O. R. Obiako

An Eight-Year Review of Morbidity and Mortality among Adult Patients with Tetanus at a Tertiary Hospital in Zaria, Northern Nigeria

O. R. Obiako, D. Ogoina, E. I. Akase, S. A. Abubakar, J. A. Kehinde, E. U. Iwuozo & P. I. Chukwuma · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background: Tetanus infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in many developing countries. The infection results from contamination of wound by Clostridium tetani in unimmunized individuals. The morbidity is mainly due to sustained skeletal muscle spasms from unoppos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/16368

Spinal Neurobrucellosis is an Unusual Cause of Nontraumatic Paraplegia in Zaria, Northern Nigeria: A report of 3 Cases and Review of Current Literature

O. R. Obiako, S. A. Abubakar, J. A. Kehinde, E. U. Iwuozo & A. U. Hamidu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2013

Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonotic febrile infection common among farmers or herdsmen who come into contact with animals or animal products. Neurological complications are uncommon, but when they occur can be confused with other neurological diseases, particularly those due...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2013/4608