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George O. Ademowo

Researcher at University of Ibadan

Publications -  7
Citations -  324

George O. Ademowo is an academic researcher from University of Ibadan. The author has contributed to research in topics: Drug resistance & Artemisinin. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 7 publications receiving 272 citations.

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Polymorphisms in Plasmodium falciparum chloroquine Resistance Transporter and Multidrug Resistance 1 Genes: Parasite Risk Factors That Affect Treatment Outcomes for P. falciparum Malaria After Artemether-Lumefantrine and Artesunate-Amodiaquine

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TL;DR: Monitoring selection and responding to emerging signs of drug resistance are critical tools for preserving efficacy of artemisinin combination therapies; determination of the prevalence of at least pfcrt K76T and pfmdr1 N86Y should now be routine.
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Age as a risk factor for thrombocytopenia and anaemia in children treated for acute uncomplicated falciparum malaria.

TL;DR: While thrombocytopenia was the most common haematological finding and may be of diagnostic importance, anaemia and leucocytosis were more common in the under fives, and platelet count showed no correlation with age or parasite density.
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Lymphatic Filariasis in Nigeria; Micro-stratification Overlap Mapping (MOM) as a Prerequisite for Cost-Effective Resource Utilization in Control and Surveillance

TL;DR: An extensive database and series of maps produced in this study provide an important overview for the LF Programme and will assist to maximize existing interventions, ensuring cost effective use of resources as the programme scales up.
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Species composition and temporal distribution of mosquito populations in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria.

TL;DR: The lack of adequate sanitary conditions in the area could be responsible for the large number of mosquitoes collected and health education could help in sensitizing the inhabitants.
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Evaluation of in vivo anti-malarial potential of omidun obtained from fermented maize in Ibadan, Nigeria

TL;DR: Investigation of the prophylactic, curative and suppressive anti-malarial potential of omidun provides scientific evidence supporting oMidun usage in the treatment of malaria and indicates that Omidun treatment is non-toxic to the kidney.