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Agwu Ezera

Professor of Microbiology and Immunology

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Research paper thumbnail of The need for a Master of Science degree programme in microbiology in Uganda : short report

African Journal of Health Professions Education, 2010

There has been an overwhelming explosion in student numbers in higher institutions of learning wh... more There has been an overwhelming explosion in student numbers in higher institutions of learning which has not proportionately corresponded with an increase in recruitment of staff. 1 A concern relating to the relevance of the tertiary education curriculum 1 to the country's development needs has been discussed. Most programmes offered in Uganda's tertiary education are theoretical with little practical application and hence irrelevant to the job market. 1 To implement cost-effective interventions, health workers must have the appropriate skills, competencies and training.

Research paper thumbnail of A survey of the prevalence of Schistosomiasis among pupils in Apata and Laranto areas in Jos, Plateau State

Prevalence of Schistosomiasis in apparently healthy primary school pupils in Apata a nd Laranto a... more Prevalence of Schistosomiasis in apparently healthy primary school pupils in Apata a nd Laranto areas of Jos was s urveyed using 300 samples of stool and 300 samples of urine. The stool samples were processed using formol ether concentration techniques while the urine samples were processed by ordinary centrifugal sedimentation technique. The overall prevalence of urinary (Schistosoma haematobium) and intestinal

Research paper thumbnail of High incidence of co-infection with Malaria and Typhoid in febrile HIV infected and AIDS patients in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2009

This survey was designed to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum and Salmonella Typh... more This survey was designed to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum and Salmonella Typhi among febrile HIV/AIDS patients in Ekpoma. Malaria and typhoid risk factors in Ekpoma included occupation, poor health facilities and poor sanitation. Malaria and typhoid are highly prevalent among Ekpoma HIV/AIDS patients.

Research paper thumbnail of The need for a Master of Science degree programme in microbiology in Uganda : short report

African Journal of Health Professions Education, 2010

There has been an overwhelming explosion in student numbers in higher institutions of learning wh... more There has been an overwhelming explosion in student numbers in higher institutions of learning which has not proportionately corresponded with an increase in recruitment of staff. 1 A concern relating to the relevance of the tertiary education curriculum 1 to the country's development needs has been discussed. Most programmes offered in Uganda's tertiary education are theoretical with little practical application and hence irrelevant to the job market. 1 To implement cost-effective interventions, health workers must have the appropriate skills, competencies and training.

Research paper thumbnail of A survey of the prevalence of Schistosomiasis among pupils in Apata and Laranto areas in Jos, Plateau State

Prevalence of Schistosomiasis in apparently healthy primary school pupils in Apata a nd Laranto a... more Prevalence of Schistosomiasis in apparently healthy primary school pupils in Apata a nd Laranto areas of Jos was s urveyed using 300 samples of stool and 300 samples of urine. The stool samples were processed using formol ether concentration techniques while the urine samples were processed by ordinary centrifugal sedimentation technique. The overall prevalence of urinary (Schistosoma haematobium) and intestinal

Research paper thumbnail of High incidence of co-infection with Malaria and Typhoid in febrile HIV infected and AIDS patients in Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2009

This survey was designed to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum and Salmonella Typh... more This survey was designed to determine the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum and Salmonella Typhi among febrile HIV/AIDS patients in Ekpoma. Malaria and typhoid risk factors in Ekpoma included occupation, poor health facilities and poor sanitation. Malaria and typhoid are highly prevalent among Ekpoma HIV/AIDS patients.

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