Niger J Clin Pract
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative ubiquitous bacterium affecting over half of the world's population. Most infections are acquired in early childhood with highest prevalence in Africa and Asia. Infected individuals develop antibodies against H. pylori which persist up to 6 months after eradication. Low socioeconomic status, poor sanitation, poor personal hygiene, and absence of potable household water supply are prevalent in our environment and also linked with increased frequency of the disease with attendant health consequences. ⋯ Prevalence of H. pylori infection was high, increased with age and lower SEC as well as highest among children aged 10 years and older. Efforts should be made to exclude H. pylori infection in children with suspected symptoms considering the high burden of the disease in our setting.
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the multidisciplinary treatment relationship between the two specialties of Dentistry, Departments of Periodontology and Orthodontics, by examining consultation request notes between the two departments. ⋯ This study determined the most common reasons for consultation requests between DP and DO and the sex which was the most prevalent. It was concluded that requests were made for the expertise of the other department for problems that could not be solved by the first department.
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Review
Dental Caries Experience among Down's Syndrome Population in Saudi Arabia - A Systematic Review.
It is the most common and best-known chromosomal disorder in humans. Its incidence in Saudi Arabia is reported to be 1 in 554 live births. and the scientific evidence on the experience of dental caries (Dental Caries) in DS population is non-conclusive. The aim of this systematic review was to report on the Dental Caries experience among DS population in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Three studies reported that there was no difference in the Dental Caries prevalence among the DS population when compared to those without DS. The findings of these studies emphasizes the need to prioritize preventive and curative programs for this special care group. Oral health education programs should focus on targeting the DS population as well as their caretakers in order to help them in achieving better quality of life.
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Review Case Reports
Generalized Eruptive Syringoma in a Nigerian Woman: A Case Report and a Brief Literature Review.
Generalized eruptive syringomas are a very rare variant of syringoma which appear on the chest, neck, abdomen, upper and lower arms, thighs, legs and back. They often affect adolescent or post-adolescent females, although cases have been described in children and older adults. ⋯ Although eruptive syringomas may resemble cutaneous mastocytosis, disseminated granuloma annulare, eruptive xanthomata, steatocystoma multiplex, eruptive velus hair syndrome, verruca plana and other skin conditions clinically, the histological appearance characterized by upper dermal epithelial cords with a tendency to ductule formation and tadpole extension of outer epithelial layer is diagnostic. We report the case of a 20-year-old Nigerian woman with generalized eruptive syringoma.
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Hepatitis B infection is endemic in Nigeria where greater than six percent of the general population are chronic carriers. Transmission predominantly occurs in infants and children when compared with adults. Viral hepatitis deaths are mostly due to chronic liver disease. Routine immunization against hepatitis B virus infection in Nigeria is still low. ⋯ There was an increasing trend in HBV testing and diagnosis in children and adults in our facility over the last 15 years. Health facility capacity for HBV treatment and care requires strengthening.