Publications by authors named "Aliyu Atiku"
Background: The novel SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has redefined global health and response to Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI). The outbreak of a cluster of influenza-like illnesses in Wuhan, China, has morphed into a pandemic in the last quarter of 2019, stretching from South East Asia to Europe, The Americas, Africa, and the Australian subcontinent. We evaluated the prevalence of depression among outpatients diagnosed with ARI.
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- A case of phosphine poisoning in free-range chickens was documented, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis by veterinary professionals.
- Fourteen chickens presented for necropsy showed alarming signs such as ruffled feathers and high mortality, with a rapid decline over just two days after possible exposure to poisoned food.
- Necropsy revealed severe internal damage, including vascular congestion and hemorrhaging, and chemical testing confirmed the presence of phosphine gas, underlining the need for better awareness and understanding of this toxic exposure in domestic poultry.
Background: The OPV 3 coverage for Kaduna State, 12-23 months old children was 34.4%. The low OPV 3 coverage, due mainly to weak demand for routine antigens and the need to rapidly boost population immunity against the disabling Wild Polio Virus (WPV), led the Global Polio Eradication Initiatives (GPEI) to increase supplemental OPV campaigns in Kaduna State, despite the huge cost and great burden on personnel.
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