Prevalence of Congenital Malaria in Ilorin, Nigeria

Kolawole, OM; Jimoh, AA; Babatunde, AA; Balogun, OR; Kanu, IG

doi:10.4314/afrrev.v3i1.43556

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“…where = minimum sample size and = the standard normal variate (at 5%) which is 1.96. is prevalence of what is being sort in a previous study, that is, similar/expected proportion in population based on previous studies (research on placental and cord parasitaemia [23,24], ≈ 20%) (if no reliable data exists, the value of 0.5 is used), = 1− , and = precision, determined by the researcher. 0.05 is usually used [25].…”

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Placental Anthropometric Features: Maternal and Neonate Characteristics in North Central Nigeria

Afodun

Ajao

Enaibe

2015

Advances in Anatomy

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The objectives of the study were to determine placental weight as well as factors associated with low placental weight and to determine its impact on some anthropometrical parameters in the newborn. A total of 300 freshly delivered placentas were examined in this longitudinal-prospective study. Sobi Specialist Hospital, Alagbado, Ilorin, and Surulere Medical Centre, Eruda, Ilorin, were used for sample collections. Informed consent was obtained from patients and institutional ethical clearance was obtained from Kwara State Ministry of Health (MOH/KS/ECI/777/82). Semistructured questionnaire was used to gather data on the patients and newborns demographic indices. Analysis of variance, Student’st-test, regression analysis, and Pearson moment correlation statistical analysis were employed to analyze the data. The mean wet placental weight for normal pregnancies was 529 g (SD = 84.01). Placental weight to birth weight ratio of 1 : 5.83 was generated, 529 g impact on newborn head circumference (mean: male = 35.30 cm, female = 34.90 cm) having a linear correlation. Regression analysis showed negative association between female babies (2.99 kg) placental weight (r=0.369;P≤0.05), birth weight, and cord length (mean = 58.4 cm). Placental weight correlation with male newborn weight (3.14 kg) had placental birth weight ratio of 0.679 between 90th and 10th percentileP<0.05with head circumference (r=0.473,P<0.05), lower limit placental diameter 22.80 ± 1.76 cm (SD = 4.8), BMI ≤ 19.50, and Apgar score of 7/10. It is concluded that blood holding capacity of the placenta (relative to weight) and the maternal-dietary have influence on placental weight. Differences in hormonal environment in utero and pathologic adaptation of placenta, due to racial factors, significantly contributed to the size of newborn baby.

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Placental Anthropometric Features: Maternal and Neonate Characteristics in North Central Nigeria

Afodun

Ajao

Enaibe

2015

Advances in Anatomy

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“…Urinary tract infection (UTI) is branded by bacterial invasion and reproduction relating to the kidneys and urinary tract pathways. UTI has turn out to be a largely universal hospital-acquired infection, responsible for almost 35 % of nosocomial infections, as the second most widespread source of bacteraemia in hospitalized patients [4][5][6].…”

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Characterization And Susceptibility Pattern of Gram Negative Bacteria Isolated From Urinary Tract of Pregnant Woman Attending Antenatal Clinic In Makurdi Metropolis

Tersagh¹,

Deborah²,

Esther³

2019

J Clin Biomed Res

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The study investigated the susceptibility pattern of gram negative bacteria isolated from pregnant women attending antenatal at Bishop Murray hospital, Makurdi Benue State Nigeria. A total of 40 clean catch midstream urine samples were collected from the hospital laboratory in sterile bottles and taken to the school laboratory. Inoculation of the samples to the media was done using the streak method. Twenty eight (28) samples contained gram negative isolates identified by colony morphology, microscopy and biochemical test which included: Escherichia coli 12(30%), Pseudomonas aeruginosa 9(22.2%), and Klebsiella pneumoniae 7(17.5%).The susceptibility of the isolated bacterial strains were tested against 10 different antibiotics using the disc diffusion method and their activity was evaluated by observing zones of inhibition, measured and recorded. The results showed that E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumonia were highly susceptible to ciprofloxacin (with zone inhibition 26.50 mm, 24.50 mm, and 25.00 mm respectively), Augmentin (21.3 %) Tarivid (20.6 %), Streptomycin (14.3 %), Gentamycin(18.0 %), Perfloxacin (10.0 % with Pseudomonas completely resistant), Septrin(15.3 %), Amoxacillin (12.9 % with E. coli completely resistant) Sparfloxacin (11.0 % with Klebsiella resistant). The isolates were resistant to chloramphenicol with no zone of inhibition

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Placental Malaria Parasitization at Delivery: Experience at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Oweisi

John

Omietimi

et al. 2018

ESJ

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Background: In malaria endemic areas, pregnant women are constantly at risk of repeated malaria infestation which if left untreated, poses a significant threat to the health and survival of the mother and her baby. Objective: This study determined the prevalence and risk factors for placental malaria parasitaemia among parturients at the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Nigeria. Methodology: A prospective cross-sectional analytical study of 205 parturients recruited consecutively at presentation for delivery. An interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. After delivery, placental blood was collected for microscopy to detect malaria parasites. Data was analysed using SPSS version 22. Results: The prevalence of placental malaria parasitaemia was 13.7%. Maternal age <25 years (P<0.001), low educational status (P = 0.03), low parity (P = 0.03), unbooked status (P < 0.001) and non-use of intermittent preventive treatment (P <0.001) were significantly associated with placental malaria parasitaemia. Receiving three or more doses of sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy was by far, more protective for placental malaria than receiving 2 doses (odds ratio = 0.25). Plasmodium falciparum was the only parasite species detected. Conclusion: Malaria still ravages our obstetric population and the significant contributors include low maternal age, low educational status, low parity, unbooked status and non-use of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy. Women should be encouraged to utilize antenatal care. There should be a prompt adoption of the recent WHO recommendations regarding malaria prophylaxis in pregnancy in all obstetric units and the medication should be given as Directly Observed Therapy.

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Prevalence of Congenital Malaria in Ilorin, Nigeria

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Placental Anthropometric Features: Maternal and Neonate Characteristics in North Central Nigeria

Placental Anthropometric Features: Maternal and Neonate Characteristics in North Central Nigeria

Characterization And Susceptibility Pattern of Gram Negative Bacteria Isolated From Urinary Tract of Pregnant Woman Attending Antenatal Clinic In Makurdi Metropolis

Placental Malaria Parasitization at Delivery: Experience at a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

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