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Introduction: Pakistan has the highest burden of Tuberculosis (TB) worldwide and the 5th highest prevalence of multi- drug resistant (MDR) TB worldwide. There is scarce data on the socioeconomic characteristics and factors associated with the patients presenting with drug resistant-TB in Pakistani context. Aims & Objectives: To determine the associ...
Background: Cholera is a major public health concern which is caused by Vibrio cholerae, found in freshwater, sewage and clinical reservoirs. The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) maintains water supply and sewerage services in Lahore, Pakistan. This study aimed to isolate V. cholera from sewage managed by WASA and to evaluate the awareness and so...
Background: The recognition of the relationship between thromboembolism in COVID-19 and poor clinical outcomes led to the use of anticoagulants in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. Aim: To determine the effects of anticoagulants in COVID-19 patients and to compare the effect of oral, subcutaneous, and combined anticoagulants on patient outcomes. St...
We have explored the literature to evaluate the status of mental health among post-secondary students at the global and local levels with a special interest in medical students along with the detrimental effects on mental health caused by the CoVID-19 pandemic. The implementation strategies already developed and in the process by some countries to...
Background: Bedbug infestations have been reported globally but there are few reports about this parasite of public health importance in Pakistan. This is the first study on bedbug infestation in a healthcare setting in Lahore, Pakistan. Aims: To study bedbug infestation in public sector hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan. Methods: This was a cross-sect...
Hepatitis B is the most common serious infection of the liver and can lead to premature death from liver cancer or liver failure. Of the two billion people who have been infected with Hepatitis B virus, more than 350 million have chronic infection. The objectives of this study were to assess the Hepatitis B vaccination status, reasons for non-compl...
