Publications by authors named "Kayode A Olawuyi"
Onderstepoort J Vet Res
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The COVID-19 pandemic has led to 7.1 million deaths globally, with Nigeria reporting its first case on February 27, 2020, resulting in 267,173 infections and 3,155 deaths by July 2024.
- - Initially, Nigeria had limited public health lab capabilities for COVID-19 diagnosis, but the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) leveraged its resources and expertise to process over 33,000 samples across five states within six months.
- - Collaborative projects were established among NVRI, the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, and other sectors, focusing on One Health grants to improve surveillance for coronaviruses and enhance pandemic preparedness through inter-sectoral cooperation.
Article Synopsis
- * Post-mortem examinations revealed severe lung issues and cloudy air sacs, while testing identified Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) as the causative agent, ruling out Avian Influenza and Newcastle Disease.
- * All serum samples tested positive for multiple IBV serotypes; the research emphasizes the need for further molecular studies in Nigeria to develop effective vaccination and control measures.
Trop Anim Health Prod
January 2013
Article Synopsis
- - Four Newcastle disease virus isolates were found in healthy guinea fowl and Muscovy ducks, highlighting their potential role in spreading the virus among poultry.
- - All isolates contained a virulence-related cleavage motif, indicating they are classified as virulent strains from sub-lineage 5 g, previously seen in chickens in Nigeria.
- - This study marks the first report of virulent sub-lineage 5 g Newcastle disease virus in asymptomatic birds in Nigeria, and the high genetic similarity among viruses suggests connections with neighboring countries, indicating possible cross-border disease transmission through live poultry trade.
