American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2015

  • Anaerobic and Aero Tolerant Bacterial Profile of Halitosis

    Qasim Najem Thewaini, Oda Mizil Yasser ALzamely, Ameera Merbee Zarzoor ALFadili

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 33-35
    Received: Mar. 17, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 12, 2015
    Published: Apr. 24, 2015
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    Abstract: Bad breath "halitosis" is a frequent unpleasant odor of breath. Bad breath is infected by gram negative anaerobic bacteria in tongue coating. These bacteria have a tendency of producing foul-smelling sulphur containing gases called volatile sulphur compounds (VSCs). Both anaerobic and aero tolerant bacteria associated with human halitosis condition... Show More
  • Aerobic Bacteria Isolates of Septic Wound Infections and Their Antibiogram in North Central Nigeria

    James Garba Damen, Salami Faruk, Comfort Dancha

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 36-40
    Received: Feb. 25, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 12, 2015
    Published: Apr. 24, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Wound infections are major problem in our health care facilities. They are the most common hospital acquired infections resulting into extended length of stay in the hospital with high cost and frequently encounter in surgical patients. Objectives: The study was designed to determine aerobic bacterial pathogens responsible for wound inf... Show More
  • Adenosine Deaminase Assay in Different Body Fluids for the Diagnosis of Tubercular Infection

    Khandaker Shadia, S. M. Mostofa Kamal, Ahmed Abu Saleh, Mohammed Nayem Hossain, Ratan Das Gupta, Md. Ruhul Amin Miah

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 49-54
    Received: Mar. 16, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 31, 2015
    Published: Apr. 30, 2015
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    Abstract: Diagnosis of tuberculosis from different body fluids remains challenging due to various limitations of the conventional and molecular methods. We studied the role of adenosine deaminase (ADA) assay to diagnose tubercular infection in cerebrospinal fluid, peritoneal fluid and pleural fluid. Fifty three patients with tubercular meningitis, peritoniti... Show More
  • Hepatitis B and C Single and Co-Infection Patterns Among Emergency Patients in a Resource-Limited Setting

    Fasakin Kolawole Asimiyu, Ajayi Oluwafemi David, Esan Ayodele Jacob, Omisakin Christopher Tope, Adams Olusegun Timothy, Ojiezeh Tony Ifeanyi, Aboderin Florence Ifechukwude

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 55-60
    Received: Apr. 09, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 18, 2015
    Published: May 09, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Hepatitis B and C viral infections continue to constitute major global health problems and are responsible for most liver related deaths. This study is carried out to reveal the hepatitis B and C single and co-infection patterns among emergency patients and their possible liver outcomes. Methods: Two hundred and eighty-eight (288) patie... Show More
  • Impact Assessment of Foetal Haemoglobin on Biochemical Markers of Liver Function in Sickle Cell Disease Patients

    Mathias Abiodun Emokpae, Rossy Jane Umeadi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 61-66
    Received: Apr. 15, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 29, 2015
    Published: May 13, 2015
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    Abstract: Background/objective: The role of foetal haemoglobin (HbF) on the modulation of clinical manifestations in sickle cell disease is well known but there is inconsistency as to the levels of HbF that may protective against the development of liver disease. This study evaluates the impact of HbF on biochemical markers of liver function in sickle cell d... Show More
  • Podoconiosis, the Non-Filarial Elephantiasis, a Means of Discrimination and Poverty in Ethiopia

    Fikresilasie Samuel Tasew

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, June 2015
    Pages: 67-70
    Received: Apr. 15, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 29, 2015
    Published: May 13, 2015
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    Abstract: Podoconiosis is a non-infectious geo-chemical disease caused by exposure of bare feet to red clay soil derived from volcanic rocks. In Ethiopia, 1 million people suffer with the disease. It affects the physical condition (disability and deformity) of patients and also the social and economic status of affected individuals. Studies conducted in ende... Show More