Suppurative Keratitis in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

Olawoye, OO; Bekibele, CO; Ashaye, AO

doi:10.4314/njo.v19i1.70774

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“…The finding of preceding ocular trauma in 50% of patients in this study is similar to Oladigbolu's report of 51.3% in Nigeria [17] and that by Talukder et al [24] of 56.9% in Bangladesh but less than the 82.9% in West Bengal [20]. Corneal injury is a known predisposing factor for microbial keratitis [8] [9] [10] [11] [14] [15] [17] [20]- [25].…”

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confidence: 86%

“…The slight male preponderance (62.5%) in this study perhaps reflects the greater involvement of men in outdoor activities (including farming) in this region than Ezegwui's finding of slight female preponderance in South East Nigeria [15]. It is believed that increased physical/outdoor activities as either occupation or sport may increase the risk of corneal ulceration as reported by Basak [20].…”

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confidence: 41%

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A Preliminary Report of Predisposing Factors and Predominant Microbiological Diagnosis of Corneal Ulcers Seen at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria

Ogbonnaya¹,

Walter-Ugwuocha²,

Ezeanosike³

et al. 2019

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Background: Microbial keratitis often results in poor visual outcome despite treatment. A revision of treatment protocol based on local evidence may be required in order to obtain better treatment outcome. Objectives: To determine the predisposing factors and predominant microbiological diagnosis of corneal ulcers seen at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (FETHA), Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This is a preliminary report of an on-going longitudinal descriptive study of all consenting corneal ulcer patients managed at the FETHA eye clinic over a 4-month period. Information obtained were socio-demographic data, presenting complaints, duration of symptoms prior to presentation, history of preceding trauma, medications used before presentation, presenting and final visual acuity and microbiological diagnosis. Results: A diagnosis of corneal ulcer was made in 8 out of the 852 outpatients seen over the study period giving a hospital prevalence rate of 0.59%. Five patients (62.50%) were males, five (62.50%) were farmers and 4 patients (50%) were above 60 years of age. The microbial diagnoses were bacterial keratitis 37.5% (Staphylococcus aureus), fungal keratitis 25% (Fusarium spp. and aspergillus) and acanthamoeba (25%)

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A Preliminary Report of Predisposing Factors and Predominant Microbiological Diagnosis of Corneal Ulcers Seen at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria

Ogbonnaya¹,

Walter-Ugwuocha²,

Ezeanosike³

et al. 2019

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“…The prevalence of this condition varies across geographical locations depending on the type and causative factors. [ 4 23 ] In this study, bacterial keratitis accounted for majority (81.1%) of infectious cases, whereas fungal keratitis was found in 5 (5.6%) cases. This is similar to the report from Olawoye et al in Ibadan.…”

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confidence: 62%

“…Poor vision has been found to be one of the leading eye complaints among patients with corneal disorders. [ 1 3 4 12 ]…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[ 2 ] The pattern, causes, and predisposing factors to corneal diseases vary globally and from region to region within the same country. [ 3 4 ] Disorders of the cornea can be broadly classified into congenital and acquired. Studies have implicated infectious and noninfectious causes in the pathogenesis of corneal disorders in different parts of the world.…”

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Pattern of corneal disorders in Ekiti: A tertiary eye center experience

2020

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Purpose: The cornea is the most significant refractive medium in the eye. Pathologies affecting the cornea usually have a great impact on vision. The etiology of corneal disorder varies from one geographical location to another. The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of corneal disorders at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of case records of patients with cornea disorders over a 5-year period was carried out. Demographic characteristics, presenting visual acuity, and risk factor for cornea disorders were retrieved. Data were entered into the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20, and statistical significance was inferred at P < 0.05. Results: Corneal disorders accounted for 3.3% of the eye disorders seen during the period of study. The median age was 37 years. Males outnumbered females giving a ratio of 1.9:1 and the age range from 0.25 to 92 years. There were more females than males in the 11–20 years’ age group. Students (84, 25.4%) and artisans (62, 18.8%) were the two leading occupational groups. Infectious cases constituted 27.2% of the cases. Visual acuity at presentation was <3/60 in 131 (39.7%) cases. Foreign body entry was the leading etiologic agent in 101 (30.6%) cases. Conclusion: Half of the patients were blind at presentation, and many of them presented after more than 1 week of the onset of symptoms. Corneal foreign body, trauma, and vernal keratoconjunctivitis were the leading known predisposing factors. There will be need to emphasize more on the role of protective eye devices among our people, especially those who engage in outdoor activities.

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Can a Foreigner Own Land in Nigeria? The Supreme Court Decision inGerhard Huebner v Aeronautical Industrial Engineering and Project Management Company Limited

Ogbuabor

Ajah

2020

J. Afr. law

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In a landmark decision on 17 April 2017, the Supreme Court of Nigeria held that foreigners cannot legally and validly own land in Nigeria. This decision is of significant interest for the international investing community. The decision is a curious one and deserves close scrutiny. It was based on the court's interpretation that the Land Use Act provides that all lands in Nigeria are to be held in trust by the governor of each state for the use and benefit of all Nigerians. This note posits that the Supreme Court decision was completely erroneous and that, contrary to that decision, the correct position of the law is that foreigners can lawfully and validly own land in Nigeria provided that they are not enemy aliens.

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Suppurative Keratitis in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital

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A Preliminary Report of Predisposing Factors and Predominant Microbiological Diagnosis of Corneal Ulcers Seen at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria

A Preliminary Report of Predisposing Factors and Predominant Microbiological Diagnosis of Corneal Ulcers Seen at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki, Nigeria

Pattern of corneal disorders in Ekiti: A tertiary eye center experience

Can a Foreigner Own Land in Nigeria? The Supreme Court Decision inGerhard Huebner v Aeronautical Industrial Engineering and Project Management Company Limited

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