A temporary cholesterol-rich diet and bacterial extracellular matrix factors favor Salmonella spp. biofilm formation in the cecum by Alonso Cruz-Cruz, Megan E. Schreeg, John S. Gunn

“…A greater understanding of these mechanisms will allow the formulation of new therapeutic strategies specifically targeted at preventing typhoid fever dissemination from chronic carriers.…”
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Assessment of the Impact of Floods to the Local Community in Nyarusiza Sub-County Kisoro District. by Murengezi, Innocent

“…The findings on the second objective revealed that the spread of Communicable Diseases is the main effect of waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid fever, hepatitis, and leptospirosis in flood-affected areas. …”
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Determinants of anemia in school-going adolescents: a case study in Douala, Cameroon by Annick Suzanne Mbazoa Mbou, Godfroy Rostant Pokam Djoko, Alice Ketchaji, Sali Aristide Dama, Florence Irita, Verance Carline Kegha Ngodem, Manuela Tchinda Magne, Alex Kevin Tako Djimefo, Joelle Laure Sobngwi

“…Independent determinants of anemia included rural residence [AOR = 8.39 (95% CI: 5.26–13.65); p < 0.001], status of parents divorced [OR = 2.60 (95% CI: 1.57- 4.34); p = 0.0001] or deceased [AOR = 7.73 (95% CI: 1.65- 41.90); p = 0.011], onset of first menstrual period [AOR = 6.59 (95% CI: 2.28–72.19); p = 0.001], the absence of iron supplementation [AOR = 1.68 (95% CI: 1.04–2.74; p = 0.034] and the occurrence of an illness in the previous three months (malaria, sickle cell disease, viral hepatitis, amoebiasis, typhoid fever, etc.) [AOR = 3.24 (95% CI: 1.14–22.37); p = 0.012]. …”
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