HIV-hepatitis co-infection in a rural community in Northern Nigeria.

Introduction: HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C pose a public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa and there are only few studies on co-infection of these viruses done in rural areas in Northern Nigeria. This study provides a rural perspective on HIV-hepatitis co-infection in a Northern Nigerian community.

Methods: this cross-sectional study was carried out amongst people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in a rural community hospital over a three-month period.

Prevalence of Multi-Antibiotic Resistant and species obtained from a Tertiary Medical Institution in Oyo State, Nigeria.

The development of multi-antibiotic resistant bacteria, especially Gram-negative bacteria which are the major cause of hospital-acquired infections worldwide, had been increasing. and sp. had become more resistant to different classes of antibiotics, and the treatment of infections caused by these bacteria had developed into a challenge in both developed and developing countries.

The Prevalence and Pattern of Malnutrition in Pre-Dialytic Chronic Kidney Disease Patients at a Tertiary Care Facility in Nigeria.

Background: Malnutrition is a common problem in chronic kidney disease contributing to adverse outcomes in terms of morbidity and mortality and overall poor quality of life. In our environment and indeed most other developing countries, the prevalence of malnutrition in the general population is high. The high cost and dearth of renal replacement therapy in developing countries underscores the need for identification of factors that if adequately addressed will lead to slowing down of the progression to End Stage Renal Disease.

Prevalence and Pattern of Chronic Kidney Disease and its Associated Risk Factors in a Rural Community in South Western Nigeria.

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has now become a disease of public health importance. The increased prevalence in the population of patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) is partly related to the failure of early detection of the pre-clinical stages of the disease and its associated risk factors. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic kidney disease and its associated risk factors in Aiyepe community in Ogun state, south western Nigeria as well as determining the awareness level of the population about CKD.