A5077604369- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors Study
- Bartonella species infections research
- Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
- Connexins and lens biology
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Identification and Quantification in Food
Ahmadu Bello University
2013-2024
Caritas Nigeria
2020-2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2014-2018
Colorado State University
2018
National University of San Marcos
2018
University of Georgia
2018
Huazhong Agricultural University
2013
Twice a year in southwestern Nigeria, during traditional bat festival, community participants enter designated caves to capture bats, which are then consumed for food or traded. We investigated the presence of Bartonella species Egyptian fruit bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus) and flies (Eucampsipoda africana) from these assessed whether infections had occurred persons surrounding communities. Our results indicate that harbor strains, multilocus sequence typing indicated probably represent novel...
To have a better understanding of the prevalence rabies virus (RABV) in dog trading markets Plateau State Nigeria, total 532 brain samples collected between 2010 and 2011 were subjected to antigen detection molecular characterization. RABV was detected 92 out (17.3%) from two major commercial Nigeria by direct fluorescence antibody assay, indicating possibility high markets. The complete genomic sequence obtained one these positive samples. overall organization this (DRV-NG11) typical all...
Recently reports have emerged of rabies outbreaks in townships close to the city Lokoja, capital Kogi State Nigeria. Areas Lokoja are known high rates dog bites and dogs frequently butchered for human consumption, both which may constitute risk factors transmission. However, data on relative importance these canine exposure densely populated is scarce. To understand public health two separate observational cross-sectional studies were conducted Lokoja. Firstly, a retrospective study was...
Genomic data can be used to track the transmission and geographic spread of infectious diseases. However, sequencing capacity required for genomic surveillance remains limited in many low- middle-income countries (LMICs), where dog-mediated rabies and/or transmitted by wildlife such as vampire bats pose major public health economic concerns. We present here a rapid affordable sample-to-sequence-to-interpretation workflow using nanopore technology. Protocols sample collection diagnosis are...
Brucellosis is a reemerging and neglected zoonotic disease. It an occupational bio-hazard public health problem. The objective of the study was to determine seroprevalence brucellosis its risk factors among abattoir workers in Bauchi state.A cross-sectional conducted three senatorial district abattoirs State. Abattoir (n=284) were selected by stratified random sampling. Data collected using adapted questionnaire. Serum samples collected, screened for with Rose Bengal Plate Test (RBPT),...
Rabies is a highly fatal disease that endemic in Nigeria. The poor community awareness and knowledge of canine rabies have thwarted the realization zero deaths from dog mediated human rabies. This study aimed to assess Kwara state. A total 1,460 questionnaires were administered respondents three senatorial zones state using open data kit (ODK) on mobile phones between September 2019 January 2020. rate was 38.1%. mean score 3.78 ± 2.15. Only 10.6% (n = 59/557) had satisfactory Respondents...
Bats are often consumed by some ethnic groups in Nigeria despite association of bats with many important emerging viruses. More than 300 representing eight species were captured during 2010-2011 locations northern Nigeria. Available fecal swabs (n = 95) screened for the presence arenaviruses, CoVs, paramyxoviruses (PMVs), reoviruses, rhabdoviruses, and influenza viruses using generic reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction assays. Here, we document detection PMVs, rotaviruses (RVs)...
Introduction: monkeypox, a rare viral disease, was discovered in 1958 Denmark and sporadically affects humans Central West Africa rainforests with mortality rate of 1-10%. This study Ibadan, Nigeria, aimed to detect the virus wild rodents near Human-Wildlife Hotspot interfaces. A molecular detection method employed assess incidence monkeypox hunting communities.
Rabies remains a burden in Africa, disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable despite availability of effective vaccines. Nigeria, populous African country, needs rapid disease control actions and commitments to achieve goal eliminating dog-mediated rabies by 2030. Surveillance is an essential element strategies. This study examined current state operationality surveillance system for early case detection management Gombe state, through One Health lens. It further barriers impeding...
A canine rabies virus (RABV) was isolated from a trade dog in Nigeria. Its entire genome sequenced and found to be closely related RABVs circulating Africa. Sequence comparison indicates that the is Africa 2 RABV lineage. The now termed DRV-NG11.
Abstract Using questionnaires and serologic testing, we evaluated bat lyssavirus exposure among persons in an area of Nigeria that celebrates a festival. Bats from festival caves underwent testing for phylogroup II lyssaviruses (Lagos virus, Shimoni Mokola virus). The enrolled households consisted 2,112 persons, whom 213 (10%) were reported to have ever had contact (having touched bat, having been bitten by or scratched bat) 52 (2%) bat. Of 203 participants with contact, 3 (1%) received...
Dengue is a disease caused by the dengue virus that primarily transmitted Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Currently, poses threat to public health, with about 390 million people reported be infected annually across endemic regions of world. In Nigeria, under-reported and often misdiagnosed as malaria. This study was designed conduct serological molecular survey for infection in febrile patients three Local Government Areas (LGAs) Adamawa State, from September through December 2020. Serum samples...
Introduction: Milk handling in the Nigerian informal dairy sector is commonly done without observing hygienic practices, which a threat to food safety and public health. The indiscriminate use of antibiotics treatment infections animals has led increasing resistance pathogenic organisms used antibiotics. We determined bacteriological quality nono antimicrobial respective bacterial isolates.
Dog bite exposes victims to many potential zoonoses, particularly rabies which is feared because of its extremely high fatality rate almost 100%. This study was carried out evaluate the incidences dog reported some human hospitals in Plateau State, Nigeria and provide data that will help planning control programmes state. Information retrieved from include date bite, location age sex for period January, 2007 December, 2016. Descriptive statistics used analyze results were presented tables. A...
This study was carried out to obtain a 16-year retrospective data on dog bites/suspected rabies cases and determine the prevalence of antigen in brains dogs slaughtered for human consumption Makurdi, Benue State. Data studies (2003 - 2018) bite/suspected collected from both government private veterinary clinics Makurdi while brain samples were slaughter slab at mammy market Makurdi. A total 139 reported between January, 2003 December, 2018 with majority (55.3%) victims being children less...
We report the first evidence of Shimoni bat virus (SHBV) and detection Lagos (LBV)and Mokola (MOKV) in bats from Nigeria. In total, 356 representing 7 genera 8 species, collected locations northern None brains screened by direct fluorescent antibody (DFAT) test were positive for <i>lyssavirus</i> antigens. Of 76 sera modified rapid focus inhibition (RFFIT) 24 (31.6%) had neutralizing activity; 22(29.0%) neutralized LBV, 6(7.9%) MOKV 18(23.7%) SHBV). Lyssaviruses may be...
Objective: To determine the occurrence of Cryptosporidium oocysts
On 8th November, 2019, a herdsman brought complain to the clinic of National Veterinary Research Institute, Bauchi outstation laboratory, state, Nigeria, his 2-month-old calf which was bitten 6-weeks ago by unvaccinated suspected rabid dog, responsible for guarding cattle herd.The had been showing some nervous signs and unable suckle 2 days prior case presentation.During visit herd, following observations were made on calf: abnormal bellowing, drooling salivation, emaciation,...
There is a great need for chemical method of tissue preservation that would allow sample storage extended periods at room temperature. This study aimed retrieving and detecting rabies virus antigen by direct fluorescent antibody test (DFAT) in formalin-fixed dog brain tissues. Forty fresh specimens were collected as paired samples from suspected cases received postmortem detection the Central Diagnostic Laboratory, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom. One portion each was prepared...