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Publications

Prevalence of Treponema Pallidum in Serum of Pregnant Women in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
Syphilis is believed to have infected 12 million people in 1999, with greater than 90% of cases in the developing world (Stamm, 2010). It affects between 700,000 and 1.6 million pregnancies a year, resulting in spontaneous abortions, stillbirths, and congenital syphilis. In sub-Saharan Africa, syphilis contributes to approximately 20% of perinatal deaths (Woods, 2009). Rates are proportionally higher among intravenous drug users,
Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (stis) among attendees of lead city university medical centre in Ibadan, Southwestern, Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a group of infectious or communicable diseases in which the primary mode of transmission is through sexual contact [1] and are among the major causes of illnesses in the world especially in the developing countries [2-3]. The diseases caused by STDs are classified according to the type of organism causing the infection, which could be bacterial, fungal, viral or of parasitic origin [4].
Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Bacterial Agents Involved In Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are among the most common infectious diseases affecting humans worldwide (Carroll, 2002). They are important causes of morbidity and mortality for all age groups, and each year approximately 7 million people die as a direct consequence of acute and chronic respiratory infections (Ozyilmaz et al, 2005).
Occurrence of Gardnerella vaginalis in Women in Jos, Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
Bacteria vaginosis is a clinical condition characterized by a change in vaginal ecology and accompanied by vaginal discharge itching and unpleasant odour, the mixed morphotypes of Lactobacillus spp is replaced by a mixed microbial flora composed of mainly anaerobes and Gardrenella vaginalis (Alli et al., 2011). Infection with this bacterium is characterized by vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor
Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) Urinopathogens among Patients Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
The urinary system is a sterile unit, which consists of the kidneys, ureter, bladder and the urethra. The key elements in the systems are the kidneys which are pair of purplish brown organ located below the ribs towards the middle of the back (Gilernwater et al, 2002). Urine is stored in the bladder and emptied through the urethra (Gillenwater et al, 2002). About 90% of all episodes of bacterial urethrocystitis have been found
Incidence of Potentially Pathogenic Vibrio Spp. In Fresh Seafood from Itu Creek in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
This study reported the incidence of potentially pathogenic Vibrio spp. in fresh seafood from Itu creek. Studies were carried out to isolate, identify and characterized different Vibrio species in fish, crayfish and periwinkle obtained from the Itu creeks. Different parts analyzed using standard microbiological techniques were the gills, intestine and the body surfaces. The Vibrio species isolated and identified were Vibrio cholerae
Detection Of Hepatitis C Virus (Hcv) Antibody Among Children In Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
The term Hepatitis C virus (HCV) was first adopted in 1989 following the identification of an RNA viral genome in a random-prime cDNA library derived from a human plasma sample containing the putative non-A, non-B hepatitis agent (Choo et al., 1989). Epidemiological studies established that there were two routes of transmission of non-A, non-B hepatitis.
Bacteriological Review of Multi-Drug Resistance (MDR) Pathogens involved in Respiratory Tract Infections (RTIs) in Abeokuta, Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
Respiratory tract infections are one of the commonest forms of human disease, world wide with global mortality rates estimated at about 7 million (Ozyilmaz et al., 2005).The human respiratory tract, particularly the upper respiratory tract is normally open to collonisation by diverse organisms particularly anaerobes with a ratio of upto 1: 100 aerobes to anaerobes (Murray, 1998), commonly encountered organisms include Peptostretococcus. Actinomyces, and Fusobacterium spp.
Bacteriological Assessment Of Some Selected Antacid Suspension Products In Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
Antacid is any substance, generally a basic salt which contract stomach acidity in other words, antacids are acid neutralizer (Malik et al., 1991). Suspension is heterogeneous fluid containing solid particles that sufficiently large for sedimentation. Usually, they must be larger than one micrometer. Suspension is a mixture of two chemicals with the character that does not rapidly settle out (Denyer and Baird, 2007).
Bacteriological evaluation of some sachet water on sales in Owerri metropolis, Imo State, Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
Continuous increase in the sale and indiscriminate consumption of packaged drinking waters in Nigeria is of public health significance. In order to safe guard public health, it is essential that the available packaged water is of the highest quality. This study was carried out to evaluate the bacteriological quality of packaged water on sale in Owerri metropolis, Imo State of Nigeria.
The effect of Esherichia coli on catfish (CLarias gariepinus)
Department: Anesthesiology
The impact of E. coli on catfish (Clarias gariepinus) was investigated in the course of the project. The bacterium used in this study was a clinical isolate sourced from the University of Ilorin teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin. Various physicochemical parameters of the aquaculture which includes; dissolved oxygen, daily pH and temperature readings were also studied during the duration of the project work. E. coli
Plasmid mediated ampicillin resistant bacterial isolates from University of Ilorin health centre;
Department: Anesthesiology
A study on plasmid mediated Ampicillin resistant bacterial isolates from University of Ilorin Health Services Department was carried out. It showed that the Health Service Department environment comprises a mixture of bacteria that are resistant and susceptible to Ampicillin. Most of the isolates are Hospital Acquired Pathogens which cause nosocomial infections.
Detection of HCV antiboby among sexually active patients in Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria
Department: Anesthesiology
This study aimed at determining the seroprevalence of anti-HCV antibodies among patients at UNAAB in Abeokuta, Nigeria. One hundred and thirty-two volunteered attendees of UNAAB Clinic were recruited for this study. Samples of blood were collected, stored and processed using standard laboratory procedures. Additional information was obtained using a proforma specially designed for this purpose.
Bacterial isolates and antibiotic susceptibility of ear infections in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Department: Anesthesiology
Ear infections are a common medical condition globally, often overlooked as a minor medical problem, evidence has shown that if left untreated or baldly managed it could lead to severe complications. We have therefore reviewed ear infections screened for microorganisms at the Microbiology unit of Federal Medical center Abeokuta. A total of 91 ear swab samples were processed comprising 45 male and 46 female patients. 78(85.7%) isolates were recovered consisting 57(73%) GNB, 20(25.6%) GPC and 1 isolate of Candida albicans.
Antibiogram and occurance rate of bacteria recovered from patients attending a fertility clinic in Abeokuta, Nigeria.
Department: Anesthesiology
Infertility is a growing problem in Sub-Saharan Africa with its attendant Medical and social problems. Our study is designed to examine the Microbial pattern of Urogenital specimen of patients attending a fertility clinic in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Three hundred and six patients attending the Federal Medical Center Abeokuta, fertility clinic were recruited for the study, comprising 108 males and 198 females. Samples collected were semen samples from male patients and Endocervical swab samples from female patients, pregnant female patients were excluded from the study.
Parasitological evaluation of some vended sachet water in Southern Nigeria.
Department: Anesthesiology
The sale and consumption of sachet water continues to grow rapidly in most countries of the world. A parasitological evaluation of some vended sachet water in Southwestern Nigeria was carried out to determine the safety of sachet water and recommend ways of improving the quality of such drinking water. One hundred (100) brands of 500ml sachet water samples were purchased from roadside and market hawkers and examined using wet preparation and Modified Ziehl Nelson techniques.
Bacterial Food Poisoning.
Department: Anesthesiology
ICT AND EDUCATION IN AFRICA: A PARADIGM SHIFT IN TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE GAMBIA
Department: ASS
The World Links for Development (WorLD) Programme is one of the World Bank’s education projects. It focuses on the promotion of new and better ways of achieving effective learning through the use of technology.