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Akande, A. O

Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Clinical Science, College of Health Science, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria

2 Publications

Publications 2

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Research Article Vol. 35, Issue 1

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection among Patients Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria

Hassan, M. S*, Dutsinma, U.A, Ramadan T., Akande, A. O, Mohammed, Y., Usman, J. N, Babayo, A, Idris, A. M, Abdullahi A. I, Ilah I. N

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major disease burden on the world and man is the only known  natural host of HCV. HCV infection depends on age, sex, and immune-competence at the time of infection.  In most immuno-competent adults, 75% to 85% develop chronic HCV infection. Human  immunodeficiency virus (HIV) increases the pathological effect of HCV inf...

Jun, 2021 Vol. 35, Issue 1
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Research Article Vol. 34, Issue 2

Seroprevalence of Rubella Virus Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano State, Nigeria

Rabiu, M. Y*, Mohammed, Y., Akande, A. O, Idris, A. M, Umar, A. A, Ibrahim, A.M, Amadu, M

Rubella is an acute infectious disease caused by rubella virus (RUBV). Rubella virus infection remains one of the major global public health problems, especially in developing countries causing 100 000 cases of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) every year. However, data on this subject matter is scarce in the study area. This study was aimed at ...

Dec, 2020 Vol. 34, Issue 2
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