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    • Disseminated Cryptococcosis 

      Bhagwandeen, S. (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 ...

    • The Red Eye 

      Phillips, C. M. (Medical Journal of Zambia., 1969-01)
      The majority of recently-qualified practitioners approach the red eye with considerable trepidation, presumably because ophthalmology occupied a small part of their training, or, more likely, ...

    • Investigation of suspected Resistance of P. falciparum to Chloroquine in Zambia 

      Wolfe, H. L.; Hudleston, J. A. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1969-01)
      In 1967 Himpoo and MacCallum (1967) reported three cases of possible chloroquine resistance of P. falciparum in Broken Hill (Kabwe), Zambia. Although a number of such claims of chloroquine ...

    • Distribution of Animal Rabies in Zambia and its Potential Danger to the Human Population 

      Gaspar, P (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, ...

    • Preparedness of response to deadly outbreaks 

      Zulu, A.; Sipangule, C.; Siboonde, M.; Musumali, M.; Chituta, F.; Kagulula, S.; Mazaba, M.L.; Masaninga, F.; Vwalika, B.; Kachimba, J.S.; Mufunda, J. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 2016)
      West Africa experienced the largest outbreak of Ebola in 2014 in history involving three Mano River States of Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. The World Health Organization (WHO) coordinated an emergency response from WHO ...

    • Epidemiology of the 2016 cholera outbreak of Chibombo District, Central Zambia 

      Chirambo, R. M.; Mufunda, J.; Songolo, P.; Kachimba, J. S.; Vwalika, B. (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 ...

    • Prevalence of subclinical cardiovascular disease in healthy HIV infected patients at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia 

      Kabwe, L.; Lakhi, S.; Kalinichenko, S.; Mulenga, L. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 2016)
      Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The association between HIV and CVD has been established in many studies. However, information is still lacking on subclinical disease ...

    • Schistosomiasis Mansoni: A survey of its incidence at Luampa Hospital 

      Henderson, A. C. (Medical Journal of Zambia, 1969-01)
      Because of the frequent finding of Schistosoma Mansoni in the stools of patients seen at Luampa Mission Hospital, it was decided to endeavour to determine the incidence of the parasite in this area. ...

    • A Surgical Aspect of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in African Children 

      Crawshaw, G. R. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1969-01)
      The main purpose of this paper is to present a plea for a rational approach to hilar lymphadenectomy in the prevention of bronchiectasis, destroyed lung, emphysema and a massive tally of crippling respiratory ...

    • Nutrition Rehabilitation in Lusaka 

      Waterston, T. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1975-12)
      The incidence and present modes of management of malnutrition in the country are first discussed, and the idea of rehabilitation village, where the mother learns in a practical way about child ...

    • The treatment of Trichomonal Vaginitis using Single Dose Tinidazole (Fasigyn-Pfizer) 

      Wacha, D.S.O. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-12)
      Trichomonas Vaginalis, a genito-urinary parasite which is known to be sexually transmitted is now a common gynaecological problem in most clinics. The prevalence rate of this parasite varies in various ...

    • Syndrome of Ankylosis, Facial Anomalies and Pulmonary Hypoplasia 

      Ashfaq, A. K. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-04)
      A newly recognized syndrome, with a pattern of malformations (fixation of joints, facial anomalies, and pulmonary hypoplasia) is reported from Zambia Central Africa in an African child. Additional features ...

    • Tuberculous Arachnoiditis 

      Singarayar, J; Umera, B. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1977-04)
      ln most parts of Africa, where tuberculosis is endemic, tuberculous arachnoiditis remains a rare disease. This case is presented to illustrate the polymorphous course of the disease which ...

    • Endomyocardial fibrosis in a Zambian 

      Lowenthal, M. N.; Fine, J. (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 ...

    • Infestation of man by the cestode in inermicapsifer madagascariensis in Lusaka, Zambia 

      Hira, P.R. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1974-10)
      The infestation of a child with the cestode Inermicapsifer madagascariensis is reported for the first time in Zambia. The criteria used in arriving at the species diagnosis are discussed. As the probable rodent reservoir ...

    • Aspects of renal disease in Zambia 

      Johnston, S. M. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1968-10)
      Chronic renal disease is a problem seen not infrequently on the medical wards of hospitals in Zambia. This paper represents an attempt to study the types seen both clinically and at post-mortem, as have occurred throughout ...

    • Vasopressin -sensitive diabetes lnsipidus: A case report. 

      Sukhani, S.; Chintu, C. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-08)
      This is a case report of Vasopressin -Sensitive Diabetes lnsipidus in a 5 year old Zambian Colored male child together with a brief review of etiology,diagnosis and management of the condition.

    • Normal values in the adult Zambian V. plasma alpha-2 macroglobulin. 

      Simukoko, R. B.; Kibukamusoke, J. W. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-08)
      Human plasma alpha-2 macroglobulin has been shown to be a major inhibitor of several plasma factors: Kallikrein (Harpel,1970), thrombin (Lanchantin et al,1966) and plasmin (Schultze ...

    • Plumonary candidiasis in a sixteen year old Zambian African Girl 

      El. Amin, A.M.; Njelesani, K. E. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-06)
      Pulmonary Candidiasis is amongst the rare fungal infections of the bronchopulmonary system encountered on the African continent. Although a few cases of the disease have been reported in certain areas of the continent, ...

    • A case of the eisenmenger syndrome 

      Obineche, E.N.; Suntharam, S. S. (University of Zambia, Medical Library, 1976-06)
      ln 1897 Eisenmenger described a case of a 32 year old man with cyanosis and exercise intolerance.Congestive heart failure was a preterminal event and death followed an episode of haemoptysis. Post-mortem examination showed ...