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Author(s):
Dr. Anju Choudhary, Pooja Garg, Dr. Surajit Ghatak.
Page No : 1-3
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Sub Hepatic Position of the Vermiform Appendix with Adhesion – A Case Finding
Abstract
The vermiform appendix is the most variable abdominal organ in term of position, extent and relations. The location of appendix is important when it comes to clinical presentation of a patient with appendicitis. Variation in the appendix with adhesion was noted in 55 years old male cadaver during regular dissection classes of undergraduates. Sub- hepatic position of appendix might congest the sub-hepatic region and minimize the intestinal movements. The knowledge of its variations in position is important because in appendicitis it may create iatrogenic complications.
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Author(s):
Amuzie Chidinma Charity, Ekerette Idorenyin B.
Page No : 4-11
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Co-occurrence of Metahaematoloechus and Rhabdias Species in the Lungs of Hoplobatrachus Occipitalis Specimens from Parts of Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract
Co-occurrence of Metahaematoloechus and Rhabdias species, lung parasites of amphibians, is a rare occurrence. It was supposed that both parasites excluded each other. This research investigated their co-occurrence in the anuran, Hoplobatrachus occipitalis, from two locations (Rumuesara and Agbada-2 flow station) in Rivers State, Nigeria. A total of forty-seven H. occipitalis specimens were collected from both locations. Nine hundred and thirteen (913) parasites (comprising of 574 Metahaematoloechus and 339 Rhabdias species) were recovered from their lungs. Among the twenty-three hosts captured at Rumuesara, nine were co-infected with Metahaematoloechus and Rhabdias species, accounting for a prevalence of 39.13%. Ten (43.5%) of the hosts were infected with only Metahaematoloechus sp., and four (17.4%) were not infected with either parasite. One of the host specimens from Agbada-2 was co-infected with both parasites, giving a prevalence of 4.2%. Eighteen (75%) of the hosts were infected with only Metahaematoloechus; five (20.8%) were not infected with either parasite. In both locations, no host was infected with Rhabdias alone. A preference for co-infection with both parasites was observed in the frogs from Rumuesara, in the rainy season. However, frogs from Agbada-2 preferentially harboured only Metahaematoloechus sp. It appeared that conditions around the flow station hindered the establishment of Rhabdias. Rhabdias sp. was completely absent from both locations during the dry season. Female hosts generally harboured more of both parasites. It is hereby established that Metahaematoloechus and Rhabdias can co-exist in the same host. There is however, need for further research into the effect gas flaring on the establishment of Rhabdias sp. in H. occipitalis.
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Author(s):
Mary Ucheagha Ememe, Lazarus Baba Tekdek, Joseph Olusegun Ayo.
Page No : 12-20
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Prevalence and Alterations in some Haematological and Biochemical Parameters in Horses with Piroplasmosis in Port Harcourt Polo Club, Nigeria
Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate equine piroplasmosis in horses from Port Harcourt Polo Club, Nigeria. Forty-one polo horses comprising of different sexes and breeds and aged between 6 months and 10 years were screened for intra erythrocytic protozoan parasites: Theileria equi and Babesia caballi by light microscopy. Ticks (Rhipicephalus species) were seen on mane, tail and perineal region of the horses sampled. Haematological and biochemical evaluations were carried out using standard methods. Light microscopic analysis of Giemsa stained blood smear revealed equine piroplasmosis in 31 of the horses with prevalence of 75.6%. Of these horses, 19 (46.3%) were infected by T. equi, 10 (24.4%) infected by B. caballi and 2(4.9%) infected by both species. 23 (56.1%) males and 8 (19.5%) females were infected. Based on age, 25 (61%) of the infected horses were less than 5 years and 6 (14%) were greater than 5 years. The Argentinean, Sudanese and indigenous (Nigerian) breeds infected were 1 (2.4%), 8(19.5%) and 22 (53.6%) respectively. Haematological analysis revealed decreased packed cell volume, haemoglobin concentration and erythrocyte count compared with normal values. A significant (P < 0.05) eosinophilia was observed in infected horses when compared with non-infected horses. Total bilirubin and Alanine aminotransferase were significantly (P < 0.05) higher in infected horses. The study showed high level of equine piroplasmosis and some changes in haematological and biochemical parameters in naturally infected Polo horses with T. equi and B. caballi from Port Harcourt Polo Club, Nigeria.
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Author(s):
Mathias Tiedemann Svendsen, Georg Authried.
Page No : 21-22
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Peripheral Asymmetric Gangrene Caused by Staphylococcus Aureus Septicaemia
Abstract
Sepsis is a common condition among older patients and is a common cause of acute referral to the medical ward. In this case report, an 80-year old man was diagnosed with Staphylococcus aureus septicaemia, originating from a hip joint empyema. The septicaemia resulted in disseminated intravascular coagulation leading to gangrene of fingers on his hand resulting into amputation. This case highlights a severe complication associated with septicaemia.
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Author(s):
Wisdom U.G., N. Ebere, A.P. Ugbomeh.
Page No : 23-32
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Molecular Characterization of Malaria Vectors in Orashi Region of Rivers State, Nigeria
Abstract
A monthly entomological survey was carried out in five rural communities; (Oboburu, Obite, Omoku, Erema and Ahoadah) all in Orashi region of Rivers State in Niger Delta zone of Nigeria for a period of six months. The aim of this survey was to carry out molecular characterization of Malaria vectors present in the study area. In each of the selected villages, mosquitoes were sampled from ten houses by pyrethrum spray collection method (PSC). The collected mosquitoes were sorted morphologically and identified using standard dichotomous taxonomy keys followed by preservation for molecular genotyping. DNA extraction was done using Collins method 1987 where each mosquito was treated individually. The PCR results of the study showed that, Anopheles specie present in the area of study was predominantly An. gambiae sensu stricto (s.s). The result of this study revealed that malaria vectors are predominant in the study area. Adequate preventive measure should be kept in place in other to reduce the heavy transmission of malaria in the study area.
