Ibrahim Abok
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View article: PA-21 Accuracy of GeneXpert Ultra for diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis within national public health systems in West Africa – a multicentre pragmatic study
PA-21 Accuracy of GeneXpert Ultra for diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis within national public health systems in West Africa – a multicentre pragmatic study Open
Background We conducted a pragmatic evaluation of GeneXpert Ultra ('Ultra') for diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis (TB) within national public health systems in West Africa. Methods In this cross-sectional study, children (Results Overall…
Improving the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis using line probe assay and determining the factors associated with the disease in children in Jos, Nigeria Open
Line probe assay improves the diagnosis of pulmonary TB in children, especially with gastric samples, while an abnormal chest X-ray is a useful adjunct in PTB diagnosis. Avoiding overcrowding and having windows in sleeping rooms are a nece…
Pathogenesis, diagnostic challenges and treatment of zika virus disease in resource-limited settings Open
The association of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection with congenital malformation and neurological sequelae has brought significant global concern. Consequently, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it "a public health emergency of Inter…
The Pattern and Trend of Non-communicable Diseases in Children in Jos, North Central Nigeria: A Four-year Review Open
Aims: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are becoming significant causes of morbidity and mortality. However very little information is available in our setting on the trend of NCDs in children. The aim is to determine the pattern and trend …