Publications by authors named "Oluyemisi Adekunbi"
Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of typhoid fever in Africa: A review.
Int J Health Plann Manage
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella bacteria, is a significant public health threat in Africa due to inadequate healthcare resources and ineffective disease control policies.
- The traditional Widal serological test for diagnosing typhoid is being replaced by blood cultures and clinical assessments, especially in cases where blood cultures can't be performed.
- Treatment of typhoid fever has evolved from chloramphenicol to current reliance on fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and cephalosporins, while efforts to improve diagnosis and management are being enhanced amid rising antibiotic resistance.
Article Synopsis
- Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a major cause of dementia, with its development linked to amyloid β peptides and neurofibrillary tangles, but the exact causes are still unclear.
- Recent research has revived the idea that pathogenic microbes may contribute to AD progression, although this theory has faced skepticism due to insufficient proof of direct connections to cognitive deficits.
- The review highlights recent findings on the correlation between microbes and AD, while also discussing the current challenges of validating this infectious disease hypothesis and suggesting new research directions.
The Coronavirus Disease - 19 (COVID-19) pandemic has put additional strain on Africa's fragile healthcare systems and has impacted the rise of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Currently, there is a rise in cases of Monkeypox Disease, a zoonotic viral disease caused by the Monkeypox virus, which was first documented in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Most of the clinical symptoms of Monkeypox resemble that of smallpox, whose virus also belongs to the same genus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Purpose: Acute ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of disability and mortality globally, with increasing incidence in Africa, as the continent is already burdened with infectious diseases. Rapid diagnosis and efficient treatment are crucial, as even a slight delay in reperfusing the brain significantly affects the recovery outcome. Neuroimaging is vital for optimal care and thrombolytic or endovascular therapy in specialized stroke care units.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHepatitis E virus (HEV) is the primary cause of acute viral hepatitis in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It is transmitted by oral-faecal route via contaminated water or animal products, which is more pronounced in SSA, where inadequate hygiene measures, low socioeconomic situation, and frail healthcare system increase HEV susceptibility. During the coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19), numerous initiatives concerning viral hepatitis relief in SSA are implemented.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe conflict between Ukraine and Russia significantly influences the healthcare sector. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the armed conflict have badly devastated the established healthcare system. Only 36.
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