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Molecular characterisation of Epstein-Barr Virus in lymphomas diagnosed at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a ubiquitous virus that infects more than 90% of the world‘s population, and is implicated in the initiation and progression of lymphomas. In Zambia lymphomas are among the most commonly diagnosed ... -
Molecular characterisation of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus isolated at the Univeristy Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2015-02-19)Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is one of the major causes of nosocomial infections worldwide. It is endemic in hospitals and prevalent in the community and amongst livestock. Morbidity and mortality amongst ... -
Molecular characterisation of Salmonella Enterica Serovars isolated at the Univerisity Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(2015-02-17)Salmonellaenterica species are important food-borne pathogens that cause gastroenteritis and enteric fever, and are responsible for a huge global burden of morbidity and mortality. In addition, Salmonellaenterica has been ... -
Molecular detection and factors associated with selected tickbone zoonoses in dogs in Chilanga district in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Vector borne diseases, also referred to as zoonoses, have been responsible for some of the worst plagues of mankind. The close relationship between humans and animals increases chances of transmission of vector-borne ... -
Morbidity and Mortality Among HIV -1 Infected Children Receiving Artiretroviral Therapy At The University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-21)The introduction of antiretroviral therapy has transformed HIV care and lead to significant reduction in morbidity and mortality worldwide. In resource poor setting like Zambia, HIV-infected children often start treatment ... -
Morbidity and Mortality in HIV exposed under five children in a Rural Malawi setting
(2014-11-07)HIV and AIDS has significantly contributed to the rise of under-five morbidity and mortality in Africa. This threatens recent gains in infant and child survival and health. In Malawi, as in most other southern African ... -
Morbidity and mortality trend analysis of cervical cancer in Zambia for the period 2007 to 2014: a case of Cancer Diseases Hospital
(University of Zambia, 2016)In 2014 alone, over 3 million women aged ≥15 years were at risk of being diagnosed with cervical cancer in Zambia. Our study aimed at examining trends and factors associated with cervical cancer morbidity and mortality, ... -
Morbidity in Bilharzia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1975-01)In a study of bilharzia in a school where 60% of the children were found to be infected with Schistosoma haematobium, a comparison was made between the infected and uninfected children in respect of Hb. percentage, weight, ... -
Mortality and Morbidity trends in under-five children with severe acute malnutrition at the University Teaching Hospital(UTH), Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-02-17)Introduction: Severe acute malnutrition has continued to cause high disease burden in Zambia. Mortality rates at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) were as high as up to 50% in 2008. There is paucity of published data ... -
Mothers with under five children's knowledge and practices towards home management of diarrhoea in lusaka district.
(2013-08-23)The study was conducted in Lusaka district, and targeted two compounds: these are misisi and kabwata. The purpose of the study aimed at determining mothers'/caretakers'knowledge and practices towards home management of ... -
Mothers with underfive children's knowledge and practices towards diarrhoea in Isoka district, Zambia.
(2013-11-29)The study was conducted in Isoka district at four health centres. The purpose of the study aimed at determining the mothers' Knowledge and practices related to diarrhoea and find out the parameters used by mothers in ... -
Mothers' Knowledge on the exposure method of treatment of burns in children aged 10 years and below at UTH.
(2014-04-26)The study was conducted at U.T.H., Department of Surgery. The main aim of the study was to determine the information that mothers possess on the exposure method of treatment of burns of their children. The investigator ... -
Mothers' satisfaction with immediate postnatal care provided at Ndola Central Hospital, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2015)Introduction- Many mothers and their babies do not receive the recommended immediate postnatal care despite delivering from the hospital. At Ndola Central Hospital, there have been reports of mothers complaining of poor ... -
Mothers' traditional customs and beliefs regarding diarrhoea in children who are admitted to University teaching hospital.
(2013-09-25)The study was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital. It aimed at determining the mothers’ traditional customs and beliefs regarding diarrhoea in children and the parameters they use in deciding whether to bring the ... -
Motivating factors to antiretroviral treatment adherence by people living with HIV in Ndola district
(The University of Zambia, 2017)Adherence to Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) is a major global public health challenge and a barrier in the management of HIV. The main aim of the study was to determine motivating factors to ART adherence by people living ... -
Motor skills and verbal fluency in HIV positive older adults in rural eastern Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)To investigate the performance of HIV infected older adults resident in a rural area in Eastern Zambia with low education level on the motor skills and verbal fluency. Materials and Methods employed in the study included ... -
MSc One Health Analytical Epidemiology (MSc.OHAE) Module No.5
(The University of Zambia, 2014)Welcome to Module 5 on One Health Medicine and Globalization Health. The Module introduces the postgraduate students undertaking the Master of Science (MSc) in One Health Analytical Epidemiology (OHAE) course VMM7722 to ... -
Multiple myeloma at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka: A retrospective study.
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-10)A retrospective study of the clinical and laboratory findings in sixteen cases of multiple myeloma seen at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka between March 1972 and July 1976 was carried out.The majority of cases ... -
Multiple pregnancy in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1967-04)An analysis of 151 twin pregnancies and 4 triplets delivered during 1966 is presented. The incidence of twin pregnancy is 1 in 37 and triplets 1 in 1,414. The maternal mortality in this series was nil. The perinatal mortality ...