Archive:: European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2018

Risk Analysis and Antibiogram Spectrum of Escherichia coli O157: H7 Serotype from Children Stool and Raw Bovine Meat in Households Across Cross River State, Nigeria

Nfongeh Joseph Fuh, Owoseni Mojisola Christiana, Obande Godwin Attah, Upla Peter Uteh, Odonye Dauda Dantani, Fadayomi Victor Kolawole, Uchenwa Mercy Ogechi

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2018

Pages: 39-45

Received: 9 June 2018

Accepted: 24 July 2018

Published: 24 August 2018

DOI: 10.11648/j.ejcbs.20180403.11

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Abstract: This cross sectional study is aimed at evaluating the risk factors and antibiogram profiles of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in children stool and bovine meat obtained from selected households across Cross River State, Southern Nigeria. A total of 360 samples of fresh household bovine meat and 366 children diarrheal and nondiarrheal stool samples each w... Show More

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Innovative Care Model for Non Communicable Disease Patients on Patient Waiting Times in Peripheral Health Clinic in Base Hospital, Elpitiya

Lasantha Krishan Hirimuthugoda, Hewa Kasakara Diwela Wannakuge Miyasiya Gajanayaka, Vithanage Narada Channa, Induwarie Harsha Gajanayaka Hewa Kasakara Diwala Wannakuge, Vithanage Milinda Chanaka Perera, Suranga Paranagamage

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2018

Pages: 46-50

Received: 28 January 2018

Accepted: 2 August 2018

Published: 31 August 2018

DOI: 10.11648/j.ejcbs.20180403.12

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Abstract: Long queue and long waiting time for taking appointment, consulting a doctor and to get drugs is a critical problem to patients with Non-communicable diseases who are following in government health sector. Many primary healthcare services in Sri Lanka is delivered through vertical systems, where services for routine issuing appointment, consultatio... Show More

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Fosfomycin to Control Contamination in M. tuberculosis Culture in BACTEC MGIT 960 System

Roger Ivan Calderon Espinoza, Maria Belen Arriaga Gutierrez, Kattya Lopez Tamara, Nadia Nilda Barreda Ponce, Carole Diane Mitnick, Geraint Rhys Davies, David John Coleman

Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, June 2018

Pages: 51-54

Received: 9 July 2018

Accepted: 16 August 2018

Published: 12 September 2018

DOI: 10.11648/j.ejcbs.20180403.13

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Abstract: The BACTEC MGIT 960 system is widely used for recovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but high contamination rates compromise its diagnostic performance. Efforts to control contamination must balance elimination of contaminating organisms while preserving growth of tuberculous bacilli. Fosfomycin has activity against many bacteria responsible for c... Show More

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