Rabies is a lethal viral disease transmitted through the bite of rabid animals. India has a high burden of rabies, contributing to a significant proportion of the global deaths. However, under-reporting of the disease is prevalent due to lack of labora…
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Shompens are one of the two mongoloid tribes of Nicobar district. There is little information about their recent health status since the last survey which was conducted in 1998. Hence, a comprehensive health and nutritional…
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The tribal populations are vulnerable to mental health issues owing to various reasons. However, limited research has been conducted to assess depression and related determinants among tribal adults aged ≥45 yr (45 years an…
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Severe malaria is a cause of excess mortality and morbidity in children in malaria-endemic areas where indigenous people live. Currently, available reports are all from secondary or tertiary care hospitals across India and …
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Rhabdomyolysis in tropics has a unique aetiology and clinical profile. The objective of this study was to determine the aetiology and clinical outcomes of rhabdomyolysis and validate the McMahon risk prediction score in aff…