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Determination of 1g antibodies produced by the kinetoplast fraction antigens trypanosoma rhodesiense T.Vivax and T. brucei by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1977-04)Antibodies to trypanosome homegenate and subcellular particles of different trypanosome species, with emphasis on the kinetoplast fraction, were measured by the ELISA method. The antibodies ... -
The diagnosis of leprosy - common errors
(Medical journal of zambia, 1967-10)Would the correct diagnosis of leprosy have been easier if this disease had been described in textbooks on Neurology instead of Dermatology? The emphasis on the ... -
Disability and Quality of Life among People Living With HIV/AIDS in Ibadan, Nigeria
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Improvements in medical and pharmacologic management of HIV/AIDS has led to increased life expectancy for the afflicted individuals. Hence, the focus of management for People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has shifted to ... -
Disseminated Cryptococcosis
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1969-01)Infection with C. neoformans, a yeast-like fungus is being recognised more frequently than hitherto. The clinical diagnosis of Cryptococcosis is difficult. Symptoms of meningo-encephalitis are the ... -
Distribution of Animal Rabies in Zambia and its Potential Danger to the Human Population
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-12)The incidence and distribution of animal rabies in Zambia during the period 1914-1975 has been outlined. At present rabies is present in all provinces of Zambia and most prevalent in the Central, ... -
e-Health Strategy 2017-2021
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)The Government of the Republic of Zambia through its ongoing health sector reforms aims to improve health outcomes. As a part of these reforms the Ministry of Health had developed, among other strategies, the National ... -
Eclampsia in Lusaka
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1981-08)A method of management of 46 cases of Eclampsia has been presented. Use of Diazepam (Valium)as a sedative and an anticonvulsant along with the approach of less conservatism, in the sense employment of caesarean section ... -
The effect of human serum in vitro on Trypanosoma (Trypanozoon) brucei species trypanosomes and its relationship to infectivity in the BIood Incubation lnfectivity test
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1977-06)All attempts to identify 1 HH Species trypanosome strains by their sensitivity or resistance to human serum in vitro have so far been unsuccessful. Wet-film exaffiifiltTon of b.rn..and_T..(N±_nnei ... -
The effect of pulmonary tuberculosis on neurocognitive function in HIV infected adult patients in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)To explore the effects of Pulmonary Tuberculosison neurocognitive functions in HIV+ adults in Lusaka, Zambia. In a retrospective and prospective case-control study, Global Deficit Score (GDS) was ... -
Endomyocardial fibrosis in a Zambian
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1968-10)The purpose of this communication is to report a proven case of endomyocardial fibrosis 03.M.F.) in a Zambian African. Most of Zambia is situated on a high plateau 4,000 feet or more above sea level. and the ... -
Epidemiology of the 2016 cholera outbreak of Chibombo District, Central Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2016)The first outbreak of cholera in Zambia was reported in 1977/1978, and then cases appeared again in 1982/1983. The first major outbreak occurred in 1990 and lasted until 1993. Since then, cholera cases have been registered ... -
An evaluation of Cervical Cytological Screening in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-08)Carcinoma of the cervix was the commonest type of female cancer recorded over a four year period 1968-1972, in the Zambia Southern Cancer Registry. Due to lack of knowledge of the disease ... -
Evaluation of the implementation of the reaching every district approach in routine immunisation in Lusaka District, Zambia
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2016)In 2003, the Government of Zambia in collaboration with implementing partners in immunisation introduced the Reaching Every District (RED) strategy to improve immunization coverage. The aim of this study is to evaluate the ... -
Evaluation of the Safety of the Taraklamp Male Circumcision Device in Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)Male circumcision has been proved to be an effective additional means of preventing transmission of the HIV virus from females to males in heterosexual relationships with efficacy of up to 60%. Many methods and devices for ... -
Evidence of reservoir hosts of brucella mellitensis
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1976-12)Serological reactors to Brucella melitensis were found among goats and eland in Chilanga. The only clinical evidence of disease were abortion among the goats, and circumstances did not allow for ... -
Extraction and demonstration of uterotonic activity from the root of steganotaenia araliacea hochst
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2017)The root of Steganotaenia araliacea is used for assisting labour in folk medicine. Recent reports indicate that the root could possess uterotonic substances. The study aimed to evaluate three methods for the extraction of ... -
Factors associated with infertility among women attending the gynaecology clinic at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)The objective of this study was to investigate and determine the factors associated with infertility in women attending the gynaecology clinic at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, Zambia. Using an unmatched ... -
Factors contributing to physical gender based violence reported at Ndola Central Hospital, Ndola,Zambia: A case control study
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 2016)To determine socio-demographic factors associated with gender-based violence (GBV). A case control study was conducted at Ndola Central Hospital Casualty Department. The study was conducted from December 2015 to July 2016. ... -
Fight Ebola virus disease in Africa: a question related to the environment?
(University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Repetitive outbreaks of Ebola virus disease is a major public health problem in Africa. Indeed, since September 1976, date of its isolation and its first description in the north of the ex-Zaire (now Democratic Republic ... -
The geography of Lusaka city clinics
(Medical Journal of Zambia., 1968-10)The following account describes a study undertaken by senior geography and social work students of the University of Zambia in a fact-finding exercise for the Ministry of Health. The aims were to enumerate all out-patients ...