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S. C. Tama

Publications (10)

Antimicrobial Resistance Profile and Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Resistance Genes in Escherichia coli from Poultry Droppings in Nasarawa, Nigeria

S. C. Tama, Y. B. Ngwai, G. R. I. Pennap, I. H. Nkene, R. H. Abimiku & S. M. Jodi · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2021

Aims: This study investigated the antimicrobial resistance profile and extended spectrum beta-lactamase resistance genes of Escherichia coli isolated from droppings of from selected poultry farms in Nasarawa, Nigeria. Study Design: Investigative Place and Duration of Study: Depar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2021/v8i230192

Molecular Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Resistance in Escherichia coli from Poultry Droppings in Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

S. C. Tama, Y. B. Ngwai, G. R. I. Pennap, I. H. Nkene & R. H. Abimiku · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Aims: This study investigates and reports the production of extended spectrum beta-lactamase in Escherichia coli isolates in poultry droppings sourced from selected poultry farms in Karu, Nigeria Study Design:  Cross sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Micr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i430169

Molecular Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Resistance in Escherichia coli from Poultry Droppings in Keffi, Nigeria

S. C. Tama, Y. B. Ngwai, I. H. Nkene & R. H. Abimiku · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2019

Objectives: The present study reports extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production in E. coli isolates from poultry droppings from selected poultry farms in Keffi, Nigeria. Methods: Seventy-five (75) samples of poultry droppings were collected, and E. coli was isolated usin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2019/v15i430131

Lifestyle Risk Factors Associated with the Prevalence of Hypertension and Diabetes among Patients Attending a Semi-rural Healthcare Facility in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

A. Nyamve, I. H. Nkene, S. C. Tama, S. K. Bello & S. C. Hassan · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2026

Aims: This study assessed the lifestyle risk factors associated with the prevalence of hypertension and diabetes among patients attending Our Lady of Apostle (OLA) Hospital, a semi-rural healthcare facility in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Study Design:  A descriptive cross-s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1405

Disease Management and Treatment Adherence Outcomes among Hypertensive and Diabetic Patients in a Semi-rural Hospital, Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

A. Nyamve, I. H. Nkene, S. C. Tama, S. K. Bello & S. C. Hassan · Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Endocrinology · 2026

Aims: This study assessed disease management and treatment adherence outcomes among hypertensive and diabetic patients attending Our Lady of Apostle (OLA) Hospital, a semi-rural healthcare facility in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, and examined the barriers patients face in ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrre/2026/v9i1144

Isolation and Molecular Detection of Mec-A Gene in Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonizing Anterior Nares of School Children in Jos South, Nigeria

S. Y. Jalmet, R. H. Abimiku, S. C. Tama, C. J. Attah & M. O. Okolo · Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering · 2023

Aims: This study investigates and reports the carriage of MRSA in students of some Secondary Schools in Jos South Local Government. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Molecular biology laboratory, Department of Microbiology, National Veterinary Rese...

Open access Research Article

Socio-Demographic Determinants of Complete Childhood Immunization Coverage among Caregivers in Rural Nasarawa State, Nigeria

S. K. Bello, A. Nyamve, I. H. Nkene, S. C. Hassan, R. P. Galleh & S. C. Tama · Asian Journal of Immunology · 2026

Aims: This study examined the socio-demographic determinants of complete childhood immunisation coverage among caregivers in rural communities of Nasarawa State, Nigeria, over the period 2016–2025, with attention to trends, prevalence, associated caregiver-level determinants, and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1198

Barriers and Challenges to Complete Childhood Immunization in Rural Communities of Nasarawa State, Nigeria: Implications for Health System Strengthening

S. K. Bello, A. Nyamve, I. H. Nkene, S. C. Hassan, R. P. Galleh & S. C. Tama · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2026

Aims: This study identified the barriers and challenges to complete childhood immunisation in rural communities of Nasarawa State, Nigeria, and examined their implications for health system strengthening, with attention to facility-level, environmental, access-related and caregiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1400

Phenotypic Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Resistance of Escherichia coli from Patients Attending Selected Healthcare Facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

R. H. Abimiku, Y. B, Ngwai, I. H. Nkene, B. E. Bassey, P. A. Tsaku, T. Ibrahim, S. C. Tama, D. Ishaleku & G. R. I. Pennap · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: This study investigated the phenotypic detection of extended spectrum beta-lactamase resistance of diarrheagenic E. coli isolated from diarrheic patients attending some major health facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiolo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v4i330108

Molecular Diversity and Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Resistance of Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli from Patients Attending Selected Health Care Facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

R. H. Abimiku, Y. B. Ngwai, I. H. Nkene, B. E. Bassey, P. A. Tsaku, T. Ibrahim, S. C. Tama, D. Ishaleku & G. R. I. Pennap · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2019

Aims: This study investigated the molecular diversity and extended spectrum beta-lactamase resistance of diarrheagenic E. coli isolated from patients attending selected healthcare facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Nasa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2019/v3i130084