J. O. Olayiwola

Epidemiological Trends of Lassa Fever Outbreaks and Insights for Future Control in Nigeria

J. O. Olayiwola & A. S. Bakarey · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2017

The pattern of Lassa fever outbreaks in Nigeria over the years is worrisome and increasingly becoming more challenging with frequent and widening geographical spread. Lassa fever is endemic and fast becoming hyper-endemic in Nigeria. It affects the largest number of people, creat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2017/32823

Community Based Surveillance of Influenza A Virus among Life Bird Handlers from Selected Bird Markets and Poultry Farms in Ibadan, Nigeria

J. O. Olayiwola, A. S. Bakarey & G. N. Odaibo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Influenza is an acute respiratory disease that has caused pandemic in birds and humans. Therefore, this study was designed to isolate and identify influenza A virus strains from live bird handlers in life bird markets (LBM) and poultry farms in Ibadan metropolis. Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21056