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
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
Vegetables are important sources of nutrients for human health and well-being but they easily undergo spoilage as a result of the proliferation of spoilage organisms which could be pathogenic. Human handling has also been implicated in the colonization of vegetables with pathogen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6411
Intestinal parasitic infections and diarrheal diseases remain entrenched public health challenges in socially vulnerable urban areas of the Brazilian Amazon. This mixed-methods study investigated two neighborhoods in Itacoatiara using 373 household surveys, 27 semi- structured i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6409
Aim: Bat guano is a well-suited substance for the growth and multiplication of fungal pathogens implicated in human, animal and food infections. However, it is used in agriculture as a biological fertilizer to improve soil fertility. This study evaluated the impact of bat guano o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6410
Fungal infections (mycosis) have emerged as significant global health concerns, particularly among immunocompromised individuals. This comprehensive review examines the intricate interplay between fungal pathogens and host immunity, emphasizing the crucial roles of both innate a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6408
Introduction: Lassa fever is a serious viral disease and a major health problem in Nigeria, where outbreaks occur regularly and cause high sickness and death rates. The disease is spread mainly through food contaminated by rats and also through direct contact with infected peop...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6407
The human gut microbiome, comprising trillions of microorganisms, plays a crucial role in host metabolism, immune function, and overall health. Environmental microbiota from diverse sources, including diet, soil, air, water, and built environments, significantly influence the com...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6406
The primary plant pathogens impacting fruit, vegetable, and staple crops worldwide are the Xanthomonas and Pseudomonas groups. The use of antibiotics, pesticides, biocontrol agents, and resistant cultivars are the mainstays of current management strategies; their efficacy depends...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6405
Xanthomonas is a genus of proteobacteria that occurs worldwide and is responsible for several plant diseases of a wide range of crops, such as cereals, leafy and fruity vegetables, and other commodities. Due to its significant phytopathogenic variety and phenotypic inconsistency,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i5404
Background: Chlamydia trachomatis and bacterial vaginosis are common reproductive tract infections associated with adverse reproductive health outcomes. Understanding their prevalence and distribution among young adult women is critical for effective screening and intervention. O...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i5402
Phytophthora, the ‘plant destroyer’, is a cosmopolitan genus of Oomycete obligate plant pathogens with about 60 described species, attacking several plants in both the temperate and the tropical regions of the world. Cocoa had been one of the major sources of income and foreign e...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i5403
Background: Toxoplasmosis, caused by the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, remains a major public health concern globally and particularly in Iraq. Aims: This review systematically analyzes the evolution of human toxoplasmosis research in Iraq from 1989 to May 2025, focusing...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i5401
Adedoyin Elizabeth Ayodele, Peace Chibuogwu Ugama, Tobiloba Philip Olatokun, Islam Ariremako Jimoh, Blessing Oluwapelumi Oyebamjji & Raimot Efunyinka Junaid-Eko·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2025
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of global cancer mortality, with its incidence rising due to environmental and lifestyle factors. The gut microbiota influence CRC pathogenesis through the production of bioactive metabolites that modulate the host immune response. This...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i5400
Background: Accurate and timely diagnosis of malaria is essential for effective case management, particularly in endemic regions such as Nigeria. Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs) based on the detection of Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein 2 (HRP2) are widely used in healt...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i5399