J. N. Abenga

Renal Integrity Probably Determines Tolerance to Infection with Trypanosoma congolense in Rats and Natural Hosts

J. N. Abenga, E. T. Adeniji & C. O. Ezihe · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2016

Aim: The research was carried out to determine the role of renal function in susceptibility to anemia in rats infected with Trypanosoma congolense. Study Design: The study utilized a total of twenty-four (24) male albino rats, divided into two groups of eight (8) albino rats as c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2016/23866

Effect of Flooding on Trypanosome Infection Rates in Trade Cattle at Central Abattoir, Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, North Central Nigeria

J. N. Abenga · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2015

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine trypanosome infection rates in cattle brought to Makurdi central abattoir during a devastating flooding of 2012. Study Design: Cattle of mixed sexes and breeds were randomly sampled three times a week. Place and Duration of Study: The in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2015/15757

Renal and Hepatic Dysfunctions in Early Phase of Experimental Trypanosoma brucei Infection of Nigerian Pigs

J. N. Abenga, S. Adamu, N. M. Useh, A. J. Nok, N. D. G. Ibrahim, A. K. B. Sackey & K. A. N. Esievo · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Aim: The effects of infection with Trypanosoma brucei on renal and hepatic functions in early phase of disease were studied in experimentally infected pigs. The aim of this study was to identify serum biochemical changes that could serve as biomarkers of early renal and hepatic d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15905