Ernest Chibuike Ohanu

Prevalence and Association of Chlamydia trachomatis and HIV Infections among Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Patients in Owerri, Nigeria

Ernest Chibuike Ohanu, Joel Burabari Konne & Golda Lugesi Ezeh · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a significant public health threat, with a well-established synergistic relationship between Chlamydia trachomatis and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This co-infection enhances the transmission and severity of both...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6417

Comparative Evaluation of ELISA and PCR for Chlamydia trachomatis Diagnosis in HIV Patients: Implications for Screening in Resource-limited Settings

Ernest Chibuike Ohanu, Rhoda Nwalozie & Chidimma Anthonia Azike · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Background: Chlamydia trachomatis, a prevalent and often asymptomatic global STI, leads to severe reproductive health complications if undiagnosed. Accurate diagnosis is vital for control, but cost and infrastructure limit highly sensitive NAATs like PCR in resource-constrained s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6413