Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is a significant cause of community-acquired and healthcare-acquired infections worldwide. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections have been treated with vancomycin, a last-resort antibiotic. This study aimed to investigate the o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i5307
Gastrointestinal parasites (GIP) are important biological enemies causing poor health in poultry, thereby causing significant reduction in harvest. This study was aimed to assess the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of poultry chickens slaughtered in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State....
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i5306
Candida causes candidiasis. The genus Candida contains about 200 different species, but only a small proportion of Candida are dangerous and cause more external or internal diseases when they enter the body. Candida albicans is a ubiquitous pathogen, associated with many bacteria...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i5305
Bright Darko Amoah, Albert Mensah, Lydia Darko, Eugene Kwame Abugre, Doreen Ntsiakoa Asoandzie, Francis Opoku-Gyebi, Eric Aggrey, Dominic Opoku, Appiah Emmanuel, Bless Yao Gordor & Priscilla Afful·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2024
Introduction: Smoked fish, particularly catfish and mackerel, plays a vital role in the Ghanaian diet, serving as a rich source of protein and essential nutrients. Smoking is a traditional preservation method widely used to extend the shelf life of fish, enhance flavor, and make...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i5304
Victor Nzube Igbonezu, Onoriode Christian Eruteya, Edmond Osi Uguomore, Kingsley Chimuanya Umezurike & Philip Onyelukachukwu Okonkwo·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2024
Rhynchophorus phoenicis, known as the African palm tree larva weevil or edible worm, is a popular edible insect in southern Nigeria and other African countries. These larvae, by-products of oil palm and palm trees, are consumed roasted or boiled and are known for their nutritiona...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4303
Waterborne zoonotic diseases such as Diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, Brucellosis cause heavy loss to the livestock farmers and cause growing health risk to the citizens and economy as exemplified by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The global Onehealth initiative aims to map and reduce...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4302
Aims: This study was conducted in Khartoum and Gezira States slaughterhouses to investigate the bacterial spp. associated with pneumonia in condemned sheep and goat lungs. Study Design: A total of 2085 animals were examined grossly for respiratory lesions (sheep= 1601 and goats=...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4301
Background: Over the years, the medicinal properties of plants have been recognized as important sources of active ingredients in herbal medicine. In particular, plant-derived active ingredients have been used in microbial natural products long before the advent of modern medicin...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4300
Background: Salmonella enterica enterica serovar typhi/paratyphi is the causative agent of enteric (typhoid) fever, a life-threatening systemic illness, significantly impacting global health especially the developing nations. Although enteric fever can be treated effectively with...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4299
Roseanne Adah Ikpeama, Joel Burabari Konne, Golda Lugesi Ezeh, Clement Ugochukwu Nyenke, Benjamin Nnamdi Okolonkwo, Olube Emmanuel Obe, David Jaja & Godspower Ikechi Achi·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2024
Information on remediation of soils polluted from the activities of artisanal crude oil refining is lacking. The functional capability of the indigenous microbial community and prospects for recovery of important bio-resources has also not been explored. The aim of this study was...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4298
Aims: The use of antibiotics in animal feed has been restricted and banned in many countries due to its effect on health and the resultant resistance against drugs, this pave way for the use of plants phytochemicals as alternatives to synthesized drugs in the treatment of bacteri...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4296
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
Boniface Oke, Ikemesit Udeme Peter, Chukwuemeka Odi Love Chinenye, Awoke Obinna Okpaga, Nwiboko Michael Chukwuemeka, Beatrice Ngozi John-Onwe, Nwankwo Fidelis Mbam & Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Iroha·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2024
Enterobacteriaceae as an indicator of water sanitary quality and their frequency of occurrence as antibiotic-resistant microbial pathogens in water remain a threat to humans and the environment. This research work aimed to determine the distribution and antibiotic resistance prof...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4294
Plant materials are repositories of bioactive compound of medicinal values. Traditional medicines relies on the therapeutic potential of herbal plants. This study aimed to assess the antimicrobial effects of Aloe vera, Psidium guajava and Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts on Salmonell...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4293
Background: The global efforts concertedly endorsed towards eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health challenge necessitate the provision of adequate and pertinent information related to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infectivity, which will help in tackling the lingering chronicit...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i4292