Mekelle University

A case of echinococcosis presenting as a slowly growing isolated neck mass in southern Ethiopia: a case report

Echinococcosis, a zoonotic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus , is a parasitic disease that primarily affects the liver and lungs. However, it can also involve other organs, including the head and neck, although this is extremely rare. We report the case of a 19-year-old...

Impacts of land system change− driven urban heat islands on surface water dynamics and moisture conditions in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Abstract Surface water is a scarce resource in Gauteng, South Africa. This study analysed the impacts of urban heat islands on surface water dynamics and moisture conditions from 1984 to 2024 using vegetation and water indices in the Google Earth Engine. The results indicate that...

Trends and patterns of low birth weight and fetal macrosomia in a tertiary hospital, Northern Ethiopia, 2012–2021: multinomial modeling approach

Low birth weight (LBW) and fetal macrosomia represent critical extremes of the birth weight spectrum, posing substantial public health challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Although traditionally studied in isolation, these outcomes share underlying systemic factors tha...

Isolation, Associated Factors and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Salmonella spp. in Human Stool, Eggshell Swab and Feces of Egg‐Laying Hens in Mekelle and Southeast Zones of Tigrai, Ethiopia

ABSTRACT Background Salmonellosis is an important foodborne and zoonotic disease commonly related to the ingestion of poultry products contaminated with Salmonella spp. Although a wide range of poultry farming practices are widely practised in the region, public health concerns r...

Investigation of runoff and sediment transport processes in the hillslope headwaters of northern Ethiopia

Soil erosion and sediment transport pose significant threats to soil fertility, agricultural productivity, and reservoir sustainability in the Ethiopian highlands. This study investigated rainfall-runoff and sediment transport processes on the steep hillslope of the Midmar waters...