Publications by authors named "Basiru Aliyu"

Objective: Inflammatory diseases are influenced by oxidative stress. Oxidatively damaged 8-oxoG in DNA is linked to inflammation. The enzyme OGG1 is responsible for repairing the damaged base in the DNA which is linked to pro-inflammatory signaling and severe inflammation.

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  • Animal tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease that affects both domestic and wild animals in Nigeria, and it’s caused by bacteria.
  • The study found that about 7% of tested animals had TB, with higher rates in cattle and camels.
  • The research highlights the need for better monitoring and control of TB in animals to help protect public health in Nigeria.
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Background: In Nigeria, effective case management and evaluation of pulmonary tuberculosis treatment outcomes are an integral part of controlling the spread of infectious diseases. The study reviewed the treatment outcomes of pulmonary tuberculosis and the factors associated with rates of successful and unsuccessful treatment outcomes in the 21 referral hospitals in Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Methods: Documented records of pulmonary tuberculosis patients from January 2018 to December 2021 in 21 Local Area Councils in Kebbi State, Northern Nigeria were reviewed.

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Efforts are ongoing by researchers globally to develop new drugs or repurpose existing ones for treating COVID-19. Thus, this led to the use of oseltamivir, an antiviral drug used for treating influenza A and B viruses, as a trial drug for COVID-19. However, available evidence from clinical studies has shown conflicting results on the effectiveness of oseltamivir in COVID-19 treatment.

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Background: The present study determined the incidence of rifampicin resistance among outpatients at the General Hospital Yauri, Kebbi State, Nigeria.

Materials And Methods: The study is a cross-sectional study conducted from February 2018 to October 2019. Sociodemographic data were collected from hospital registration books.

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