Molecular screening of antibiotic-resistant determinants among multidrug-resistant clinical isolates of Proteus mirabilis from SouthWest Nigeria.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain, swelling and trismus are common complications associated with third molar surgery. These complications have been reported to have an adverse effect on the quality of life of patients undergoing third molar surgery. OBJECTIVE:To review the different modalities of minimizing inflammatory complications i...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Osunde OD,Adebola RA,Omeje UK

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gunshot injuries were rare in Calabar before the Nigerian civil war. This has changed in subsequent years and has reached a near epidemic proportion in the last three years. These are caused by civil violence, police brutality and armed robberies. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the incidence, pattern and causes of g...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Udosen AM,Etiuma AU,Ugare GA,Bassey OO

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To analyze the epidemiological characteristics and secular trends of the leading causes of death in China. METHODS:Data on the leading causes of death was collected from the Statistical Yearbook of China. Data for 11 years, from 2003 to 2013, was analyzed by regression analysis and chi-square test. RESULTS...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ren Y,Zhang M,Luo X,Zhao J,Yin L,Pang C,Feng T,Wang S,Wang B,Zhang H,Yang X,Hu D

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Surgical site infections (SSI) are a potential cause of morbidity and increased cost of care after operations such as open prostatectomy. Objective:To audit the occurrence of SSI after open prostatectomy at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Methods:A revi...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Salako AA,Badmus TA,Onyia CU,David RA,Adejare IE,Lawal AO,Onyeze CI,Ndegbu CU

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Acinetobacter baumannii (AB) is increasingly becoming a clinically relevant organism due to the rising number of associated nosocomial infections. The therapeutic options are extremely minimal because of its ability to develop resistance to all available antimicrobials, including colistin (CST). Data on the ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Elham B,Fawzia A

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:South Africa has endorsed a World Health Assembly (WHA) resolution calling for control of soil-transmitted helminths (STHs). In Cape Town, services and housing that exist in old-established suburbs should minimise the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections, even when residents are poor. Where families...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Adams VJ,Markus MB,Adams JF,Jordaan E,Curtis B,Dhansay MA,Obihara CC,Fincham JE

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:HIV/AIDS is a major public health problem in Cameroon which had a prevalence of 5.1% in 2010 with 141 new infections per day. The fear of voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is an obstacle to HIV prevention. OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of HIV-1, HIV-2 and HIV-1/HIV-2 co-infection among people ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Nsagha DS,Njunda AL,Kamga HL,Assob JC,Bongkem EA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital heart disease is an important cause of maternal morbidity and mortality during pregnancy. Pregnancy alters the circulatory and respiratory physiology with attendant deleterious effect on the mother with congenital heart disease and the foetus. Additional insult to the circulatory physiology by other factors...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Akintunde AA,Opadijo OG

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increasing protection gaps of insecticide-treated nets and indoor-residual spraying methods against malaria have led to an emergence of residual transmission in sub-Saharan Africa and thus, supplementary strategies to control mosquitoes are urgently required. OBJECTIVE:To assess household environmental ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Semakula HM,Song G,Zhang S,Achuu SP

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the prevalence and extent of MSDs among a sample of freshmen in a nursing college in Ghana. METHODS:A semi-structured self-reported questionnaire including the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire (NMQ) was used to collect information on age, gender and musculoskeletal complaints among a random s...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Abledu JK,Offei EB

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The world has been experiencing an increase of stroke among young adults. Occurrence of stroke in young adults dramatically affects the quality of life of the individuals. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the quality of life amongst young adults who experienced a stroke living in Kenya. METHODS:A cross-sectional ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Muli G,Rhoda A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Illicit use of high dosage buprenorphine has been well documented in several countries, including Tunisia. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this survey is to assess the buprenorphine withdrawal syndrome time course, and how it may be affected by the population characteristics among subjects admitted to a rehabilitatio...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Derbel I,Ghorbel A,Akrout FM,Zahaf A

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The plant, Parquetina nigrescens is used in folklore medicine to treat diabetes mellitus and its complications in several parts of West Africa. OBJECTIVE:To determine the effect of Parquetina nigrescens extract on fasting blood glucose in alloxan-induced diabetic rats. METHODS:The blood glucose levels, com...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Saba AB,Oyagbemi AA,Azeez OI

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oro-Pharyngeal Candidiasis (OPC) continues to be considered the most common opportunistic fungal disease in HIV/AIDS patients globally. Azole antifungal agent has become important in the treatment of mucosal candidiasis in HIV patients. Presently, antifungal drug resistance is fast becoming a major problem p...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Enwuru CA,Ogunledun A,Idika N,Enwuru NV,Ogbonna F,Aniedobe M,Adeiga A

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Zoonoses pose a risk to public health. OBJECTIVE:To carry out the investigation of the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of baboons, Papio anubis, frequenting the Wikki base Camp in Yankari National Park, Nigeria. METHOD:Formol-ether concentration technique was used to isolate parasite eggs and cyst...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Mafuyai HB,Barshep Y,Audu BS,Kumbak D,Ojobe TO

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and increases the risk of stroke and death. Patients with hypertensive have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation. RDW (Red blood cell distribution width) levels are elevated in cardiovascular disorders including heart failure, stab...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Sarikaya S,Şahin Ş,Akyol L,Börekçi E,Yilmaz YK,Altunkaş F,Karaman K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with microalbuminuria among newly diagnosed diabetic patients in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. Methods:In this cross-sectional study conducted between June 2014 and January 2015, we collected information on patients' s...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Muddu M,Mutebi E,Ssinabulya I,Kizito S,Mulindwa F,Kiiza CM

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) refers to a group of febrile illnesses caused by different viruses that result in high mortality in animals and humans. Many risk factors like increased human-animal interactions, climate change, increased mobility of people and limited diagnostic facility have contributed to t...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Kumosani TA,Al-Malki AL,Razvi SS,Balgoon MJ,Kaleem M,Huwait EA,Alghamdi MA,Yaghmoor SS,Abualnaja KO,Barbour EK,Al-Madani KA,AlToukhi MH,Kumosani AT,Moselhy SS

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been shown that colorectal carcinoma is increasing in incidence in African countries. This could be due to change in life style. Molecular pathogenesis of colorectal cancer commonly involves mutation in p53 gene which leads to expression of p53 protein in tumor cells. Expression of p53 protein has bee...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Rambau PF,Odida M,Wabinga H

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study is the first documented prevalence of IgG antibody against HSV-1&-2 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and thus provides baseline data for future in-depth studies on HSV infection in South-South, Nigeria. OBJECTIVE:This study determined the seropositivity and determinants of serum IgG antibody against HSV...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Okonko IO,Cookey TI

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Naphthoquinone is a class of phenolic compounds derived from naphthalene. 7-Methyljuglone (7-MJ) is a naphthoquinone also known as ramentaceone or 6-Methyl-8-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone or 5-Hydroxy-7-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone or 7-Methyl-5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone or 5-Hydroxy-7-methyl-,1,4-naphtoquinone o...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Mbaveng AT,Kuete V

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Prolonged corrected QT (QTc) has been identified as a risk factor for malignant arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Caucasian studies have shown a definite relationship between QTc prolongation and Cardiac Autonomic Neuropathy (CAN) in diabetic subjects. Objective:To determine the prevalence of prolonged ...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ukpabi OJ,Onwubere BJ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Caffeine one of the readily available stimulants consumed daily by more than 80% of the world's population, making it the most widely consumed drug in history. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of different doses (5, 10 &15 mg.kg(-1)) of caffeine per kilogram body weight on maximal aer...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Lamina S,Musa DI

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Perinatal and neonatal mortality rates have been described as sensitive indices of the quality of health care services. Regular audits of perinatal and neonatal mortalities are desirable to evaluate the various global interventions. Objective:To describe the current pattern of perinatal and neonatal mortali...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ogunlesi TA,Ayeni VA,Ogunfowora OB,Jagun EO

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coats' disease is an exudative retinal detachment with vascular telangiectasis occurring mostly in male children, the age group most affected by retinoblastoma. OBJECTIVES:Compare the differential diagnoses of Coats' disease Establish recommendation to early disease detection. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A 3-yea...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Rugwizangoga B,Mwabili T,Scanlan T,Meyer P,Kitinya J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relatively little resistance to quinine globally has led to an increase in its use in P. falciparum malaria especially in multi-drug resistant strains. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the physicochemical and equivalency of three brands of quinine sulphate tablets available in South Western region of Nigeria. MET...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Adegbite A,Adegbolagun OM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Health professionals in developing countries want access to information to help them make changes in health care and contribute to medical research. However, they face challenges of technology limitations, lack of training, and, on the village level, culture and language. This report focuses on the U.S. National Libra...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Royall J,Lyon B

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tuberculosis is one of the causes of granulomatous disease within the anorectal region. The clinical features, which include symptoms and signs of anal pain or discharge, multiple or recurrent fistula in ano and inguinal lymphadinopathy, are not characteristically distinct from other anal lesions. It is also...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Gupta PJ

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study was carried out to search for cases of undetected hypertension in young adult male and non-pregnant female patients (18 - 44years) attending a catholic mission hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria so as to provide evidence for routine blood pressure checks in this age group. It also sought to determine ris...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Ekore RI,Ajayi IO,Arije A

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Backgrounds:People in Yemen and in East African countries chew khat more than five hours daily. Objectives:The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between khat and occlusal caries progression. Methods:A cohort study was carried out among 98 Yemeni khat chewers and 101 non-chewers aged 18-35 years old wit...

journal_title：African health sciences

authors： Al-Alimi KR,Razak AAA,Saub R

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00