Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Chinaza Genevieve Okechukwu, Chidinma Princess Ezeamalu, Izunna Francis Ogujiofor & Chijioke Obinna Ezenwelu·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Pressure ulcers, otherwise known as bedsores, are complex wounds that are frequently complicated by infection and result from prolonged pressure, either alone or in combination with shear or friction. Bedsores are a major cause of morbidity among geriatric populations, particular...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i4792
Surgical site infection (SSI) is a threat to global health security. The unending search and demand for effective, non-toxic and readily available raw materials to treat surgical site infections is ineluctable. The study aimed at assessing the in vitro antibacterial activity of b...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2454
Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Chidinma Princess Ezeamalu, Jennifer Somtochukwu Nwoye, Joachim Ohiakwu Ezeadila, Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene & Chizoba Quinette Igwilo·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
In vivo toxicity and antifungal therapeutic evaluation of selected natural compounds for topical applications was analyzed using standard methods. The natural compounds, blue vitriol, brimstone, trona, alum, palm ash and black stone were hygienically selected and purchased at a l...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i10852
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a prevalent gynecological infection causing significant morbidity among women of reproductive age. The emergence of non-albicans Candida (NAC) species, some of which exhibit intrinsic resistance to common antifungals such as fluconazole, complica...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6423
Divine Jacob Ottong, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Chidinma Princess Ezeamalu, Onyekachi Ijeoma Udemezue & Prisca Amala Okoye·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2024
Surgical site infections (SSI) are infections at or around the site of incision where surgical procedure is conducted. It is a major cause of hospital morbidity, resulting in prolonged hospital stay, increased treatment costs, higher rates of re-operation, and even increased mort...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6316
Joachim Ohiakwu Ezeadila, Christian Chibuzo Uba, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Peace Chidimma Ilo, Christian Chinedu Orji & Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2025
The global threat posed by fungal infections has escalated significantly, with an increasing number of cases linked to drug-resistant pathogens, particularly among Candida species. Combining natural compounds with conventional treatments can be a more effective and less toxic for...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6412
Joachim Ohiakwu Ezeadila, Christian Chibuzo Uba, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Peace Chidimma Ilo, Christian Chinedu Orji & Chukwuebuka Chisom Anene·Microbiology Research Journal International·2024
Vaginal candidiasis, primarily caused by microorganisms belonging to the Candida genus, is a common fungal infection prevalent among millions of women worldwide and can lead to significant morbidity. The treatment of Candida infections has often relied on antifungal drugs such as...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i101490
Probiotics have been researched for their benefit to gut health. Research for sources of probiotic bacteria has moved from milk to plants, as they have been found to be an inexhaustible source of lactic acid bacteria (LAB). The probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria isolate...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2024/v28i5743
The search for robust, indigenous yeast strains is crucial for advancing local fermentation industries, particularly in tropical regions where high-temperature fermentations are common. This study aimed to isolate, screen, and characterize stress-tolerant yeasts from overripe app...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2025/v17i121923
Dermatophytes produce spores that can survive for a long time on fomites such as hairdressing tools (combs, scissors, clippers and hairpins). These fomites intend serve in the transmission of dermatophytosis. This study was aimed at evaluating and comparing the antifungal efficac...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i6883