T. A. T. Salami

The Allure of Abdominal Scarification (`UDE`) among the Esan Tribe in South-South Nigeria – A Prospective Analysis

T. A. T. Salami, E. Irekpita, A. Emorinken, T. I. A. Oseni, A. A. Akinkugbe, O. E. Oziegbe & F. O. Agbebaku · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2020

Background: The practice of inflicting cuts (incisions) on the anterior abdominal wall to treat splenomegaly of various causes is a very common one in some parts of Edo State, Nigeria. Such incisions may result in several complications including sepsis (especially in children who...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2020/v41i1430349

Viral Skin Infections in Adult Patients with HIV/AIDS in a Tropical Rural Practice in Nigeria

T. A. T. Salami & P. Echekwube · International STD Research & Reviews · 2015

Background: The skin, like all organs in the body is affected by several diseases in patients with HIV/AIDS. This is particularly so with viral skin disorders where impaired cellular immunity seems to be a common pathway of susceptibility. There are however few documented studies...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2015/15371

Pattern of Cutaneous Pathology among a Cohort of HIV/AIDS Patients Accessing Care in a Rural/Suburban Adult ART Clinic in Nigeria

T. A. T. Salami, G. M. Adewuyi, P. Echekwube & C. Affusim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Background: Cutaneous diseases are common in patients with HIV/AIDS however there are few documented reports of these lesions from some parts of world such as Nigeria and West Africa. Objective: The aim of this study was to identify cutaneous pathologies in patients attending an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2651