A5070036379- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Urological Disorders and Treatments
- Renal cell carcinoma treatment
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
University of Maiduguri
2010-2025
Background . Tetanus toxoid immunisation of pregnant mother has remained the most effective strategy in eliminating neonatal tetanus. Impaired production and/or transplacental transfer antibodies may affect effectiveness this strategy. We studied effect maternal HIV infection on serum levels and anti-tetanus antibodies. Methods A total 162 mother-baby paired samples were taken analysed for antibody using ELISA. Maternal status was also determined by double ELISA technique. TT vaccination...
We describe recurrent generalized tetanus in a four-year-old unimmunized boy following suppurative otitis media (SOM) within an 11-month period. There are not many published reports on tetanus. highlight the importance of both primary immunizations and need for active immunization before discharge as infection does confer lifelong immunity. The usefulness booster doses toxoid missed opportunities emphasized.
Abstract We conducted a study of Mantoux reactions in children managed for tuberculosis (TB) at the University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) over period 4 y. Of 97 eligible various forms TB on whom test was conducted, 82 (84.5%) had negative reaction and 15 (15.5%) positive reaction. No statistically significant difference found relation to age groups sex between patients with (p = 0.602 p 0.484, respectively). observed among BCG-vaccinated non-vaccinated 0.321). Although malnutrition...
Background: The impact of TB is highest in the developing countries Asia and Africa especially among children whom diagnosis challenging. Periodic skin testing by Mantoux method recommended residing high prevalence regions. Objective: To determine test positivity BCG-vaccinated non-vaccinated under-five Maiduguri, Nigeria. Method: study was descriptive cross-sectional, conducted Nigeria, apparently healthy 3-59 months old who attended child welfare clinics University Maiduguri Teaching...
Aim: The effect of maternal pregnancy body mass index as a measure weight gain on neonatal birth outcome in the labor ward University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.Methods: One hundred and four mother-neonatal pairs were selected using systematic random sampling method.Maternal was calculated from height formula divided by square kilogram/meter (kg/m 2 ), assessed bassinet weighing scale.Chi-square test association used to investigate BMI weights.Results: There 55 (52.9 %) males 49 (47.1...
Background Nigeria remains one of only three polio-endemic countries in the world. In 2016, after an absence 2 years, wild poliovirus serotype 1 was again detected North-Eastern Nigeria. To better guide programmatic action, we assessed immunity status infants and children Borno Yobe states, evaluated impact recently introduced inactivated vaccine (IPV) on antibody seroprevalence. Methods findings We conducted a facility-based study seroprevalence to serotypes 1, 3 among health-seeking...
We report a case of 7-year-old unimmunized child who presented with 2 week history nasal quality speech, hoarseness the voice, regurgitation feeds, and unstable gait. He had previous fever, severe sore throat bloody discharge. A swab was negative for Corynebacterium diphtheria; however, he received antibiotics at primary care clinic prior to presentation. clinical diagnosis diphtheria neurologic complication made started on oral erythromycin, nasogastric tube feeding daily physiotherapy,...
Abdominal epilepsy is an exceptionally rare cause of abdominal pain that more likely to occur in children than adults. We report on a child with episodic paroxysmal pain, accompanied by flatulence, neck tiredness and bilateral weakness the lower limbs. The findings physical examination were normal except for Mongolian spots. Haematological investigations, radiographs ultrasound scan normal. electro-encephalogram showed temporal lobe dysrhythmia during typical attack. patient responded well...
ABSTRACT Introduction Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is emerging as a significant public health concern in northeastern Nigeria, particularly states such Yobe and Borno. Despite its increasing impact, there lack of data characterizing this issue. This study aims to explore the prevalence, spatial distribution, risk factors for CKD among patients receiving haemodialysis (HD) region. Methodology A cross-sectional survey HD centres Yobe, Borno, Jigawa States Nigeria was conducted. Questionnaire...
This report details a case of generalized tetanus with the added complication tongue bite following repeated convulsions six-year-old unimmunized girl. It highlights fact that is an unusual portal entry and emphasizes need for proper oral care unconscious patient importance immunization children.
BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection is a major cause of infant and childhood mortality andmorbidity; without treatment about 50% them will succumbto HIV/AIDS before the age two years.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate usefulness clinicalmanifestations HIV infection as surrogate for CD4 countsin antiretroviral-naive HIV-infected children.METHODS: Newly diagnosed children,antiretroviral-naïve attending paediatric infectious diseasesunit were enrolled. The clinical manifesta-tions, age,...
Background: Measles is still a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in Nigeria despite the availability safe effective vaccines. The burden measles using length hospital stay as result complications hospitalised children with isreported. Methods: We carried out two year retrospective study admitted into department Paediatrics, University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Results: Three hundred nine (11.2% Paediatric admission) aged 6-90 months (median 13 months) male: female ratio...
Background: The reasons underlying discharge against medical advice by Paediatric patients varies from place to place. Discharge is frustrating the personnel and deprives patient of adequate care. This study aims determine prevalence factors associated with advice. Methods: We retrieved analysed all folders who were discharged at ward Federal Medical Centre Azare, over 18 months period (January 2004 June 2005). Information obtained included, age, sex, for advice, socio-economic class parents...
Horseshoe kidney (HK) is one of the most common renal fusion abnormalities, with an incidence 1:400 in normal population. However, Wilms tumor (WT) arising HK a rare occurrence. We report case 9-year-old boy who presented advanced WT and also highlight management challenges resource-poor setting such as ours.The patient was Nigerian to Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic University Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) history progressive abdominal swelling, weight loss, pain, cough. Abdominal...
As infants lose maternal measles antibodies (MMAs), they experience periods when their antibody levels are insuffcient to protect them against measles. A prospective study was carried out at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Sera collected from neonates birth, and six weeks, three months, months nine age, were analysed for MMAs by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Seventy-seven enrolled. Of these, 73 (94.8%) had protective birth. This fgure declined 36 (46.8%), 28 (36.4%), 13...
Tuberculosis (TB) is an important infectious disease of public health concern. The effects TB on children in terms morbidity and mortality more than that adults. These may not be unconnected with the differences characteristics peculiarities children. usually primary, paucibacillary, characterized by difficulties diagnosis both drug susceptible resistant associated poor uptake preventive therapy for those latent infection, contacts people living HIV AIDS (PLWHA) most developing...
Abstract Background Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (LVDD) has been shown to be more prevalent in patients with diabetes, and once progress overt heart failure, carry worse clinical outcomes, compared those without diabetes. The complexity of previous 2009 ASE/EACVI algorithms makes function (DF) assessment challenging. Hence, prognostic value LVDD estimates setting is not well-established. Objective To evaluate the impact 2016 recommendations predicting cardiovascular outcomes...
Background: A talon cusp is an accessory cusp-like dental anomaly that projects from the cingulum or cementoenamel junction to incisal edge of maxillary mandibular anterior teeth in both primary and permanent dentition.A significant genetic impact has been proposed by presence immediate family members.Talon affects sexes can be unilateral bilateral incisors.Males have a greater level incidence than females.Hattab colleagues suggested classification scheme for these irregular cusps based on...