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First reported case of dog associated pig rabies in Ghana
Background: Pig rabies is uncommon and there is paucity of information on rabies in pigs in West African countries other than Nigeria. This communication presents a case of dog associated pig rabies in Adidome, Ghana.Materials and Methods: Case history, Dog assessment in adjoining communities, human exposure, clinical presentations and mortality in affected pigs were evaluated using standard techniques. Laboratory screening of brain samples collected was by Fluorescent antibody technique.Results: Stray dog bitten affected pigs showed anorexia, constipation, hyper excitation, twitching of head, roaring and foaming with resultant category 1 and 11 human exposure, 17% mortality and 75% case fatality rate. Laboratory examination of swine brain specimens tested positive for Rabies virus using Fluorescent Agglutination Test.Conclusion: This report described the first documented case of dog associated pig rabies in Ghana and emphasis was laid on continued advocacy and prompt reporting of suspected neurological conditions in pigs in GhanaKey words: Dog associated Rabies, Pig, Ghan
Human Campylobacteriosis in Developing Countries1
Campylobacteriosis is a collective description for infectious diseases caused by members of the bacterial genus Campylobacter. The only form of campylobacteriosis of major public health importance is Campylobacter enteritis due to C. jejuni and C. coli. Research and control efforts on the disease have been conducted more often in developed countries than developing countries. However, because of the increasing incidence, expanding spectrum of infections, potential of HIV-related deaths due to Campylobacter, and the availability of the complete genome sequence of C. jejuni NCTC 11168, interest in campylobacteriosis research and control in developing countries is growing. We present the distinguishing epidemiologic and clinical features of Campylobacter enteritis in developing countries relative to developed countries. National surveillance programs and international collaborations are needed to address the substantial gaps in the knowledge about the epidemiology of campylobacteriosis in developing countries
Force-velocity relation and density profiles for biased diffusion in an adsorbed monolayer
In this paper, which completes our earlier short publication [Phys. Rev.
Lett. 84, 511 (2000)], we study dynamics of a hard-core tracer particle (TP)
performing a biased random walk in an adsorbed monolayer, composed of mobile
hard-core particles undergoing continuous exchanges with a vapor phase. In
terms of an approximate approach, based on the decoupling of the third-order
correlation functions, we obtain the density profiles of the monolayer
particles around the TP and derive the force-velocity relation, determining the
TP terminal velocity, V_{tr}, as the function of the magnitude of external bias
and other system's parameters. Asymptotic forms of the monolayer particles
density profiles at large separations from the TP, and behavior of V_{tr} in
the limit of small external bias are found explicitly.Comment: Latex, 31 pages, 3 figure
Assessment of the impact of abattoir effluent on the quality of groundwater in a residential area of Omu‑Aran, Nigeria
Background: Water pollution from abattoir effluents may create substantial environmental and public health
hazards. Available literature is scanty on the quality of groundwater located near abattoirs in tropical developing
countries like Nigeria. This study, therefore, accessed the impact of abattoir activities on the quality of groundwater in
Omu-Aran Nigeria.
Methods: A total of eighteen water samples were taken from five privately own wells and one control well located
at varying distances and elevations to the abattoir. The physicochemical characteristics of the water were determined
using the standard methods. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and ANOVA.
Results: The mean values of parameters in the water samples collected from the studied wells ranged from
5.80 ± 0.20 to 7.23 ± 0.55 mg/L, 12.0 ± 1.0 to 26.0 ± 2.0 mg/L, 0.06 ± 0.02 to 0.16 ± 0.02 mg/L and 208.0 ± 24.25 to
254.67 ± 12.22 cfu/mL for dissolved oxygen, biological oxygen demand, lead and total coliforms, respectively. There
was a significant difference in the quality of water from the studied and control wells in the parameters except that of
total coliform. The quality of the groundwater improved with increasing distance from the abattoir.
Conclusions: Findings revealed that abattoirs have the potential to impact the quality of groundwater. Therefore,
careful consideration is required when choosing a location for siting new abattoirs. For existing ones, particularly
those close to residential areas, effective pollution control measures should be put in place to protect groundwater
Economic Potentials of Ikere Gorge and Oyan Dams for National Development
A study was carried out to review the works of different researchers on Ikere gorge dam and Oyan dam; the two main
multipurpose dams in the southwest Nigeria under the control of Ogun Osun River Basin Development Authority. The
two gigantic dams and other smaller dams in the area were found to be grossly under- utilized considering the water
storage capacity and purposes for which the dams were built. The dams were meant to serve the people in the region in
terms of water provision, irrigation farming, hydro power generation, fishery, recreation, navigation and other purposes.
The economic potential of the two engineering water infrastructures were highlighted. An appeal is now being made to
the relevant authorities through this medium to explore areas of utilizing the two dams for regional and national
economic development
Pressure Dependence of the Irreversibility Line in BiSrCaCuO:Role of Anisotropy in Flux-Line Formation
One of the important problems of high-temperature superconductivity is to
understand and ultimately to control fluxoid motion. We present the results of
a new technique for measuring the pressure dependence of the transition to
superconductivity in a diamond anvil cell. By measuring the third harmonic of
the {\it ac} susceptibility, we determine the onset of irreversible flux
motion. This enables us to study the effects of pressure on flux motion. The
application of pressure changes interplanar spacing, and hence the interplanar
coupling, without significantly disturbing the intraplanar superconductivity.
Thus we are able to separate the effects of coupling from other properties that
might affect the flux motion. Our results directly show the relationship
between lattice spacing, effective- mass anisotropy, and the irreversibility
line in BiSrCaCuO. Our results also demonstrate
that an application of 2.5 GPa pressure causes a dramatic increase in
interplanar coupling.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure
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