E. U. Iwuozo

Haemorrhagic Stroke Complicating Systemic Envenomation in Snake Bite: A Case Report and Literature Review

E. U. Iwuozo, I. T. Annongu, M. Hameed, D. M. Chia, J. T. Adagba & A. U. Okeke · Asian Journal of Case Reports in Medicine and Health · 2022

Introduction: Snakebite is a neglected tropical public health problem that is common in Nigeria. The occurrence of haemorrhagic stroke following snakebite envenomation is a rare medical emergency. Aim: To describe the neurological complications that occurred after snakebite enven...

Open access Research Article

Spinal Neurobrucellosis is an Unusual Cause of Nontraumatic Paraplegia in Zaria, Northern Nigeria: A report of 3 Cases and Review of Current Literature

O. R. Obiako, S. A. Abubakar, J. A. Kehinde, E. U. Iwuozo & A. U. Hamidu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2013

Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonotic febrile infection common among farmers or herdsmen who come into contact with animals or animal products. Neurological complications are uncommon, but when they occur can be confused with other neurological diseases, particularly those due...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2013/4608

An Eight-Year Review of Morbidity and Mortality among Adult Patients with Tetanus at a Tertiary Hospital in Zaria, Northern Nigeria

O. R. Obiako, D. Ogoina, E. I. Akase, S. A. Abubakar, J. A. Kehinde, E. U. Iwuozo & P. I. Chukwuma · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background: Tetanus infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in many developing countries. The infection results from contamination of wound by Clostridium tetani in unimmunized individuals. The morbidity is mainly due to sustained skeletal muscle spasms from unoppos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/16368