Journal of Microbial & Biochemical Technology

Yeshambel Belyhun

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence of Smear Positive Tuberculosis, Intestinal Parasites and Their Co-Infection among Tuberculosis Suspects in Gondar University Hospital and Gondar Poly Clinic, North West Ethiopia
  Author(s): Martha Alemayehu, Wubet Birhan, Yeshambel Belyhun, Mezgebu Sahle and Belay TessemaMartha Alemayehu, Wubet Birhan, Yeshambel Belyhun, Mezgebu Sahle and Belay Tessema
  
  Background: The high prevalence of intestinal parasites indicated an increased morbidity in TB patients and emphasized the importance of continued stool analysis and treatment. Reducing the morbidity and mortality of TB and intestinal parasitosis co-infected persons requires an improved understanding of the prevalence of TB, intestinal parasites and their co-infection. Objectives: This study determines the prevalence of Smear positive tuberculosis, intestinal parasites and their co-infection among tuberculosis suspects in Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted from March 2008-May 2008 among four hundred and fifteen tuberculosis suspects. Socio-demographic and clinical data was collected using structured questionnaire. Spot morning spot sputum sample were collected for direct AFB microscopy, and stool samples for direct saline microscopy and formol-ether con.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1948-5948.1000140

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