Publications by authors named "L I Okafor"
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- The study explores the relationship between pancytopenia (a decrease in blood cells) and disseminated histoplasmosis, noting that this connection is rarely documented in existing literature.
- The authors reviewed 72 cases worldwide, primarily from the Americas, finding that many patients had underlying conditions, such as HIV and haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis.
- Recovery rates were relatively high at 73.6%, but significant mortality was attributed to diagnostic delays and complications, indicating that early recognition of pancytopenia may be crucial for better patient outcomes.
Transvaginal ultrasonography-measured cervical length versus the modified Bishop score for preinduction cervical assessment at term: A randomised controlled trial.
Chigozie G Okafor George U Eleje Joseph I Ikechebelu Chisolum O Okafor Betrand O Nwosu Chidinma C Okafor Emmanuel I Okaforcha Lazarus U Okafor
Ultrasound
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of transvaginal ultrasound measurements of cervical length and the modified Bishop score in assessing cervical readiness for labor induction in pregnant women.
- Involving 72 nulliparous women, participants were randomly assigned to either the ultrasound or Bishop score group to evaluate cervical 'ripeness' based on specific criteria.
- The results showed no significant differences in the mode of delivery, amount of prostaglandins used, or labor intervals between the two groups, indicating both methods are similarly effective for preinduction assessment.
Cutaneous manifestations of deep mycoses in Nigeria: a systematic review.
Ther Adv Infect Dis
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Deep mycoses are serious fungal infections often seen in immunocompromised individuals but can also affect healthy people after significant exposure; this review focuses on how these infections manifest in the skin among Nigerians.
- A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, analyzing published cases in Nigeria to understand clinical presentations, risk factors, and diagnostic methods for deep mycosis with skin involvement.
- The review identified 16 articles documenting 137 cases, primarily of histoplasmosis and eumycetoma, with the majority diagnosed through histopathology. Notable risk factors included farming and diabetes, and some cases were misdiagnosed as skin cancer.