Phenotypic and molecular screenings for determination of cassava mosaic disease (CMD) status in farmers’ fields in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1007/s11033-020-06039-5
Abstract: African cassava mosaic virus (ACMV) and East African cassava mosaic virus (EACMV) are among the major constraints to cassava productivity within tropical and sub-tropical regions, including Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Thus, virus indexing has become imperative… read more here.
Keywords: state nigeria; cassava mosaic; disease; ebonyi state ... See more keywords
PREVALENCE AND OUTCOME OF LASSA FEVER AMONG HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS IN EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA, 2018 - 2019.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2020.198000
Abstract: Lassa fever (LF) is a viral hemorrhagic illness endemic in West Africa. Annually, about 300,000 - 500,000 people are being infected, with about 5,000 deaths. Symptoms of LF include high grade fever, headache, malaise, abdominal… read more here.
Keywords: outcome; fever; prevalence; ebonyi state ... See more keywords
Behind Bars But Not Sentenced: The Role of Computerized Central Repository in Addressing Awaiting-Trial Problems in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1177/21582440221079822
Abstract: Quick dispensation of justice is necessary for every democratic society to succeed. It is encouraging to see studies, concerns and active agitations from people on the promotion of quick justice in Nigeria. Unfortunately, these studies… read more here.
Keywords: awaiting trial; ebonyi state; trial problems; computerized central ... See more keywords
Misconceptions about transmission, symptoms and prevention of HIV/AIDS among adolescents in Ebonyi state, South-east Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-020-05086-2
Abstract: Objectives Nigeria has the second largest number of adolescents and young people living with HIV/AIDS in the world. Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS contribute to spread of HIV, and constrain uptake of preventive services. This paper explored… read more here.
Keywords: south east; among adolescents; aids among; hiv aids ... See more keywords
Early onset of neurological features differentiates two outbreaks of Lassa fever in Ebonyi state, Nigeria during 2017–2018
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009169
Abstract: Lassa fever (LF) is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness with various non-specific clinical manifestations. Neurological symptoms are rare at the early stage of the disease, but may be seen in late stages, in severely ill… read more here.
Keywords: patients seen; neurological features; ebonyi state; two outbreaks ... See more keywords
Are rural pregnant women disadvantaged in accessing intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy in Ebonyi State, Nigeria?
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0269305
Abstract: Introduction Adequate intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) uptake (≥3 doses) routinely delivered at antenatal clinics is effective in preventing malaria during pregnancy. Whereas, low IPTp uptake (24.0%) had been reported among pregnant women in Ebonyi State,… read more here.
Keywords: state; ebonyi state; urban rural; pregnant women ... See more keywords
Behavioural and Socio-economic Implications of HIV/AIDS Patients on Population and Development of Ebonyi State, Nigeria: 2010–2014
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DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v12n6p106
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Studies indicate that HIV/AIDS has become one of the leading causes of death Worldwide since it was discovered over 30 years ago. The virus has challenged medical solutions and it poses serious socio-economic challenges… read more here.
Keywords: state; hiv aids; ebonyi state; socio economic ... See more keywords
Determination of the Incidence of Medicolegal Death in a Tertiary Health Institution in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, South-East, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.5539/gjhs.v12n8p58
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Death is an inevitable end that comes when not expected. However, when death occurs as a result of violence or unclear and suspicious manner, a coroner inquest is instituted to determine the cause, manner… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; death; medicolegal death; ebonyi state ... See more keywords