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View article: Evidence of anthrax virulence genes in Bacillus aerius and human exposure in largest abattoir in Lagos, Nigeria
Evidence of anthrax virulence genes in Bacillus aerius and human exposure in largest abattoir in Lagos, Nigeria Open
View article: Molecular quantification of gbpA1 gene expression in Vibrio cholerae exposed to Hunteria umbellata methanol leaf extract
Molecular quantification of gbpA1 gene expression in Vibrio cholerae exposed to Hunteria umbellata methanol leaf extract Open
Leaves are the most common parts of Hunteria umbellata used to treat cholera infections in traditional medicine. However, inappropriate doses are often abused. Despite continuous colonization of small intestine epithelium by Vibrio cholera…
View article: Impact of socio-environmental determinants and hygiene practices in tungiasis transmission in a vulnerable rural community
Impact of socio-environmental determinants and hygiene practices in tungiasis transmission in a vulnerable rural community Open
Background Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by the penetration of adult female Tunga fleas into the skin of humans and animals. The disease disproportionately affects individuals in tropical and subtropical regions, p…
View article: Assessment of awareness and levels of preparedness for humanitarian disasters across some geopolitical zones in Nigeria
Assessment of awareness and levels of preparedness for humanitarian disasters across some geopolitical zones in Nigeria Open
Background Disaster preparedness is critical for households, businesses, and communities. Over the years, Nigerians have had to rely on sheer luck and providence to save themselves from disasters with little or no help from rescue agencies…
View article: Prevalence, persistence and diversity of Listeria strains with antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes from fresh fruits in Southwest Nigeria
Prevalence, persistence and diversity of Listeria strains with antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes from fresh fruits in Southwest Nigeria Open
Untreatable listeriosis and wastage could be traced to contaminated fruits. This study assessed Listeria spp, antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes in ready-for-sale fruits. Listeria spp was identified in 270 fruits: garden egg (90)…
View article: Assessment of Awareness and Level of Preparedness for Humanitarian Disasters in Nigeria
Assessment of Awareness and Level of Preparedness for Humanitarian Disasters in Nigeria Open
Background Disaster preparedness is critical for households, businesses, and communities. Over the years, Nigerians have had to rely on sheer luck and providence to save themselves from disasters with little or no help coming from rescue a…
View article: Prevalence and antimicrobial resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella</i> sp among individuals with urinary tract infection from hospital and community settings in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Prevalence and antimicrobial resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella</i> sp among individuals with urinary tract infection from hospital and community settings in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria Open
The antibiotic resistance of urinary pathogens has been varying over the period of years, in community and healthcare-associated infections. The study provided the current prevalence and antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsie…
View article: Detection of a neglected tropical disease: Case report of Heavy <i>Tunga penetrans</i> lesions on the feet of a thirteen-year-old boy from a community in Lagos, Nigeria
Detection of a neglected tropical disease: Case report of Heavy <i>Tunga penetrans</i> lesions on the feet of a thirteen-year-old boy from a community in Lagos, Nigeria Open
Tungiasis is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) arising from an ectoparasitic infection of the skin of its host by the gravid female Tunga species. The prevalence can spike to about 60% in impoverished regions of South America, the Caribbe…
View article: Correlation of SARS-CoV-2 fecal negative with gastrointestinal eubiosis in asymptomatic, mild and moderate cases of COVID-19 in Lagos, Nigeria
Correlation of SARS-CoV-2 fecal negative with gastrointestinal eubiosis in asymptomatic, mild and moderate cases of COVID-19 in Lagos, Nigeria Open
Background : The severe acute respiratory syndrome, coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) when disseminated to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract through the bidirectional gut-lung crosstalk can cause alterations in GI microbiota composition and diversi…
View article: Phytochemical screening, gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GCMS) analysis and molecular toxicological potential of Hunteria umbellata aqueous fruit extract against Staphylococcus aureus in accessory gene regulators (AGRs)
Phytochemical screening, gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GCMS) analysis and molecular toxicological potential of Hunteria umbellata aqueous fruit extract against Staphylococcus aureus in accessory gene regulators (AGRs) Open
Background Fruits of Hunteria umbellata (HU) have been utilized in folk medicine as potent against Staphylococcus aureus (SA) infections, particularly skin and nasal related conditions. However, there is scarcity of literature concerning t…
View article: The Occurrence of Resistomes, Virulence Factors and Clonal Diversity of Escherichia coli and Staphylococci Isolated from the Semen of Men Attending Infertility Clinic in Lagos
The Occurrence of Resistomes, Virulence Factors and Clonal Diversity of Escherichia coli and Staphylococci Isolated from the Semen of Men Attending Infertility Clinic in Lagos Open
Male factor infertility accounts for 40–60% of global couples suffering from infertility. Multiple antibacterial resistances have constituted a serious impediment against the effective eradication of non-specific bacteria etiology of male …
View article: Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 strains isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria
Whole genome sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 strains isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria Open
View article: Effect of nasal carriage of <i>Bacillus</i> species on COVID-19 severity: a cross-sectional study
Effect of nasal carriage of <i>Bacillus</i> species on COVID-19 severity: a cross-sectional study Open
Intranasal sprays containing Bacillus species are being researched for treating viral respiratory tract infections. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the nasal carriage of Bacillus and COVID-19 severity. This was…
View article: Referee report. For: Concomitant Infection of Helicobacter pylori and Intestinal Parasites: Burden, Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics in Hospitalized Children and Adolescents in Northern Lebanon [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]
Referee report. For: Concomitant Infection of Helicobacter pylori and Intestinal Parasites: Burden, Sociodemographic and Clinical Characteristics in Hospitalized Children and Adolescents in Northern Lebanon [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] Open
View article: Corrigendum: Fetoplacental transmission and placental response to SARS-CoV-2: evidence from the literature
Corrigendum: Fetoplacental transmission and placental response to SARS-CoV-2: evidence from the literature Open
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View article: In vitro ethno-toxicology of Hunteria umbellata methanol seed and stem extracts against Vibrio parahaemolyticus and its molecular implication on swarming and adhesion genes
In vitro ethno-toxicology of Hunteria umbellata methanol seed and stem extracts against Vibrio parahaemolyticus and its molecular implication on swarming and adhesion genes Open
Background Hunteria umbellatta (HU) is a predominant plant with a share of therapeutic properties against various human diseases with no scientific report of its in vitro ethno-toxicology coupled with molecular implication in the literatur…
View article: Molecular Detection of Enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus in Ready-to-eat Cowhide (‘Ponmo’) Collected from Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria
Molecular Detection of Enterotoxigenic Staphylococcus aureus in Ready-to-eat Cowhide (‘Ponmo’) Collected from Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria Open
Aims: Ready-to-eat [RTE] animal products like ponmo are preferred by consumers due to its palatability and quality. However, foodborne pathogens particularly Staphylococcus aureus are sources of concern due to cross-contamination of raw an…
View article: Effect of nasal carriage of<i>Bacillus</i>species on COVID-19 severity: A cross-sectional study
Effect of nasal carriage of<i>Bacillus</i>species on COVID-19 severity: A cross-sectional study Open
Intranasal sprays containing Bacillus species are being researched for treating viral respiratory tract infections. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the nasal carriage of Bacillus and COVID-19 severity. This was…
View article: A survey of chloroquine use for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in Nigeria
A survey of chloroquine use for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 in Nigeria Open
Background: Rampant chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine poisoning in Nigerian hospitals following suggestions of its possible efficacy in the treatment and prevention of the newly emerged COVID-19 disease informed this survey.
Objectives: The …
View article: Case Report: Severe Infestation with Tungiasis in a Coastal Community in Badagry Lagos, Nigeria.
Case Report: Severe Infestation with Tungiasis in a Coastal Community in Badagry Lagos, Nigeria. Open
Tungiasis is an ectoparasitic infection caused by the invasion of the skin of a man, dog, pig, or bird with gravid female Tunga species.Prevalence may reach up to 50% in impoverished areas of South America, the Caribbean and Sub-Saharan Af…
View article: Multidrug-Resistant Kocuria rosea and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Co-Infection in a Nigerian Patient with COVID-19: A Case Report
Multidrug-Resistant Kocuria rosea and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Co-Infection in a Nigerian Patient with COVID-19: A Case Report Open
BACKGROUND Bacterial Infections, especially, of the respiratory system, have been reported as one of the medical concerns in patients with the Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19), particularly those with multiple co-morbidities. We present…
View article: Detections of mefA, ermB, and mphA Macrolides Resistant Genes in Bacteria Isolated from Covid-19 Patients from Selected Health Facilities in Ibadan, Nigeria
Detections of mefA, ermB, and mphA Macrolides Resistant Genes in Bacteria Isolated from Covid-19 Patients from Selected Health Facilities in Ibadan, Nigeria Open
Background: COVID-19 is a disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Epidemiological data indicated that bacterial complications in COVID-19 would decrease clearance rate of the infecting agent and incr…
View article: Efficacy and safety of Tenofovir-based regimen in elderly people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Efficacy and safety of Tenofovir-based regimen in elderly people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Objective The study examined whether the benefit and adverse effects of the tenofovir-based highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimen outweigh the non-tenofovir-based regimen in the elderly population. Methods We searched PubMed…
View article: Fetoplacental transmission and placental response to SARS-CoV-2: Evidence from the literature
Fetoplacental transmission and placental response to SARS-CoV-2: Evidence from the literature Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a dreadful novel coronavirus with global health concerns among pregnant women. To date, the vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy remains controversial. We brie…
View article: Evaluation of respiratory tract bacterial co-infections in SARS-CoV-2 patients with mild or asymptomatic infection in Lagos, Nigeria
Evaluation of respiratory tract bacterial co-infections in SARS-CoV-2 patients with mild or asymptomatic infection in Lagos, Nigeria Open
View article: Founder-flush effect found in Vibrio cholerae by MLVA of Nigerian samples
Founder-flush effect found in Vibrio cholerae by MLVA of Nigerian samples Open
Introduction: We analyzed the multilocus variable tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) genotypes from DNA of toxigenic Vibrio cholerae O1 patient isolates from Nigeria collected by the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research between 2016 to 2021. …
View article: SARS-CoV-2 sequencing collaboration in west Africa shows best practices
SARS-CoV-2 sequencing collaboration in west Africa shows best practices Open
Genomic surveillance can track pathogen transmission during an outbreak, identifying actionable genomic variation on the co-evolution of pathogens with the human genome and socioeconomic demographics.1Meredith LW Hamilton WL Warne B et al.…
View article: Virulence and Resistance Characterization of Staphylococci-associated Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnant Women in Lagos, Nigeria
Virulence and Resistance Characterization of Staphylococci-associated Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnant Women in Lagos, Nigeria Open
Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is the most prevalent bacterial infection in developing countries. UTI is sometimes asymptomatic. The occurrence of UTI in pregnancy can result in complications such as premature or low-birth-weigh…
View article: Mucoadhesive Microspheres of Maraviroc and Tenofovir Designed for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV-1: An in vitro Assessment of the Effect on Vaginal Lactic Acid Bacteria Microflora
Mucoadhesive Microspheres of Maraviroc and Tenofovir Designed for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis of HIV-1: An in vitro Assessment of the Effect on Vaginal Lactic Acid Bacteria Microflora Open
The antiretroviral drugs loaded in the microspheres, had good mucoadhesion which is a potential for prolonged residence time in the vagina. The antiretroviral drugs were adequately released from the microspheres and showed efficacy against…
View article: Extracts of endophytic fungi from leaves of selected Nigerian ethnomedicinal plants exhibited antioxidant activity
Extracts of endophytic fungi from leaves of selected Nigerian ethnomedicinal plants exhibited antioxidant activity Open