B. E. B. Nwoke
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Crowdsourced surveillance for neglected tropical diseases, Nigeria
Crowdsourced surveillance for neglected tropical diseases, Nigeria Open
Our surveillance method outperformed traditional surveillance, showing its promise for enhancing neglected tropical disease surveillance. The method's ability to detect emerging conditions and support post-elimination surveillance reinforc…
View article: Improving onchocerciasis elimination surveillance: trials of odour baited Esperanza Window Traps to collect black fly vectors and real-time qPCR detection of Onchocerca volvulus in black fly pools
Improving onchocerciasis elimination surveillance: trials of odour baited Esperanza Window Traps to collect black fly vectors and real-time qPCR detection of Onchocerca volvulus in black fly pools Open
Background Entomological data for onchocerciasis surveillance relies on sampling blackflies through human landing collectors in the field and laboratory testing of the flies for infection using pool screening O-150 PCR-ELISA assay. Both te…
View article: Two Nigerian States (Plateau and Nasarawa) Have Eliminated Transmission of Human Onchocerciasis—A Report of Post-Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration Surveillance
Two Nigerian States (Plateau and Nasarawa) Have Eliminated Transmission of Human Onchocerciasis—A Report of Post-Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration Surveillance Open
Transmission of Onchocerca volvulus (causing “river blindness”) was interrupted in two states of Nigeria (Plateau and Nasarawa) in 2017 in accordance with 2016 WHO guidelines. Ivermectin mass drug administration was halted in January 2018,…
View article: The interruption of transmission of onchocerciasis in Kaduna, Kebbi and Zamfara states, Nigeria: another milestone achievement
The interruption of transmission of onchocerciasis in Kaduna, Kebbi and Zamfara states, Nigeria: another milestone achievement Open
Background More than 40 million people live in onchocerciasis-endemic areas in Nigeria. For at least 19 y, mass drug administration (MDA) with ivermectin was implemented with at least 65% total population coverage in Kaduna, Kebbi and Zamf…
View article: Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of African Mud Catfish (Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) and Tilapia (Oreochromis nilotica Linnaeus 1758) in Orashi River of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Lga of Rivers State, Nigeria
Length-Weight Relationship and Condition Factor of African Mud Catfish (Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) and Tilapia (Oreochromis nilotica Linnaeus 1758) in Orashi River of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Lga of Rivers State, Nigeria Open
Length-weight relationship and condition factor are important in fishery assessment studies since it provide information about the growth of the fish, its general wellbeing and fitness in aquatic habitat. LWRs for 2 fish species –Clarias g…
View article: Determination and Evaluation of Heavy Metal Concentration in Surface Water and Sediment from Orashi River in Rivers State, Nigeria
Determination and Evaluation of Heavy Metal Concentration in Surface Water and Sediment from Orashi River in Rivers State, Nigeria Open
The research was intended to study the influence of human and industrial activities on the Orashi River. Three groups are observed to have impacted the environment – Oil/gas industries, tyre burning (smokes and ashes) released during roast…
View article: Determination of Heavy Metal Concentration in Two Bony Fish (Catfish and Tilapia) from Orashi River in Rivers State, Nigeria
Determination of Heavy Metal Concentration in Two Bony Fish (Catfish and Tilapia) from Orashi River in Rivers State, Nigeria Open
The research was intended to study the influence of human and industrial activities on the Orashi River and two bony fish (Clarias gariepinus and Tilapia nilotica). Three groups are observed to have impacted the environment – Oil/gas indus…
View article: A study of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding human activities and the breeding of mosquito vectors of human diseases in Ikeduru L.G.A., IMO state, Nigeria
A study of knowledge, attitude and practices regarding human activities and the breeding of mosquito vectors of human diseases in Ikeduru L.G.A., IMO state, Nigeria Open
Investigations on knowledge, attitude and practices of the human activities related to the breeding of mosquito vectors in Ikeduru L.G.A, Imo State, Nigeria were carried out. Descriptive survey method was used for the study. The towns were…
View article: Monitoring mortality, seed viability tolerance, toxicological and histopathological effects of powder of Syzygium aromaticum dried flower bud used for postharvest control of Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky infestation of maize grains
Monitoring mortality, seed viability tolerance, toxicological and histopathological effects of powder of Syzygium aromaticum dried flower bud used for postharvest control of Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky infestation of maize grains Open
The insecticidal activities, toxic and histopathological effects of clove, Syzygium aromaticum L. were studied. Adult male albino rats weighing 150-60 g maintained in standard cages with free access to food and water were used for this exp…
View article: Possible effects of commercial probiotics on the intestinal parasites of people living with HIV in Abakiliki Ebonyi State South East Nigeria
Possible effects of commercial probiotics on the intestinal parasites of people living with HIV in Abakiliki Ebonyi State South East Nigeria Open
Background: This is a report of an on-going hospital based study on the possible effects of probiotics on the intestinal parasites and enteric bacteria of people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy in Abakaliki Ebonyi State. Met…
View article: Assessing Hypoendemic Onchocerciasis in Loa loa Endemic Areas of Southeast Nigeria
Assessing Hypoendemic Onchocerciasis in Loa loa Endemic Areas of Southeast Nigeria Open
Nigeria changed its goal for onchocerciasis from control to transmission elimination. Under the control program, ivermectin mass drug administration (MDA) focused only on hyper/meso-endemic local government areas (LGAs) identified by Rapid…
View article: Periodontal health and human oral protozoa in parts of Enugu State, Nigeria
Periodontal health and human oral protozoa in parts of Enugu State, Nigeria Open
Introduction Periodontal disease, like dental caries and some forms of halitosis, is initiated by microbial activity in the oral cavity. It is well known that the presence of protozoa may be established both in persons with pathological al…
View article: The Interruption of Transmission of Human Onchocerciasis by an Annual Mass Drug Administration Program in Plateau and Nasarawa States, Nigeria
The Interruption of Transmission of Human Onchocerciasis by an Annual Mass Drug Administration Program in Plateau and Nasarawa States, Nigeria Open
Plateau and Nasarawa states in central Nigeria were endemic for onchocerciasis. The rural populations of these two states received annual ivermectin mass drug administration (MDA) for a period of 8–26 years (1992–2017). Ivermectin combined…
View article: Seasonal pattern of Bancroftian Filariasis transmission in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Seasonal pattern of Bancroftian Filariasis transmission in Ebonyi State, Nigeria Open
Bancroftian filariasis in Nigeria is endemic with 22.1% of the population thought to be infected. The main mosquito genera implicated with Wuchereria bancrofti transmission are Anopheles and Culex. The study was carried out to compare the …
View article: In Southern Nigeria Loa loa Blood Microfilaria Density is Very Low Even in Areas with High Prevalence of Loiasis: Results of a Survey Using the New LoaScope Technology
In Southern Nigeria Loa loa Blood Microfilaria Density is Very Low Even in Areas with High Prevalence of Loiasis: Results of a Survey Using the New LoaScope Technology Open
Ivermectin treatment can cause central nervous system adverse events (CNS-AEs) in persons with very high-density Loa loa microfilaremia (≥ 30,000 mf/mL blood). Hypoendemic onchocerciasis areas where L. loa is endemic have been excluded fro…
View article: Awareness, perceptions and intent to comply with the prospective malaria vaccine in parts of South Eastern Nigeria
Awareness, perceptions and intent to comply with the prospective malaria vaccine in parts of South Eastern Nigeria Open
While malaria vaccine adoption is likely to be a welcome development in South Eastern Nigeria, proper consideration should be given to factors that are likely to influence people's perceptions about vaccines in the plans/process of malaria…
View article: A Survey of the Relative Abundance of Mosquitoes in Their Preferred Breeding Micro-habitats in Refuse Dumps in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
A Survey of the Relative Abundance of Mosquitoes in Their Preferred Breeding Micro-habitats in Refuse Dumps in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Open
Studies on the abundance and preferred breeding sites of mosquitoes in different larval micro-habitats of refuse disposal dumps in Owerri were carried out between April and December 2016.Mosquito larvae were collected twice a week using st…
View article: The possible role of nutritional status on the pro and anti-inflammatory cytokine balance of children with malaria from Imo State, Nigeria
The possible role of nutritional status on the pro and anti-inflammatory cytokine balance of children with malaria from Imo State, Nigeria Open
Background: Understanding the impact of malnutrition on pro and anti- inflammatory cytokine response in Plasmodium falciparum (p.f) infected children is very important for malaria control. This study specifically examined the balance betwe…
View article: Influence of nutritional status on pro and anti inflammatory cytokine balance in Plasmodium falciparum malaria children in Imo State, Nigeria
Influence of nutritional status on pro and anti inflammatory cytokine balance in Plasmodium falciparum malaria children in Imo State, Nigeria Open
Background: In malaria endemic regions, malnutrition has also been reported to be a public health problem and an important factor modulating the risk of malaria. Pro- inflammatory cytokines are known mediators of malnutrition with higher r…
View article: The possible roles of IPT and ITNS in gestational, placental and cord blood malaria parasitemia, pregnancy outcome and fetal weight in Isu, Imo State Nigeria
The possible roles of IPT and ITNS in gestational, placental and cord blood malaria parasitemia, pregnancy outcome and fetal weight in Isu, Imo State Nigeria Open
Background: Pregnant women in varying stages of pregnancy consented to participate in this study aimed at assessing the possible roles of the use of intermittent preventive treatment (IPT), insecticide treated bed nets (ITNs) in addition t…