African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
The Red Eye
(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, ... -
Characterisation and public health significance of selected enteropathogenic bacteria isloted from Japanese quails(Cortunix cortunix japonica) in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, Medical Library, 2017)Animals are known to harbour different pathogenic bacteria with potential for zoonosis especially with food producing animals like poultry. Currently quail farming is rapidly gaining momentum in Zambia, as a source of ... -
Stress in Humanitarian Workers.
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)In emerging countries, the consequences of stress remain undervalued. Stress in workplace is increasingly recognized as one of the most serious occupational health hazards reducing workers' satisfaction and productivity, ... -
Investigation of suspected Resistance of P. falciparum to Chloroquine in Zambia
(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
(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
(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 ... -
Bacteriology of Rural Water Supplies of Mutenda Community District of Chingola, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-02)The sources of water supply for drinking and other domestic uses available to the rural population of Mutenda was analysed bacteriologically by standard techniques presumptive and Differential Coliform tests ... -
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 ... -
Bacteriology of Rural Water Supplies of Mutenda Community District of Chingola, Zambia
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-06)The sources of water supply for drinking and other domestic uses available to the rural population of Mutenda was analysed bacteriologically by standard techniques ( presumptive and Differential Coliform tests ... -
Prevalence of subclinical cardiovascular disease in healthy HIV infected patients at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(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 ... -
Tuberculous Manifestations in Children
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1980-06)Tuberculosis is a chronic bacterial disease that still ranks high as a public health problem. It occupied the 13th position among the 21 communicable diseases considered as priority problems ... -
Recovering from an anthrax epidemic
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)Anthrax is endemic in parts of Zambia, triggered annually by an interplay of environmental factors and human activity. Anthrax cases are typically reported between June and December, coinciding with the period when the ... -
Vitamin B12 and Folate deficiency in Megaloblastic Anaemia diagnosed morphologically at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, 2018)Background: Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency is a well-known health problem world-wide. Deficiencies of folic acid and vitamin B12 are known to cause megaloblastic anaemia, which is characterised by presence of abnormally ... -
Vitamin B12 and Folate deficiency in Megaloblastic Anaemia diagnosed morphologically at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(The International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, 2018)Background: Vitamin B12 and folate deficiency is a well-known health problem world-wide. Deficiencies of folic acid and vitamin B12 are known to cause megaloblastic anaemia, which is characterised by presence of abnormally ... -
Cutaneous anthrax outbreak in Chama District, Muchinga province, Zambia, 2016 as history repeats itself
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2017)An outbreak of anthrax has been confirmed in Chama district in Zambia affecting close to 80 persons. A previous outbreak in the same area was confirmed in 2011 with 521 humans affected and 6 human and over 80 hippos dead. ... -
The methanol,ethanol and fusel oil contents of some Zambian alcoholic drinks
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 1974)There is considerable evidence that certain Zambian home-produced beers and spirits contain toxic contaminants. Apart from known additives such as methylated spirits and plant juices, high levels of iron, copper and zinc ... -
Utilisation of Maternity Care Services Offered by Traditional Birth Attendants in Chongwe Rural District
(Medical Journal of Zambia, 2007-07)To explore the services offered by traditional birth attendants (TBAs), determine outcome of deliveries, and to characterize the trained TBAs. : A cross sectional study was carried out in which 140 practising TBAs both ... -
Schistosomiasis Mansoni: A survey of its incidence at Luampa Hospital
(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
(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 ...
