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Possible Risk Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Treatment Failure Among Patients Attending Tuberculosis Treatment Centers in Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract: The widespread failure of tuberculosis chemotherapy has led to an increase in mortality and morbidity associated with tuberculosis infection. This study was aimed at assessing the possible risk factors associated with tuberculosis treatment failure in patients attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Kano State. Treatment outcomes of the 436 tuberculosis patients attending selected hospitals in 2018 were obtained using a retrospective study (review of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Causing Urinary Tract Infection
Abstract: Urinary tract infections are one of the most common causes of hospital admission, high morbidity and mortality. The most common cause of urinary tract infection is Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter spp., Citrobacter spp. and Gram-positive bacteria such as Enterococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus and Coagulase-negative Staphylococci. Multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae are emerging worldwide due to high empiric and injudicious use of antibiotics. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Assessment of Mothers’ Knowledge Status and Impact of Clinical Pharmacist in Creating Awareness about Gastroenteritis Patient Education Programmes
Abstract: AbstractGastroenteritis results from the infection of the digestive or the gastrointestinal tract due to viruses or bacteria. It is characterised by the rapid onset of diarrhoea with or without vomiting which include nausea, fever, and abdominal pain. Diarrhoea usually causes frequent passage of unformed liquid stools. Aim and Objectives: To assess the mothers’ knowledge status and impact of clinical pharmacist in creating awareness about gastroenteritis and implementing patient education programmes. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–13 Read article