Helicobacter pylori remains one of the most prevalent bacterial infections affecting the Nigerian population, with reported seroprevalence figures among the highest documented globally. Despite this burden, the relationship between infection, clinical outcome, and health system r...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i7514
Ascariasis, caused by the giant intestinal roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, remains one of the most prevalent helminthic infections of humankind despite decades of preventive chemotherapy and substantial gains in global sanitation. The parasite's direct, faecal–soil–oral life cycl...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3298
Clostridium botulinum is a Gram-positive, obligate anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium that produces botulinum toxin. It is one of the most potent neurotoxins known and this toxin causes botulism, a rare but life-threatening neuroparalytic disease characterized by descending flacc...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i6507
Schistosoma haematobium is the predominant species responsible for urogenital infections and one of the major causes of Schistosomiasis, a major neglected tropical disease of public health importance in Nigeria. Globally it was estimated that 20 million people are infected and re...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i2287
Background: Fresh vegetables play crucial roles in a healthy diet and are widely consumed for their nutritional and medicinal value. However, in recent years, there has been a rise in the number of reported cases of foodborne illnesses caused by intestinal parasites associated wi...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i3230
Background: This study investigated the correlation of infections and phenotypic distribution of common blood types and haemoglobin genotypes among subjects in Rivers State, Nigeria. Aim: The aim was to assess genetic traits influencing health outcomes and infection susceptibilit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i4437
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a global health challenge, affecting millions of people worldwide. Globally, HBV prevalence is 3.2% and in Nigeria, the rate is 8.1%. Aim: To determine the prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and how certain demographics...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i91476
Background: HIV poses a substantial global health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where Nigeria grapples with a disproportionate burden. Three Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria, known for distinctive HIV patterns, are the focus. In Nigeria, South-South...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4295
Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a lentivirus, a member of Retroviridae family that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Globally, it was estimated that about 0.7% adult, aged 15- 49 years are living with HIV, with a prevalence of about 1.4% in Nigeria. However,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i6350
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), an infectious airborne bacterium primarily impacting the lungs and instigating a chronic inflammatory response, persists as an enduring menace. This study aims to evaluate the interplay between MTB infection and associated risk factors in Rive...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i3810
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), is a significant public health concern in Nigeria, with varying prevalence across different regions. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of MTB infection and its association with socio-demographic variables in R...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4811
Vulvo-rectal the most prevalent species of candida, Candida albicans, is the cause of candidiasis, a fungal infection of the vagina that affects the genital system as an adaptive and opportunistic pathogen. This study was aimed at examining the prevalence and risk factors of vulv...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i4314
Tungiasis, caused by the female sand flea Tunga penetrans, is a neglected tropical disease that affects impoverished communities in tropical and subtropical regions. This comprehensive review discusses the biology, life cycle, epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, preve...
Measles virus is a highly infectious RNA virus belonging to the genus Morbillivirus in the family Paramyxoviridae. It causes measles, a respiratory disease that is one of the leading causes of childhood mortality worldwide. The virus has a pleomorphic structure and a genome consi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i4231
A single-stranded RNA virus of the Flaviviridae family, the Zika virus is mainly spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Zika virus infection was originally thought to be a mild and self-limiting illness when it was first discovered in Uganda in 1947. Infection in pregnant women, causes seri...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i3229
Monkeypox (MPXV) is a viral infectious disease, capable of transmitting from animals to humans. It is a zoonotic virus responsible for causing the disease, and belongs to the same family (orthopoxvirus) as the smallpox virus. The first case of human monkeypox infection was record...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i330301
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic began while improvement in malaria control and elimination had reached a peak. COVID-19 affected routine services particularly those for other killer infectious diseases including, HIV/AIDS and Malaria. This resulted in slowing progress in achiev...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i630309
This study was an exploratory prospective observational study in a cohort of patients on admission with COVID-19 in some health institutions in Nigeria. Patients within the age group of less than 25 years to greater than 50 years of age with PCR-confirmed diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2022/v25i430297
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6413
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) and Occult Hepatitis B Infection (OBI) presents a significant health challenge globally, particularly in regions like Rivers State, Nigeria. The prevalence of OBI in different world regions varies from 1 to 87%. This cross-sectional study aimed to in...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i55831
Background: Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) has become a significant health concern, especially among individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Determining the prevalence of OBI among this population is crucial for informing targeted screening and intervention strategies. This study a...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12407
Campylobacter, a prevalent cause of global gastroenteritis, has exhibited an escalating impact worldwide, affecting both industrialized and developing nations. Even though Campylobacter jejuni and C. coli are the main causes of infection, new pathogens make it imperative to compr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i1269
In recent times, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) with the field of parasitology has catalyzed a revolutionary shift in the approach to diagnosing, treating, and understanding parasitic infections. The amalgamation of advanced computation...
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) according to the Nigeria Center for Disease Prevention and Control (NCDC) is a disease contracted from animals (zoonotic disease). Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS COV-2) is the virus responsible for COVID-19. COVID-19 sympto...
Lassa fever (LF) is one of the chronic, zoonotic, viral haemorrhagic diseases that is caused Lassa virus, belonging to the family of arenaviruses, a member of the family Arenaviridaer. The Lassa virus was described in the year 1950s, but was not named until 1969. The first case o...
Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a highly fatal, but uncommon viral disease which causes viral infection accompanied by hemorrhage and fever. It is caused by Marburg virus (MARV), a zoonotic virus belonging to the family of viruses known as Filoviridae, a single stranded RNA negati...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2022/v11i2213
Background: Biosafety in healthcare settings is essential for preventing the acquisition of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and protecting patients and healthcare workers. The effectiveness of biosafety protocols depends on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i7447
Dengue fever (break-bone fever) is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. It is caused by the Dengue virus, which is a single positive-stranded RNA virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family. Dengue fever is prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas and is a significa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2023/v14i1279
Plague is a contagious disease caused by the zoonotic bacteria, (Yersinia pestis) but transmitted by fleas. It is found on rodents and their fleas. The most common ways for humans to contract plague are through handling a plague-infected animal or by getting bitten by a rodent fl...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2023/v16i1297