Variation in Salmonella typhi Infection Among Local Populations in Southern Benue, Nigeria
Background: Typhoid fever caused by Salmonella typhi is endemic in many developing countries. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of S. typhi in patients attending secondary health centers within the 9 local government areas (LGAs) of Benue. Materials and Methods: A total of 10...
Main Authors: | Peter Adikwu, Ebele U. Umeh, Charles Chidozie Iheukwumere, Innocent Okonkwo Ogbonna Okonkwo Ogbonna, Philip Sule Awodi, Godwin Attah Obande |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Alborz University of Medical Sciences
2018-11-01
|
Series: | International Journal of Enteric Pathogens |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://enterpathog.abzums.ac.ir/PDF/ijep-6-89.pdf |
Similar Items
-
Prevalence of Typhoidal Salmonella Infections and Associated Risk factors in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria
by: Justina Omotola, et al.
Published: (2020-07-01) -
A Study on Longevity of Immune Response after Vaccination with Salmonella Typhi Vi Conjugate Vaccine (Pedatyph™) in Children
by: Balaji Chinnasami, et al.
Published: (2015-05-01) -
Cholestatic hepatitis due to Salmonella typhi
by: Ayse Albayrak, et al.
Published: (2011-04-01) -
Fitness benefits in fluoroquinolone-resistant Salmonella Typhi in the absence of antimicrobial pressure
by: Stephen Baker, et al.
Published: (2013-12-01) -
A novel method of selective removal of human DNA improves PCR sensitivity for detection of <it>Salmonella</it> Typhi in blood samples
by: Zhou Liqing, et al.
Published: (2012-07-01)