Andrew M. Adamu
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View article: A review of the impact of HIV status disclosure on mental health and viral suppression among clients in care in Nigeria
A review of the impact of HIV status disclosure on mental health and viral suppression among clients in care in Nigeria Open
View article: Lessons from the elimination of trachoma in Senegal: implications for high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Lessons from the elimination of trachoma in Senegal: implications for high-burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa Open
View article: Schmallenberg virus exposure in camels and donkeys: Potential reservoirs for trans-border spread in the Nigeria-Sahel region
Schmallenberg virus exposure in camels and donkeys: Potential reservoirs for trans-border spread in the Nigeria-Sahel region Open
Livestock trade and altered migration patterns have influenced the spread of transboundary animal diseases (TADs). Schmallenberg virus (SBV), an emerging arboviral pathogen transmitted by biting midges, causes severe birth defects and abor…
View article: Neonatal hearing screening among high-risk newborns in Northwestern Nigeria
Neonatal hearing screening among high-risk newborns in Northwestern Nigeria Open
Background Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) patients are at an increased risk of developing hearing loss. Given the critical role of normal hearing in speech and language development, early detection and treatment of this condition in c…
View article: The United States withdrawal from the world health organization (WHO), its implications for global health governance
The United States withdrawal from the world health organization (WHO), its implications for global health governance Open
View article: Clinical burden and biochemical profiles of viral hepatitis in a tertiary healthcare facility in North Central, Nigeria
Clinical burden and biochemical profiles of viral hepatitis in a tertiary healthcare facility in North Central, Nigeria Open
Introduction Viral hepatitis remains a significant global health concern, with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) contributing substantially to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. In sub-Saharan…
View article: Application of diagnostic network optimization [DNOs] to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa
Application of diagnostic network optimization [DNOs] to tackle antimicrobial resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa Open
This perspective explores the application of Diagnostic Network Optimization (DNOs) in tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Sub-Saharan Africa. DNOs aim to enhance the effectiveness of diagnostic networks, ensuring timely, accurate, …
View article: Serological and molecular epidemiology of West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and tick-borne encephalitis viruses in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Serological and molecular epidemiology of West Nile, Japanese encephalitis, and tick-borne encephalitis viruses in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Adapting aviation-based strategies to address professional burnout in healthcare
Adapting aviation-based strategies to address professional burnout in healthcare Open
View article: Prevalence of Cysticercosis in Pigs and Risk Assessment Among Occupationally Exposed Workers in Benue State, Nigeria
Prevalence of Cysticercosis in Pigs and Risk Assessment Among Occupationally Exposed Workers in Benue State, Nigeria Open
Aim Cysticercosis is a key zoonotic disease burden, posing significant public health challenges. Neurocysticercosis, a sequela associated with the larval stage of Taenia solium , is a recognised cause of late‐onset epilepsy in humans, ther…
View article: Traditional practices versus modern healthcare: Determinants of traditional medicine use after potential dog bites among dog-owning households in Nigeria
Traditional practices versus modern healthcare: Determinants of traditional medicine use after potential dog bites among dog-owning households in Nigeria Open
Canine rabies is endemic in Nigeria, with a low dog vaccination rate. Often, dog bite victims resort to traditional remedies, which can lead to fatalities. Our study investigated factors influencing decisions to seek traditional remedies i…
View article: Challenges to implementing mandatory hepatitis B vaccination: bridging immunization gaps among health workers in sub-Saharan Africa
Challenges to implementing mandatory hepatitis B vaccination: bridging immunization gaps among health workers in sub-Saharan Africa Open
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) poses a major occupational risk for healthcare workers (HCWs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where endemicity and resource limitations hinder effective prevention. Mandatory Hepatitis B vaccination (HepB) policies for…
View article: Mpox vaccination strategies in DR Congo
Mpox vaccination strategies in DR Congo Open
View article: Serological Detection of West Nile Virus in Single-Humped Camels in Northern Nigeria
Serological Detection of West Nile Virus in Single-Humped Camels in Northern Nigeria Open
View article: Insights into canine rabies vaccination Disparities in Sierra Leone: A cross-sectional household study
Insights into canine rabies vaccination Disparities in Sierra Leone: A cross-sectional household study Open
Annually, Sierra Leone records an estimated 301 human fatalities due to rabies. Canine vaccination is crucial for rabies prevention and control efforts. However, considerable variability exists in vaccination rates. Reasons for this variat…
View article: Molecular epidemiology and genetic evolution of avian influenza H5N1 subtype in Nigeria, 2006 to 2021
Molecular epidemiology and genetic evolution of avian influenza H5N1 subtype in Nigeria, 2006 to 2021 Open
Nigeria recorded one of the earliest outbreaks of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus H5N1 in 2006, which spread to other African countries. In 2023, 18 countries reported outbreaks of H5N1 in poultry, with human cases docum…
View article: Noroviruses: Evolutionary Dynamics, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Vaccine Advances—A Comprehensive Review
Noroviruses: Evolutionary Dynamics, Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Vaccine Advances—A Comprehensive Review Open
Noroviruses constitute a significant aetiology of sporadic and epidemic gastroenteritis in human hosts worldwide, especially among young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised patients. The low infectious dose of the virus, protracte…
View article: Isolation and Identification of Bacteria from Hawked Suya Meat Sold within Katsina Metropolis
Isolation and Identification of Bacteria from Hawked Suya Meat Sold within Katsina Metropolis Open
The consumption of suya meat is rising significantly due to the product's growing demand. Perishable foods like meat and meat products such as soya meats are susceptible to deterioration by microorganisms. The research was conducted to asc…
View article: Feral pigs as a reservoir for zoonotic and transboundary diseases in the Western Pacific Region
Feral pigs as a reservoir for zoonotic and transboundary diseases in the Western Pacific Region Open
Feral pigs are known as triple-threat pests due to their impact on health, agriculture and the ecosystem. Recent emerging infectious disease outbreaks have emphasized their role as reservoirs and amplifiers of disease and highlight the nee…
View article: Molecular characterization of non-aureus staphylococci and Mammaliicoccus from Hipposideros bats in Southwest Nigeria
Molecular characterization of non-aureus staphylococci and Mammaliicoccus from Hipposideros bats in Southwest Nigeria Open
View article: Influenza A virus antibodies in horses and pigs in Nigeria: The need for One Health approach
Influenza A virus antibodies in horses and pigs in Nigeria: The need for One Health approach Open
Influenza A viruses are a great threat to human health because of their heterogeneity in its host range and the propensity of reassortment to novel viruses with pandemic potential. There is risk of zoonotic transmission of influenza A betw…
View article: Identification and genomic characterisation of known and novel highly divergent sapoviruses in frugivorous and insectivorous bats in Nigeria
Identification and genomic characterisation of known and novel highly divergent sapoviruses in frugivorous and insectivorous bats in Nigeria Open
Sapovirus (SaV) infections have been linked with moderate-to-severe acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in animals and humans and represent a significant risk to public health. SaVs from animals including pigs, chimpanzees, and rodents have been r…
View article: Investigating Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever virus seropositivity in camels and human behavioural risks in an abattoir in Nigeria
Investigating Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever virus seropositivity in camels and human behavioural risks in an abattoir in Nigeria Open
Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is an emerging viral pathogen with pandemic potential that is often misdiagnosed. Case fatality in low-resource settings could be up to 40% due to close contact between animals and humans. A t…
View article: Household Solid Wastes: Collection and Disposal Methods in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Household Solid Wastes: Collection and Disposal Methods in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria Open
Objectives: This study was to assess the composition and quantity of solid wastes and their collection and disposal methods in Abuja Municipal Area Council, Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. Method: A total of 420 well-structured quest…
View article: Assessment of Abattoir Workers’ Knowledge, Perceptions and Preventive Preparedness during COVID-19 Pandemic in North-central Nigeria: The Health Belief Model
Assessment of Abattoir Workers’ Knowledge, Perceptions and Preventive Preparedness during COVID-19 Pandemic in North-central Nigeria: The Health Belief Model Open
Abattoirs have been risk points for the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 with far-reaching implications. We assessed abattoir workers’ knowledge and risk perceptions in line with the Health Belief Model premise, and preventive preparedness towar…
View article: Changing Ecotypes of Dengue Virus 2 Serotype in Nigeria and the Emergence of Cosmopolitan and Asian I Lineages, 1966–2019
Changing Ecotypes of Dengue Virus 2 Serotype in Nigeria and the Emergence of Cosmopolitan and Asian I Lineages, 1966–2019 Open
Dengue virus (DENV) is a leading mosquito-borne virus with a wide geographical spread and a major public health concern. DENV serotype 1 (DENV-1) and serotype 2 (DENV-2) were first reported in Africa in 1964 in Ibadan, Nigeria. Although th…
View article: Prevalence of Pathotypes of Diarrheagenic Escherichia Coli among Diarrhea Patients in Kwali, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Prevalence of Pathotypes of Diarrheagenic Escherichia Coli among Diarrhea Patients in Kwali, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria Open
Background: Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli are important pathogens causing diarrhea in humans. Detection of these pathogens is difficult due to the lack of rapid diagnostic tools in most healthcare facilities …
View article: Japanese Encephalitis Enzootic and Epidemic Risks across Australia
Japanese Encephalitis Enzootic and Epidemic Risks across Australia Open
Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is an arboviral, encephalitogenic, zoonotic flavivirus characterized by its complex epidemiology whose transmission cycle involves reservoir and amplifying hosts, competent vector species and optimal envir…
View article: Genetic characterization and Temporal dynamics of Orf virus in Small Ruminants from Republic of Niger and parts of Northern Nigeria sold in Livestock Market in Abuja
Genetic characterization and Temporal dynamics of Orf virus in Small Ruminants from Republic of Niger and parts of Northern Nigeria sold in Livestock Market in Abuja Open
Background : Orf virus (ORFV) is an important zoonotic parapox virus, with 100% morbidity. It affects mainly domesticated ruminants such as sheep and goats. This study determined the molecular epidemiology of ORFV local as well as imported…
View article: Metals Transfer from Soil to Plants and Water across Nasarawa Town, Nasarawa Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Metals Transfer from Soil to Plants and Water across Nasarawa Town, Nasarawa Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria Open
In Nasarawa, mining has been going on for the last 50 years, and the vegetables we ate have trapped metals. This research aims to show how much of these metals are transferred from soil to water and different kinds of food crops in Nasaraw…