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Gobir AA, Ariyibi SO, Ibraheem RM, Johnson AR, Abdulkadir MB, Katibi OS, Adeoye PO, Udoh EA, Ilesanmi ON, Folaranmi OO. Disseminated Tuberculosis in a Nigerian Adolescent with Linear IgA Bullous Dermatosis: A Case Report and Review of Literature. West Afr J Med 2022; 39:646-650. [PMID: 35752975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Linear IgA bullous dermatosis (LABD) is an auto-immune disease affecting young children and adults, characterized by the linear deposition of IgA at the basement membrane zone with resultant complement activation and a cascade of immune reactions. There is a loss of adhesion at the dermo-epidermal junction and subsequent blister formation. It is a rare disease that has a good prognosis with adequate therapy. However, the underlying depressed immunity associated with the disease may expose them to such infections as tuberculosis. We report the case of an 11-years-old Nigerian female adolescent with LABD, diagnosed at the age of four years but defaulted on follow-up, who developed disseminated tuberculosis (pulmonary, lymph nodes, abdominal and pericardial effusion) seven years after the appearance of the initial blistering skin lesions. She commenced anti-tuberculosis drugs, steroids, and a tube pericardiostomy for the pericardial effusion. Dapsone was initiated for the LABD during the continuation phase of anti-tuberculosis therapy, with subsequent disappearance of the skin rash within two weeks.
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- A A Gobir
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin/University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin/University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin/University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin/University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin/University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin, and University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pathology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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Afolayan FM, Adedoyin OT, Abdulkadir MB, Ibrahim OR, Biliaminu SA, Mokuolu OA, Ojuawo A. Acute Kidney Injuries in Children with Severe Malaria: A comparative study of diagnostic criteria based on serum cystatin C and creatinine levels. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J 2020; 20:e312-e317. [PMID: 33414935 PMCID: PMC7757922 DOI: 10.18295/squmj.2020.20.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2019] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Objectives Serum creatinine levels are often used to diagnose acute kidney injury (AKI), but may not necessarily accurately reflect changes in glomerular filtration rate (GFR). This study aimed to compare the prevalence of AKI in children with severe malaria using diagnostic criteria based on creatinine values in contrast to cystatin C. Methods This prospective cross-sectional study was performed between June 2016 and May 2017 at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria. A total of 170 children aged 0.5–14 years old with severe malaria were included. Serum cystatin C levels were determined using a particle-enhanced immunoturbidmetric assay method, while creatinine levels were measured using the Jaffe reaction. Renal function assessed using cystatin C-derived estimated GFR (eGFR) was compared to that measured using three sets of criteria based on creatinine values including the Kidney Disease: Improved Global Outcomes (KDIGO) and World Health Organization (WHO) criteria as well as an absolute creatinine cut-off value of >1.5 mg/dL. Results Mean serum cystatin C and creatinine levels were 1.77 ± 1.37 mg/L and 1.23 ± 1.80 mg/dL, respectively (P = 0.002). According to the KDIGO, WHO and absolute creatinine criteria, the frequency of AKI was 32.4%, 7.6% and 16.5%, respectively. In contrast, the incidence of AKI based on cystatin C-derived eGFR was 51.8%. Overall, the rate of detection of AKI was significantly higher using cystatin C compared to the KDIGO, WHO and absolute creatinine criteria (P = 0.003, <0.001 and <0.001, respectively). Conclusion Diagnostic criteria for AKI based on creatinine values may not indicate the actual burden of disease in children with severe malaria.
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- Folake M Afolayan
- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.,Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.,Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Katsina State, Nigeria
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- Department of Chemical Pathology & Immunology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.,Department of Chemical Pathology & Immunology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.,Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria.,Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria
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Tagbo BN, Bancroft RE, Fajolu I, Abdulkadir MB, Bashir MF, Okunola OP, Isiaka AH, Lawal NM, Edelu BO, Onyejiaka N, Ihuoma CJ, Ndu F, Ozumba UC, Udeinya F, Ogunsola F, Saka AO, Fadeyi A, Aderibigbe SA, Abdulraheem J, Yusuf AG, Sylvanus Ndow P, Ogbogu P, Kanu C, Emina V, Makinwa OJ, Gehre F, Yusuf K, Braka F, Mwenda JM, Ticha JM, Nwodo D, Worwui A, Biey JN, Kwambana-Adams BA, Antonio M. Pediatric Bacterial Meningitis Surveillance in Nigeria From 2010 to 2016, Prior to and During the Phased Introduction of the 10-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine. Clin Infect Dis 2020; 69:S81-S88. [PMID: 31505626 PMCID: PMC6736152 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciz474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Historically, Nigeria has experienced large bacterial meningitis outbreaks with high mortality in children. Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), Neisseria meningitidis (meningococcus), and Haemophilus influenzae are major causes of this invasive disease. In collaboration with the World Health Organization, we conducted longitudinal surveillance in sentinel hospitals within Nigeria to establish the burden of pediatric bacterial meningitis (PBM). Methods From 2010 to 2016, cerebrospinal fluid was collected from children <5 years of age, admitted to 5 sentinel hospitals in 5 Nigerian states. Microbiological and latex agglutination techniques were performed to detect the presence of pneumococcus, meningococcus, and H. influenzae. Species-specific polymerase chain reaction and serotyping/grouping were conducted to determine specific causative agents of PBM. Results A total of 5134 children with suspected meningitis were enrolled at the participating hospitals; of these 153 (2.9%) were confirmed PBM cases. The mortality rate for those infected was 15.0% (23/153). The dominant pathogen was pneumococcus (46.4%: 71/153) followed by meningococcus (34.6%: 53/153) and H. influenzae (19.0%: 29/153). Nearly half the pneumococcal meningitis cases successfully serotyped (46.4%: 13/28) were caused by serotypes that are included in the 10-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine. The most prevalent meningococcal and H. influenzae strains were serogroup W and serotype b, respectively. Conclusions Vaccine-type bacterial meningitis continues to be common among children <5 years in Nigeria. Challenges with vaccine introduction and coverage may explain some of these finding. Continued surveillance is needed to determine the distribution of serotypes/groups of meningeal pathogens across Nigeria and help inform and sustain vaccination policies in the country.
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- Beckie N Tagbo
- Institute of Child Health, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, and.,Department of Paediatrics University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State
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- World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for New Vaccines Surveillance, Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Banjul
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- Department of Paediatrics, Lagos University Teaching Hospital.,Department of Paediatrics, College of Medicine, University of Lagos
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- Department of Paediatrics, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi
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- Department of Disease Control and Immunization, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Abuja
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- Department of Paediatrics University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara
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- Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara
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- Medical Microbiology Department, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi
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- World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for New Vaccines Surveillance, Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Banjul
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Benin Teaching Hospital
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- Department of Community Health, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, and
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- Department of Community Health and Primary Care, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Lagos University Teaching Hospital
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- Department of Paediatrics University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku-Ozalla, Enugu State.,Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Bernhard-Nocht-Institute for Tropical Medicine, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Disease Control and Immunization, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Abuja
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- WHO Regional Office for Africa WHO/AFRO, Republic of Congo, Brazzaville
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- World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for New Vaccines Surveillance, Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Banjul
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- WHO Regional Office for Africa WHO/AFRO, Republic of Congo, Brazzaville
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- World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for New Vaccines Surveillance, Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Banjul
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- World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for New Vaccines Surveillance, Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Banjul.,Microbiology and Infection Unit, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Heiner syndrome (HS) is a rare hypersensitivity reaction of an infant or young child to cow milk proteins. It is a disease characterised by failure to thrive, respiratory symptoms like cough, dyspnoea, wheeze and rhinitis with accompanying chest infiltrates on chest radiograph; gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea; and anaemia. The non-specific nature of the disease can result in delayed diagnosis and treatment and central to the condition is hypersensitivity to cow milk proteins. Several cases have been reported worldwide but there has been no report of this condition in Africa. We highlight the case of a sixteen week old child seen in our facility with features typical of Heiner syndrome. Clinicians should have a high index of suspicion for this condition especially in children predominantly on infant formula.
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- Ayotade B Ojuawo
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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Ogunkunle TO, Abdulkadir MB, Katibi OS, Bello SO, Raheem RA, Olaosebikan R. Pediatric blood culture isolates and antibiotic sensitivity pattern in a Nigerian tertiary hospital. Niger J Med 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/njm.njm_55_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Oladele DM, Oladele DP, Ibraheem RM, Abdulkadir MB, Raheem RA, Gobir AA, Adedoyin OT, Johnson AWBR. Reappraisal of respiratory syncytial virus as an aetiology of severe acute lower respiratory tract infections in children younger than 5 years in Nigeria. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg 2019; 113:446-452. [DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trz026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2019] [Revised: 03/07/2019] [Accepted: 03/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Acute lower respiratory tract infections (ALRIs) especially severe ALRIs, constitute a global high burden of morbidity and mortality in children <5 y of age and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has been documented to a play a major aetiological role. However, Nigerian reports on severe childhood RSV ALRIs are rare and most reports are old. With recent advances in RSV preventive strategy, arises the need for a recent appraisal of RSV infection in children with severe ALRI. The current study thus set out to determine the prevalence of RSV infection among hospitalized children <5 y of age and describe the related social determinants.
Methods
We performed a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted over 1 y of 120 children, ages 2–59 months, diagnosed with ALRI. Relevant data were obtained and an antigen detection assay was used for viral studies.
Results
The prevalence of RSV infection was 34.2% and its peak was in the rainy months. The proportion of infants in the RSV-positive group was significantly higher than that in the RSV-negative group (82.9% vs 54.4%; p=0.002). These findings were largely consistent with those of earlier reports.
Conclusions
RSV has remained a common cause of severe ALRI in infants, especially during the rainy months in Nigeria. It is thus suggested that more effort be focused towards implementing the current global recommendations for the prevention of RSV-associated LRI, particularly in infants.
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- Damilola M Oladele
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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Ibraheem RM, Abdulkadir MB, Gobir AA, Johnson WB. Socio-demographic and clinical factors predicting time to presentation for children with pneumonia in Ilorin, Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Medicine 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajme.2017.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Rasheedat M. Ibraheem
- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin and University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, NigeriaDepartment of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin and University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459 , Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin and University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, NigeriaDepartment of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin and University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459 , Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin and University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, NigeriaDepartment of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin and University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459 , Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin and University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459, Ilorin, Kwara State, NigeriaDepartment of Paediatrics & Child Health, University of Ilorin and University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, PMB 1459 , Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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Adeboye M, Abdulkadir MB, Adegboye OA, Saka AO, Oladele PD, Oladele DM, Eze EC, Adeyemi OO, Abubakar U, Grace A, Rotimi BF. A Prospective Study of Spectrum, Risk Factors and Immediate Outcome of Congenital Anomalies in Bida, North Central Nigeria. Ann Med Health Sci Res 2016; 6:380-384. [PMID: 28540107 PMCID: PMC5423339 DOI: 10.4103/amhsr.amhsr_108_13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background: Congenital disorders are structural, metabolic, behavioral and functional disorders that are present at birth. Their manifestations are protean ranging from mild anomalies to life-threatening conditions. Aim: The objectives of this study were to describe the congenital anomalies in children seen at Federal Medical Center, Bida over a 12 month period, determine possible factors associated with these anomalies; and their short term outcome. Subjects and Methods: Children with clinically recognized congenital malformations were recruited consecutively over a 12 month period and socio-demographic, etiologic and other relevant clinical data were obtained. A detailed examination was also performed and abnormalities documented. The data was analyzed using Epi-info version 6 (Atlanta, USA). The Chi-square was used to identify significant differences for categorical variables. Mid-P and Fisher's exact tests were utilized as appropriate. A P < 0.05 was considered to be significant. Results: A total of 46 children with congenital anomalies were seen during the study period, all which were recruited into the study. The hospital based prevalence amongst neonates was 111/1000 neonates. The most common system affected was the digestive system(50.0%) followed by the central nervous system and head and neck anomalies. There was no significant difference in distribution of anomalies amongst the various ethnic groups. About 22% of families were consanguineous, all being first cousins and 8.7% of mothers were greater than 35 years of age. The case fatality rate for congenital malformations was 2.2%, while 60.9% were referred to other hospitals for further care. Conclusion: The study has demonstrated a wide variety of congenital anomalies in Bida, North-Central Nigeria with the digestive system anomalies being the most frequent. The findings of this study strengthen the need for empowerment of the institution in appropriate management of these disorders.
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- Man Adeboye
- Department of Pediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
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- Department of Pediatrics, Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
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Abdulkadir MB, Ibraheem RM, Johnson WBR. Sociodemographic and Clinical Determinants of Time to Care-Seeking Among Febrile Children Under-Five in North-Central Nigeria. Oman Med J 2015; 30:331-5. [PMID: 26421113 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2015.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our study sought to determine the time parents of febrile children under the age of five took to seek competent medical care. We also looked at the possible sociodemographic/ clinical factors that influenced this presentation. METHODS Four hundred and nine under-fives presenting at the emergency unit with a history of fever in the last 48 hours along with their mothers were recruited over four months. Relevant sociodemographic information as well as symptoms and duration of illness were obtained. Multinomial regression analysis was performed to determine the predictors of early and late presentation. RESULTS Over half (57%) of patients presented within 24 hours of onset of fever. The mean age of the children and mothers were 22±15 months and 30±5 years, respectively. High social class (odds ratio (OR) 6.5, 95% CI 1.6-26.4), Hausa ethnic group (OR 19.3, 95% CI 5.7-65.6), convulsions (OR 3.2, 95% CI 1.6-6.5) and appearance of other symptoms (OR 6.0, 95% CI 3.0-12.0) were significant predictors of early presentation. Secondary school education, belonging to another ethnic group, and non-resolution of fever were significant predictors of late presentation. CONCLUSION The majority of febrile under-fives came to the hospital to seek competent medical care within the first 24 hours of illness. However, there is a need for more parental education on early hospital presentation for parents of low socioeconomic status and educational background.
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- Mohammed B Abdulkadir
- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
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Abubakar I, Iliyasu Z, Kabir M, Uzoho CC, Abdulkadir MB. Knowledge, attitude and practice of female genital cutting among antenatal patients in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano. Niger J Med 2004; 13:254-8. [PMID: 15532227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite the widespread practice of FGC, not much attention had been given to it until recently. The attitude of expectant mothers towards it is crucial in sustaining it. OBJECTIVE To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of female genital cutting among antenatal patients in Aminu Kano Teaching hospital in northern Nigeria METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on 210 antenatal patients seen at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital from February to March 2003. A structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect information about socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, attitude and practice of female genital cutting. RESULTS Majority (91.4%) of the respondents have heard about FGC. Clitoridectomy and infibulation were known by 36.2% and 5.2% of the respondents respectively. Sixty and 5.2% of respondents knew that HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis could be transmitted by methods used in FGC. Other complications mentioned include sexual dissatisfaction (25.7%) and difficult delivery (8.6%). Furthermore, 16% of respondents wished FGC would continue mainly due to cultural or religious reasons, this opinion was associated with low (20.5%) level of education. Opponents of FGC gave medical complications as their main reason. Prevalence of circumcision was 23.3% and the most common type (36.7%) was clitoridectomy. CONCLUSION Though awareness about FGC has improved, and attitude towards it appears generally negative, the practice still persists in the north, though at a lower level than the Southeast and Southwest. It was therefore recommended that intensive campaign and health education among mothers and the general public, as well as enforcement of legislation are needed.
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- I Abubakar
- Department of Community Medicine, Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
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