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Phylogenetic variants of Mycoplasma hominis from pregnant women and women presenting with infertility in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria

Chukwuka, C P; Emele, F E; Agbakoba, N R; Ezeagwuna, D A; Oguejiofor, C B.
Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol; 24 (2), 2023
Background: Much controversies have been associated with the pathogenicity of Mycoplasma hominis but little has been done to unravel the mystery behind the different views. This study aimed at investigating the genetic variants abounding within M. hominis and the distribution of the virulent genes among ...
Mycoplasma hominis, Pregnant Women, Virulence, Virulence Factors, Sprains and Strains, Population Characteristics
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The role of Escherichia coli in the etiology of piglet diarrhea in selected pig producing districts of central Uganda

Obala, T; Arojjo, S O; Afayoa, M; Ikwap, K; Erume, J.
Afr. J. Clin. Exp. Microbiol; 22 (4), 2021
Background: Pig production in Uganda is highly constrained by rampant piglet mortalities with diarrhea being a key feature. The present study was conducted to determine possible involvement of Escherichia coli (E. coli) as agents of diarrhea in piglets and elucidate the factors for their spread and virul...
Drug Resistance, Microbial, Escherichia coli, Diarrhea, Virulence Factors, Uganda
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