Publications by authors named "M B Odebisi-Omokanye"
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- West Nile Virus (WNV) is commonly misdiagnosed as malaria or typhoid in Nigeria, highlighting the need for increased awareness and proper diagnosis.
- A study conducted in Ilorin collected 200 blood samples from febrile patients, revealing a 6% rate of anti-WNV IgM and a 52% rate of anti-WNV IgG antibodies, with variations based on gender.
- The results indicate WNV circulation in the area and suggest that clinicians should routinely screen for the virus in febrile patients to ensure appropriate treatment.
Infection by Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) causes viral encephalitis in humans. It is endemic in Asia and western Pacific regions with no reported case in Nigeria so far. This study aimed at detecting evidence of circulation and pattern of exposure of individuals in Ilorin, Nigeria to JEV.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is common among HIV-infected individuals. Its contribution to morbidity and mortality became more apparent following introduction of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) which improved survival among HIV-infected individuals.
Objectives: This study aimed at determining the prevalence of both active and latent CMV infections among HIV-infected individuals on HAART in Ilorin, Nigeria.
Human T-cell lymphotropic virus types I/II (HTLV-I/II) is endemic in some parts of the world including Nigeria. Reported prevalence rates in Nigeria have largely focused on blood donors. This study aims at determining the prevalence of HTLV infection among pregnant women in Ilorin North-central Nigeria.
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