A. A. Dzikwi

Dog Ecology and Management in Niger State, Nigeria: A Basic Tool for Rabies Control

A. Garba, A. A. Dzikwi, H. M. Kazeem, O. A. Makanju, F. O. Hambagba, N. O. Abduazeez, I. P. Ekeh_Chinedu, A. B. Tirmidhi, S. E. Hambolu & J. U. Umoh · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2017

Aims: To examine the dog ecology and management as it relates to the control of rabies in Niger State, Nigeria. Study Design:  Questionnaire based survey. Place and Duration of Study: Structured questionnaires on dog ecology and management were administered in Niger State of Nige...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2017/32442

Evaluation of Direct Rapid Immunohistochemistry Test for Rabies Diagnosis in the Brain of Slaughtered Dogs in Northern Nigeria

A. Garba, O. V. Modupe, A. A. Dzikwi, A. A. Ogun, A. Zaharaddeen, F. S. Umar, P. A. Okewole, J. U. Umoh, M. S. Ahmed, P. Yager, L. A. Orciari & M. Niezgoda · Advances in Research · 2015

Aim: To compare the ability of the direct rapid immunohistochemistry test (DRIT) and the gold standard test, luorescent antibody test, (FAT) to detect rabies virus antigen in the brains of slaughtered dogs from Niger State in the northern region of Nigeria. Study Design: Cross se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14022

Molecular Identification of Mycobacterium bovis from Post-mortem Inspected Cattle at the Abattoir and Slaughter Houses in Bauchi State, Nigeria

A. S. Sa’idu, E. C. Okolocha, A. A. Dzikwi, J. K. P. Kwaga, A. Usman, A. A. Gamawa, U. B. Abubakar & S. A. Maigari · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a chronic infectious and contagious zoonotic disease of domestic, wild animals and humans. The disease occurs in a wide range of mammalian species and therefore, poses a public health threat. It also results in considerable economic losses in li...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/11650

Rabies Virus Neutralizing Antibodies in Unvaccinated Rabies Occupational Risk Groups in Niger State, Nigeria

A. Garba, J. U. Umoh, H. M. Kazeem, A. A. Dzikwi, M. S. Ahmed, A. A. Ogun, P. A. Okewole, M. D. Habib & A. Zaharaddeen · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Aims: To determine the presence of rabies virus neutralizing antibodies (rVNA) as well the potency of the rVNA in rabies occupational risk humans in Niger State of Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration: Research was conducted at the Department of Veteri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/14461