[HTML][HTML] Screening for diabetes mellitus among tuberculosis patients in Southern Nigeria: a multi-centre implementation study under programme settings
Implementation studies are recommended to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of
programmes. In Nigeria, little is known about the burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) among …
programmes. In Nigeria, little is known about the burden of diabetes mellitus (DM) among …
Finding the missing millions: lessons from 10 active case finding interventions in high tuberculosis burden countries
T Pande, NA Vasquez, D Cazabon, J Creswell… - BMJ global …, 2020 - gh.bmj.com
To support innovative programmes, approaches and technologies aiming to increase the
number of people detected with TB in low-and-middle income countries (LMICs), the TB …
number of people detected with TB in low-and-middle income countries (LMICs), the TB …
[HTML][HTML] Buruli ulcer in Nigeria: results of a pilot case study in three rural districts
KN Ukwaja, AO Meka, A Chukwuka, KB Asiedu… - Infectious Diseases of …, 2016 - Springer
Background Buruli ulcer (BU), also known as Mycobacterium ulcerans disease, is the third
most common mycobacterial disease worldwide. Although BU disease has been diagnosed …
most common mycobacterial disease worldwide. Although BU disease has been diagnosed …
[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of self-care interventions for integrated morbidity management of skin neglected tropical diseases in Anambra State, Nigeria
Abstract Background Lymphatic filariasis (LF), Buruli ulcer (BU) and leprosy are neglected
tropical diseases (NTDs) of the skin co-endemic in some communities in Nigeria. Not …
tropical diseases (NTDs) of the skin co-endemic in some communities in Nigeria. Not …
Financial burden of health care for Buruli ulcer patients in Nigeria: the patients' perspective
JN Chukwu, AO Meka, CC Nwafor, DC Oshi… - International …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Background The economic burden of Buruli ulcer for patients has not been well-
documented. This study assessed the costs of Buruli ulcer care to patients from the onset of …
documented. This study assessed the costs of Buruli ulcer care to patients from the onset of …
[HTML][HTML] Investigating barriers and challenges to the integrated management of neglected tropical skin diseases in an endemic setting in Nigeria
Background There is a dearth of experience in and evidence for cost-effective integrated
community-based management of skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The objective of …
community-based management of skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The objective of …
Diagnosis delay and duration of hospitalisation of patients with Buruli ulcer in Nigeria
AO Meka, JN Chukwu, CC Nwafor… - Transactions of The …, 2016 - academic.oup.com
Background Delayed diagnosis of Buruli ulcer can worsen clinical presentation of the
disease, prolong duration of management, and impose avoidable additional costs on …
disease, prolong duration of management, and impose avoidable additional costs on …
Worsening of the disability grade during leprosy treatment: prevalence and its determinants in Southern Nigeria
JN Chukwu, N Ekeke, CC Nwafor… - Transactions of the …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Background In Nigeria, little is known about the development of new or additional
physical disability during leprosy treatment. The objective of this study was to determine the …
physical disability during leprosy treatment. The objective of this study was to determine the …
Screening diabetes mellitus patients for tuberculosis in Southern Nigeria: A pilot study
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and tuberculosis (TB) are of great public health
importance globally, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tuberculosis is the third cause of …
importance globally, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. Tuberculosis is the third cause of …
[HTML][HTML] Secondary bacterial isolates from previously untreated Buruli ulcer lesions and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns in Southern Nigeria
MC Anyim, AO Meka, JN Chukwu… - Revista da Sociedade …, 2016 - SciELO Brasil
INTRODUCTION: Mycolactones, secreted by Mycobacterium ulcerans, were previously
believed to prevent super infection in Buruli ulcer lesions. However, little is known about …
believed to prevent super infection in Buruli ulcer lesions. However, little is known about …