American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015

  • Assessment of Substance Use and Risky Sexual Behaviour Among Public College Students in Bonga Town, Southwest Ethiopia

    Agegnehu Alemu, Muluegta Shegaze, Teshome Gobena, Hailay Abraha, Gebremaryam Temesgen, Yohannes Markos

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 91-97
    Received: Jul. 31, 2015
    Accepted: Aug. 26, 2015
    Published: Sep. 24, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Substance use and problems arising from it are increasing all over the world, and currently together with HIV/AIDS epidemic, become one of the most threatening and challenging social and public health problems. College students are more vulnerable to wider sexual and reproductive health and HIV/AIDS problems due to new environment with ... Show More
  • Distribution Flagellin Gene Variants of Salmonella Typhi in Patients with Typhoid Fever in West Kutai, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

    Nataniel Tandirogang, Yadi Yasir, M. Sabir, Masyhudi Amir, Moch. Hatta

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, October 2015
    Pages: 98-103
    Received: Sep. 21, 2015
    Accepted: Sep. 29, 2015
    Published: Oct. 13, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Virulence of S. typhi possessed an important factor for occurrence of typhoid fever in humans. Penetration of S. typhi in the intestinal mucosa is an important step in the establishment of infection because it allows microorganisms to pass through the epithelial barrier. This penetration is mostly determined by the motility of bacteria.... Show More