Health is Wealth, NIGERIA, Igboho (2025)

22/07/2025

GeneXpert Test for Tuberculosis (TB)
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1. Objective:
The objective of the GeneXpert test was to detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) DNA and rifampicin resistance in clinical samples (e.g., sputum), using automated real-time PCR.
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2. Principle:
The GeneXpert test was based on nucleic acid amplification (real-time PCR). The system amplified MTB DNA and simultaneously detected mutations in the rpoB gene region associated with rifampicin resistance. The process was fully automated within a closed cartridge to reduce contamination.
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3. Materials:
• GeneXpert machine
• GeneXpert MTB/RIF cartridge
• Sample reagent (buffer)
• Sputum sample (or other clinical specimen)
• Vortex mixer
• PPE (gloves, lab coat, mask)
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4. Procedure:
1. A fresh sputum sample was collected in a sterile container.
2. Sample reagent was added in a 2:1 ratio to the sputum and shaken for 10–15 minutes.
3. The treated sample was transferred into the GeneXpert cartridge.
4. The cartridge was loaded into the GeneXpert machine.
5. The machine automatically performed DNA extraction, amplification, and detection.
6. Results were displayed on the screen within ~2 hours.
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5. Result:
• MTB Detected / Rifampicin Resistance Detected
• MTB Detected / Rifampicin Resistance Not Detected
• MTB Not Detected
• Invalid / Error / No Result (if issues occurred)
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6. Uses:
• It was used for rapid diagnosis of pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB.
• It detected rifampicin resistance, indicating possible multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB).
• It guided early treatment decisions in suspected TB patients.

08/06/2025

✂️ Scientists just cut HIV out of immune cells using CRISPR!

And the cells stayed HIV-free even after re-exposure. A cure could finally be within reach.

In a groundbreaking advance, scientists have successfully used CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to eliminate HIV-1 DNA from the genomes of human immune cells. Unlike existing treatments that suppress the virus, this method completely removes the genetic blueprint of HIV from infected T-cells.

In lab tests using cells from real patients, not only was the virus removed, but the edited cells also resisted reinfection—an unprecedented level of viral control.

The study marks a crucial step toward a potential cure for HIV. Current antiretroviral therapies require lifelong adherence and only manage the infection; stopping treatment typically allows the virus to return. By contrast, the CRISPR technique offers a permanent solution by targeting and excising the virus at the genetic level, with no observed toxicity. This breakthrough may pave the way for clinical treatments that fully eradicate HIV reservoirs in the body—long considered one of the biggest challenges in the global fight against the disease.

05/06/2025

*BE CAREFUL WHEN TAKING PHOTOS OF NEWBORNS!!*

This morning, I was called to the home of one Alhaji to examine a baby girl who was born three weeks ago.

When I arrived at the house:

They complained to me that the baby girl seems to have trouble seeing. Since the day of her naming ceremony up to the time I'm sharing this message, her parents have noticed that she doesn't respond to light or to hand movements near her eyes or face.

Because of this, I suggested they consult a pediatrician at Nassarawa Hospital. I called a pediatrician and explained the situation, but he said this case should rather be seen by an eye specialist.

The surprising part that made me share this with you is what the eye specialist said when I called him. He asked, "Did they have a naming ceremony at home?" I said, "Yes, they did, and it was well attended."

Then he said that it's now being observed that many babies who had home naming ceremonies, where the husband’s and wife’s relatives took pictures of the newborns with their phones, end up with visual problems. The flash from phone cameras, especially during the early days or first one or two months of life, can damage the retina—the part of the eye that sends visual information to the brain.

This happens because relatives often insist that the baby open their eyes for a photo, and at that moment, the flash from the phone’s camera can harm the baby's retina.

Taking photos of a baby during the naming ceremony can potentially cause permanent blindness.

Please, let’s be careful. And let’s educate parents and relatives about the dangers of insisting that a newborn open their eyes for photos.

Please share this message so others can benefit.

19/04/2025

*_THE REASONS BEHIND BACTERIA'S RESISTIVITY TO ANTIBIOTICS_*

Antibiotics save lives but their use can contribute to the development of resistant germs. Antibiotic resistance is accelerated when the presence of antibiotics pressure bacteria and fungi to adapt.

Antibiotics and antifungals kill some germs that cause infections, but they also kill helpful germs that protect our body from infection. The antibiotic-resistant germs survive and multiply. These surviving germs have resistance traits in their DNA that can spread to other germs.

Spread of Germs & Resistance Mechanisms
To survive, germs develop defense strategies against antibiotics called resistance mechanisms. DNA tells the germ how to make specific proteins, which determine the germ’s resistance mechanisms. Bacteria and fungi can carry genes for many types of resistance.

When already hard-to-treat germs have the right combination of resistance mechanisms, it can make all antibiotics ineffective, resulting in untreatable infections. Alarmingly, antibiotic-resistant germs can share their resistance mechanisms with other germs that have not been exposed to antibiotics.
Few examples of defense strategies used to resist the effects of antibiotics.

1 _Restrict access of the antibiotic - Germs restrict access by changing the entryways or limiting the number of entryways._

Example: Gram-negative bacteria have an outer layer (membrane) that protects them from their environment. These bacteria can use this membrane to selectively keep antibiotic drugs from entering.

2 _Get rid of the antibiotic - Germs get rid of antibiotics using pumps in their cell walls to remove antibiotic drugs that enter the cell._

Example: Some Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria can produce pumps to get rid of several different important antibiotic drugs, including fluoroquinolones, beta-lactams, chloramphenicol, and trimethoprim.

3 _Change or destroy the antibiotic - Germs change or destroy the antibiotics with enzymes, proteins that break down the drug._

Example: Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria produce enzymes called carbapenemases, which break down carbapenem drugs and most other beta-lactam drugs.

4 _Bypass the effects of the antibiotic - Germs develop new cell processes that avoid using the antibiotic’s target._

Example: Some Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can bypass the drug effects of trimethoprim

5 _Change the targets for the antibiotic - Many antibiotic drugs are designed to single out and destroy specific parts (or targets) of a bacterium. Germs change the antibiotic’s target so the drug can no longer fit and do its job._

Example: Escherichia coli bacteria with the mcr-1 gene can add a compound to the outside of the cell wall so that the drug colistin cannot latch onto it.

6 _Bypass the effects of the antibiotic - Germs develop new cell processes that avoid using the antibiotic’s target._

Example: Some Staphylococcus aureus bacteria can bypass the drug effects of trimethoprim.

12/02/2025

15 FOOLISH HABITS OF A BABY WIFE
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1. GOING TO SLEEP IN KIDS' OR SPARE BEDROOM OR SITTING ROOM WHEN THEY HAVE A MISUNDERSTANDING :

This is a sign of avoidance and unwillingness to resolve conflicts. A mature partner would stay and work through the issue, rather than running away from it. It's being childish.

2. TELLING HER HUSBAND AS NOT MAN ENOUGH:

This is a form of emotional abuse and undermines the partner's self-esteem. A mature partner would communicate constructively about issues without personal attacks. Very few men can survive this injury.

3. "THERE ARE MANY MEN OUT THERE WHO CAN MARRY ME WHEN I LEAVE THIS MARRIAGE":

This is a threat and a form of emotional blackmail. A mature partner would address problems in the relationship directly and work towards a solution.

4. BEING QUICK TO GET angryY ABOUT EVERYTHING:

Excessive anger and overreaction to minor issues is a sign of immaturity. A mature partner would respond with more patience and understanding.

5. CAN'T JUST FORGIVE, KEEPS HURTS IN HIS OR HER HEART:

Holding onto grudges and resentment is a barrier to healthy conflict resolution. A mature partner would be able to forgive and move forward.

6. ALWAYS BEING RIGHT , UNABLE TO ADMIT BEING WRONG :

Lack of humility and unwillingness to compromise is a sign of immaturity. A mature partner would be open to different perspectives and willing to acknowledge their own mistakes.

7. LOVING PARENTS AND SIBLINGS MORE THAN SPOUSE:

This indicates a lack of emotional investment in the marriage and a failure to prioritize the spousal relationship.

8. FEELING ENTITLED TO EVERYTHING:

A sense of entitlement and unrealistic expectations is a sign of immaturity. A mature partner would have a more balanced view of the give and take in a relationship.

9. FIGHTING SPOUSE'S FAMILY DIRTY:

Engaging in petty conflicts and disrespecting the spouse's family is a sign of immaturity. A mature partner would strive to maintain positive relationships with in-laws.

10. ISSUING THREATS OF DIVORCE , SEPARATION, OR VIOLENCE:

These are manipulative and abusive tactics that have no place in a healthy, mature relationship.

11. THINKING THEY ARE TOO IMPORTANT IN THE LIFE OF THEIR SPOUSES:

This indicates a lack of understanding of the importance of mutual respect and independence in a marriage.

12. BRAGGING ABOUT WHAT SHE IS DOING TO SUPPORT THE HUSBAND:

This suggests a need for external validation and a lack of genuine concern for the partner's well-being.

13. GETTING MUTE ON THE HUSBAND JUST BECAUSE HIM LOOKED AT ANOTHER WOMAN AT THE MALL

If she caught her husband looking at a woman and appreciating her looks when they were together at a shopping mall, she stops talking to her husband for months, stops cooking his favorite meal and can't even sleep on the same bed with him.

14. DARING HER HUSBAND TO GET ANOTHER WOMAN AS IF SHE DOESN'T CARE.

Daring a man to get another woman is not only childish but dangerous, because not every husband is a believer.

15. RESENTING KIDS BECAUSE HUBBY HID THEM FROM HER

When she discovers that her husband hid the fact that he had a child/children before meeting her, she immediately resents those kPLAY
MARRIAGE IS NOT CHILD'S PLAY.

19/11/2024

Hospitals are supposed to heal, right?

But resistant bacteria love hanging out there, waiting to pounce on anyone with a weak immune system.

AMR is like that annoying neighbor who refuses to move out and keeps stealing your Wi-Fi.

If we don’t act now, it’ll take over our lives, and even simple infections could spell big trouble.

A minor infection post-surgery could turn into a life-threatening crisis.

AMR isn’t just ruining your "quick recovery" plans—it’s a global crisis.

💊 Medicines fail. Routine infections like UTIs or strep throat become untreatable.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? abi you feel it doesn't concern you 🙃

You’re not helpless in this battle! Together we are 😌

Choose life and stop I know I know...

1️⃣ Stop being a "Doctor YouTube." Don’t self-medicate. If it’s not prescribed, don’t take it!

2️⃣ Finish your meds. Even if you feel better halfway through, complete the course. No half-measures here!

3️⃣ Stay clean. Wash your hands like you just ate oily jollof rice with them. Seriously.

4️⃣ Spread the word, not the germs. Educate your friends and family about AMR.

18/11/2024

📌What is Lassa Fever?🤷‍♂️
Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic illness caused by the Lassa virus, a member of the Arenavirus family. Humans usually contract the Lassa virus through exposure to food or household items contaminated with the urine or f***s of infected *Mastomys* rats. This disease is endemic in parts of West Africa due to its presence in rodent populations.

📌How Lassa Fever Spreads
-Primary Transmission: Contact with contaminated food or surfaces exposed to infected rodents.

-Secondary Transmission: Person-to-person infections and laboratory transmission, particularly in healthcare settings without adequate infection prevention measures.

📌Symptoms and Severity
-About 80% of infected people show no symptoms.

-However, 1 in 5 infections can result in severe disease, affecting major organs such as the liver, spleen, and kidneys.
-Incubation Period*: 2–21 days.

-Symptoms: When present, symptoms include fever, weakness, headache, sore throat, muscle pain, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Severe cases may involve bleeding and organ damage.

🤷‍♂️Why it Peaks in the Dry Season
Lassa fever cases typically peak during the dry season (November to April). This period sees increased human interaction with Mastomys natalensis rats, the primary reservoir of the virus according to NCDC

📌Current Situation in Oyo State
While Oyo State is not among the top three states most affected by Lassa fever (Ondo, Edo, and Bauchi), it does record cases. The proximity of Oyo to these regions and frequent interstate interactions make vigilance essential.

When to Suspect Lassa Fever: Persistent fever (≥38°C) not responding to antimalarials or antibiotics within 48–72 hours.
- Outbreak scenarios with symptoms matching Lassa fever.

Early detection is critical, as no vaccine currently exists for Lassa fever.

I hope this write-up educates and raises awareness. If you have questions, feel free to use the comment section.

Your health is my priority.

I’ve done my part—do yours by sharing this information!

16/11/2024

A wise saying! "Health is wealth" means that being healthy and well is more valuable than any amount of money or material possessions. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing one's physical and mental well-being. Good health allows us to live life to the fullest, pursue our goals, and enjoy time with loved ones. How can I assist you today? Do you have a specific question about health or wellness?

15/04/2024

*HEALTH TALK*

1. *THE STOMACH*
is injured when
you do not have
breakfast in the
morning.

2. *The KIDNEYS*
are injured when
you do not even
drink 10 glasses
of water in 24
hours.

3. *GALLBLADDER*
is injured when
you do not even
sleep until 11
o'clock and do not
wake up to the
sunrise.

4. *THE SMALL INTESTINE* is
injured when you
eat cold and stale
food.

5. *THE LARGE INTESTINES* are
injured when you
eat more fried
and spicy food.

6. *THE LUNGS* are
injured when you
breathe in smoke
and stay in
polluted
environment of
ci******es.

7. *THE LIVER* is
injured when you
eat heavy fried
food, junk, and
fast food.

8. *THE HEART* is
injured when you
eat your meal with
more salt and
cholesterol.

9. *THE PANCREAS*
is injured when
you eat sweet
things because
they are tasty and
freely available.

10. *THE EYES* are
injured when you
work in the light
of mobile phone
and computer
screen in the
dark.

11. *THE BRAIN* is
injured when you
start thinking
negative
thoughts.

12. *THE SOUL* gets
injured when you
don't have family
and friends to
care and share
with you in life
their love,
affection,
happiness,
sorrow and joy.

All these body
parts are *NOT*
available in the
market

So take good
care and keep
your body parts
*HEALTHY.*

*EFFECT OF WATER*
💐 We Know Water is
important but never
knew about the
Special Times one
has to drink it.. !!

Did you ???

💦 Drinking Water at the
Right Time ⏰
Maximizes its
effectiveness on the
Human Body;

1⃣ 1 Glass of Water
after waking up -
🕕⛅ helps to
activate internal
organs..

2⃣ 1 Glass of Water
30 Minutes 🕧
before a Meal -
helps digestion..

3⃣ 1 Glass of Water
before taking a
Bath 🚿 - helps
lower your blood
pressure.

4⃣ 1 Glass of Water
before going to
Bed - 🕙 avoids
Stroke or Heart
Attack.

'When someone
shares something of
value with you and
you benefit from it,
It is good to share
with it others.

14/04/2024

*ATTENTION PLEASE*

If your Phone/Line has been hacked quickly dial * #61 the number that appear is the number that hacked your Phone/Line. Then dial # #002 # to knock the hacker off permanently.
Please send to others for Safety & Protection of our Phones/Mobile Lines.

11/04/2024

DEADLY MEDICINE AND ORGANISED CRIMES.

As we fight political Imperialism, we should also fight medical imperialism.

Medical Imperialism is the worst form of despotism.

Medical Imperialists take away your freedom, money, HEALTH & voice.

Slaves of medical imperialism are the easiest to control. We call them Sheeple.

A sick family loses its disposable income, it is condemned into indigence and infirmity. This is a society that can be easily controlled and milked.

An empowered human being is the healthy one. The one who has a healthy mind, a healthy body and this translates to a healthy soul. This kind of person is a dangerous person. He cannot be bullied into submission.

Why do you think politicians are abandoning control on churches and are now angling towards controlling the medical-industrial complex?

Because sick people are voiceless. They take anything thrown at them as long as the system threatens them that they will die if they don't conform.

The medical-industrial system is a nexus of hospitals, pharmaceuticals, agriculture complex.

They pollute the food supply by selling you bad foods, then when you go to the hospital, you are admitted and put on lifelong pills, then you go eat the same carcinogenic nutrition, then you go back to the hospital and it becomes a cycle.

In the end, it is the medical-industrial complex that is profiteering.

A long time before the medical industry was hijacked by businessmen, the frontier for control was religion. It was described as the o***m of the bourgeoisie

"If you don't do X and Y, God will burn you."

But today, this has metamorphosised to:

"If you don't swallow this pill or get this vaccine, you will die or infect others."

The agenda is to control the masses and beat them into submission.

The war against nations is no longer fought by guns and tankers. The war against nations is fought by syringes and pills.

01/04/2024

USES OF SALT IN THE KITCHEN

1. To remove the odour from your hands after cutting onions, chicken or fish, just wash your hands with salt and water, then you will have no more smell.

2. To avoid the feeling of the hotness of pepper on your hands after cutting/slicing it with your hands, rub them with salt and vegetable oil or red oil and wash them.

3. When pepper mistakenly enter your eye, put a pinch of salt in your mouth, the hotness of the pepper will disappear and you will see the magic.

4. When storing empty containers or bottle, throw in a pinch of salt to help them from getting stinky.

5. Sprinkling some salt on your fresh peppers while pounding it, helps to make it pound quickly.

6. Soaking bitter leaves in salt and hot water, helps to remove extra bitterness before cooking with it.

7. If your liquid milk always spoil before you finish it, You can add pinch of salt when you first open it, it will help the milk to stay fresh longer.

8. Salt and detergent mixture can help you to kill ants and cockroaches disturbing you in the kitchen.

9. Placing your overripe tomatoes in a cold and salty water overnight, will help to make them fresh and firm.

10. If you cut lemon and you do not want to use it finish, sprinkle salt on it, it would stay fresh for 3 days. Make sure you rinse it before using it again.

11. Salt can be used as a preservative method for preserving meat, fish or vegetables. It helps to prevent bacteria growth.

12. Grease fires or small fire can be put out with the use of salt.

13. To store your fermented locust beans (ogiri, iru or dawadawa), mix it with salt and put it in a container. Your fermented locust beans will stay fresh for years without getting spoil.

14. When boiling eggs, add a pinch of salt to keep the shells from cracking and peeling the eggs will also be easy.

15. If you don't want your spaghetti to gum together while cooking, add a drop of vegetable oil into a salty boiling water and it will come out separately.

16. Soaking your rice with hot water and salt before cooking it, will help to remove excess starch.

17. You can use salt to parboil your rice in order to remove the starch from the rice quickly.

18. Adding salt on your cocoyam when it starts boiling helps to

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Credit to owner.

Hope you learnt something.

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