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Tertiary-care Management of TB/HIV Co-infection in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis Open

Prince Chinonso Nnadozie, Sylva C. Nnadozie, A. T. O. Awopeju, Inumanye N. Ojule · 2025

Background Monitoring the treatment of tuberculosis(TB) and human immunodeficiency virus(HIV) co-infection is very important to improve patient management and compliance. This study assessed the treatment outcomes of registered TB/HIV co-i…

Microbiology testing capacity and antimicrobial drug resistance in surgical-site infections: a post-hoc, prospective, secondary analysis of the FALCON randomised trial in seven low-income and middle-income countries Open

Aaron O. Aboderin, Solomon Amfoabegyi, A. T. O. Awopeju, Michael Bahrami‐Hessari, Emmanuel Isaac Acquah Garchie , et al. · 2024

For the French and Spanish translations of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.

Seroprevalence of cytomegalovirus (CMV) among pregnant women at a tertiary facility in southern Nigeria Open

Osita Celestine John, A. T. O. Awopeju · 2024

Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) also called human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) or human herpesvirus-5 (HHV-5) is an encapsulated double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) virus. It is an opportunistic virus which often remains latent and onl…

Microbial Milieu and Antibiogram of Female Genital Infections in a Tertiary Health Facility in Nigeria. Open

Simeon Chijioke Amadi, Mkpe Abbey, A. T. O. Awopeju, Rose Sitonma Iwo-Amah, Anthony Chukwuemeka Olobuah · 2024

Background: Vaginal infections constitute a significant health challenge for women and lead to long-term complications if not promptly and adequately treated. We aimed to determine the prevalent organisms in vaginal infections in our women…

Suppressive and Prophylaxis Activities of Ethanol Leaf Extract of Musa paradisiaca on Liver Antioxidant Profile of Plasmodium berghei Infected Mice Open

Ibitoroko Maureen George–Opuda, Adebayo Olugbenga Adegoke, Othuke Bensandy Odeghe, A. T. O. Awopeju, Kemzi N. Elechi-Amadi , et al. · 2023

This study evaluated the in vivo Prophylactic and Suppressive antimalarial activities of a locally formulated herbal antimalarial therapy, dry plantain leaf extract (Musa paradisiaca) on liver antioxidant profile of mice infected with Plas…

Assessment of Liver Antioxidant Profile in <i>Plasmodium Berghei</i> Infected Mice Treated with Curative Ethanol Leaf extract of <i>Musa paradisiaca</i> Open

Maureen Ibitoroko George-Opuda, Olugbenga Adebayo Adegoke, Bensandy Othuke Odeghe, A. T. O. Awopeju, Ngozi Margret Okeahialam · 2023

Background: The increasing resistance to most antimalarial drugs suggests a need for better alternatives. This study evaluated in vivo antimalarial and liver antioxidant profile of dry plantain leaf extract (Musa paradisiaca) on mice infec…

Assessment of Some Brain Antioxidants Profile in Plasmodium berghei berghei Infected Mice Treated with Ethanol Leaf Extract of Musa paradisiaca Open

Adebayo Olugbenga Adegoke, Ben Sandy Odeghe, Ibitoroko Maureen George–Opuda, A. T. O. Awopeju, Kemzi N. Elechi-Amadi , et al. · 2023

Background and Aim: This study evaluated brain antioxidants of locally formulated herbal antimalarial therapy, dry plantain leaf extract (Musa paradisiaca) on mice infected with Plasmodium berghei. Experimental Procedure: Five groups of te…

Determination of Antibiotic Prescription Pattern in Private Healthcare Facilities in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria Open

A. T. O. Awopeju, Ifeyinwa Chijioke-Nwauche · 2023

Background: The consequences of antimicrobial resistance are severe, as mortality and morbidity rates continue to increase. The extensive use of antibiotics contributes significantly to the development and spread of antimicrobial resistanc…

Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Prescription and Indicators in a Tertiary Healthcare Center in Southern Nigeria Open

A. T. O. Awopeju, N. I. Robinson, L. N. Ossai-Chidi, A. A. Jonah, Mary Alex-Wele , et al. · 2023

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship programmes are interventions which have been developed to address irrational and inappropriate use particularly in health care centers. Antimicrobial stewardship programmes involve a set of activities …

Diagnostic capacity for invasive fungal infections in advanced HIV disease in Africa: a continent-wide survey Open

Sulaiman Lakoh, Pocha Samuel Kamudumuli, Richard O.S. Penney, Samson Haumba, Joseph N Jarvis , et al. · 2022

Global Action For Fungal Infections.

Diagnostic Capacity for Fungal Infections in Advanced HIV Disease in Africa: A Continent-Wide Survey Open

Sulaiman Lakoh, Pocha Samuel Kamudumuli, Richard O.S. Penney, Samson Haumba, Joseph N Jarvis , et al. · 2022

Corrigendum: Antimicrobial Stewardship Implementation in Nigerian Hospitals: Gaps and Challenges Open

Uko Udoh, Oyinlola O. Oduyebo, S.S. Taiwo, S.O. Samuel, C N Akujobi , et al. · 2021

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Prevalence of Malaria among Children under Five Years in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria Open

Ibinabo Laura Oboro, Mienye Bob-Manuel, Ifeyinwa Chijioke-Nwauche, Omosivie Maduka, Terhemen Kasso , et al. · 2021

Background: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium parasitemia am…

Antimicrobial Stewardship Implementation in Nigerian Hospitals: Gaps and Challenges Open

Kenneth Iregbu, P.I. Nwajiobi-Princewill, Nubwa Medugu, Chukwuma David Umeokonkwo, N.S. Uwaezuoke , et al. · 2021

Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major clinical challenge globally. It is mainly a consequence of inappropriate prescribing and use of antibiotics. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) ensures that antibiotics are prescribed and …

Malaria Preventive Practices among Pregnant Women in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: A Comparative Study Open

Terhemen Kasso, Omosivie Maduka, Ibinabo Laura Oboro, A. T. O. Awopeju, Nsirimobu Ichendu Paul , et al. · 2021

Background: Malaria has a deleterious effect on pregnancy leading to serious pregnancy complications and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Use of effective malaria preventive practices during pregnancy mitigates the harmful effect of the disease…

Plasmodium Parasitaemia among Pregnant Women in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria Open

Ibinabo Laura Oboro, Omosivie Maduka, Terhemen Kasso, A. T. O. Awopeju, Nsirimobu Ichendu Paul , et al. · 2021

Introduction: Malaria is a febrile illness caused by the Plasmodium species. The mangrove swamp forest vegetation and high annual rainfall characteristic of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria encourage all year round transmission of malaria…

Malaria Preventive Practices among Pregnant Women in Akwa Ibom State, Southern Nigeria Open

Terhemen Kasso, Ibinabo Laura Oboro, Omosivie Maduka, A. T. O. Awopeju, Navreet Paul , et al. · 2020

Background: Malaria is a serious public health problem in developing countries with Africa bearing most of its burden. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria and it is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality/m…

Malaria and Its Economic Burden among Pregnant Women in Rivers State, Nigeria Open

Ifeyinwa Chijioke-Nwauche, Omosivie Maduka, A. T. O. Awopeju, Ibinabo Laura Oboro, Nsirimobu Ichendu Paul , et al. · 2020

Background: Malaria remains a public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa especially in pregnant women because of the potential risk to the life of the mother and risk of transmission to the foetus. Treatment of malaria imposes a great eco…

Comparative Study on Malaria Preventive Practices among Under-Five Children in Three States in South-South Nigeria Open

Navreet Paul, A. T. O. Awopeju, Ifeyinwa Chijioke-Nwauche, Terhemen Kasso, Ibinabo Laura Oboro , et al. · 2020

Background: Malaria has remained one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children despite effective preventive and treatment modalities. This study is aimed at looking at the malaria preventive practices among under-five ch…

Malaria Preventive Practices among Under-five Children in Rivers State, Nigeria Open

Navreet Paul, Omosivie Maduka, Ifeyinwa Chijioke-Nwauche, A. T. O. Awopeju, Terhemen Kasso , et al. · 2019

Background: Malaria is a life threatening protozoan infection and children under 5 years are one of the most vulnerable group. Good malaria preventive practices among these group is key to reducing malaria burden and its associated mortali…

A case of dengue fever in a health worker in university of Port-Harcourt teaching hospital Open

Stella-Maris C. Egboh, Bolaji Otike-Odibi, Dasetima D. Altraide, A. T. O. Awopeju · 2018

Dengue fever is a mosquito borne disease which can easily be missed or misdiagnosed in early stages as a result of poor surveillance, similarity with other febrile illness and unavailability of PCR necessary for its diagnosis. We hereby re…

Bacteriological Profile and Resistance Pattern of Blood Culture Isolates in a Tertiary Hospital in Port-Harcourt, Nigeria Open

K Wariso, Mary Alex-Wele, C Obiagwu, Mienye Bob-Manuel, A Igunma , et al. · 2018

A Review of Paediatric Malaria in University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital: 2006-2011 Open

A. T. O. Awopeju, L. E. Yaguo-Ide · 2017

Antibiotic Susceptibilities and Plasmid Profile of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase- producing Escherichia coli from Community Acquired Urinary Tract Infection at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria Open

A. T. O. Awopeju, Lucy Eberechukwu Yaguo Ide, Orikomaba Obunge · 2015

Background: Globally, the emergence of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli has been noted in community acquired strains as against the hospital acquired origin.This study was designed to assess antibiotic sus…

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