Publications by authors named "Bedasa Gidisa"
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- - This study investigates how vaccination status affects RT-PCR cycle threshold (Ct) values in suspected COVID-19 cases, comparing results from rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) and RT-PCR testing.
- - Among 453 suspected cases, RDT showed 65.8% positive and RT-PCR showed 64.2% positive results, indicating discrepancies between the two testing methods.
- - The findings suggest that vaccination status has little influence on viral load as indicated by Ct values, complicating the interpretation of tests for vaccinated individuals, particularly in cases of breakthrough infections.
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- Scientists studied how Anopheles mosquitoes in Ethiopia feed on blood to understand better ways to control them.
- They looked at a lot of research articles and found 27 studies that fit their criteria, covering many years.
- The results showed that these mosquitoes often fed on cows and humans, with the most common species being Anopheles arabiensis.
Background: Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) play a significant role in expanding case management in peripheral healthcare systems. Histidine-rich protein-2 (HRP2) antigen detection RDTs are predominantly used to diagnose Plasmodium falciparum infection. However, the evolution and spread of P.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Hypertension significantly increases the risk of heart, brain, and renal diseases and is one of the leading causes of death and disease worldwide. It is a major comorbidity among HIV-positive people. There have been limited attempts to detect hypertension and its related variables in patients receiving antiretroviral treatment, notably in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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