East Africa Science

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Genomic Characterisation of Virulence and AntimicrobialResistance Genes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolatesfrom Northern Tanzania

Miza S. Vuai

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Phytochemic al Screening and Antibacterial Activity of Gynandropsis gynandra Against MedicallyImportant Bacterial Isolates

Joseph Mucumbitsi, Eric Mugabo, Liliane Muhimpundu, Isaie Kabare, Clarisse Mujawamariya, Themistocles Bushobozi, Yoranda Imurinde, Hyacinthe Mukashema, Callixte Yadufashije

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One Health Approach to Biofilm Formation and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Mediated Antibiotic Resistance in Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Arusha Region, Tanzania

Deusdedit A Mosha, Debora Charles Kajeguka, Sixbert Isdory Mkumbaye

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Determination of Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns in Bacterial Isolates from Wound Swabs atDodoma Regional Referral Hospital, Tanzania

Calvin Gladson Andrea, Fortunatus Kossey, Charity Alphonce Chiwambo, Kauke Bakari Zimbwe

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Reduction of Microbial Contaminants in Extemporaneous Compounded Oral Medicines Following a Hand Hygiene Intervention at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania

Eunice G. Emmanuel, Caroline A. Minja, Vitus Silago, Kayo Hamasaki, Martha F. Mushi, Stephen E. Mshana

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Urogenital Schistosomiasis Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics in Mwanza, Tanzania: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Mholya Z. Falle, Shamim Mzava, Neema Nagabona, Johannes Rukyaa, Mashaka Kaji, Jeffer Bhuko, Nyanda C. Justine

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Urine Culture Performance at a Tertiary Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A Call for Diagnostic Stewardship to Improve Urinary Tract Infection Management

Dominic S. Renatus, Jackline O. Nnko, Edesio H. Makaria, George P. Judicate, Salim S. Masoud, Mtebe V. Majigo, Anjela Charles, Zacharia L. Laizer

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Factors Associated With the Occurrence of Endocervical Bacteria Among Women With Genital Discharge in Kinondoni Municipal, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study

Elizabeth Erasto Kasekwa, Mtebe Venance Majigo, Nsiande Lema, Agricola Joachim

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The Burden of Severe Maternal Outcomes: Insights from a Seven-Month Survey of Obstetric Admissions at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania

Edgar Ndaboine, Lisa Hassan, Richard Kiritta, Dismas Matovelo, Albert Kihunrwa

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Sociodemographic and Clinical Determinants of Laboratory Confirmed Vaginal Infections Among Non‑Pregnant Women in Katavi Region, Tanzania: A Call for Strengthening Point-of Care Screening Practices to Improve Women’s Health

Mwinyi Shawwaly Omary, Mussa Gunda, Mengistus Kawela, Arobogast Rogastian, Deogratias Banuba, Cesilia Chacha, Lutengano Mkonongo, Mtebe Majigo

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Effect of Formic Acid-Formalin Concentration on Decalcification Rate and Histological Quality of Bone Tissue in Northern, Tanzania

Erick E Kitira, Edson F Kimario, Jacob N Kagesyeko, Daniel Mbwambo, Alex Mremi

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Quality of Life After Primary Total Hip Replacement: A Prospective Cohort Study from a Tertiary Center in Tanzania

Giliard R Mushi, Billy T Haonga, Daniel W Kitua, Deo J Hando, George M Njambilo

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Adherence to Treatment Guidelines and Short-Term Outcomes of Children Under Five Years Admitted with Severe Acute Malnutrition at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, Nairobi County, Kenya

Pascaline Icyishatse, Patrick Mwirigi Mburugu, Elizabeth Atieno Jowi, Michuki Maina

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Factors Associated with Parental Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Childhood Hearing Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Hospital in Tanzania

Aveline Aloyce Kahinga, Raymond Chamecha Mlay

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Prevalence and Patterns of Head and Neck Cancers Among Patients Attending an Otorhinolaryngology Clinic at a Private Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: A Six-Year Retrospective Study (2018–2023)

Zephania Saitabau Abraham, Frank Fidel Peter

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Stakeholder Engagement to Facilitate an Effective Uptake of Gastroschisis Care Bundle in Tanzania

Godfrey Sama Philipo, Zaitun M Bokhary, Evelyne N Assenga, Helga Naburi, Ayshat Laynas Sanya, Antke Züchner, Judith Lindert

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Laboratory Propagation of Anopheles funestus Using Novel Breeding Techniques in Western Kenya

Wanjiru Lilian, Essendi Walter, Jeremy K. Herren, Ulrike Fillinger

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Evaluating Heavy Metal Contamination in Burundi’s Water Sources and Public Health Implications

Ramadhan Nyandwi, Fatoumata Bah, Mouhadou Lamine Dafe, Robert Fuko, Jessica Carmelia Mbemba Peleka, Theodore Niyongab, Hasan H. Oruç