Browsing by Author "Chidimma Maureen Chukwueze"

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    A systematic review on Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aurous in patients with surgical wounds
    (International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 2022) Chidimma Maureen Chukwueze; Ogochukwu Vivian Okpala; Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu
    MRSA is defined by the presence of staphylococcal cassette chromosome mec (SCCmec); which is a large mobile genetic element that carries the mecA gene which codes for an alternative form of penicillin binding protein (PBP2a). Staphylococcus aureus developed resistance to this type of β-lactam antibiotics by acquiring the mecA gene which is carried on the SCC mec element described earlier. Strains which carry this mecA gene are known as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), even though they are actually resistant to all β lactam based antibiotics. Historically, Staphylococcus aureus has been known to develop antimicrobial resistance to most antimicrobials rapidly. The bacteria developed resistance to penicillin only a year after the introduction of penicillin into clinical use. It is now estimated that 90%–95% of Staphylococcus aureus strains worldwide are resistant to penicillin. The resistance exhibited by MRSA to most antibiotics imply that treatment for suspected or verified severe Staphylococcus aureus infections, including common skin and wound infections, must rely on second line drugs.
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    Anaemia among pregnant women :prevalence and Determinants
    (Newport International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2023) Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Chidimma Maureen Chukwueze
    Malarial infection, occupation, urinary tract infection, place of residence and alcohol consumption are associa anaemia among pregnant women. There is prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women. Anaemia during pregnancy is a public health problem in developed and developing countries. Pregnant women are at risk of developing anaemia due to increased nutrient needs which include iron, folate and Vitamin B12 and haemo-dilution during pregnancy
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    Anaemia among pregnant women: prevalence and Determinants
    (Newport International Journal Of Research In Medical Sciences, 2023) Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Chidimma Maureen Chukwueze
    Malarial infection, occupation, urinary tract infection, place of residence and alcohol consumption are associated with anaemia among pregnant women. There is prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women. Anaemia during pregnancy is a public health problem in developed and developing countries. Pregnant women are at risk of developing anaemia due to increased nutrient needs which include iron, folate and Vitamin B12 and haemo-dilution during pregnancy.