Search Results - "Abiola, Isawumi"
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Pseudogenomic insights into the evolution of Mycobacterium ulcerans
Published in BMC genomics (22-01-2024)“…Buruli ulcer (BU) disease, caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans (MU), and characterized by necrotic ulcers is still a health problem in Africa and Australia. The…”
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The burden of hospital acquired infections and antimicrobial resistance
Published in Heliyon (01-10-2023)“…The burden of Hospital care-associated infections (HCAIs) is becoming a global concern. This is compounded by the emergence of virulent and high-risk bacterial…”
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Interplay of hypoxia and host cells in the translocation, invasion and dissemination of Taenia solium in neurocysticercosis
Published in Research Ideas and Outcomes (13-05-2024)“…Neurocysticercosis, caused by the invasion of the central nervous system (CNS) by Taenia solium larvae, poses a significant global health burden. Despite its…”
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Probing Genetics and Environmental Factors underlying Uterine Fibroid Tumorigenesis in Ghana, West Africa
Published in Research Ideas and Outcomes (10-05-2024)“…Uterine fibroid (UF) is the most prevalent benign tumour that affects millions of women globally, with a high incidence of 70% amongst women of reproductive…”
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Altered Faecal Microbiota Composition and Structure of Ghanaian Children with Acute Gastroenteritis
Published in International journal of molecular sciences (01-02-2023)“…Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a disease of global public health importance. Recent studies show that children with AGE have an altered gut microbiota relative…”
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Profiling Mycobacterium ulcerans : sporulation, survival strategy and response to environmental factors
Published in Future science OA (01-03-2023)“…is the causative agent of Buruli ulcer - a necrotizing skin infection. As an environmental pathogen, it has developed stress response mechanisms for survival…”
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Calcium Potentiated Carbapenem Effectiveness Against Resistant Enterobacter Species
Published in Microbiology insights (01-01-2022)“…Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a global health challenge, as bacteria display increasing resistance to last-resort antibiotics such as…”
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Challenges and Adverse Effects of Wearing Face Masks in the COVID-19 Era
Published in Challenges (Basel) (01-12-2022)“…Background: The use of face masks was a significant part of the WHO COVID-19 preventive protocols. While their usage has been effective, lack of adherence by…”
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Targeting Proteus mirabilis BAM Complex Proteins for Development of Novel Antibiotics
Published in Research Ideas and Outcomes (19-10-2023)“…Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are frequent hospital-acquired infection, with Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis accounting for 90% of complicated UTIs…”
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Expression profiles of sporulation genes in multidrug-resistant Bacillus species isolated from intensive care units of Ghanaian hospital
Published in Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, N.J.) (01-03-2023)“…Sporulating bacteria such as Bacillus spp. have contributed to severity of opportunistic hospital acquired infections, including postoperative wounds and…”
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Characterization of culturable airborne bacteria and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of indoor and immediate-outdoor environments of a research institute in Ghana
Published in AAS open research (2018)“…The study was conducted to determine the bacterial composition and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of a research institute at the University of Ghana where…”
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Suboptimal antimicrobial stewardship in the COVID-19 era: is humanity staring at a postantibiotic future?
Published in Future microbiology (01-08-2021)“…In the absence of potent antimicrobial agents, it is estimated that bacterial infections could cause millions of deaths. The emergence of COVID-19, its complex…”
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Multi-drug resistant microbes are resident on nose masks used as preventive protocols for COVID-19 in selected Ghanaian cohort
Published in Wellcome open research (2023)“…Background: Use of nose masks was an effective and significant part of the World Health Organization (WHO) coronavirus disease (COVID-19) preventive protocols;…”
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In vitro inhibitory effects of commercial antiseptics and disinfectants on foodborne and environmental bacterial strains
Published in AAS open research (2020)“…Background : Antibacterial agents, including disinfectants and antiseptics are commonly used to reduce bacterial loads. As they have a broad-spectrum of…”
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In vitro inhibitory effects of commercial antiseptics and disinfectants on foodborne and environmental bacterial strains
Published in AAS open research (2020)“…Background : Antibacterial agents, including disinfectants and antiseptics are commonly used to reduce bacterial loads. As they have a broad-spectrum of…”
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Characterization of culturable airborne bacteria and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of indoor and immediate-outdoor environments of a research institute
Published in AAS open research (2018)“…Background: The study was conducted to determine the bacterial composition and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of a research institute at the University of…”
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