Browsing by Author "Felix Amekpor"

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    An update on association of white blood cells and air pollution
    (International Journal of Advanced Research in Biological Sciences, 2023) Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Obeagu1Derrick Opoku; Getrude Uzoma Obeagu; Godfred Yawson Scott; Felix Amekpor; Umi Omar Bunu
    Owing to rapid population growth and industrialization, the situation of air pollution has become a public health threat of global concern. White blood cells, also known as leukocytes or leucocytes, are immune system cells that assist in defending the body against infectious diseases and foreign intruders. White blood cells are a component of the immunological system of the body. They support the body's defense mechanisms against illness and infection. Infection or inflammation are the usual causes of an overabundance of white blood cells. A high white blood cell count may, less frequently, be a sign of some blood malignancies or bone marrow issues. Although immune system inflammatory reactions might be linked with alterations in white blood cell counts in the body, there is the need to provide more consistent reporting on the association between air pollution and varying white blood cell counts in the body
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    Update on the Roles Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection And Malnutrition on Immunity
    (International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research, 2022) Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu; Godfred Yawson Scott; Felix Amekpor; Amaechi Chukwudi Ofodile
    Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is a major public health threat to the existence of human beings especially to the developing countries like in Africa. Human Immunodeficiency Virus attacks the CD4 T cells thereby suppressing the immunity of the human host. There is high level of malnutrition in the developing countries due to poor economic status of many individuals with attendant immunodeficiency which affects the patients with HIV drastically for survival. Patients with HIV infection should maintain good nutritional status with improved immunity for increased life span and effectiveness in their works. A lot of commitment from the society is needed to encourage the patients with HIV to reduce the morbidity and mortality rates associated to HIV infection.