Prevalence of <i>Strongyle</i. ova in goats and comparative studies of some faecal culture techniques in Maiduguri, Nigeria by A.A. Biu, E.T. Onyiche, A Mohammed, B.T. Paul, M.A. Adegoke, S.I. Ngulde

“…The infection was higher from samples collected in the abattoir 36 (25.35%) compared with 6(18.75%) in Mairi Village and none was positive from the University of Maiduguri Farm. A significant difference (p<0.05) was thus observed between locations. …”
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Serotypes, antimicrobial profiles, and public health significance of Salmonella from camels slaughtered in Maiduguri central abattoir, Nigeria by Ibrahim A. Raufu, Ismail A. Odetokun, Fatai S. Oladunni, Mohammed Adam, Ubaidat T. Kolapo, Ganiu J. Akorede, Ibraheem M. Ghali, James A. Ameh, Abdulganiyu Ambali

“…Aim: This study aimed at determining the serotypes, antimicrobial profiles, and public health importance of Salmonella strains from camels slaughtered at Maiduguri central abattoir, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: Two hundred samples were obtained from camel comprising of intestines, feces, liver, and spleen (n=50 each). …”
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Health risk assessment of heavy metals in imported frozen fish sold in Damaturu and Maiduguri fish markets, Nigeria by Jajere, S. M., Jidda, D., Goni, M.D., Sadiq, M.A., Adamu, S. G., Mohammed, S., Saidu, A. S., Malah, M., Musa, H. I., Tijjani, A. O.

“…A total of 30 frozen fish were sampled from different fish markets in Damaturu and Maiduguri in Yobe and Borno States, Nigeria respectively. …”

Assessment of Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme: Focus on Faculty of Agriculture Students, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. by A O Ani, B. O Ogunbameru, H I.M Gaya, A Ibrahim

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Prevalence and profile of pulmonary fungal pathogens among HIV-infected patients attending University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Nigeria by Muhammad Talle, Ibrahim M Hamidu, Idris-Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Mursal, Kalama B Dikwa, Mustapha Jelili, Peter O Musa

“…In view of this, the present study sought to isolate, identify, and determine the prevalence of pathogenic fungi in HIV-infected patients attending the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Materials and methods Between 5 April 2016 and 27 August 2016, three consecutive sputum samples in the early morning were collected from individual participants. …”
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HOW SAFE IS RECREATIONAL SOCCER PLAYING AS A HEALTH ENHANCING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR APPARENTLY HEALTHY ADULTS IN MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA by Gambo HB, Ismaila M, Oyeyemi AL, Jaiyeola O, Rufa'i AY, Shitu A, Oyeyemi AY

“…Method: Sixty-seven apparently healthy young men conveniently selected from three non-professional football clubs in Maiduguri participated in the study. The participants were pre-screened for any cardiovascular ailment before engaging in recreational soccer playing for a total of 30 minutes. …”
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Global impacts of scientific publications by academic staff: a case study of College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria by Mohammed Bukar, Sulayman T. Balogun, Adewale L. Oyeyemi, Abdullahi A. Bukar, Medugu J. Thomas

“…Objective: The present study assessed the global impacts of scientific publications by academic staff of the College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri (CMS-UNIMAID) using selected bibliometric indices. …”
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Pattern and outcome of traumatic spinal cord injury managed at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Nigeria: A retrospective study by Cornelius Mahdi Ishaku, Buba Kabaju Jawa, Stanley Monday Maduagwu, Auwal Bello Hassan, Aliyu Lawan, Adamu Ahmad Rufa'i, Adetoyeje Yoonus Oyeyemi

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Assessment of Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme: Focus on Faculty of Agriculture Students, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. by A O Ani, B. O Ogunbameru, H I.M Gaya, A Ibrahim

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Assessment of Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme: Focus on Faculty of Agriculture Students, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. by A O Ani, B. O Ogunbameru, H I.M Gaya, A Ibrahim

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Antimicrobial resistance pattern of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from sheep and humans in Veterinary Hospital Maiduguri, Nigeria by Solomon Jauro, Mark M. Hamman, Kefas D. Malgwi, Jasini A. Musa, Yusuf B. Ngoshe, Isa A. Gulani, Iliya D. Kwoji, Ibrahim Iliya, Mustapha B. Abubakar, Folorunso O. Fasina

“…Conclusion: This study determined the presence of MRSA in sheep and humans from the Veterinary Hospital, Maiduguri. It appears that certain drugs such as ciprofloxacin, imipenem, and gentamicin will continue to remain effective against MRSA associated with humans and sheep. …”
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Perception of the environmental impact of chemical fertilizer application by vegetable farmers along River Ngadda of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria by A. Musa, F.M. Zanna, N.A. Wakil, A.A. Gujja

“…This study identifies types of fertilizer applied, examined farmers knowledge on fertilizer application and assessed farmers perception of the impact of fertilizer on environment along river Ngadda in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. …”
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Phenotypic profile of pulmonary aspergillosis and associated cellular immunity among people living with human immunodeficiency virus in Maiduguri, Nigeria by Idris Abdullahi Nasir, Halima Ali Shuwa, Anthony Uchenna Emeribe, Hafeez Aderinsayo Adekola, Amos Dangana

“…This study aimed to isolate, identify the etiologies, and determine the prevalence of PA among HIV-infected persons with a productive cough (at least <2 weeks) at the HIV Clinics of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: After ethical approval, three consecutive early morning sputum samples were collected from patients with negative tuberculosis results. …”
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Serological Evidence and Sociodemographic Risk Factors of Recent Cytomegalovirus Infection in Pregnant Women Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria by Adamu Babayo, Thairu Yunusa, Idris Abdullahi Nasir, Marycelin B. Baba

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ACUTE WATERY DIARRHOEA IN UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN: PERCEPTION OF THE CAUSES, HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOURS AND BARRIERS OF MOTHERS TO CARE IN A PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTRE IN MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA by MUSTAPHA MG, GARBA MA, ALHAJI MA

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Prevalence and phenotypic detection of methicillin resistance Staphylococcus aureus between ruminants butchered for humanoid intake and animal handlers in Maiduguri, Nigeria by Isa Adamu Gulani, Yaqub Ahmed Geidam, Lawan Adamu, J. R. Lawal, Falmata Ali Abadam

“…Objective: The objectives of this study was to investigate phenotypically the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and Methicillin Resistance S. aureus (MRSA) in ruminants and animal handlers in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Materials and methods: A total of 937 samples (900 nasal and skin swabs of cattle and 37 humans samples) were collected in Maiduguri metropolis. …”
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Prevalence and risk estimates of Cryptosporidium oocysts infection associated with consumption of raw-eaten vegetables in Maiduguri metropolis LGAs, Northeast Nigeria by A. S. Saidu, S. Mohammed, S. G. Adamu, M. A. Sadiq, A. O. Tijjani, H. I. Musa, S. M. Jajere, M. D. Goni, A. Muhammed, M. D. Idriss

“…A cross-sectional study was designed to determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium oocysts in raw-eaten vegetables in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere Local Government Areas (LGAs). …”
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FRACTURE PATTERNS AS SEEN AT THE ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI TEACHING HOSPITAL NIGERIA: - A FIVE YEAR PROSPECTIVE STUDY by Dabkana TM, Madziga AG, Na'aya HU, Abbas AD, Umaru H

“…All patients who presented at the Accident and Emergency Unit of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, both fresh and old fractures were included. …”
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Cross-sectional survey data on the socio-demographic characteristics associated with substance use among internal displaced persons in Maiduguri, Nigeria by Osaro Aigbogun, Deborah Oyine Aluh, Roland Nnaemeka Okoro, Midya Yousefi, Olawole Fawehinmi, Mohammed Sani Abdullahi

“…Using an adapted version of the Drug Use Disorder Identification Test (DUDIT) instrument, cross-sectional survey data were obtained from 520 IDPs living in three camps located in Maiduguri, Borno state of Nigeria. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences software version 21.0. …”
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Prevalence and molecular characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in cattle and humans, Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study by Ayi Vandi Kwaghe, James Agbo Ameh, Caleb Ayuba Kudi, Abdul-Ganiyu Ambali, Hezekiah Kehinde Adesokan, Victor Oluwatoyin Akinseye, Olubukola Deborah Adelakun, Joy Gararawa Usman, Simeon Idowu Cadmus

“…We aimed at determining the prevalence of bovine and human tuberculosis, and the spoligotypes of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in cattle and humans in Maiduguri. Methods We conducted a cross sectional study on bovine and human tuberculosis in Maiduguri, Borno state. …”
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