THE CONTRIBUTION OF SPATIAL ANALYSIS TO UNDERSTANDING HIV/TB MORTALITY IN CHILDREN: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING APPROACH

The contribution of spatial analysis to understanding HIV/TB mortality in children: a structural equation modelling approach

Background: South Africa accounts for more than a sixth of the global population of people infected with HIV and TB, ranking her highest in HIV/TB co-infection worldwide.Remote areas often bear the greatest burden of morbidity and mortality, yet there are spatial differences within rural settings.Objectives: The primary aim was to investigate HIV/T

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The curious cases of burn by fig tree leaves

Phytophotodermatitis is a condition which is caused by contact with some plants containing furocoumarins.Furocoumarins in sap of fig tree are the main cause of its irritability when come in contact with the skin.The main symptoms are burning sensation and pain, itchy erythema, and edema, which usually begin 24 h after exposure.The leaf and root sap

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