Dr. Yahaya Abdullahi Umar
My Social Links

Dr. Yahaya Abdullahi Umar

Professor
Nigerian Defence Academy, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Veterinary Parasitology from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria

Share this Profile

Area of Interest:

Animal and Veterinary Sciences
100%
Veterinary Parasitology
62%
Veterinary Bacteriology
90%
Veterinary Clinicians
75%
Epidemiology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Umar, Y.A., I.A. Nasir, M.M. Aliyu, A. Dangana and A.P. Vanstawa, 2017. In-vitro antimalarial resistance pattern of Plasmodium falciparum infection among pregnant women in Northern Nigeria. SM J. Public Health Epidemiol., Vol. 3. .
    Direct Link  |  
  2. Osagiede, O.N., D.B. Maikaje and Y.A. Umar, 2017. The prevalence of malaria in patients from selected local government areas of Kaduna State, North-West Nigeria. Niger. J. Parasitol., 38: 65-68.
  3. Omonike, S.O., A.U. Yahaya and M.S. Abdulsalami, 2017. Antitrypanosomal activity of Allium porrum ethyl acetate bulb extract in Trypanosoma brucei brucei experimentally infected Wister albino rats. Eur. J. Med. Plants, 19: 1-8.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  4. Odeyemi, O.S., Y.A. Umar and M.S. Abdulsalami, 2017. Anti-trypanosomal activity of ethanolic bulb extract of Allium porrum in albino rats experimentally infected with Trypanosoma brucei brucei. Niger. J. Parasitol., 38: 261-265.
    Direct Link  |  
  5. Lawal, M.S., A.M. Sani, U.Y. Abdullahi, D.S. Dangmwan and U. Yahaya, 2017. Antimicrobial resistance pattern and plasmid profile of diarrheal Salmonallae and Shigallae bacteria isolated from clinical samples in Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria. J. Bacteriol. Mycol.: Open Access, Vol 4, No. 2. 10.15406/jbmoa.2017.04.00084.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  6. Bello, H.S., Y.A. Umar, M.S. Abdulsalami and V.O. Amusan, 2017. Seroprevalence and risk factors of toxoplasmosis among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Kaduna metropolis and environs. Int. J. Trop. Dis. Health, 23: 1-11.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  7. Amusun, V.O., Y.A. Umar and P.A. Vantsawa, 2017. Prevalence of Plasmodium species infection among private security guards in Kaduna metropolis, Kaduna State-Nigeria. Eur. J. Clin. Biomed. Sci., 3: 43-46.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  8. Amusun, V.O., Y.A. Umar and P.A. Vantsawa, 2017. Knowledge, attitudes and practices on malaria prevention and control among private security guards within Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State-Nigeria. Sci. J. Public Health, 5: 240-245.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  9. Aliyu, M.M., I.A. Nasir, Y.A. Umar, A.P. Vanstawa, J.T. Medugu, A.U. Emeribe and D.O. Amadu, 2017. Prevalence, risk factors and antimalarial resistance patterns of falciparum plasmodiasis among pregnant women in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria. Tzu Chi Med. J., 29: 98-103.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  10. Yahaya, U., U.Y. Abdullahi, D.S. Dangmwan, M.M. Namadi and M. Sani, 2016. Evaluation of bioethanol production potential from Eucalyptus tereticornis biowaste using Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Sacharomyces cerevisae. Acad. J. Sci. Eng., 9: 31-40.
  11. Mohammed, M., P.A. Vantsawa, Y.A. Umar and M.D. Muktar, 2016. Prevalence of urinary schistosomosis and associated risk factors amongst Al-Majiri disciples in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Niger. J. Exp. Applied Biol., 17: 41-47.
  12. Hayatudeen, S., U.Y. Abdullahi and M.M. Dauda, 2016. Epidemiology of lymphatic filariasis in Danbatta and Kumbotso local government areas of Kano State, Nigeria. Int. J. Sci.: Basic Applied Res., 26: 364-371.
    Direct Link  |  
  13. Bawa, J.A., T. Auta, I. Msughter and Y.A. Umar, 2016. Urinary schistosomiasis among primary school children in Dutsin-Ma Town, Katsina State, Nigeria. Annu. Res. Rev. Biol., 10: 1-8.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  14. Adams, D.D., M.D. Bawa, U.Y. Abdullahi, P.A. Wuyep and D. Abba, 2016. Molecular characterization and determination of bioremediation potentials of some bacteria isolated from spent oil contaminated soil mechanic workshops in Kaduna Metropolis. World Applied Sci. J., 34: 750-759.
    Direct Link  |  
  15. Yahaya, U., U.Y. Abdullahi, D.S. Dangmwan and M.M. Namadi, 2015. Bioethanol production from Eucalyptus camaldulensis wood waste using Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli isolated from soil in Afaka forest reserve, Kaduna State Nigeria. Int. J. Sustain. Green Energy, 4: 40-46.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  16. Mohammed, M., P.A. Vantsawa, U.Y. Abdullahi and M.D. Muktar, 2015. Nutritional status and prevalence of intestinal schistosomiasis among Al-Majiri population in Kawo district of Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State-Nigeria. J. Bacteriol. Parasitol., Vol. 6. 10.4172/2155-9597.1000237.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  17. Maikaje, D.B., Y.A. Umar, Y. Sadiq, S.S. Usman, F. Sarkinfada and B.A. Darma, 2015. Detection of PfATPase-6 and PFTCTP genes of Plasmodium falciparum in patients receiving artemisinin combination therapy in Kano, Nigeria. Ann. Exp. Biol., 3: 15-20.
  18. Maikaje, D.B., D.M. Dibal, Y.A. Umar and N.E. Egbe, 2015. Investigations on the transmission potentials of Simulium damnosum and the risk of human onchocerciasis in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria. J. Public Health Epidemiol., 7: 217-222.
    Direct Link  |  
  19. Adamu, N.B., S.O. Adeniyi, S.G. Adamu, J.O.O. Bale, A.E.J. Okoh, G.A. Umaru and Y.A. Umar, 2015. Seroprevalence of brucellosis among livestock workers at Maiduguri cattle market, Borno State, North Eastern, Nigeria. J. Public Health Epidemiol., 7: 253-257.
    Direct Link  |  
  20. Umaru, G.A., I.S. Tukur, A.H.B. Shawuhu, M. Audu and Y.A. Umar, 2014. A preliminary study on the prevalence of schistosomiasis in Jalingo Metropolis, Taraba State, Nigeria. Niger. J. Parasitol., 35: 89-93.
  21. Umar, Y.A., D.B. Maikaje, U.M. Garba and M.A.F. Alhassan, 2013. Prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites in horses used for cadets training in Nigeria. J. Vet. Adv., 3: 43-48.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  22. Jatau, S.U., M.C. Emere, M.S. Abdulsalam, Y. Umar and N.A. Etangetuk, 2013. Evaluation of bacterioplankton species in Calabar coastal water and ship ballast water. Int. J. Fish. Aquat. Stud., 2: 9-14.
    Direct Link  |  
  23. Abdulkadir, F.M., D.B. Maikaje and Y.A. Umar, 2013. The influence of physico-chemical and ecological factors on the distribution of freshwater snails in Manchok water intake in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Niger. J. Chem. Res., 18: 58-66.
    Direct Link  |  
  24. Dibal, D.B., I.H. Nok and Y.A. Umar, 2012. Effect of color, cow dung and clay suspension on oviposition behavior of gravid female mosquitoes in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Int. Res. J. Microbiol., 3: 223-226.
    Direct Link  |  
  25. Umaru, G.A., J. Kabir, N.B. Adamu and Y.A. Umar, 2011. A review of emerging Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): A growing threat to Veterinarians. Niger. Vet. J., 32: 174-186.
    Direct Link  |  
  26. Umar, Y.A., N.B. Adamu and M.S. Abdulsalami, 2011. A preliminary investigation of brucellosis in poultry birds in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State. Niger. J. Exp. Applied Biol., 12: 237-240.
  27. Umar, Y.A., B.D.J. George and O.J. Ajanusi, 2011. Survey of Hard ticks (Ixodidae) infesting One-humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Kano State-Nigeria. Niger. J. Parasitol., 32: 61-66.
    Direct Link  |  
  28. Abdullahi, U.Y., 2011. Common Parasites Infesting Camels in Nigeria: Pathogenesis of Haemonchus longistipes in Experimentally Infected Yankasa Sheep. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3844395754, Pages: 272.
  29. Umar, Y.A., 2009. Prevalence of urinary schistosomiasis among pupils in Kaduna Metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Res. J. Sci., 16: 65-71.
  30. Umar, Y.A., 2009. Intestinal helminthoses in dogs in Kaduna metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Iran. J. Parasitol., 4: 34-39.
    Direct Link  |  
  31. Abdulsalami, M.S., Y.A. Umar and N.B. Adamu, 2009. Proximate and mineral composition of an indigenous wild food plant (Borassus aethiopium). J. Life Environ. Sci., 10: 552-554.
  32. Umar, Y.A., J.O. Ajanusi and V.C. Ogbogu, 2005. Comparative efficacy of pyrantel, levamisole and mebendazole in the treatment of ascaris and hookworm infections in Kaduna metropolis, Nigeria. Niger. J. Exp. Applied Biol., 6: 181-184.
  33. Umar, Y.A. and J.O. Ajanusi, 2005. The prevalence of intestinal helminth infections among primary school pupils in Kaduna metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 2: 75-80.
  34. Dibal, D.M. and Y.A. Umar, 2005. Prevalence of Ecto and Endo-Parasites of Guinea fowl (Numida meleagris galeata) in Kaduna metropolis, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 2: 26-28.
  35. Umar, Y.A. and N.B. Adamu, 2004. Survey of helminth eggs on some selected vegetables sold in Kaduna markets. West Afr. J. Biol. Sci., 15: 45-47.
  36. Umar, Y.A. and S.M. Gidado, 2002. Survey of gastro-intestinal helminths of local chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in Kaduna metropolis, Kaduna State. J. Res. Dev. Afr., 2: 112-116.