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Prevalence of Campylobacter species, Helicobacter pylori and Arcobacter species in stool samples from the Venda region, Limpopo, South Africa: Studies using molecular diagnostic methods by Samie, A, Obi, C.L, Barrett, L.J, Powell, S.M, Guerrant, R.L

“…Summary Objectives This study determined the prevalence of Campylobacter spp., Helicobacter pylori and Arcobacter spp. in stool samples from Venda in relation…”
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Mixed Aetiology of Diarrhoea in Infants Attending Clinics in the North-West Province of South Africa: Potential for Sub-Optimal Treatment by Chukwu, Martina O, Abia, Akebe Luther King, Ubomba-Jaswa, Eunice, Dewar, John Barr, Obi, C L

“…Routine diagnostic methods for the aetiologic agents of diarrhoea in most developing countries are usually not sensitive enough, leading to under-diagnosis…”
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Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic and Bacterial Pathogens in Diarrhoeal and Non-diarroeal Human Stools from Vhembe District, South Africa by Samie, A., Guerrant, R.L., Barrett, L., Bessong, P.O., Igumbor, E.O., Obi, C.L.

“…In the present study, a cross-sectional survey of intestinal parasitic and bacterial infections in relation to diarrhoea in Vhembe district and the…”
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Diversity and Antibiograms of Bacterial Organisms Isolated from Samples of Household Drinking-water Consumed by HIV-positive Individuals in Rural Settings, South Africa by Samie, A, Mashao, M.B, Bessong, P.O, NKgau, T.F, Momba, M.N.B, Obi, C.L

“…Diarrhoea is a hallmark of HIV infections in developing countries, and many diarrhoea-causing agents are often transmitted through water. The objective of the…”
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Prevalence, Haemolytic and Haemagglutination Activities and Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles of Campylobacter spp. Isolated from Human Diarrhoeal Stools in Vhembe District, South Africa by Samie, A., Ramalivhana, J., Igumbor, E.O., Obi, C.L.

“…Campylobacter species are increasingly being recognized as agents of gastroenteritis worldwide. However, data on the pathogenic characteristics of the organism…”
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Prevalence, Pathogenesis, Antibiotic Susceptibility Profiles, and In-vitro Activity of Selected Medicinal Plants Against Aeromonas Isolates from Stool Samples of Patients in the Venda Region of South Africa by Obi, C.L., Ramalivhana, J., Samie, A., Igumbor, E.O.

“…The prevalence, pathogenic indices, such as haemolytic and haemagglutinating activities, antibiograms, and in-vitro activities of local medicinal plants…”
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Drug-susceptibility Patterns of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa: Possible Guiding Design of Retreatment Regimen by Green, E, Obi, C.L, Nchabeleng, M, de Villiers, B.E, Sein, P.P, Letsoalo, T, Hoosen, A.A, Bessong, P.O, Ndip, R.N

“…Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has been a cause of concern in both developed and developing countries. The prevalence of drug resistance in…”
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Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Typing of Clinical and Environmental Aeromonas hydrophila Strains from Limpopo Province, South Africa by Ramalivhana, J.N, Weldhagen, G.F, Obi, C.L, Samie, A, Labuschagne, C

“…The aim of the present study was to determine the genetic relatedness of strains isolated from diarrhoeal stool and water specimens collected from…”
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Multidrug Resistant Group B Streptococcus Isolates from Pregnant Women in Delta State, Nigeria by Egbule, Olivia Sochi, Enwa, Oghenemaro Felix, Omenogor, Patricia Konye, Odum, Edward Ikenna, Iweriebor, Benson Chucks, Obi, C.L.

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The Economic Impact of HIV/AIDS on Rural Households in Limpopo Province by Oni, S.A., Obi, C.L., Okorie, A., Thabede, D., Jordan, A.

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In vitro antibacterial activity of Venda medicinal plants by Obi, C.L., Potgieter, N., Bessong, P.O., Masebe, T., Mathebula, H., Molobela, P., Jäger, A.K.

“…Ethanolic and aqueous extracts of ten medicinal plants used in folklore medicine in Venda (South Africa) were screened for their in vitro activity against some…”
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Characterisation of the physicochemical qualities of a typical rural-based river: ecological and public health implications by Sibanda, T, Chigor, V.N, Koba, S, Obi, C.L, Okoh, A.I

“…The physicochemical qualities of a typical rural-based river were assessed over a 12-month period from August 2010 to July 2011 spanning the spring, summer,…”
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Microsporidiosis in South Africa: PCR detection in stool samples of HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals and school children in Vhembe district, Limpopo Province by Samie, A., Obi, C.L., Tzipori, S., Weiss, L.M., Guerrant, R.L.

“…Microsporidia were initially recognized as pathogens of insects and fish but have recently emerged as an important group of human pathogens, especially in…”
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Evaluation of selected South African medicinal plants for inhibitory properties against human immunodeficiency virus type 1 reverse transcriptase and integrase by Bessong, Pascal Obong, Obi, Chikwelu Larry, Andréola, Marie-Line, Rojas, Luis B., Pouységu, Laurent, Igumbor, Eunice, Meyer, J.J. Marion, Quideau, Stéphane, Litvak, Simon

“…Seventeen aqueous and methanol extracts from nine South African medicinal plants, ethnobotanically selected, were screened for inhibitory properties against…”
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Sexual health dialogue between parents and teenagers : an imperative in the HIV/AIDS era : research article by Lebese, R.T., Davhana, M., Obi, C.L.

“…Societies are reluctant to openly confront issues of sexuality, and this reluctance forms a barrier of communication between parents and teenagers and even…”
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Cryptosporidium species: Preliminary descriptions of the prevalence and genotype distribution among school children and hospital patients in the Venda region, Limpopo Province, South Africa by Samie, A., Bessong, P.O., Obi, C.L., Sevilleja, J.E.A.D., Stroup, S., Houpt, E., Guerrant, R.L.

“…In the present study, the prevalence and species distribution of Cryptosporidium among school children and hospital patients in the Venda region of South…”
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Sexual health dialogue between parents and teenagers: An imperative in the HIV/AIDS era by R.T. Lebese, M. Davhana - Maselesele, C.L. Obi

“…Societies are reluctant to openly confront issues of sexuality, and this reluctance forms a barrier of communication between parents and teenagers and even…”
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Survey of disinfection efficiency of small drinking water treatment plants : challenges facing small water treatment plants in South Africa by Thompson, P., Momba, M.N.B., Obi, C.L.

“…A survey involving 181 water treatment plants across 7 provinces of South Africa: Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape and…”
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The interesting cross-paths of HIV / AIDS and water in Southern Africa with special reference to South Africa by Green, E., Lukoto, M., Momba, M.N.B., Ramalivahna, J., Mulaudzi, T.B., Van Rensburg, E.J., Onabolu, B., Igumbor, J.O., Bessong, P.O., Obi, C.L.

“…HIV / AIDS and water-borne diseases account for a substantial degree of morbidity and mortality in different age groups across the globe, but their ripple…”
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Fungal Spoilage of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Fruits During Storage and the Growth Differential of Isolates on Selected Amino Acids and Carbohydrates by Okolie, P.N., ., C.L. Obi, ., P.O. Uaboi-Egbenni

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