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View article: Allelic frequency of msp2 and glurp genes in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Awka, Anambra, Nigeria
Allelic frequency of msp2 and glurp genes in Plasmodium falciparum isolates from Awka, Anambra, Nigeria Open
Introduction. The genetic diversity of Plasmodium falciparum correlates with its pathogenicity, therefore design of evidence-based intervention strategies to eradicate malaria requires genetic diversity surveillance. This study characteris…
View article: The use of common and exotic teas in managing covid-19 related symptoms
The use of common and exotic teas in managing covid-19 related symptoms Open
Herbal teas are aromatic beverages commonly prepared by pouring hot water over the cured leaves or by boiling them. They have been used as traditional medicines for decades because of their health benefits. The objective of this study was …
View article: Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Malaria and the Use of Insecticide-Treated Net among Rural Dwellers in Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices towards Malaria and the Use of Insecticide-Treated Net among Rural Dwellers in Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria Open
Malaria continues to be a critical health issue globally with more cases from the WHO African region and has remained endemic in Nigeria despite the possession of insecticide-treated nets. This present study aimed to explore the knowledge,…
View article: Malaria infection and its effects on HIV positive and negative patients of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Trauma Center Oba, Nigeria
Malaria infection and its effects on HIV positive and negative patients of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Trauma Center Oba, Nigeria Open
Background: Interactions between malaria and HIV infections due to the overlap of their geographic distribution pose major public health problems. Malaria and HIV co-infection among the poor and youth will affect the economy adversely. Wha…
View article: Formulated Sorghum Media for Cultivation of Escherichia coli (NCTC10418) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (NCTC 6750)
Formulated Sorghum Media for Cultivation of Escherichia coli (NCTC10418) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (NCTC 6750) Open
The study was aimed to formulate sorghum based media for the cultivation of E.coli and P.aeruginosa. The sorghum grains were treated of debris, socked in distilled water and ground into paste. The fibers removed and centrifuged at 9000 rpm…
View article: Evaluation of <i>In-Vitro</i> Anti-Tuberculosis Activity of <i>Tetrapleura tetraptera</i> Crude and Fractions on Multidrug Resistant <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i>
Evaluation of <i>In-Vitro</i> Anti-Tuberculosis Activity of <i>Tetrapleura tetraptera</i> Crude and Fractions on Multidrug Resistant <i>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</i> Open
The management, control and elimination of tuberculosis (TB) have been difficult with the advent of HIV and cases of multidrug resistant (MDR-TB) tuberculosis. The cases of multidrug resistance to rifampicin and isoniazid pose greater chal…
View article: Prevalence of HIV among Adolescent Children in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Nigeria
Prevalence of HIV among Adolescent Children in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Nigeria Open
Adolescents in Africa have low HIV testing rates. Determining the HIV prevalence among this group is very important because adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) have worse health outcome than other populations of people living with HIV. Thi…
View article: Antimicrobial and toxicological evaluation of ethanol leaf extract of Salacia lehmbachii
Antimicrobial and toxicological evaluation of ethanol leaf extract of Salacia lehmbachii Open
The leaves of Salacia lehmbachii are used ethnomedically across Africa for the treatment of different diseases its antimicrobial activity as well as toxicological profile were evaluated. Antimicrobial activity against clinical strains of P…
View article: Antiplasmodial activity of the ethanolic root bark extract of <i>Icacina senegalensis</i> in mice infected by <i>Plasmodium berghei</i>
Antiplasmodial activity of the ethanolic root bark extract of <i>Icacina senegalensis</i> in mice infected by <i>Plasmodium berghei</i> Open
Background: The root of Icacina senegalensis is used for the treatment of malaria and related conditions in southeastern Nigeria. Methods: To establish its efficacy, the ethanolic root bark extract was investigated as antiplasmodial agent …
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: Liver parasites of cattle slaughtered in Onitsha urban and environ, Southeast Nigeria
Liver parasites of cattle slaughtered in Onitsha urban and environ, Southeast Nigeria Open
Background: The rate of infection and the extent of damage of liver by parasites in cattle slaughtered in Onitsha and environ south east Nigera were investigated from October to December, 2014. The question then was which parasites were in…