents are administered
routinely to poultry to aid growth and to prevent disease, with prolonged exposure
often resulting in bacterial resistance. Crossover of antibiotic resistant ...
The impact of sperm DNA damage in assisted conception and beyond: recent advances in diagnosis and treatment
(Elsevier, 2013)
Sperm DNA damage is a useful biomarker for male infertility diagnosis and prediction of assisted reproduction outcomes.
It is associated with reduced fertilization rates, embryo quality and pregnancy rates, and higher ...
Oestrogen, testosterone, cytotoxin and cholinesterase inhibitor removal during reclamation of sewage to drinking water
(Water Research Commission, 2013)
Namibia is the driest sub-Saharan country in Africa. Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, reclaims sewage water for domestic use at the Goreangab Water Reclamation Plant (GWRP). Risks associated with sewage effluent and reclaimed ...
Quantification and identification of sperm subpopulations using computer-aided sperm analysis and species-specific cut-off values for swimming speed
(Taylor & Francis, 2013)
Motility is an essential characteristic of all fl agellated spermatozoa and assessment of this parameter
is one criterion for most semen or sperm evaluations. Computer-aided sperm analysis (CASA)
can be used to measure ...
The association between environmental exposures during childhood and the subsequent development of Crohn's Disease: A score analysis approach
(Public Library of Science, 2017)
Background Environmental factors during childhood are thought to play a role in the aetiology of Crohn's Disease (CD). In South Africa, recently published work based on an investigation of 14 childhood environmental exposures ...
A simple point of care test can indicate the need for periodontal therapy to reduce the risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes in mothers attending antenatal clinics
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2017)
INTRODUCTION: Although the association between periodontal disease (PD) and adverse pregnancy
outcomes has gained recognition amongst antenatal healthcare workers, not much has changed in
practice to address it. This ...
Effects of GnRH vaccination in wild and captive African Elephant bulls (Loxodonta africana) on reproductive organs and semen quality
(Public Library of Science, 2017)
OBJECTIVES:
Although the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) is classified as endangered by the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), in some isolated habitats in southern Africa,
contraception is of ...
Unlocking community capabilities across health systems in low- and middle-income countries: lessons learned from research and reflective practice
(BioMed Central, 2016)
The right and responsibility of communities to participate
in health service delivery was enshrined in the 1978
Alma Ata declaration and continues to feature centrally
in health systems debates today. Communities are
a ...