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View article: Public Health Significance of Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Toxoplasma Gondii Infection in Goats in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria
Public Health Significance of Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Toxoplasma Gondii Infection in Goats in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria Open
Toxoplasmosis is a widely distributed zoonotic protozoal disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) with cats serving as definitive host of the parasite. The parasite has broad intermediate host range infecting all warm-blooded animal…
View article: Zika Virus in Malaria-Endemic Populations: A Climate Change-Driven Syndemic in the Sudan Savannah, Nigeria
Zika Virus in Malaria-Endemic Populations: A Climate Change-Driven Syndemic in the Sudan Savannah, Nigeria Open
Zika and malaria are important vector-borne febrile illnesses in humans. In this study, we determined the circulation of Zika virus and malaria infections, their hotspots, and their predominant clinical features. A cross-sectional study wa…
View article: Circulating Measles Virus Genotypes in Parts of North-eastern Nigeria (2019-2022)
Circulating Measles Virus Genotypes in Parts of North-eastern Nigeria (2019-2022) Open
Background: Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in many developing countries. Caused by the measles virus (MeV), a single-stranded RNA virus, it exhibits genetic diversity ba…
View article: Assessment of Dog Owners’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Rabies in Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Assessment of Dog Owners’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Rabies in Sabon Gari Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria Open
Rabies is a fatal viral zoonosis of serious public health concern worldwide that occurs in over 150 countries. In Nigeria, the disease is endemic and remains neglected, misdiagnosed and underreported. The level of public awareness percepti…
View article: An assessment of the operationality and factors influencing the effectiveness of rabies surveillance in Gombe State, Nigeria
An assessment of the operationality and factors influencing the effectiveness of rabies surveillance in Gombe State, Nigeria Open
Rabies remains a burden in Africa, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable despite the availability of effective vaccines. Nigeria, the most populous African country, needs rapid disease control actions and commitments to achieve …
View article: Molecular detection of monkeypox virus in wild rodents and humans in Ibadan, Nigeria - a cross-sectional study
Molecular detection of monkeypox virus in wild rodents and humans in Ibadan, Nigeria - a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction: monkeypox, a rare viral disease, was discovered in 1958 in Denmark and sporadically affects humans in Central and West Africa rainforests with a mortality rate of 1-10%. This study in Ibadan, Nigeria, aimed to detect the viru…
View article: Serosurvey for H5, H7 and H9 avian influenza viruses in local chickens in live bird markets within Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria
Serosurvey for H5, H7 and H9 avian influenza viruses in local chickens in live bird markets within Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria Open
Since the first 2006 Avian Influenza (AI) outbreak in Nigeria, it has continued to circulate and ravage the poultry industry with huge economic losses above 130 billion naira. Local poultry are important sources of AI transmission and main…
View article: Prospects for dog rabies elimination in Nigeria by 2030
Prospects for dog rabies elimination in Nigeria by 2030 Open
The attainment of the global target of zero dog‐mediated human rabies by 2030 depends on functional rabies programmes. Nigeria, a rabies‐endemic country, and the most populous country in Africa has a very poor rabies control strategy with …
View article: Whole Genome Sequencing for Rapid Characterization of Rabies Virus Using Nanopore Technology
Whole Genome Sequencing for Rapid Characterization of Rabies Virus Using Nanopore Technology Open
Genomic data can be used to track the transmission and geographic spread of infectious diseases. However, the sequencing capacity required for genomic surveillance remains limited in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where dog…
View article: Molecular characterization of rabies virus in trade dogs from Plateau state, Nigeria
Molecular characterization of rabies virus in trade dogs from Plateau state, Nigeria Open
Rabies is one of the most dreaded diseases known to mankind and it is endemic in Nigeria. This study was aimed at the detection and molecular characterisation of the rabies virus antigen in trade dogs in Plateau State. A cross-sectional st…
View article: Rabies Virus Infection is Associated with Variations in Calbindin D-28K and Calretinin mRNA Expression Levels in Mouse Brain Tissue.
Rabies Virus Infection is Associated with Variations in Calbindin D-28K and Calretinin mRNA Expression Levels in Mouse Brain Tissue. Open
Rabies virus (RABV) infection leads to a fatal neurological outcome in humans and animals and is associated with major alterations in cellular gene expression. In this study, we describe the effects of RABV infection on the mRNA expression…
View article: Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii in Sheep and Goats and associated Risk Factors
Seroprevalence of Coxiella burnetii in Sheep and Goats and associated Risk Factors Open
A cross-sectional seroprevalence study was conducted among flocks of sheep and goats in three agricultural zones of Borno State. Seven hundred sixty-eight small ruminants (384 sheep and goats each) of both sexes (282 males and 486 females)…
View article: Serological and Molecular Survey for Dengue Virus Infection in Suspected Febrile Patients in Selected Local Government Areas in Adamawa State, Nigeria
Serological and Molecular Survey for Dengue Virus Infection in Suspected Febrile Patients in Selected Local Government Areas in Adamawa State, Nigeria Open
Dengue is a disease caused by the dengue virus that is primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Currently, the disease poses a threat to public health, with about 390 million people reported to be infected annually across the end…
View article: Serological Evidence of Canine Rabies and Dog Owners’ Response about the Disease in Selected Veterinary Clinics within Jos Metropolis, Nigeria
Serological Evidence of Canine Rabies and Dog Owners’ Response about the Disease in Selected Veterinary Clinics within Jos Metropolis, Nigeria Open
Canine rabies is endemic in Nigeria as evident by several reports, however, it is a vaccine preventable disease in both animals and man. Dog owners’ knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) toward rabies is instrumental to a successful rabie…
View article: Serosurvey and Risk Factors of Coxiella burnetii in Sheep and Goats in three agricultural zones of Borno State, Nigeria
Serosurvey and Risk Factors of Coxiella burnetii in Sheep and Goats in three agricultural zones of Borno State, Nigeria Open
Coxiellosis (Q-fever) caused by Coxiella burnetii is a cosmopolitan zoonosis that causes significant losses through abortions and stillbirths in small ruminants. A cross-sectional seroprevalence study was conducted in three agricultural zo…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infections among veterinary practitioners and dogs patients, June-August 2020, Lagos, Nigeria
Prevalence and risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infections among veterinary practitioners and dogs patients, June-August 2020, Lagos, Nigeria Open
Background Lagos State is the epicenter of COVID-19 in Nigeria, having the highest number of cases and death. Veterinary practitioners play an important role in public health and risk exposure to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 …
View article: Serological and Molecular Survey for Dengue Virus Infection in Febrile Suspected Patients in Selected Local Government Areas in Adamawa State, Nigeria
Serological and Molecular Survey for Dengue Virus Infection in Febrile Suspected Patients in Selected Local Government Areas in Adamawa State, Nigeria Open
Dengue is a disease caused by the dengue virus that is primarily transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquito. Currently, the disease poses a threat to public health with about 390 million people reported to be infected annually across the endemi…
View article: Occurrence of Salmonella and Shigella on Dried Crayfish (Procambarus Clarkia) Sold in Zaria and Kaduna Central Market, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Occurrence of Salmonella and Shigella on Dried Crayfish (Procambarus Clarkia) Sold in Zaria and Kaduna Central Market, Kaduna State, Nigeria Open
Dried crayfish is a rich source of protein and an important crustacean consumed all over the world.To determine the occurrence of Salmonella and Shigella in dried crayfish and crayfish sellers practices which may predispose the food item t…
View article: Awareness and knowledge of canine rabies: A state-wide cross-sectional study in Nigeria
Awareness and knowledge of canine rabies: A state-wide cross-sectional study in Nigeria Open
Rabies is a highly fatal disease that is endemic in Nigeria. The poor community awareness and knowledge of canine rabies have thwarted the realization of zero deaths from dog mediated human rabies. This study aimed to assess the awareness …
View article: Occurrence of <i>Cryptosporidium</i> Oocysts and Helminth Ova on Dried Crayfish (<i>Procambarus clarkii</i>) Sold in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Occurrence of <i>Cryptosporidium</i> Oocysts and Helminth Ova on Dried Crayfish (<i>Procambarus clarkii</i>) Sold in Kaduna State, Nigeria Open
Cryptosporidium spp. and helminths are responsible for diarrhoal illness in humans and many other animals. The transmission routes of these parasites suggest a risk for human infection through contaminated foods. In order to determine the …
View article: Identification of Coronaviruses, Paramyxoviruses, Reoviruses, and Rotaviruses among Bats in Nigeria
Identification of Coronaviruses, Paramyxoviruses, Reoviruses, and Rotaviruses among Bats in Nigeria Open
Bats are often consumed by some ethnic groups in Nigeria despite association of bats with many important emerging viruses. More than 300 bats representing eight species were captured during 2010-2011 in eight locations of northern Nigeria.…
View article: Factors associated with immune status of dogs against rabies in Kano Metropolis – Nigeria, December 2018
Factors associated with immune status of dogs against rabies in Kano Metropolis – Nigeria, December 2018 Open
Background: Rabies, being a fatal viral disease can be prevented majorly through vaccination. Dogs are the source of 99% of rabies transmission to humans. Occurrence of rabies in vaccinated dogs constitutes a great danger to the public. We…
View article: A Case Study of Rabies in a Two Month Old Bull Calf in Bauchi, Nig
A Case Study of Rabies in a Two Month Old Bull Calf in Bauchi, Nig Open
On 8th November, 2019, a herdsman brought a complain to the clinic of the National Veterinary Research Institute, Bauchi outstation laboratory, Bauchi state, Nigeria, of his 2-month-old calf which was bitten 6-weeks ago by his unvaccinated…
View article: Detection of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) in Laughing Doves and the Risk of Spread to Backyard Poultry
Detection of Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) in Laughing Doves and the Risk of Spread to Backyard Poultry Open
Newcastle disease (ND) is a highly infectious viral disease of birds caused by the Newcastle disease virus (NDV) and doves have been incriminated in previous outbreaks of the disease that have discouraged backyard poultry productions. This…
View article: Retrospective study of dog bites and cases of rabies virus infected dogs in slaughter houses in Makurdi, Nigeria
Retrospective study of dog bites and cases of rabies virus infected dogs in slaughter houses in Makurdi, Nigeria Open
This study was carried out to obtain a 16-year retrospective data on dog bites/suspected dog rabies cases and to determine the prevalence of rabies antigen in the brains of dogs slaughtered for human consumption in Makurdi, Benue State. Da…
View article: Bat and Lyssavirus Exposure among Humans in Area that Celebrates Bat Festival, Nigeria, 2010 and 2013
Bat and Lyssavirus Exposure among Humans in Area that Celebrates Bat Festival, Nigeria, 2010 and 2013 Open
Using questionnaires and serologic testing, we evaluated bat and lyssavirus exposure among persons in an area of Nigeria that celebrates a bat festival. Bats from festival caves underwent serologic testing for phylogroup II lyssaviruses (L…