Information needs and Utilization by Science and Technology Researchers in Edo and Delta State Nigeria

This work investigated the information needs and utilization by science and technology researchers in Edo and Delta state Nigeria .Data were collected through through the use of questionnaire and were analyzed using percentage method. The findings revealed that science and technology researcher needs information for their research work, for general knowledge and so on. It was also revealed that text books , professional journals, internet reference materials, abstract and index are sources of information for these set of people. It was also discovered that lack of time, unavailability of relevant information materials, lack of time and fund to source for information are the problems that science and technology faces in their search for information. Based on these findings, recommendations and conclusion were made

South African HIV-1 subtype C transmitted variants with a specific V2 motif show higher dependence on α4β7 for replication.

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Ownership and utilisation of insecticide treated nets among under five children and their caregivers in Makurdi, Nigeria, a cross sectional survey

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A Study of Isolates from Female Genital Swab Specimens in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Infective vaginal discharge, when left untreated, is a possible risk of acquisition of HIV/AIDS as well as other complications. To detect some common microbial agents of vaginal discharge in order to improve the current syndromic management of abnormal vaginal discharge. A prospective study of female genital swabs collected from Obstetrics and Gynecology units of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano Nigeria and analyzed for microscopy, culture and sensitivity in medical microbiology laboratory from December 2007 to December 2008. Microbial agents were detected in 82% (n=1620) of a total 2000 female genital swab studied. Candida species peaked with 60.0% (n=1200) out of the 2000 samples, followed by Gardnerella vaginalis, an agent of bacteria vaginosis with 20.0%(n=400). The distribution of abnormal vaginal discharge was highest in young adults aged 21 to 30 years. The commonest microbial agents of infective vaginal discharge were Candida species, followed by Gardnerella vaginalis, an agent of bacterial vaginosis. Vaginal discharge was prevalent among young adults. We recommend prevention, early diagnosis and prompt treatment of infective female genital discharge, especially among the young sexually active group in order to reduce the menace of HIVtransmission.Key words: genital swabs, microscopy, culture, sensitivity  genital swabs, microscopy, culture, sensitivit

Vaginal Trichomoniasis among Patients Attending Primary Health Care Centers of Jos, Nigeria

Trichomoniasis is widely distributed all over the world and remains a common infection among female patients attending sexually transmitted disease clinics. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of trichomonal infection in HIV/AIDS and non-HIV control groups of patients in a population of women. We conducted a simple cross-sectional study in Primary health care centers in Jos metropolis during December 2006 to December 2007. Seven hundred high vaginal swabs were collected; 350 from HIV positive and another 350 from HIV-negative groups of patients attending antenatal and GOPD clinics in primary health care centers in Jos metropolis and analysed for microscopy and culture in Jos University Teaching Hospital. Data on epidemiologic indices from the patients, using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires were collected. The result shows 17% (n=120/700) rate of trichomoniasis among all participants in the study. The prevalence rate of trichomoniasis among persons with HIV was 24% while it was found to be 10.3% among HIV negative group. The difference was statistically significant (x2 =23.172; df=1; p<0.05)).The rate of co-infection of T. vaginalis in Bacterial vaginosis was 42% (n=50/120) , while it was 24%(n=29/120) in candidiasis. The singles had a 35% high rate of trichomonal infection. The infected women had a mean age of 26 years, and a mean number of 3 intra-vaginal sex partners per week. In conclusion therefore there was a high prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in HIV/AIDS group of patients compared to non-HIV group in the study. We therefore recommend local HIV prevention strategies to target such women with trichomonal infection for intervention efforts, especially in HIV endemic area of sub-continent of Africa to further reduce the burden of HIV in the population

Comparative Assessment of Groundwater Suitability for Irrigation and Drinking Purposes in Agbara and Ota area of Southwestern Nigeria

The quality of water is measured in terms of its physical, chemical and bacteriological characteristics. Agbara and Ota area of southwestern Nigeria hosts many industries. These industries generate effluents which are discharged into the environment without any form of treatment, hence the need to ascertain the quality of water in the area for domestic and irrigation purposes. Water samples were collected and analyzed using standard laboratory techniques for physico-chemical and bacteriological parameters and the results were subjected to geostatistical analysis. The result revealed that the pH in the area is slightly acidic (5.70-6.90). The concentration of the major cations and anions falls within the permissible limit postulated by WHO. The high concentration of BOD. COD, total coliform and E.coli in water are testimonies the water in the area is poor bacteriologically and an indication of the presence of human faeces in the water. Prolong drinking of such kind of water can result to water borne diseases in the area. The high concentration of manganese in the water may be attributed to the industrial effluent from the in the area. The water index for irrigational suitability (SAR, SSP, PI, RSC, MAR and KR) suggest that the water in the area to be fairly good. The overall water quality index calculated also confirmed the poor quality status of water in the area. Good sanitary habit and proper treatment of industrial effluent before discharge into the environment is advocated. Boiling of water before use is recommended to ameliorate the effect of bacteriological contamination of the water