S. E. Agina

Occurrence of Aflatoxigenic Fungi in Smoke-dried Fish Sold in Jos Metropolis

M. O. Job, S. E. Agina & H. S. Dapiya · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

This research was conducted to determine the occurrence of aflatoxigenic fungi in smoke-dried fish at marketing centers in the Jos metropolis. Total fungal load per sample was derived from plate counts and expressed as colony-forming units per gram of sample (cfu/g). In-vitro afl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/21465

Pattern of Serum ALT and AST Associated with Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) Infection among Various Populations in Plateau State, Nigeria

S. A. Junaid & S. E. Agina · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aim: This study was undertaken to determine the effect of HEV on liver function enzymes. HEV is endemic in most developing countries, where the prevalence of HEV IgG antibody can be as high as 50%. Acute HEV infection is known to be a cause of decompensated liver cirrhosis. Sever...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12666

Haematological Changes Associated With Hepatitis E Virus Seropositivity among Human and Animal Subjects in Plateau State, Nigeria

S. A. Junaid & S. E. Agina · International Blood Research & Reviews · 2014

Aim: To investigate the haematological manifestations of Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) seropositivity. Study Design: Cross sectional study. We included 592 subjects in the study; (426 humans and 166 animals). Humans were categorized into 4 groups: apparently healthy (190), pregnant wom...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IBRR/2014/10273