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Rabies epidemiology, prevention and control in Nigeria: Scoping progress towards elimination by Mshelbwala, Philip P, Weese, J. Scott, Sanni-Adeniyi, Olufunmilayo A, Chakma, Shovon, Okeme, Stephen S, Mamun, Abdullah A, Rupprecht, Charles E, Magalhaes, R. J. Soares

“…Background Human rabies remains a significant public health problem in Africa with outbreaks reported in most countries. In Nigeria-the most populous country…”
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The Impact of Global Collaboration on the Academic Focus of the West African College of Surgeons: Are Worldwide Efforts Aligning with Local Priorities? by Hoffman, Gary S., Parvin-Nejad, Fatemeh P., Linz, Matthew S., Salter, S. Elina, Goydos, Christopher, Padmanaban, Vennila, Nwomeh, Benedict C., Mshelbwala, Philip M., Sifri, Ziad C.

“…Background Global collaboration has the potential to induce a shift in research focus away from the priorities of those in low- and low-middle-income countries…”
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Modelling modifiable factors associated with the probability of human rabies deaths among self-reported victims of dog bites in Abuja, Nigeria by Mshelbwala, Philip P, J Soares Magalhães, Ricardo, Weese, J Scott, Ahmed, Nasir O, Rupprecht, Charles E, Clark, Nicholas J

“…Canine-mediated rabies kills tens of thousands of people annually in lesser-developed communities of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, primarily through bites…”
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Insights into canine rabies vaccination Disparities in Sierra Leone: A cross-sectional household study by Mshelbwala, Philip P, Wangdi, Kinley, Bunting-Graden, Joseph A, Bamayange, Saidu, Adamu, Andrew M, Gupta, Suman D, Suluku, Roland, Adamu, Cornelius S, Weese, J Scott, Rupprecht, Charles E, Clark, Nicholas J

“…Annually, Sierra Leone records an estimated 301 human fatalities due to rabies. Canine vaccination is crucial for rabies prevention and control efforts…”
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Surgical subspecialists in West Africa: Workforce size, training opportunities, and contributing factors by Parvin-Nejad, Fatemeh P., Hoffman, Gary S., Padmanaban, Vennila, Nwomeh, Benedict C., Mshelbwala, Philip M., Benneh, Albert Y., Sifri, Ziad C.

“…The global burden of disease treatable by surgical subspecialists remains an outstanding area of need, and yet little is known about the subspecialist…”
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Rabies in a postpandemic world: resilient reservoirs, redoubtable riposte, recurrent roadblocks, and resolute recidivism by Rupprecht, Charles E., Mshelbwala, Philip P., Reeves, R. Guy, Kuzmin, Ivan V.

“…Rabies is an ancient disease. Two centuries since Pasteur, fundamental progress occurred in virology, vaccinology, and diagnostics—and an understanding of…”
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Outcome of Transanal Endorectal Pull-Through in Patients with Hirschsprung's Disease by Sholadoye, Tunde Talib, Ogunsua, Oluseyi Oyebode, Alfa, Yakubu, Mshelbwala, Philip Mari, Ameh, Emmanuel Adoyi

“…Transanal endorectal pull-through (TERPT) has become one of the preferred treatments for Hirschsprung's disease (HD) in our setting. This report aims to…”
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A modified rectal mucosal biopsy for the diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease: Zaria experience by Sholadoye, Tunde, Aliyu, Halima, Mshelbwala, Philip

“…Background: Full-thickness rectal biopsy is often used for the diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease (where a suction biopsy kit is not available). This is…”
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The History and Evolution of the West African College of Surgeons/Jos University Teaching Hospital Trauma Management Course by Sule, Augustine Z., Alayande, Barnabas T., Ojo, Emmanuel O., Taiwo, Femi O., Riviello, Robert R., Chirdan, Lohfa B., Ezeome, Emmanuel R., Mshelbwala, Philip M., Ugwu, Benjamin T., Yawe, King-David T.

“…Background Inadequate trauma care training opportunities exist in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Jos University Teaching Hospital and the West African…”
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Duodenal obstruction due to missed pre-duodenal portal vein in a patient with intestinal malrotation by Kache, Stephen Akau, Sale, Danjuma, Chinwuko, Victoria Ijeoma, Mshelbwala, Philip Mari

“…Pre-duodenal portal vein (PDPV) is a rare anomaly and a rare cause of duodenal obstruction (DO), with only a few cases reported in the literature. We present…”
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Factors influencing canine rabies vaccination among dog-owning households in Nigeria by Mshelbwala, Philip P., Rupprecht, Charles E., Osinubi, Modupe O., Njoga, Emmanuel O., Orum, Terese G., Weese, J. Scott, Clark, Nicholas J.

“…Rabies perpetuates in Nigeria despite initiatives like the Regional Disease Surveillance System Enhancement Project, with evidence indicating suboptimal canine…”
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Two fatal cases of rabies in humans who did not receive rabies postexposure prophylaxis in Nigeria by Audu, Solomom W., Mshelbwala, Philip P., Jahun, Balarabe M., Bouaddi, Khadija, Weese, Jeofrey Scott

“…Key Clinical Message These two cases highlight some of the many challenges encountered when handling dog bite and rabies exposure. They also provide examples…”
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Rabies in the Tropics by Rupprecht, Charles E., Mani, Reeta S., Mshelbwala, Philip P., Recuenco, Sergio E., Ward, Michael P.

“…Purpose of Review Rabies is an ancient yet still neglected tropical disease (NTD). This review focuses upon highlights of recent research and peer-reviewed…”
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Bat and Lyssavirus Exposure among Humans in Area that Celebrates Bat Festival, Nigeria, 2010 and 2013 by Vora, Neil M, Osinubi, Modupe O V, Davis, Lora, Abdurrahman, Mohammed, Adedire, Elizabeth B, Akpan, Henry, Aman-Oloniyo, Abimbola F, Audu, Solomon W, Blau, Dianna, Dankoli, Raymond S, Ehimiyein, Ajoke M, Ellison, James A, Gbadegesin, Yemi H, Greenberg, Lauren, Haberling, Dana, Hutson, Christina, Idris, Jibrin M, Kia, Grace S N, Lawal, Maruf, Matthias, Samson Y, Mshelbwala, Philip P, Niezgoda, Michael, Ogunkoya, Albert B, Ogunniyi, Abiodun O, Okara, Gloria C, Olugasa, Babasola O, Ossai, Okechukwu P, Oyemakinde, Akin, Person, Marissa K, Rupprecht, Charles E, Saliman, Olugbon A, Sani, Munir, Sanni-Adeniyi, Olufunmilayo A, Satheshkumar, P S, Smith, Todd G, Soleye, Mariat O, Wallace, Ryan M, Yennan, Sebastian K, Recuenco, Sergio

“…Using questionnaires and serologic testing, we evaluated bat and lyssavirus exposure among persons in an area of Nigeria that celebrates a bat festival. Bats…”
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COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Determinants of Acceptance among Healthcare Workers, Academics and Tertiary Students in Nigeria by Njoga, Emmanuel O, Mshelbwala, Philip P, Abah, Kenneth O, Awoyomi, Olajoju J, Wangdi, Kinley, Pewan, Shedrach B, Oyeleye, Felix A, Galadima, Haruna B, Alhassan, Salisu A, Okoli, Chinwe E, Kwaja, Elisha Z, Onwumere-Idolor, Onyinye S, Atadiose, Everest O, Awoyomi, Priscilla O, Ibrahim, Musawa A, Lawan, Kabiru M, Zailani, Shehu A, Salihu, Mohammed D, Rupprecht, Charles E

“…The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in millions of human deaths, prompting the rapid development and regulatory approval of several vaccines. Although Nigeria…”
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Profiling the public health risk of canine rabies transmission in Kogi state, Nigeria by Okeme, S.S., Kia, G.S., Mshelbwala, Philip P., Umoh, J.U., Magalhães, R.J. Soares

“…Recently reports have emerged of rabies outbreaks in townships close to the city of Lokoja, the capital city of Kogi State in Nigeria. Areas in Lokoja are…”
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Spatiotemporal heterogeneity and determinants of canine rabies evidence at Local Government Area Level in Nigeria: Implications for rabies prevention and control by Mshelbwala, Philip P., Weese, J. Scott, Clark, Nicholas J., Tekki, Ishaya, Chakma, Shovon, Shamaki, David, Mamun, Abdullah A., Rupprecht, Charles E., Soares Magalhães, Ricardo J.

“…Canine rabies poses a significant risk to humans and animals in Nigeria. However, the lack of reliable tools to evaluate the performance of existing canine…”
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Outcome of primary closure of abdominal wounds following laparotomy for peritonitis in children by Kache, Stephen, Mshelbwala, Philip, Ameh, Emmanuel

“…Background: Primary wound closure following laparotomy for peritonitis is generally believed to be associated with wound complications and long hospital stay…”
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Presentation and outcome of treatment of jejunoileal atresia in Nigeria by Sholadoye, Tunde Talib, Mshelbwala, Philip Mari, Ameh, Emmanuel Adoyi

“…Intestinal atresia is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. Previous reports from Nigeria have indicated a high mortality rate. This is a report…”
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Accuracy of ultrasonography in the evaluation of abdominal masses in children in Nigeria by Adedayo, Adebayo, Igashi, Joseph, Mshelbwala, Philip, Nasir, Abdulrashid, Ameh, Emmanuel, Adeniran, James

“…Introduction: Abdominal masses in children constitute a spectrum of lesions of diverse origin, nature and significance. In a low-income setting with limited…”
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