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Millions of individuals worldwide are afflicted by the fatal infectious disease tuberculosis, which accounts for thousands of avoidable deaths. The literature has provided a good description of the clinical manifestation and radiologic features of pulmonary tuberculosis. However, the parenchymal complication of pulmonary tuberculosis presenting as cystic lung disease, has not been widely documented in the literature and is one of the incredibly uncommon causes of diffuse cystic lung disease.

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  • The study focused on the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) and carbapenemase-producing bacteria in surgical site infection patients in Southern Ethiopia, addressing limited data in developing countries.
  • Clinical samples from 422 patients were analyzed, with techniques including culture on agar plates and antimicrobial sensitivity testing to identify bacterial strains and their resistance mechanisms.
  • Results indicated that 23.7% of patients had cultures positive for bacteria, with significant rates of ESBL (66.6%) and carbapenemase (21.7%) production, while many isolates remained sensitive to meropenem (72.1%).
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  • * A case study highlighted a 70-year-old woman treated for Ludwig angina using a superficial cervical plexus block, which allowed for successful surgery and stable postoperative recovery without major complications.
  • * Proper airway management is crucial in treating Ludwig angina, as many patients require advanced care measures; however, there is still a lack of consensus on the best practices among healthcare providers.
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Background: Bacterial contamination of indoor hospitals, especially in intensive care units is a serious health hazard in the world with a high morbidity and mortality rates. Particularly, multidrug-resistant bacteria can cross-contaminate medical devices, inanimate surfaces, health care providers, and patients in the intensive care unit. This study was aimed to assess the bacterial profile and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of bacterial isolates from intensive care unit at WUNEMMCSH (Wachemo University Nigest Ellen Mohammed Memorial Compressive Specialized Hospital), Southern Ethiopia.

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The Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption Among Pregnant Women in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Matern Child Health J

September 2022

Curtin School of Population Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.

Background: Evidence indicates that a significant proportion of women drink alcohol during pregnancy. Studies have also suggested that prenatal alcohol consumption was associated with a wide range of adverse outcomes. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to systematically summarize the available evidence on the epidemiology of alcohol consumption among pregnant women in Ethiopia and suggest evidence based recommendations for future clinical practice.

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The epidemiology of postnatal depression in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Reprod Health

November 2020

Faculty of Heath Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia.

Background: Postnatal depression is among the common mental health problems that occur during the postnatal period. However, it is left undiagnosed in low- and middle-income countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to systematically summarize the available evidence on the epidemiology of postnatal depression in Ethiopia and suggest recommendations for future clinical practice.

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Background: Depression affects approximately 10 to 20% of pregnant women globally, and one in ten and two in five women in developed and developing countries develop depression during pregnancy, respectively. However, evidence regarding its magnitude and predictors in Southern Ethiopia is limited. The present study is aimed at assessing the magnitude and predictors of antenatal depression among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Sodo town.

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