European Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2021

  • Rubella Outbreak Investigation at General Tadesse Biru Primary School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2018

    Kefyalew Amene Bogale, Tesfahun Abiye Meshesha, Mukemil Hussein Mohammed, Tigist Abera Seyoum, Abiy Girmay

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2021
    Pages: 53-59
    Received: 28 June 2021
    Accepted: 15 July 2021
    Published: 22 July 2021
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    Abstract: Background: In African countries, rubella is widely under-recognized public health problem, and information on its epidemiology is very limited. In Ethiopia, rubella is not prioritized disease under surveillance and its vaccine has not been introduced into infant vaccination schedule. Rumor of suspected rubella outbreak received on January 26/2018.... Show More
  • Bacterial Ecology of Otorrhea at the Laquintinie Hospital in Douala, Cameroon

    Jean Teghonong, Dieudonne Adiogo

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2021
    Pages: 60-64
    Received: 16 July 2021
    Accepted: 27 July 2021
    Published: 6 August 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Otitis media is an inflammation of the lining of the middle ear, involving the eardrum, ancillary cavities and the auditory tube. Prolonged, it can be suppurative. The etiology can be bacterial, fungal or viral. The observation of this disease led us to do this study to look for possible treatment alternatives. Method: We conducted a pr... Show More
  • Early Infant Feeding Practices Among Mothers of Southeast Nigeria

    Ihuoma Kathleen Ukpabi, Ebelechuku Francesca Ugochukwu, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Uchenna Ekwochi, Chuka Pius Manyike, Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 4, August 2021
    Pages: 65-74
    Received: 12 August 2021
    Accepted: 23 August 2021
    Published: 31 August 2021
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    Abstract: Background: The promotion of optimal infant feeding practices is the most cost-effective of all interventions to reduce infant mortality. In spite of the recommendation of the WHO for optimal breastfeeding practices, several studies in Nigeria on early infant feeding practices have indicated a need for continuous auditing of feeding practices among... Show More