East Africa Science

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Obituary for Professor Eliningaya John Kweka (1973-2025): A Fallen African Elephant

Humphrey Deogratias Mazigo, Emmanuela Eusebio Ambrose

Pages: 1-2

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Inducible Clindamycin Resistance in Gram-positive Cocci Isolated from Clinical Specimens of Patients with Bacterial Infections at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania

Doreen Kamori, Vulstan J. Shedur, Ronaldo Mwinyi, Salim S. Masoud, Upendo O. Kibwana, Ambele M. Mwandigh, Macdonald Mahiti, Sabina Mugusi, Joel Manyahi, Agricola Joachim, Mtebe V. Majigo

Pages: 3-11

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Prevalence and Microbial Distribution of Bacterial Vaginosis Among Women of Reproductive Age at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre: A Three-Year Retrospective Laboratory Based Study

Ezekiel B. Gamuya, Emmanuel T. Issangya, Adam Mwakyoma, Ican E. Maguga, Simon Manyata, Debora C. Kajeguka, Dhahiri Mnzava

Pages: 12-19

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Prevalence and Determinants of Carbapenem Resistance Among ESBL-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Biological Specimens at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, Tanzania

Emmanuel Thomas Issangya, Lolenzo Mhina, Tadeo Mwampamba, Emmanuel Kamwela, Asteria Benjamin, Mariam Juma, Gabriel Shoo, Vicent Matowo, Miza S. Vuai, Debora Charles Kajeguka

Pages: 20-26

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Bacterial Contamination of Inanimate Surfaces and Equipment, Distribution and Susceptibility Patterns in Paediatric Wards at a Northern Tanzania Zonal Referral Hospital

Zacharia L Laizer, Imelda N Philbert, Anthony S Charles, Kelvin Musa, Jovin R Tibendarana, Patrick Lucas Mabula, Reuben S. Maghembe, Aisa Shayo, Gilbert Pius Mnyema, Sixbert I Mkumbaye, Nancy A Kassam, Debora Charles Kajeguka

Pages: 27-33

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Predominance of Gram-negative Bacteria in Orthopaedic Implant Infections: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Western Kenya

Sophia Moraa, Lilian Ogonda, James O.M. Nonoh, Ongwae H. Zachariah

Pages: 34-42

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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Bacterial Isolates at Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

Kauke Bakari Zimbwe, Charity Alphonce Chiwambo, Yusto Julius Yona, Moshi Moshi Shabani, Alphonce Bilola Chandik, Humphrey Sawira Kiwelu, Reuben Mkala, Catherine Masalu, Henry Joseph, Witness Mchwampaka

Pages: 43-56

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Antimalarial Activity and Safety of Conyza pyrrhopappa Sch. Bip. ex A. Rich

Alphonce Ignace Marealle, Method John, Godfrey C. Nyalusi, Rawhiyya Mohamed Salum, Boniphace C. Mwita, Michael Qwarse, Ramadhani S.O. Nondo

Pages: 57-64

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MEF2C Mutation Analysis in Patients with Congenital Heart Diseases Among the Tanzanian Population

Catherine Kang’ombe, Dennis Russa, Mwinyi Masala, Simeon Mayala, Emmanuel Suluba

Pages: 65-72

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High Burden of Biochemical Liver Function Test Abnormalities and Clinical Implications in Chronic Heart Failure Patients: A Cross Sectional Study at a Tertiary Hospital in Rwanda

Simeon Rukundo, Martin Imurinde, Dina Uwihorireba, Etienne Niyomugabo, Happy Jean Bosco Asifiwe, Vincent Ngirinshuti, Herbert Mapira, Araya Gebreyesus Wasihun, Augustin Nzitakera, Cuthbert Musarurwa

Pages: 73-80

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Effectiveness of Canalith Repositioning Manoeuvres in the Management of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Longitudinal Study Among Patients With Vestibular Disorders at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania

Elimujuni K. Kalugila, Aveline A. Kahinga, Zephania S. Abraham, Godlove P. Mfuko

Pages: 81-87

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Pattern of Skin Diseases and their Impact on Quality of Life Among Adults Attending the Dermatology Clinic at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania

Mwita Msabi, Grace Ambrose Shayo, Eliaichi Romina Minja, Muhammad Bakari

Pages: 88-94

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Clinical Patterns of Allergic Rhinitis Among Paediatric Patients Attending A Tertiary Hospital in Dodoma, Tanzania

Zephania Saitabau Abraham, Frank Fidel Peter, Tamary Valentine Kalinga

Pages: 95-102

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Preoperative Malnutrition Among Patients Scheduled for Elective Gastrointestinal Surgery at a National Hospital in Tanzania

Collins S. Bowah, Ally H. Mwanga, Daniel W. Kitua, Nashivai E. Kivuyo, Mungeni M. Misidai, Fransia A. Mushi, Meshack Brighton, Gemenh R. Buway, Zaitun Bokhary Bokhary, Larry O. Akoko

Pages: 103-109

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Prevalence and Predictors of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Children Attending Makongoro Reproductive and Child Health Clinic in Mwanza, Tanzania

Veronica Kanick, Elizabeth Kwiyolecha, Maimuna Ahmed, Martha William, Hassanat Salim, May Kikula, Maria Tarimo, Shaban Massawe, Florentina Mashuda, Rogatus Kabyemera

Pages: 110-117

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Benefits of P16/Ki- 67 Cytology as a Co-Test for High-Risk HPV Positive Women in a “See and Treat Strategy”

Calleb George Onyango, Lilian Ogonda, Bernard Guyah

Pages: 118-124

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Hepatitis E Virus Exposure at the Human–Pig Interface: Seroprevalence Among Pregnant Women and Slaughter Pigs in Tanzania

Philbert Balichene Madoshi, Emmanuel G. Lyimo

Pages: 125-132

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