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A cross-sectional survey on the seroprevalence of dengue fever in febrile patients attending health facilities in Cross River State, Nigeria by Otu, Akaninyene A, Udoh, Ubong A, Ita, Okokon I, Hicks, Joseph Paul, Egbe, William O, Walley, John

“…In Nigeria, recent reports suggest that dengue viruses could be a major cause of acute fevers. We sought to make a cross-sectional estimate of the prevalence…”
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Prevalence and risk factors of Hepatitis D virus antibody among asymptomatic carriers of Hepatitis B virus: a community survey by C Okonkwo, Uchenna, C Okpara, Henry, Inaku, Kenneth, M Aluka, Tony, S Chukwudike, Evaristus, Ogarekpe, Yeonun, J Emin, Emin, Hodo, Osim, A Otu, Akaninyene

“…Background: Hepatitis D virus (HDV) can cause a chronic infection in the presence of hepatitis B surface antigen and contribute to the burden of chronic liver…”
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Statin-use and perceptions of high cholesterol as predictors of healthy lifestyle behaviours in Nigerians by Coker, Joyce F, Hill, Kate M, Otu, Akaninyene A, House, Allan

“…It is unclear how statin-use influences the adoption of healthy lifestyle choices. It is important to understand the nature of this relationship as this could…”
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Standardization of Aspergillus IgG diagnostic cutoff in Nigerians by Oladele, Rita O., Otu, Akaninyene A., Balogun, Oluwaseyi J., Babalola, Oladayo M., Nwosu, Augustina O., Iyabo Osaigbovo, Iriagbonse, Gbajabiamila, Titilayo, Irurhe, Nicholas K., Fayemiwo, Samuel A., Shettima, Shuwaram A., Uwaezuoke, Nkolika Stella, Edwin, Chinagozi Precious, Ayanbeku, Toyese Stephen, Okaa, Joy U., Elikwu, Charles John, Denning, David W., Kanki, Phyllis J., Ogunsola, Folasade T.

“…Background and objectives: Commercial Aspergillus IgG antibody assays have become pivotal in the current diagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA)…”
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An evaluation of nebulised amphotericin B deoxycholate (Fungizone®) for treatment of pulmonary aspergillosis in the UK National Aspergillosis Centre by Otu, Akaninyene A., Langridge, Philip, Denning, David W.

“…Summary Antifungal treatment options for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) and severe asthma with fungal sensitisation (SAFS) are largely limited…”
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Microbial contamination of heater cooler units used in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is not aerosolized into the environment: A single-center experience by Thomas, Stephanie, Stevenson, David, Otu, Akaninyene A, Vergidis, Pascalis, Barker, Julian, Ashworth, Alan, Exton, Paul, Richardson, Malcolm, George, Ryan, Moore, Ginny

“…Heater-cooler units (HCUs) used in cardiopulmonary bypass and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can generate infectious aerosols containing…”
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Micafungin may be safely administered as outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis by Otu, Akaninyene A., Bongomin, Felix, Bazaz, Rohit, Harris, Chris, Denning, David W., Kosmidis, Chris

“…Summary Background Intravenous micafungin has been reported as a treatment alternative in patients with chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) where long‐term…”
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Diagnosis and Management of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in Resource-poor Settings by Oladele, Rita O, Otu, Akaninyene A, Richardson, Malcolm D, Denning, David W

“…Globally, Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) remains a common and lethal infection in both HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients, particularly in developing…”
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Prevalence of Zika and malaria in patients with fever in secondary healthcare facilities in south-eastern Nigeria by Otu, Akaninyene A, Udoh, Ubong A, Ita, Okokon I, Hicks, Joseph P, Ukpeh, Ido, Walley, John

“…We describe the frequency of Zika and malaria among patients presenting with fever to secondary health facilities in Cross River State, Nigeria. Using a…”
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The role of medical mycology societies in combating invasive fungal infections in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A Nigerian model by Oladele, Rita O., Osaigbovo, Iriagbonse I., Ayanlowo, Olusola O., Otu, Akaninyene A., Hoenigl, Martin, Cornely, Oliver A., Chakrabarti, Arunaloke, Denning, David W.

“…Summary The discipline of medical mycology has become increasingly relevant in the face of the rising incidence of invasive fungal infections (IFI), which pose…”
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A diagnostic performance evaluation of rapid diagnostic tests and microscopy for malaria diagnosis using nested polymerase chain reaction as reference standard in a tertiary hospital in Jos, Nigeria by Ita, Okokon I, Otu, Akaninyene A, Onyedibe, Kenneth, Iwuafor, Anthony A, Banwat, Edmund, Egah, Daniel Z

“…Rapid diagnostic tests are frequently used in healthcare settings across Nigeria for diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria, which is the commonest form of…”
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Strongyloides stercoralis larvae in the urine of a patient with transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder: a case report by Ita, Okokon I., Akpayak, Idorenyin C., Onyedibe, Kenneth I., Otu, Akaninyene A.

“…Disseminated infection with Strongyloides stercoralis refers to the massive migration of infective larvae from the gastrointestinal tract to other organs that…”
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New-Onset Psychosis in a Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Patient on Cycloserine in Calabar, Nigeria: A Case Report by Otu, Akaninyene A, Offor, Jonah B, Ekpor, Ibene A, Olarenwaju, Oladimeji

“…Drug-resistant tuberculosis poses a serious challenge to global control of TB. These forms of TB do not respond to the standard six-month treatment; it can…”
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Statin-use and perceptions of high cholesterol as predictors of healthy lifestyle behaviours in Nigerians by Joyce F Coker, Kate M Hill, Akaninyene A Otu, Allan House

“…It is unclear how statin-use influences the adoption of healthy lifestyle choices. It is important to understand the nature of this relationship as this could…”
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Standardization of IgG diagnostic cutoff in Nigerians by Rita O. Oladele, Akaninyene A. Otu, Oluwaseyi J. Balogun, Oladayo M. Babalola, Augustina O. Nwosu, Iriagbonse Iyabo Osaigbovo, Titilayo Gbajabiamila, Nicholas K. Irurhe, Samuel A. Fayemiwo, Shuwaram A. Shettima, Nkolika Stella Uwaezuoke, Chinagozi Precious Edwin, Toyese Stephen Ayanbeku, Joy U. Okaa, Charles John Elikwu, David W. Denning, Phyllis J. Kanki, Folasade T. Ogunsola

“…Background and objectives: Commercial Aspergillus IgG antibody assays have become pivotal in the current diagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA)…”
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