Many years of experience in the Microbiology laboratory combined with the clinical practice attending patients with infectious diseases and supporting advisory in microbiology quality, let a lot of histories to tell, many of them bittersweet because when a pitfall in the microbiological diagnosis comes to light, in many cases isn’t too late to help the patient and minimize damages to its health. [..] READ MORE
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. The intestinal mucosal surface is continuously exposed to enormous microorganisms. The human intestinal tract harbors approximately 1014 bacteria. Most of these bacteria have roles in intestinal homeostasis and may exert anticancer effects. However, bacterial metabolites that are genotoxic can trigger epithelial cell carcinogenesis. [..] READ MORE
The study examined the level of participation of women in cowpea production in Wammako Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The specific objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of women cowpea farmers in the study area, determine the level of income of the women in cowpea production, determine the factors influencing the participation of women in cowpea production and identify the constraints to cowpea production by the women. [..] READ MORE
Urinary tract infections (UTis) are caused by bacteria that increase the body's defenses in the urinary tract. They can affect the bladder, kidneys, and the ducts that run between them [1].
Urinary tract infection, like any other infection, refers to the invasion and multiplication of one or more pathogens that are not usually found in your urinary tract. The urinary tract is composed of the urethra, bladder, urethra and kidneys, and infection can be in one or more of these (see our chart bel [..] READ MORE
Coronavirus latest news: first London coronavirus victim took Uber to hospital [2].
Symptoms
For confirmed cases of the 2019 Annual Inflammatory Virus (COVID-19), the reported illnesses ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death. [..] READ MORE
Coronaviruses are enveloped RNA viruses that cause respiratory illnesses of varying severity from the common cold to fatal pneumonia.
COVID-19 is an acute, sometimes severe, respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus SARS-CoV2.
Treatment of COVID-19 is supportive. No vaccine, antiviral drug, or other specific treatment is available. [..] READ MORE
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