Search Results - "Adiku, Theophilus Korku"
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Bacterial Contamination of Blood and Blood Components in Three Major Blood Transfusion Centers, Accra, Ghana
Published in Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases (29-07-2009)“…Reports from studies conducted in several countries indicate a high incidence of bacterial contamination of donor blood. The prevalence of bacterial…”
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Molecular epidemiological surveillance of viral agents of acute lower respiratory tract infections in children in Accra, Ghana
Published in BMC pediatrics (24-06-2022)“…Abstract Background Acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRTI) in children under 5 years is known to be predominantly caused by respiratory syncytial…”
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Genetic analysis of Ghanaian G1P[8] and G9P[8] rotavirus A strains reveals the impact of P[8] VP4 gene polymorphism on P-genotyping
Published in PloS one (26-06-2019)“…The World Health Organisation rotavirus surveillance networks have documented and shown eclectic geographic and temporal diversity in circulating G- and P-…”
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Whole genome characterization and evolutionary analysis of OP354-like P[8] Rotavirus A strains isolated from Ghanaian children with diarrhoea
Published in PloS one (14-06-2019)“…In 2010, the rare OP354-like P[8]b rotavirus subtype was detected in children less than 2 years old in Ghana. In this follow-up study, to provide insight into…”
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Serological evidence of Zika virus infection in febrile patients at Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Accra Ghana
Published in BMC research notes (10-06-2019)“…Increase in the evidence of global occurrence of Zika viral infection suggests that in Africa the circulation of the virus which causes 80% of asymptomatic…”
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Arbovirus circulation among febrile patients at the greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ghana
Published in BMC research notes (11-06-2019)“…Arboviruses, Dengue and Chikungunya have become major international public health concerns due to their epidemics and introduction in new areas. In Ghana,…”
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Molecular investigations of viral meningitis among HIV-infected adults in Accra, Ghana
Published in BMC research notes (28-08-2018)“…Meningitis is one of the leading causes of death among patients living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa. Based on clinical…”
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Hospital-based surveillance for viral hemorrhagic fevers and hepatitides in Ghana
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-09-2013)“…Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) are acute diseases associated with bleeding, organ failure, and shock. VHF may hardly be distinguished clinically from other…”
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Low seroprevalence of hepatitis C among children at the Princess Marie Louis Children' s Hospital in Accra, Ghana
Published in The Pan African medical journal (2021)“…Hepatitis C is a leading cause of chronic hepatitis and causes severe health problems in areas where prevalence is high. Ghana is noted for a relatively high…”
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Human T-lymphotropic type-1 virus specific antibody detected in sera of HIV/AIDS patients in Ghana
Published in Japanese journal of infectious diseases (01-04-2003)“…Serum samples from 124 acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) hospitalized patients at the Fevers Unit, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana, were…”
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Short-term treatment outcomes in human immunodeficiency virus type-1 and hepatitis B virus co-infections
Published in Annals of clinical microbiology and antimicrobials (02-06-2016)“…Co-infection of HIV with HBV is common in West Africa but little information is available on the effects of HBV on short-term therapy for HIV patients. A…”
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Hospital-Based Surveillance for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers and Hepatitides in Ghana: e2435
Published in PLoS neglected tropical diseases (01-09-2013)“…Background Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) are acute diseases associated with bleeding, organ failure, and shock. VHF may hardly be distinguished clinically…”
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