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Bacteriological profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of blood culture isolates among febrile patients in Mekelle Hospital, Northern Ethiopia.

SpringerPlus

Wasihun AG, Wlekidan LN, Gebremariam SA, Dejene TA, Welderufael AL, Haile TD, Muthupandian S.
PMID: 26155453
Springerplus. 2015 Jul 03;4:314. doi: 10.1186/s40064-015-1056-x. eCollection 2015.

Bacterial bloodstream infections are a major public health problem, which leads to high morbidity and mortality of patients. On time diagnosis and appropriate medication will be the best way to save the lives of affected ones. The aim of...

Evaluation of antibacterial activity of honey against multidrug resistant bacteria in Ayder Referral and Teaching Hospital, Northern Ethiopia.

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Wasihun AG, Kasa BG.
PMID: 27386291
Springerplus. 2016 Jun 23;5(1):842. doi: 10.1186/s40064-016-2493-x. eCollection 2016.

BACKGROUND: Multidrug resistance is a global health issue. Hence integration of traditional medicine like honey and modern medicine could be a best option in the treatment of patients infected with drug resistant bacteria. Despite the multi floral and huge...

Prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Rifampicin-Resistant MTB) and Associated Risk Actors Among Pulmonary Presumptive TB Patients in Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia: 2015-2019.

Infectious diseases and therapy

Wasihun AG, Hailu GG, Dejene TA.
PMID: 33950463
Infect Dis Ther. 2021 Sep;10(3):1299-1308. doi: 10.1007/s40121-020-00368-5. Epub 2021 May 05.

INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health problem, mainly in resource-limited settings. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of TB and rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (RR-MTB) among presumptive tuberculosis patients using Xpert MTB/RIF assay in Eastern...

Parent-young communication on sexual and reproductive health issues and its association with sex and perceptions of young people in Ethiopia, 2020: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique

Yalew M, Adane B, Kefale B, Damtie Y, Arefaynie M, Wedajo S, Bitew A, Wasihun Y.
PMID: 33317624
Arch Public Health. 2020 Dec 14;78(1):133. doi: 10.1186/s13690-020-00515-x.

BACKGROUND: There is no national representative and conclusive data regarding parent-young communication. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of parent-young communication on sexual and reproductive health issues and its association with sex and perceptions of young...

Antibacterial Activity and Phytochemical Components of Leaf Extracts of .

Journal of experimental pharmacology

Shegute T, Wasihun Y.
PMID: 33173356
J Exp Pharmacol. 2020 Nov 03;12:447-454. doi: 10.2147/JEP.S258605. eCollection 2020.

BACKGROUND: Ethiopian flora is a source of innumerable cures for several infections. The medicinal potential of PURPOSE: To determine the phytochemical constituents and in vitro antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of METHODS: The macerated and Soxhlet crude extracts of...

Lived Experiences of Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Receiving Hemodialysis in Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

International journal of nephrology

Tadesse H, Gutema H, Wasihun Y, Dagne S, Menber Y, Petrucka P, Fentahun N.
PMID: 34484835
Int J Nephrol. 2021 Aug 25;2021:6637272. doi: 10.1155/2021/6637272. eCollection 2021.

PURPOSE: Chronic kidney disease is a challenging disease and global public health problem. The burden of chronic kidney disease and hemodialysis is increasing in Ethiopia, but few studies explored the lived experiences of chronic kidney disease patients receiving hemodialysis....

Prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Rifampicin-Resistant MTB) and Associated Risk Actors Among Pulmonary Presumptive TB Patients in Eastern Amhara, Ethiopia: 2015-2019.

Infectious diseases and therapy

Wasihun AG, Hailu GG, Dejene TA.
PMID: 33950463
Infect Dis Ther. 2021 Sep;10(3):1299-1308. doi: 10.1007/s40121-020-00368-5. Epub 2021 May 05.

INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health problem, mainly in resource-limited settings. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of TB and rifampicin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (RR-MTB) among presumptive tuberculosis patients using Xpert MTB/RIF assay in Eastern...

Prevalence and risk factors of methicillin-resistant .

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Gebremedhn G, Gebremariam TT, Wasihun AG, Dejene TA, Saravanan M.
PMID: 28443214
Springerplus. 2016 Jun 24;5(1):877. doi: 10.1186/s40064-016-2613-7. eCollection 2016.

HIV-positive individuals are at higher risk of Methicillin Resistant

Log D analysis using dynamic approach.

Biochemistry and biophysics reports

Krishnamoorthy G, Alluvada P, Alemayehu E, Mohammed Sherieff SH, Addi WA, Kwa T, Krishnamoorthy J.
PMID: 30197931
Biochem Biophys Rep. 2018 Sep 03;16:1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrep.2018.07.006. eCollection 2018 Dec.

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Prevalence of Substance Use in University Students, Ethiopia.

Substance abuse : research and treatment

Shegute T, Wasihun Y.
PMID: 33854324
Subst Abuse. 2021 Mar 30;15:11782218211003558. doi: 10.1177/11782218211003558. eCollection 2021.

BACKGROUND: Although substance use is a known public health problem and a pressing issue in Ethiopia, its real extent and magnitude are not yet properly explored. The current study aimed to determine the extent and predictors of substance use...

Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of otitis media in Ayder Teaching and Referral Hospital, Mekelle University, Northern Ethiopia.

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Wasihun AG, Zemene Y.
PMID: 26609503
Springerplus. 2015 Nov 14;4:701. doi: 10.1186/s40064-015-1471-z. eCollection 2015.

Middle Ear infection is a common problem for both children and adults particularly in resource limited countries. Nevertheless, in Ethiopia and particularly in the study area, there is scarcity of recent data that indicate the magnitude of the problem....

Gastrojejunocolic fistula after gastrojejunostomy in Ayder referral hospital Northern Ethiopia: A report of two cases.

Annals of medicine and surgery (2012)

Araaya GH, Desta KG, Gebremeskel WW, Wasihun AG.
PMID: 26693276
Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2015 Nov 10;4(4):448-51. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2015.10.012. eCollection 2015 Dec.

BACKGROUND: Gastrojejunocolic fistula (GJCF) is a late and severe complication of a stomal ulcer after gastrojejunostomy, which develops as a result of inadequate resection of stomach or incomplete vagotomy. The occurrence of perforation in a GJCF is even more...

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