Publications by authors named "A A Otu"
Mechanisms of resistance to cell wall and plasma membrane targeting antifungal drugs in Candida species isolated in Africa.
Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther
January 2025
Introduction: There is a rise in the emergence of multidrug resistant fungal pathogens worldwide, including in Africa.
Method: This systematic review summarized the published data on the mechanisms and epidemiology of antifungal resistance in species in Africa between 2000 and early 2024.
Result: Seventeen reports from seven African countries were analyzed but due to the paucity of data, the prevalence of antifungal resistant isolates in Africa could not be estimated.
Article Synopsis
- Africa has a high hypertension prevalence (46%), and schoolteachers are particularly at risk due to work and lifestyle factors, making it essential to understand these risks for better health interventions.
- A study of 427 schoolteachers in Calabar, Nigeria, found a 32% prevalence of hypertension, with significant correlations linked to age and body mass index (BMI).
- Teachers aged 30 and older, as well as those categorized as overweight or obese, faced greater odds of hypertension; therefore, health strategies should prioritize weight management for older educators.