Browsing by Author "Olabode, H.O.K"

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    Incidence and Demographic Distribution of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Biu, Borno State - Nigeria.
    (Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 2012-02-01) Bello, R. H; Olabode, H.O.K
    The growing concern over the increasing epidemics of HIV/AIDS in the country as well as the non-quantified disease burden in Biu, Borno State, necessitated this study, which established the incidence and demography factors associated with the disease using a survey conducted between July and December, 2010. A total of 487 sera collected from patients attending Abbott Medical Centre were screened using rapid chromatographic immunoassay, and the concurrent administration of structured questionnaires during specimen collection was analyzed. Out of the total patients screened, 201 (41.3%) were HIV positive, 63 (13.3%) were men, 138 (68.7%) were females, and the highest infection rate (46.8%) occurred in patients between ages 21 and 40. This age and sex distribution was statistically significant (P > 0.01) by the chi-square test. This finding confirms the endemicity of HIV and the associated social, economic, and cultural factors contributing to the spread of HIV, which identified socio-professional and marital types and levels of education as most significant attributes. Active surveillance through HIV counseling, screening, and testing of all patients visiting any health center should be intensified, in addition to empowering women to negotiate for safer sex.
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    Otitis Media in Children: A Case- Control Study at the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi State, Nigeria.
    (Biological and Environmental Sciences Journal for the Tropics, 2012-02-01) Bello, R.H.,; Tahir, F and; Olabode, H.O.K
    A survey of Otitis Media (OM) in children attending the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) section of the Specialist Hospital, Bauchi, was conducted to determine its prevalence and isolates of microorganisms associated with its onset. A total of 400 ear swabs were randomly collected from children aged 0-12 years and subjected to bacteriological and mycological laboratory investigations. Their epidemiological data was also retrieved from case files and analyzed using standard methods. The most prevalent organisms isolated were Staphylococcus aureus, 116 (34.94%); Proteus mirabilis, 82 (24.70%); Escherichia coli, 33 (9.94%); Streptococcus species, 27 (8.13%); Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 19 (5.72%); and Klebsiella species, 12 (3.61%). Others included other species of staphylococci, 7 (2.10%); diphtheroids (normal flora), 5 (1.51%); and Candida albicans, 31 (9.34%), with an overall assessment of 83% prevalence. The age and sex were statistically significant (P < 0.01) by chi-square. This finding reveals that OM is a common childhood problem in the study area. Therefore, increasing awareness of good hygiene in maternal care operations, prophylaxis with antibiotics following known exposure and/or predisposing factors, and avoidance of haphazard use of antibiotics during therapy are hereby recommended.
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    Qualitative Detection of Serum Antibodies to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) amongst Patient in Biu, Borno State- Nigeria.
    (Nigerian Journal of Parasitology, 2011-09-01) Olabode, H.O.K; Obot, E and; Bello, R. H
    Survey was conducted to establish the incidence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) over a period of four (4) months. A total of 300 blood specimens collected from patients attending Abott Medical Centre were screened using rapid chromatographic immunoassay test kit. Out of the total patients screened, 56 (18.6%) were HIV positive, 38 (67.9%) were males, 18 (32.1%) were females, and the highest infection (76.8%) occurred in patients between the ages of 31 and 40. The age and sex of positive carriers had an association with the disease occurrence. This finding confirmed the endemicity of HIV and AIDS. HIV enlightenment campaigns/advocacy, counseling, screening, and testing of the public should be intensified, in addition to economic empowerment of women.