Aim: Trichomonas vaginalis infection is a neglected tropical parasitic infection affecting mostly women of child bearing age, especially those of low socio-economic status and those that have poor hygiene lifestyle. Unfortunately, the traditional wet mount microscopy routinely us...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2019/v2i230101
Aim: The problem of antibiotics resistance has assumed a global emergency status. Whereas Multidrug Resistant (MDR) E. coli infection is common among human population in Port Harcourt metropolis of Nigeria, the genetic background of E. coli isolates in our locality is not well el...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2019/v2i130091
Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS) are important reservoirs of antibiotic-resistance genes and associated mobile genetic elements, with potential relevance to the emergence of methicillin-resistant staphylococcal clones. This study determined antibiotic resistance and molecu...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i8521
Malaria continues to pose a substantial public health challenge in Nigeria, with about 30.9% of the global malaria mortality burden. The challenges in achieving elimination may be attributed, in part, to the high genetic diversity of the parasite. This study was carried out to as...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3291
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global public health threat that undermines the effective treatment of infectious diseases. The increasing prevalence of resistant bacterial strains has reduced the efficacy of commonly used antibiotics, resulting in treatme...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41725
Aim: The aim of this study was to profile the anti-microbial resistant of Mycobacterial strains causing cluster pulmonary infections in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional facility based. Place and Duration: This study was carried out in all the in tuberculosis...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i130286
Caroline Barituka Ganabel, Confidence Kinikanwo Wachukwu, Samuel Douglas Abbey & Easter Godwin Nwokah·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Aim: This study aimed to assess the quality of drinking water in some hydrocarbon-impacted Ogoni communities. Study Design: The study employ a cross-sectional and analytical design using stratified sampling method. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Laboratory Sci...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1130403
Background: The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is popularly known for its huge deposit of crude oil which during explorative activities has led to the pollution of soil and water bodies of nearby coastal regions such as Ogoni. Aim: This study aimed to assess the bacterial diversit...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i730330
Background: Co-morbidity of infections and non-infectious diseases is increasing in developing societies with little effort in identifying these trends. The study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, malaria infections, and high ser...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i21515
Konne Felix Eedee, Erasmus Martha, Linda Giami, Duruike Patience Nkiru, Oroma Ethel Konne, Okafor Roseanne Adah, Easter Godwin Nwokah & Wachukwu Confidence Kinikanwo·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2022
Banana peels refers to the outer coverage of the banana fruit. Apart from serving as a food for man and animals, the banana plant also has medicinal values. Urinary Tract Infection is an infection that affects any parts of the urinary system (upper or lower). Its treatment and di...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i130257