A. T. O. Awopeju, N. I. Robinson, L. N. Ossai-Chidi, A. A. Jonah, M. A. Alex-Wele, I. L. Oboro, C. D. Okoli, C. C. Duru, R. Ugwu, L. E. Yago-Ide, N. I. Paul, K. T. Wariso & O. K. Obunge·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2023
Background: Antimicrobial stewardship programmes are interventions which have been developed to address irrational and inappropriate use particularly in health care centers. Antimicrobial stewardship programmes involve a set of activities which promote appropriate use of antimicr...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3286
Background: The consequences of antimicrobial resistance are severe, as mortality and morbidity rates continue to increase. The extensive use of antibiotics contributes significantly to the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. It is crucial to have knowledge suppor...
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Research Article10.9734/jocamr/2023/v21i3440
Aim: To determine the pattern and prevalence of malaria in children attending the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Study Design: Retrospective review. Place and Duration of Study: University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, 2006-2011. Methodology: Demographic inf...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/33952
T. Kasso, I. L. Oboro, O. Maduka, A. T. O. Awopeju, N. I. Paul, L. E. Yaguo-Ide, I. N. Chijioke-Nwauche, M. Ogoro, G. Otto & C. A. Nwauche·Archives of Current Research International·2020
Background: Malaria is a serious public health problem in developing countries with Africa bearing most of its burden. Pregnant women are more susceptible to malaria and it is one of the leading causes of maternal and perinatal mortality/morbidity. Use of effective malaria preven...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2019/v19i330158
Background: Malaria is a life threatening protozoan infection and children under 5 years are one of the most vulnerable group. Good malaria preventive practices among these group is key to reducing malaria burden and its associated mortality. Objective: The aim of the study was t...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2019/v37i330165
Aim: Comparative analysis of local expression of IL-2, IL-10 and TNF-α was carried out to provide an insight to the extent and type of localized immune response associated with yeast colonization of the urogenital tract. Study Design: Descriptive Observational study. Place and Du...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2016/27438
I. L. Oboro, M. Bob-Manuel, I. N. Chijioke-Nwauche, O. Maduka, T. Kasso, A. T. O. Awopeju, N. I. Paul, L. E. Yaguo-Ide, M. Ogoro, I. M. Siminialayi, C. I. Abam, A. R. Nte, F. O. Nduka, O. K. Obunge & C. A. Nwauche·Asian Journal of Pediatric Research·2021
Background: Malaria still remains an overwhelming cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium parasitemia among children below 5 years of age in Akwa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajpr/2021/v5i430179
Blood stream infections can result in life threatening conditions with high morbidity and mortality. Hence, prompt diagnosis and antimicrobial treatment is required. The gold standard of making a diagnosis of septicaemia is the isolation of the offending pathogen from a blood cul...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2018/41124