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Urinary Tract Infections in Benin: Exploring the Virulence Factors and Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence Genes among Bacterial Isolates

Victorien Dougnon, Phénix Assogba, Jibril Mohammed, Jerrold Agbankpé, Esther Deguenon, Kafayath Fabiyi, Jacques Dougnon, Lamine Baba-Moussa & Honoré Bankole · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Objective: The emergence and increasing spread of resistance to antibiotics in uropathogenic Enterobacteriaceae is a huge public health problem and increase the morbidity and mortality. The objective of this study was to produce scientific data on the virulence and level of resis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v7i130174

Molecular Characterisation and Antibiogram of Vaginal Flora from Students Attending a Tertiary Institution in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

T. Sampson, N. P. Akani & O. Aniwoko · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

The microbiome of the vagina is characterized by a community bacteria playing important roles in the overall health status of the female genital tract. This study was conducted to isolate and characterize bacteria from the female genital tract and as well evaluate the antibiotics...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v7i130173

Update on COVID-19 Infection and Ivermectin Treatment

Konne Felix Eedee & Emeji Roseline · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Coronaviruses are a group of related RNA viruses that cause disease in mammals and birds. COVID-19 infection is caused by a single stranded RNA virus called SARS-CoV-2 that is similar to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV). The aim of this review is to id...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v7i130172

Presence of Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens in School Cafeteria’s Fast Foods in Dhaka City, Bangladesh: A Growing Concern

Sompa Reza, Ila Ismail & Sharmin Rumi Alim · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Burden, due to foodborne diseases, particularly Salmonella infection, is high in developing countries like Bangladesh. This research aimed at the molecular characterization of Salmonella spp., isolated from selected school canteen’s fast foods in Dhaka city, Bangladesh, and to ev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v7i130171

Predisposing Factors Promoting COVID-19 Infection and Mortality

Azike, Chidimma Anthonia, Jeremiah Owubokiri Ngowari & Orudukobipi Tamunonengiye-Ofori · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

The pandemic of COVID-19 infection has had an untold adverse impact on patients living with chronic disease, across various ethnicity/race, age and gender. Underlying hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and respiratory illness are key risk factors for the development o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i430170

Molecular Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Resistance in Escherichia coli from Poultry Droppings in Karu, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

S. C. Tama, Y. B. Ngwai, G. R. I. Pennap, I. H. Nkene & R. H. Abimiku · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Aims: This study investigates and reports the production of extended spectrum beta-lactamase in Escherichia coli isolates in poultry droppings sourced from selected poultry farms in Karu, Nigeria Study Design:  Cross sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Micr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i430169

Antifungal Activity of Annona muricata Seed Extracts Against Cercospora malayensis, Causal Agent of Cercospora Leaf Spot Disease of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

Hubert Bolie, Bekolo Ndongo, Patrice Zemko Ngatsi, William Norbert Tueguem Kuate, Sylvere Landry Lontsi Dida, Arnaud Essogue Etame, Charles Salé Essomé & Libert Brice Tonfack · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Background: Cercospora leaf spot disease of okra whose pathogen is Cercospora malayensis causes yield losses of up to 60% in plantations. To limit productivity losses, fungicides are commonly used, but are expensive and degrade the environment. Aims: This study aims to test in vi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i430167

Antibiotic Susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Retailed Raw Beef at Choba Market, Rivers State

Onoriode C. Eruteya & Patience O. Osariemen · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the presence of antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus in retail raw beef in Choba market, Nigeria. Study design: The study is based on a completely randomized design with two replicates and the mean being calculated. Place and Dura...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i430168

Isolation and Identification of Fungi Associated with Solanum lycopersicum L. (Tomato) Leaves in Alapoti, Ogun State Nigeria

Tolulope S. Ewekeye & Adegboyega C. Odebode · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Solanum lycopersicum (tomato) is an essential vegetable crop consumed worldwide. Major limiting factors in its production include fungal foliar diseases. Therefore, this work was aimed at investigating the fungi associated with diseased tomato leaves. Infected leaf samples (3 per...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i430166

Genomic Characterization and Plasmid Profile of Listeria and Salmonella Species Isolated from Oreochromis niloticus Sold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

D. N. Ogbonna, N. N. Odu & V. Daminabo · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Fish are generally regarded as safe, nutritious and beneficial but aquaculture products have sometimes been associated with certain food safety issues. Consumption of fish may also cause diseases due to infection or intoxication, Hence, the aim of this study is to characterize us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i330165

Assessment of Microbial Load in Water and Sediments of Rivers Otamiri and Nworie in Owerri, South Eastern Nigeria

Okere J. Kelechi, Azorji J. Nnawuike, Iheagwam S. Kelechi, Emeka J. Emmanuel & Nzenwa P. Odinaka · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Water pollution is a global problem. The study was carried out to assess the microbial constituents in water and sediment of Rivers Otamiri and Nworie during dry and rainy seasons (March and September, 2020) with comparison to WHO benchmark for drinking water .Samples were random...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i330163

Determinants of Water-funded Projects in Mitigating Water Risks in Vihiga County, Kenya

James M. Oketch, Edward M. Mugalavai & Nicodemus O. Nyandiko · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Currently, 85 per cent of the world’s human  population lives in the drier half of the Earth, which exacerbates the water risks including lack of access to safe water, poor basic sanitation and water-related disasters and diseases. Vihiga County is located in the western region o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i330162

In vitro, In vivo and In situ, Effect of Mancozeb 80 WP on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.) Penz. and Sacc., Causative Agent of Anthracnose of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) in Chad and Cameroon

Ngoh Dooh Jules Patrice, Deurnaye Placide, Abdoul Madjerembe, Mbou T. Pavel Rony, Djongnang Gabriel, Boydoul F. Ulrich, Djile Bouba & Ambang Zachée · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Aims: The aim of this work was to evaluate effect of Mancozeb 80 WP against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, the agent responsible of anthracnose of cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale  L.). Study Design: The experimental design was in completely randomized blocks with three repli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i330161

Molecular Mechanisms of Genetic Interaction (Epistasis) in the Evolution and Management of Antibiotic Resistance Tuberculosis: Current Consequence and Future Perspectives

Aynias Seid & Nega Berhane · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious chronic human disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) bacteria. M. tuberculosis has a great capability of resistance with plentiful natural and acquired mechanisms in their genome that contribute to the spread of highly drug resistanc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i230160

Air Quality Assessment of Port Harcourt Urban Slums and Health Implications

H. O. Stanley & M. E. Amesi · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

This study was conducted to assess the outdoor air quality of some urban slums in Port Harcourt. Six sampling sites were selected, from the Port Harcourt urban slums; two sites from each slum represented with a suffix 1 or 2.  The slums are designated Marine base (#1 and #2), RSU...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v6i230159