C. C. Egwuatu

Time-Kill Effect of Crude Extracts of Garcinia kola Seeds on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus from the Anterior Nares of Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

C. C. Egwuatu, T. O. Egwuatu, A. A. Iwuafor, C. N. Akujobi, A. U. Nnachi, I. N. Aghanya, F. T. Ogunsola & O. O. Oduyebo · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Aims: This study investigated the time-kill effects of crude methanol and aqueous extracts of Garcinia kola (Bitter kola) against isolates of Staphylococcus aureus obtained from the anterior nares of healthcare workers in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria. Study Design: This was a c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/27005

Investigation of Faecal Coliform Contamination of Domestic Water Sources in Ebonyi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

C. V. Nwidembia, O. O. Odikamnoro, A. U. Nnachi, C. C. Egwuatu, I. N. Aghanya, O. I. Ezejiofor, I. Mbachu, C. O. Ukaegbu, A. M. Efunshile & P. O. U. Adogu · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

 Aims: The investigation of faecal coliform contamination of domestic water sources in Ebonyi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria was undertaken. Study Design: This was a descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/27231

Parasitological Assessment and Public Health Implications of Water Used for Domestic Purposes in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

C. V. Nwidembia, O. O. Odikamnoro, A. U. Nnachi, C. C. Egwuatu, I. N. Aghanya, A. J. Nwinyimagu, O. I. Ezejiofor, I. Mbachu & C. O. Ukaegbu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Aims: Water-borne diseases have been a major cause of morbidity in most developing countries including Nigeria mainly due to poor quality of water used for domestic and industrial purposes. This study was on the parasitological assessment and public health implications of water u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27040

Perception of Community Medicine as a Specialty Choice among Clinical Medical Students in a Nigerian University: Any Remedies?

B. N. Egenti, O. R. Abana, H. N. Chineke, C. C. Egwuatu, P. O. U. Adogu & A. L. Ilika · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Background: Community Medicine is the study of health and disease in a population of a defined community. Insights into the attitude of clinical medical students towards Community Medicine specialty can help in planning a balanced workforce for better healthcare delivery. Objecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/27112

Family Size Preference: Socio-cultural and Economic Determinants among the Obstetric Population in Orlu South East Nigeria

N. B. Egenti, H. N. Chineke, I. A. Merenu, C. C. Egwuatu & P. O. U. Adogu · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Background: Human fertility is a function of a variety of factors and a proper understanding of these would be of paramount importance in tackling the problem of population explosion. Determination of the desired number of children is one of the most controversial aspects of fert...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/25613

Perception of Dysmenorrhea and Its Relationship to School Activities among Senior Secondary School Students in Nnewi, Nigeria

N. B. Egenti, U. C. Onuorah, U. E. Ebenebe, P. O. U. Adogu & C. C. Egwuatu · International STD Research & Reviews · 2016

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea is one of the commonest disorders of menstruation afflicting women of reproductive age. It is a cause of lost time from school and work among such women. Objectives: This study was carried out to determine the perception of dysmenorrhea and its effect o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2016/26487

Epidemiology of Hookworm Infection and the Influence of Some Epidemiological Factors on their Prevalence in Some Farming Communities in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

I. A. Nnachi, O. O. Odikamnoro, A. U. Nnachi, O. C. Ani, C. A. Uhuo & C. C. Egwuatu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Aims: This study was carried out to assess aspects of the epidemiology of hookworm infection and the influence of some epidemiological factors on their prevalence in some farming communities in Afikpo South L.G.A. of Ebonyi State. Study Design: This was a laboratory-based observa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/19916

Plasmid Profile of Uropathogens among Children

J. C. Ebenebe, K. M. Emeka-Okafor, C. N. Akujobi, C. C. Ezeanya, N. R. Agbakoba & C. C. Egwuatu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: The study was carried out in order to determine the plasmid profile, antibiotic susceptibility pattern and the type of antimicrobial resistance (whether it is chromosomal or plasmid mediated) among producers of extended spectrum beta-lactamases of uropathogens in children....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6243