Human T Cell Lymphotrophic virus infection among sexually active individuals in Nigeria: A cross sectional study

Age distribution among patients at high risk for human T-cell lymphotrophic virus type I infection.

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Study of the Association Between Human T-cell Lymphotropic Virus Type I Infection and Lichen Planus

Cytomegalovirus Active Infection in Persons Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Background and Objective: Cytomegalovirus (CMV), one of the most common opportunistic pathogens in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), can cause the diseases such as encephalitis, pneumonia, and chorioretinitis. This study aimed at molecular studying of CMV infection in individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus. Material and Methods: In this study, 50 ven...

The Enigma of Human T-Cell Leukemia Virus Type-1 (HTLV-1) Infection in Iran

Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type-I (HTLV-I) was the first human retrovirus associated with malignancy.  The prevalence of HTLV-I infection varies significantly in different regions of the world.  In this study, the prevalence of HTLV-I infection among ethnic Jews living in Shiraz, South of Iran, was investigated. 286 blood samples were obtained.  HTLV-1 antibody assay on serum samples was d...

Job Satisfaction among Nurses and Doctors in a Tertiary Hospital in North-Western Nigeria: a Cross- Sectional Study

Background and Objective: This study was undertaken to assess the levels of job satisfaction and its correlates among nurses and doctors in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH); and to compare the levels of job satisfaction between nurses and doctors.   Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 350 nurses and doctors in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital were surveyed. Socio-demographic data, employment ...