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View article: Antibiotic Susceptibility of Salmonella Species Isolated from Stool Samples of Patients Attending Ahmadu Bello University, Medical Centre, Zaria
Antibiotic Susceptibility of Salmonella Species Isolated from Stool Samples of Patients Attending Ahmadu Bello University, Medical Centre, Zaria Open
Salmonella infection remains a major global public health concern. The effective treatment of salmonellosis and other enteric infections has been severely compromised by the emergence of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella strains, largely due…
View article: Antibiotic Susceptibility of Salmonella Species Isolated from Stool Samples of Patients Attending Ahmadu Bello University, Medical Centre, Zaria
Antibiotic Susceptibility of Salmonella Species Isolated from Stool Samples of Patients Attending Ahmadu Bello University, Medical Centre, Zaria Open
Salmonella infection remains a major global public health concern. The effective treatment of salmonellosis and other enteric infections has been severely compromised by the emergence of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella strains, largely due…
View article: Economic analysis of poultry production in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Economic analysis of poultry production in Ekiti State, Nigeria Open
Livestock production in Nigeria significantly impacts socio-economic, food, and nutritional security, with over 85 million small- to medium-scale poultry farmers relying on poultry production for employment and income. The study aimed to a…
View article: Prevalence of malaria among COVID-19 suspected cases in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
Prevalence of malaria among COVID-19 suspected cases in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria Open
Malaria and COVID-19 share some symptoms. Therefore, diagnosing these diseases clinically might be misleading, especially during an epidemic response. We determined the prevalence of malaria among COVID-19 suspected cases in Federal Capita…
View article: Molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors in coagulase – negative staphylococci nasal isolates among adult patients in a tertiary hospital in North-Western Nigeria
Molecular characterization of antimicrobial resistance and virulence factors in coagulase – negative staphylococci nasal isolates among adult patients in a tertiary hospital in North-Western Nigeria Open
Coagulase-negative staphylococci are harmless microorganisms that can become pathogenic when the host resistance is impaired. Their ability to exhibit multidrug-resistance and form biofilm limit treatment options and contributes to the hea…
View article: Detection of rifampicin resistance in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from the medical centers at Ahmadu Bello University
Detection of rifampicin resistance in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from the medical centers at Ahmadu Bello University Open
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of rifampicin resistance among methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus ( S .) aureus (MRSA) isolates obtained from patients in two health facilities at Ahmadu Bello University, Z…
View article: Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Clinical Isolates from Two Healthcare Facilities in Zaria
Biofilm Formation and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Clinical Isolates from Two Healthcare Facilities in Zaria Open
Background: Antibiotic resistance is a public health challenge worldwide. There is a huge global concern about the increased drug- resistant S. aureus and the development of multiple resistance to several drugs. A well-designed surveillanc…
View article: COVID-19 Vaccine hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in Kaduna State, Nigeria
COVID-19 Vaccine hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in Kaduna State, Nigeria Open
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View article: Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Rapid Diagnostic Test kits (RDTs) Innovita® and Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (Rt-PCR) for COVID-19 infection surveillance in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Evaluation of SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Rapid Diagnostic Test kits (RDTs) Innovita® and Real Time-Polymerase Chain Reaction (Rt-PCR) for COVID-19 infection surveillance in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Open
ABSTRACT Background: The RealTime Polymerase Chain Reaction (Rt-PCR) is the gold standard diagnostic test for SARS-CoV-2, however, there are several invalidated antibody-based tests available for community…
View article: Developing adaptive HIV treatment guidelines incorporating drug resistance surveillance and genotype-tailored therapies
Developing adaptive HIV treatment guidelines incorporating drug resistance surveillance and genotype-tailored therapies Open
The persistent global burden of HIV demands treatment frameworks that are both responsive and personalized, particularly in the face of rising drug resistance. Current antiretroviral therapy (ART) guidelines, while effective in many contex…
View article: Current status of antipsychotics use pattern among outpatients with schizophrenia in a tertiary care hospital in Nigeria
Current status of antipsychotics use pattern among outpatients with schizophrenia in a tertiary care hospital in Nigeria Open
Background: Previous studies of the prescription pattern of psychotropic medications in patients with schizophrenia have highlighted a high rate of antipsychotic polypharmacy (APP), but data in Northwest Nigerian are sparse. This study see…
View article: Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of coagulase-negative staphylococci obtained from nares of adult patients admitted to Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of coagulase-negative staphylococci obtained from nares of adult patients admitted to Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria Open
Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are part of the normal microbial flora of the skin and mucous membranes. Nasal colonization with antibiotic-resistant CoNS represents both a risk factor for the colonized individual and their immedia…
View article: Bacterial Contaminants Associated with the Hands of Food Handlers at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Bacterial Contaminants Associated with the Hands of Food Handlers at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Open
Food and water borne diseases are leading cause of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. This study identified bacterial agents contaminating the hands of food handlers at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. A total of 205 food handl…
View article: Changing Susceptibility Pattern of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae
Changing Susceptibility Pattern of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Open
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that increases the risk of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and causes infertility and urethral stricture. We describe three cases of sexually active men, otherwise stab…
View article: Extensively Drug Resistant Acinetobacter Species From Burns Sepsis At A Tertiary Hospital In Northwest Nigeria: Case Series
Extensively Drug Resistant Acinetobacter Species From Burns Sepsis At A Tertiary Hospital In Northwest Nigeria: Case Series Open
Background: Acinetobacter species are organisms with low virulence; however, they cause infections in immunocompromised patients. Studies of extensively drug resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter are rare in Nigeria. This organism poses a signific…
View article: Profile of bacterial pathogens contaminating hands of healthcare workers during daily routine care of patients at a tertiary hospital in northern Nigeria
Profile of bacterial pathogens contaminating hands of healthcare workers during daily routine care of patients at a tertiary hospital in northern Nigeria Open
Background: Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) have been recognized as a critical challenge affecting the quality of healthcare services provided. A significant proportion of these infections result from cross-contamination of microor…
View article: Hepatitis B vaccination status among medical students at a tertiary institution in North-East Nigeria
Hepatitis B vaccination status among medical students at a tertiary institution in North-East Nigeria Open
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is ranked among the top ten killers by the World Health Organisation. It is a public health problem, highly infectious and an occupational hazard for Health care workers. Nigeria is endemic for…
View article: Predictors of Intensive Phase Treatment Outcomes among Patients with Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Zaria, North-Western Nigeria
Predictors of Intensive Phase Treatment Outcomes among Patients with Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Zaria, North-Western Nigeria Open
Background: The emergence of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a threat to successful TB treatment outcomes in developing nations like Nigeria. This study determined the predictors of intensive phase treatment outcomes in MDR-TB…
View article: Antimicrobial prescription pattern in a tertiary hospital
Antimicrobial prescription pattern in a tertiary hospital Open
Background: Antimicrobials are nonreplaceable in the treatment of bacterial infections and thus should be used judiciously. In Nigeria, there is currently no restriction on the prescription and sale of antimicrobials. This study was conduc…
View article: Drug resistant Candida species causing invasive fungal infections at a tertiary institution in Northern Nigeria
Drug resistant Candida species causing invasive fungal infections at a tertiary institution in Northern Nigeria Open
Background: Candida is one of the most common opportunistic fungal pathogens and Candidaemia has become a public health problem due to the increase in populations at risk. Factors which predispose to candidaemia such as HIV/AIDS, TB, Cance…
View article: Diagnostic investigations and prevalence of enteric fever in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Shika-Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Diagnostic investigations and prevalence of enteric fever in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital Shika-Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria Open
Enteric fever is a systemic infectious illness that poses public health challenge in developed and developing countries like Nigeria.This research work is aimed at determining the prevalence of typhoid fever infection among patients attend…
View article: Incidence of malaria and salmonellosis co-infection in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, North-West Nigeria
Incidence of malaria and salmonellosis co-infection in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, North-West Nigeria Open
Malaria and enteric fever infection co-exists in tropical region of the biosphere due to prevailing climatic conditions and poor hygiene practice.This work is aimed at determining the incidence of malaria-typhoid co-infection among patient…
View article: Abstracts from the 6th Infection Control Africa Network Congress 2016
Abstracts from the 6th Infection Control Africa Network Congress 2016 Open
View article: Prevalence of culture-positive mycobacteria among suspected cases of pulmonary tuberculosis in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Northern, Nigeria
Prevalence of culture-positive mycobacteria among suspected cases of pulmonary tuberculosis in Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Northern, Nigeria Open
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of death and disability globally. Microscopy of Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) is the routine method of diagnosis of tuberculosis in many developing countries and although faster and cheaper, require…
View article: Prevalence and Speciation of Non-albican Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Zaria
Prevalence and Speciation of Non-albican Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Zaria Open
Candida species are versatile microorganisms which live normally in the skin, mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and genitourinary tract. In healthy people, Candida species usually live as benign commensals and produce no disease. However, …