Urinary tract infections (UTIs) have become the most common hospital and community acquired infections resulting in high morbidity. The prevalence of bacteria causing UTI as well as their susceptibility to commonly used antibiotics was investigated at the University of Benin Heal...
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Research Article10.9734/JSRR/2018/18271
The experiment was carried out to evaluate the level of resistance of different genotypes, to study the incidence and severity of bacterial blight, fusarium wilt and phyllody and to select bacterial blight, fusarium wilt and phyllody resistant genotypes across six locations and t...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2018/41414
Introduction: Helicobacter pylori is the main etiological factor for peptic ulcer disease and gastric malignancy. Malaria is one of the world's most prevalent vector-borne diseases and the leading cause of illness and death. While infection with either malaria or H. pylori can ca...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/42812
Background: Human intestinal parasites steadily constitute a source of impaired growth and development, and among the leading causes of death of children in developing countries. Consistent epidemiological studies are imperative to identify high-risk populations. Aim: This study...
The status of human Onchocerciasis in 10 randomly selected communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, after a decade of annual mass drug administration (MDA) was investigated, and this focused on the prevalence and distribution of human onchocerciasis and dermato...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40092
Infection with intestinal nematode parasite is one of the most important neglected parasitic infection in our local area. The aim of this study was to determine the current status and prevalence of human intestinal nematode parasite in three rural communities of the Niger Delta i...
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Research Article10.9734/AJOB/2018/42616
Intestinal nematode parasites or soil transmitted helminths (STH) are parasitic nematodes with an essential phase of their asexual life cycle occurring in the soil, where they may persist until contact is made with a suitable host. The aim of this study was to determine the preva...
K. Mohammed, I. Tijjani, T. H. I. Spencer, A. B. Mohammed, M. K. Garba, S. U. Nataala, A. U. Imam & O. F. Aschroft·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2018
Entamoeba histolytica is an important protozoan of man, it is the third most common and widespread parasitic cause of death world-wide. Aims: The study was aimed at determining the prevalence and predictors of Entamoeba histolytica among primary school children in Wamakko Local...
Introduction: The susceptibility pattern of antibiotics varies in different geographical regions and needs to be updated regularly to guide clinicians in choosing appropriate empirical therapies. This study was aimed to evaluate the susceptibility pattern of Gram negative clinica...
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Research Article10.9734/AJRIMPS/2018/41893
Study Design: Balombo area (Angola) f from each other to avoid the possibility of active flights of the mosquitoes and “contamination” of treated or control villages. Methodology: Classical Cross Sectional Surveys (CSS) were symptomless children <15 years. During data analysis...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/41783
Desmond O. Acheampong, Richard Opoku, Christian K. Adokoh, Alex Boye, Ernest A. Asiamah, Francis A. Armah, Mawuena K. Tsegah & Samuel B. Adomako·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Background: In most African countries, including Ghana, treatment of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection is based on syndromic management owing to lack of laboratory equipment and resources in primary care facilities where most patients first visit. Aim: The aim of this study was...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42157
Taofeeq Oduola, Faruq Bunza, Monsurat Temitope Yusuf, Muhammed Kabiru Dallatu, Muhammed Alhaji Ndakotsu, Abubakar Panti, Ben Onankpa & Adesoji Adeniji·International Blood Research & Reviews·2018
Background: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is one of the most common enzyme defects affecting all races and particularly in malaria-endemic areas. This study aimed at determining G6PD deficiency, bilirubin and oxidative stress biomarkers in G6PD deficient neonates a...
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Research Article10.9734/IBRR/2018/42009
Schistosomiasis is one of the most prevalent Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and remains a major public health problem among school-aged pupils in developing countries. In this study, urine samples were collected along with basic demographic information from 528 pupils from 3...
Aim: Taking into account the rise in mortality rate due to multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacteria, we purposed to retrospectively analyze the susceptibility behavior of 74 carbapenem-resistant clinical isolates towards common antibiotic classes [Sulphomide, β-lactams (BL), β...
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Research Article10.9734/MRJI/2018/38085
Intestinal infections during pregnancies are recorded with common factors which include prenatal mortality, poor nutritional status, impaired growth, low birth weight, anaemia and disease burden. It is one of the major public health problems in developing nations. This survey was...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2018/v1i11202