Human African trypanosomiasis in endemic focus of Abraka, Nigeria

Nmorsi, O. P. G.; Isaac, Clement; Igbinosa, I. B.; Umukoro, D. O.; Aitaikuru, Dafe Palmer

doi:10.1016/s1995-7645(10)60107-1

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“…In a study of the prevalence and risk factors of HAT in an endemic focus in Nigeria, some investigators reported human activities such as farming and visits to the river as major risk factors. [13] Their findings confirm our patient's exposure to epidemiologic risk factors for HAT.…”

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Human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) in a Nigerian male adolescent and the treatment challenges: A case report

Eneh

Uwaezuoke

Okafor

et al. 2016

JER

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Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) or "Sleeping Sickness" is a potentially fatal but curable, neglected tropical disease seen in sub-Saharan Africa. HAT was nearly eliminated in the 1960s, but has re-emerged in epidemic proportions over the past two decades. We report a case of HAT in order to highlight a possible re-emergence of this rare tropical disease, as well as its treatment challenges. A.C is a 14-year-old male patient who presented with clinical features suggestive of the chronic form of the disease. Despite the prescription of IV Eflornithine, the drug could not be procured. Unfortunately, the patient was lost to follow-up. This treatment gap underscores the need for emphasis on preventive measures such as eradication of tsetse flies, and reduction of the spread of parasites especially in resource-limited settings of sub-Saharan Africa.

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confidence: 84%

Human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) in a Nigerian male adolescent and the treatment challenges: A case report

Eneh

Uwaezuoke

Okafor

et al. 2016

JER

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“…Chimbari and Chirundu [20] conducted a similar study in Zimbabwe which also revealed higher infection rates among males than the females. These observations are expected considering the fact that some socio-cultural practices such as farming, fishing and recreational activities expose males to infected water bodies than the female counterparts [21,22]. The major rainy seasons in Ashanti Region run from April to June with the infection prevalence ranging between 6.8% and 9.0%.…”

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Prevalence of Schistosoma Haematobium Infection in Ghana: A Retrospective Case Study in Kumasi

Kofitay¹,

Amankwa²,

Gbedema

2011

Int J Parasitol Res

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In Ghana, urinary schistosomiasis was considered a public health problem in the rural communities only. Recent reports are pointing to the resurgence of this infection in urban and peri-urban settlements. In this study, the prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection presenting at Kumasi South Hospital (surrounded by Atonsu, Gyinyaase and Ahinsan communities) and Aninwa Medical Centre (surrounded by Boadi, Ayeduase, Emena, Appiadu and Kokoben) were investigated in retrospect to determine whether S. haematobium infection rate difference was consistent over time and also to compare the prevalent rates of the infection between these two community hospitals. The available records of patients referred for urinalysis between 2000 and 2009 were retrospectively reviewed. Prevalence of S. haematobium infection at Kumasi South Hospital (an urban poor community) was 40.2% whilst Aninwa Medical Centre (a peri-urban settlement) recorded 4.5%. The infection was higher among males (66.4%) than the females (33.6 %) at both hospitals and a general pattern of 3-year peaks of the infection was observed. Our findings have indicated that the urban poor communities around Kumasi South Hospital are seriously affected by S. haematobium infection as compared to Aninwaah Medical Centre. Economic, agricultural and recreational activities of these communities living around the banks of River Susan in addition to lack of good household water might account for the high risk of the infection in the urban poor communities in the catchment areas of the Kumasi South Hospital.

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“…The disease has been recently re-emerging in parts of Africa including Nigeria. A prevalence study utilizing card agglutination test for trypanosomiasis kit detected 9.6% of human subjected tested were positive in an endemic area of Nigeria [72]. In a recent case, HAT caused by Trypanosoma brucei gambiense acquired in Nigeria and imported into the United Kingdom has been reported [73].…”

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Neglected zoonotic diseases in Nigeria: role of the public health veterinarian

Elelu¹,

Aiyedun²,

Mohammed³

et al. 2019

Pan Afr Med J

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Zoonotic diseases accounts for about 75% of emerging infectious disease and can be devastating to both human and animal health globally. A subset of zoonotic diseases is referred to as “neglected zoonotic diseases - NZDs” as they mainly affect poor populations who live in close proximity to domestic or wild animals often in areas where access to health and adequate sanitary facilities are not available. Furthermore, underestimation of the burden of NZD has continually led to its further neglect in least developed countries such as Nigeria. Controlling zoonotic infections including NZDs in animals is crucial in reducing human infections. Veterinarians provides an understanding of the epidemiology of infectious diseases in animal population and are therefore integral for the overall reduction in global burden of NZDs worldwide. Due to the current lack of and in some cases weak involvement of Veterinarians in policy issues related to zoonotic diseases, there is need to elucidate their importance in NZDs control in Nigeria. This review therefore summarises the neglected zoonotic diseases so far documented in Nigeria and also highlight the important role of the Veterinarian in their prevention and control within both human and animal population. Important recommendations to strengthen the role of the public health Veterinarian for sustainable control of NZDs were made.

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Human African trypanosomiasis in endemic focus of Abraka, Nigeria

Cited by 12 publications

References 4 publications

Human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) in a Nigerian male adolescent and the treatment challenges: A case report

Human African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) in a Nigerian male adolescent and the treatment challenges: A case report

Prevalence of Schistosoma Haematobium Infection in Ghana: A Retrospective Case Study in Kumasi

Neglected zoonotic diseases in Nigeria: role of the public health veterinarian

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