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
Background: Mobile phones are high-contact personal devices that may serve as reservoirs for pathogenic microorganisms. Accessories such as earpieces maintain prolonged contact with the ear canal and may facilitate microbial transmission. Aim: This study investigated bacterial an...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36102
Aim: To assess the prevalence of Non-Typhoidal Salmonella spp isolated from food and stool samples in Port Harcourt. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study with simple randomized sampling. Methodology: In this study, 210 stool samples and 210 food samples collected from D...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i10380
Background: The intestinal tract of food animals is a major reservoir of enteric bacterial pathogens, including Salmonella enterica, with implications for food safety and public health. Objectives: This study investigated the microbiological quality, prevalence, and phenotypic qu...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2026/v28i2847
Background: Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) species are the major cause of foodborne infection. Aim: To analyze antimicrobial-resistant genes found in non-typhoidal Salmonella species in food and stool samples in Port Harcourt using molecular methods. Study Design: This was a cros...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3424
Foodborne illnesses remain a pressing public health concern globally, especially in regions with inadequate regulatory oversight. This study aimed to assess the extent of fungal contamination in whole and sliced ready-to-eat (RTE) fruits sold in various markets across Port Harcou...
Food safety is critical in preventing foodborne illnesses, particularly in regions where regulatory oversight may be inconsistent. This study aimed to assess the microbial contamination and characterize bacteria found in whole and sliced ready-to-eat (RTE) fruits sold in Port Har...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2024/v16i111586
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