Evaluation of outdoor background ionizing radiation level around radiological sections in Federal Teaching Hospital Gombe, Gombe State Nigeria

Profile of Abdominal Trauma in Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, North-east, Nigeria: a Cross Sectional Study

Background: Abdominal injuries are increasing globally. The incidence in our environment is increasing because of crime, insurgencies and man-made disasters. Assessing the magnitude will help in proffering measures to reduce the incidence, and also improve management. Therefore, the aim was to determine the pattern of abdominal trauma, aetiology, identify commonly injured organs, as well as eva...

Detection of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Lizards (Agama agama) trapped in and around Commercial Poultry Pens in Gombe State, Nigeria

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Seroprevalence of brucellosis among cattle slaughtered in three municipal abattoirs of Gombe state, Northeastern Nigeria

AIM A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis among cattle slaughtered at three municipal abattoirs of Gombe State, Nigeria. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 200 blood samples collected from slaughtered cattle of different breeds (Sokoto Gudali - 50, White Fulani - 102, Red bororo - 34, and Crossbreeds - 14), sex (males - 19 and females - 181)...

The impact of HIV syndromes on the treatment of TB cases in Gombe State, Nigeria

Causes of stillbirth in a community survey in Gombe State

Background: Perinatal mortality rate is very high in North Eastern Nigeria mainly due to a large number of still births. The causes and factors related need to be identified so as to proffer solutions with a view to improving obstetric practice and perinatal survival. Objectives: To identify the causes and factors related to stillbirths in Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe state. Methodology...