Abstract The physico-chemical and microbial examination of Ajali River in Ezeagu Local Government Area (LGA) Enugu State, South-eastern Nigeria, were carried out to assess the characteristics water for potability. Water samples collected from three sampling points, including one close brewery effluent discharge into river two different points that affected by non-point sources. Altogether, eigh...

Osteomyelitis in childhood is an important though relatively uncommon infection. A case of it presenting as a pathological fracture was reported from London, UK. Therefore, a Nigerian case from Enugu is deemed worthy of documentation.

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women reproductive age it major contributor to maternal, infant child mortality. Globally, in 2015, an estimated, 78 million people had become infected with HIV while 35 died from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-related illness since the start epidemic. In Nigeria, national pr...

The particulate matter (PM) is one of the major air pollutants emitted from various sources, having adverse effect on human health and environment. study evaluates concentrations PM2.5 PM10 pollution in Enugu Urban. were collected April 2018 to March 2019 using CASELLA CEL - 712 (Dust Detective). area was categorized under, industrial, commercial, high density residential, low residential areas...

AIM This study was conducted to investigate the occurrence of pathogenic Escherichia coli and Salmonella species in retail raw table eggs sold for human consumption in Enugu State and to determine the resistance of these pathogens to antimicrobials commonly used in human and veterinary practices in Nigeria. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 340 raw table eggs comprising 68 composite samples (5...