Publications by authors named "Victor U Usanga"
Background: ABO and Rh blood group systems are the most significant blood group systems recognized by the International Society of Blood Transfusion and are widely used for clinical and anthropological purposes. This systematic review determined the distribution and allelic frequency of ABO and Rh(D) antigens in Ghana.
Methods: Literature searches were performed in PubMed, Google Scholar, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect, up to February 20, 2024, and included studies published from 2000 to 2024 in all regions of Ghana.
Article Synopsis
- Erythrocyte membrane protein-1 (EMP-1) plays a crucial role in malaria by helping infected red blood cells attach to blood vessel walls; antibodies against it could offer protection against the disease.
- A study was conducted in Tamale, Ghana, involving 60 malaria-infected children and 30 control subjects, examining the presence of specific EMP-1 antibodies and related blood indices.
- Findings revealed a significant association between higher levels of EMP-1 antibodies and cases of uncomplicated malaria, with those lacking these antibodies more likely to suffer from severe anemia.
Background: There is no replacement for blood, and patients requiring transfusion depend on human donors, most of whom are family donors. Family donors may deny engagement in high-risk activities, which threaten the safety of donated blood. This study determined frequency of self-reported high-risk behaviors among replacement donors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Urinary schistosomiasis is a serious public health challenge in some communities of Ebonyi State, south-east Nigeria, partly resulting from a lack of adequate epidemiological data for the institution of effective control strategies.
Objective: This study evaluated the prevalence and risk factors of urinary schistosomiasis in rural communities of Ebonyi State, south-east Nigeria.
Methods: A total of 300 students, comprising 185 boys and 115 girls, were randomly selected for the study between July and December 2016.
Background: The changing epidemiology of methicillin-resistant (MRSA) from a hospital-associated pathogen to an organism commonly found in the community and in livestock reflects an organism well-equipped to survive in diverse environments and adjust to different environmental conditions including antimicrobial use.
Methods: We investigated the molecular epidemiology of and MRSA in poultry in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Samples were collected from 1800 birds on 9 different farms within the state.
One hundred and fifty-two malaria-infected pregnant women whose pregnancies had advanced to the 6th month were randomised into two study groups - supplemented and placebo groups, after obtaining their approved consents. Ten thousand international units of vitamin A soft gels were administered to the supplemented group three times per week. Vitamin A soft gels devoid of their active ingredients were administered thrice weekly to the placebo group.
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