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Comparative Assessment of the Clinical Performance of Chloroquine and Sulphadoxine/Pyrimethamine in the Treatment of Plasmodium Falciparum Infection in Plateau State: An Open Randomised Study of 109 Children with Acute Uncomplicated Malaria by Oguche S, Molta NB, Pam SD, Omalu ICJ, Afolabi BM, Odujoko JB, Amajoh CN, Adeniji B, Wuyep VP, Ekanem OJ

“…Summary Background: Malaria remains one of the most common threats to child survival in Nigeria. Chloroquine (CQ) is the first line drug of choice against…”
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Laparoscopic Myomectomy: A 6-Year Experience at Nordica Fertility Center, Lagos, Nigeria by Ajayi, A, Ajayi, V, Biobaku, O, Oyetunji, I, Aikhuele, H, Adejuwon, O, Afolabi, BM

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Knowledge, non-use, use and source of information on contraceptive methods among women in various stages of reproductive age in rural Lagos, Southwest Nigeria by Afolabi, Bamgboye M, Ezedinachi, Emmanuel Nu, Arikpo, Iwara, Ogunwale, Abiodun, Ganiyu, Damilola Fatimah, Abu, Rashidat A, Ajibade, Adewunmi A

“…Contraceptives are advocated to be used against unwanted pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases as unsafe abortion contributes to high maternal mortality…”
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Pathogenesis of cancrum oris (noma): confounding interactions of malnutrition with infection by Enwonwu, C O, Falkler, Jr, W A, Idigbe, E O, Afolabi, B M, Ibrahim, M, Onwujekwe, D, Savage, O, Meeks, V I

“…This study showed that impoverished Nigerian children at risk for cancrum oris (noma) had significantly reduced plasma concentrations of zinc (< 10.8…”
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Treatment of Childhood Fevers and Other Illnesses in Three Rural Nigerian Communities by Salako, L. A., Brieger, W. R., Afolabi, B. M., Umeh, R. E., Agomo, P. U., Asa, S., Adeneye, A. K., Nwankwo, B. O., Akinlade, C. O.

“…The seeking of healthcare for childhood illnesses was studied in three rural Nigerian communities of approximately 10 000 population each. The aim was to…”
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Malaria in the first 6 months of life in urban African infants with anemia by Afolabi, B M, Salako, L A, Mafe, A G, Ovwigho, U B, Rabiu, K A, Sanyaolu, N O, Ibrahim, M M

“…A total of 446 infants in the first 6 months of life who presented at an urban children's hospital with complaints of any illness whatsoever were recruited…”
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Increased plasma levels of histidine and histamine in falciparum malaria : relevance to severity of infection by ENWONWU, C. O, AFOLABI, B. M, SALAKO, L. O, IDIGBE, E. O, BASHIRELAHI, N

“…Severe falciparum malaria, with its associated hyperpyrexia, distorts plasma levels of large neutral amino acids (NAA) and consequently, brain uptake of…”
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Hyperphenylalaninaemia in children with falciparum malaria by Enwonwu, C.O., Afolabi, B.M., Salako, L.A., Idigbe, E.O., Al-Hassan, H., Rabiu, R.A.

“…Brain monoamine levels may underlie aspects of the cerebral component of falciparum malaria. Since circulating amino acids are the precursors for brain…”
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Management of Childhood Febrile Illness Prior to Clinic Attendance in Urban Nigeria by Afolabi, B.M., Brieger, W.R., Salako, L.A.

“…Parents and caregivers often try various treatment modalities for their sick children before bringing them to clinic. Many community-based studies have…”
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Effect of chlorpheniramine on the pharmacokinetics of and response to chloroquine of Nigerian children with falciparum malaria by Okonkwo, C.A., Coker, H.A.B., Agomo, P.U., Ogunbanwo, J.A., Mafe, A.G., Agomo, C.O., Afolabi, B.M.

“…Chlorpheniramine (CP), a histamine H 1-receptor antagonist, enhances the efficacy of chloroquine (CQ) in acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria. The effects of…”
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Living conditions of children at risk for noma: Nigerian experience by Idigbe, EO, Enwonwu, CO, Falkler, WA, Ibrahim, MM, Onwujekwe, D., Afolabi, BM, Savage, KO, Meeks, VI

“…The study reported in this paper was carried out in the Northwestern and Southwestern regions of Nigeria, between October 1996 and April 1998. The study…”
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Comparative assessment of the clinical performance of chloroquine and sulphadoxine/pyrimethamine in the treatment of Plasmodium falciparum infection in Plateau State: an open randomised study of 109 children with acute uncomplicated malaria by Oguche, S, Molta, NB, Pam, SD, Omalu, ICJ, Afolabi, BM, Odujoko, JB, Amajoh, CN, Adeniji, B, Wuyep, VP, Ekanem, OJ

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Amodiaquine treatment of uncomplicated malaria in children, in an area of chloroquine-resistant Plasmodium falciparum in north-central Nigeria by Molta, N. B., Oguche, S., Pam, S. D., Omalu, I. C. J., Afolabi, B. M., Odujoko, J. B., Amajoh, C. N., Adeniji, B., Wuyep, V. P., Ekanem, O. J.

“…The efficacy of amodiaquine against Plasmodium falciparum malaria was assessed in an area of confirmed chloroquine resistance in the cool, north-central…”
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Sexual Behaviour, HIV-Related Knowledge and Condom Use by Intra-City Commercial Bus Drivers and Motor Park Attendants in Lagos, Nigeria by EE Ekanem, BM Afolabi, AO Nuga and SB Adebajo

“…A study was undertaken among 395 intra-city commercial bus drivers, conductors and motor park attendants in a sub-urban community in Lagos, Nigeria. It was…”
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