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Relationship between Iron Deficiency Anaemia and Intestinal Helminthiasis among School Age Children in Abakaliki Metropolis by Oduneye, Olugbenga, Ikegwuonu, Charles, Ezeanosike, Obumneme, Anyanwu, Onyinye, Nnamdi, Onyire

“…Background: In a world plagued by poverty, ignorance, malnutrition and disease especially in developing countries, children are particularly vulnerable to…”
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Conservative management of button battery ingestion using honey in a paediatric patient by Onyire, Nnamdi, Nwokeji-Onwe, Linda, Ikegwuonu, Charles, Orji, Maria-Lauretta

“…Button battery ingestion is a form of foreign-body ingestion usually seen among children. Its ingestion could be symptom free and sometimes fatal. The interval…”
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The outcome of intervention, characteristics, and determinants of treatment failure in HIV-infected adolescents on first-line antiretroviral therapy at a tertiary health institution, in South-east Nigeria by Orji, Maria-Lauretta, Onyire, Nnamdi, Ojukwu, James, Oyim-Elechi, Cecilia

“…Background: The adolescent phase of life is characterized by the desire for independence, experimentation, and heightened peer influence. These may affect HIV…”
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Health-Related Quality of Life Among HIV-Infected Children and Its Association With Socio-Demographic, Clinical and Nutritional Variables: A Comparative Approach by Ogbonna-Nwosu, Chinyere G, Iloh, Kenechukwu K, Onu, Justus U, Nwosu, Ifeanyi F, Ibeziako, Ngozi, Onyire, Nnamdi, Obu, Dorathy C, Nwosu, Chukwunonso A, Ezeudemba, Nneka C, Ifejika, Cynthia U

“…Background: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and its treatment impact the child’s life as well as that of their caregivers. As therapeutic…”
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Perception and utilization of insecticide-treated mosquito net among caregivers of children in Abakaliki, Nigeria by Orji, Maria, Onyire, Nnamdi, Chapp-Jumbo, Assumpta, Anyanwu, Onyinye, Eke, Christopher

“…Background: Malaria contributes significantly to under-5 morbidity and mortality in Sub-Saharan African countries including Nigeria. The rollback malaria (RBM)…”
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Transient neonatal pustular melanosis: A possible cause of antibiotic misuse in neonates by Obu, Dorathy, Ezeanosike, Obumneme, Muojiuba, Kambiri, Daniyan, Olapeju, Onyire, Nnamdi

“…The presence of pustules or vesiculo-pustular lesions in newborns is always a cause of concern both to the family and the attending physician. Transient…”
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Sleep hygiene of children in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Southeast Nigeria by Orji, Maria-Lauretta, Anyanwu, Onyinye, Ibekwe, Roland, Onyire, Nnamdi

“…Background: Sleep hygiene may be defined as a set of habits and guidelines that promote consistently restful and sufficient sleep at night, consequently…”
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Correlates of mother-to child-transmission of HIV infection in a tertiary hospital in Ebonyi state, Nigeria by Orji, Maria-Lauretta, Oluchukwu, Oyim-Elechi Cecilia, Agboeze, Joseph, Onyire, Nnamdi Benson, Nnaji, Theresa Nwamaka, Nweke, Sunday Ogo, Nwali, Matthew Igwe

“…Abstract Background Nigeria has the largest global burden of HIV new infections in children despite global and national concerted efforts at the reduction of…”
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Positivity Rate, Predictors, and Outcome of Paediatric Lassa Fever Disease (LFD) in a Lassa Fever Endemic State, South-East Nigeria by Orji, Maria-Lauretta, Ajayi, Nnennaya Anthony, Onyire, Nnamdi Benson, Unigwe, Uche Sonny, Ojide, Chiedozie Kingsley

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Positivity Rate, Predictors, and Outcome of Paediatric Lassa Fever Disease (LFD) in a Lassa Fever Endemic State, South-East Nigeria by Orji, Maria-Lauretta, Ajayi, Nnennaya Anthony, Onyire, Nnamdi Benson, Unigwe, Uche Sonny, Ojide, Chiedozie Kingsley

“…The pattern and case fatality rate of Paediatric Lassa fever disease (LFD) is not well documented even in Lassa fever endemic communities. This prospective…”
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Status Disclosure in HIV Infected Children in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Southeast, Nigeria by Orji, Maria-Lauretta, Onyire, Nnamdi Benson, Onwe, Emeka Ogah

“…Introduction: The emotional and psychosocial issues surrounding HIV infection make status disclosure herculean task. Many caregivers are unwilling to disclose…”
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Effect of Helminth Infestationin Children Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) by Orji, Maria-Lauretta Chito, Onyire, Nnamdi Benson, Ibe, Bede C., Ibekwe, Roland

“…Introduction: Infection by human immunodeficiency virus results in immune destruction, while studies among the Ethiopian immigrants in Israel showed that…”
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Can clinical features predict Lassa virus positivity and outcome in children suspected of Lassa virus disease in a tertiary hospital, Southeast Nigeria? by Orji, Maria-Lauretta Chito, Onyire, Benson Nnamdi, Ogeh, Chijioke Ogodo

“…Background: Lassa virus disease (LVD) is of public health concern in endemic countries of Africa. Majority of Lassa virus infections are asymptomatic while…”
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Can clinical features predict Lassa virus positivity and outcome in children suspected of Lassa virus disease in a tertiary hospital, Southeast Nigeria? by Orji Chito Maria-Lauretta, Onyire Benson Nnamdi, Chijioke Ogodo Ogeh

“…Background: Lassa virus disease (LVD) is of public health concern in endemic countries of Africa. Majority of Lassa virus infections are asymptomatic while…”
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Assessment of alcoholic beverage addiction in Nigerian secondary school adolescents: a cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire adapted from a validated WHO substance use questionnaire by Okike, Clifford, Muoneke, Uzoamaka, Manyike, Pius, Onyire, Benson, Ajaegbu, Obinna, Uwaezuoke, Samuel

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Prevalence of Wasting, Thinness, Stunting and Under-weight among Paediatric AIDS Patients in a Tertiary Centre by Anyanwu, Onyinye Uchenna, Onyire, Benson Nnamdi, Daniyan, Faith W.

“…Introduction: Malnutrition is a common occurrence in HIV positive children. Its presence reflects the level of care the child receives as well as affects the…”
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