Idris, A. M

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

3 Publications

Publications 3

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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Research Article Vol. 33, Issue 1

Bacterial Agents Associated With Health Care Associated Infections In Some Selected Tertiary Hospital Of Kano Metropolis, Northwest Nigeria

Alkali, B^*, Agwu, E, Sarkinfada, F, Idris, A. M, Takalmawa, H. U

Health care acquired infections (HCAIs) are those infections that occur within 48 hours of hospital admission, 3 days of discharge or 30 days of an operation. These infections have strong effect on patients because of worsening underlying medical condition and increased mortality and morbidity. They are mostly caused by microorganisms already pr...

Jun, 2019 Vol. 33, Issue 1

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