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In vitro Growth of Alternaria alternata Isolated from Strawberry under Constant Light or Constant Darkness Conditions

Aysun Cavusoglu, Mehmet Erhan GÖRE, Gülsüm Ebru ÖZER-UYAR & Mehmet Akif GÜLTEKİN · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

The first step in scientific studies on Alternaria alternata is the development of the pathogen in vitro. For this purpose, in addition to many media, environmental factors such as light, temperature, and chemicals should be considered and evaluated. On the other hand, studies on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4383

Occurrence of Seed-Borne Fungi in Selected Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Varieties in Abuja, Nigeria

Rachael O. Ewule, Toba S. Anjorin & Shatu W. Asala · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Study Design: Experimental in the Laboratory. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Crop and Environmental Protection Laboratory, University of Abuja, Abuja-Nigeria. Aim: Investigated the occurrence of seed-borne fungi in seeds of five sunflower varieties i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4382

Assessment of Surface Contamination by Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus Species in Selected Hospitals in the Akoko Region of Ondo State, Nigeria

Ayorinde Akinbobola · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Aims: Vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) species are among the most significant nosocomial pathogens, known for their ability to survive on environmental surfaces for extended periods and contribute to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). This study evaluated the prevalence...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4381

Pathogenicity Testing of Fungal Species Isolated from Irish Potatoes

Jabaka, R. D, Benjamin R., Suleiman A, Nuhu, U. D., Muhammad. A., Musa Isah, F. A Tomo, Yanna. Y., Saadu. M & Galadima S. I. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L) are nourishing tubers, highly perishable and susceptible to microbial spoiling and waste due to a lack of adequate storage strategies. This study isolated and identified the fungus species responsible for Solanum tuberosum rotting and determined the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4380

Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Salmonella Species Isolated from Patients Attending Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano

Mujahid Musa, Saratu Bashir Aminu & Umar Faruok Ibrahim · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Typhoid fever is a disease of public health concern with high morbidity and mortality rates in developing countries like Nigeria. The treatment of typhoid fever is currently hamstrung by the emergence of Salmonella species strains resistant to antibiotics. Emergence of ESBL in MD...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4378

Assessment of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Risk Factors among Patients with Gastroenteritis in Sebha City, Libya

Ahmed A Khalaf, Abubaker H Ali & Laila T Sabei · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is the most frequent bacterial infection in humans, affecting 50% of the population worldwide and representing the major pathogen cause of gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer. Infection with H. pylori is a major public hea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4379

Unmasking the Silent Pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): A Comprehensive Review

Daniel M. Mami & Emmanuel Mami · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global health concern, sometimes called the "silent pandemic" since it slowly but surely harms public health, clinical outcomes, and economic stability. The inappropriate use of antibiotics in medicine, farming, and animal husbandry, al...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4376

A Brief Review on the Invasive Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) J.E. Smith (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Chandan Kumar Panigrahi, Deep Sikha, Satya Narayan Satapathy, Bhubanananda Adhikari, Anand Warghat, Anjali Verma, Simran Mahapatra, Sangeeta Panigrahi, B. Rama Devi, Debashree Sarangi, Prittam Das & Rupali S. Parida · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), a highly destructive and invasive pest species, has rapidly become a major concern for global food production systems. Originally endemic to the Americas, this noctuid moth has aggressively expanded its geographical range causing widespr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4377

An Analysis of Fresh Fish and Tank-Stored Water Sold at Ekpoma for Vibrio cholerae

Okoh EI, Immanuel OM & Ibrahim M · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Microbial contamination of fresh fish and water, particularly caused by Vibrio cholerae, is a vital nutritional and public health concern in semi-urban and rural settlements with poor hygiene practices. Thus, this study has investigated the prevalence of V. cholerae in fresh fish...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4374

Antimicrobial Effect of Neem and Lemon Extract on Bacterial Pathogens Associated with Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Clinics in Ekpoma, Nigeria

Okoh EI & Osabuohien U · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

The high incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) amongst pregnant women as a result of physiological and hormonal changes during pregnancy, combined with the menace of antibiotic resistance to modern antibiotics, necessitates the introduction of novel alternatives to replace...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4375

Prevalence of Tuberculosis and Associated Socio-economic Determinants among Patients Attending Immanuel General Hospital Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Etang UE, Richard RE, Akpan NG, Etor VU, Ntekpere EI, Dodoru TR & Michael AA · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Tuberculosis is one of the top causes of mortality especially in countries with low socio-economic status. This study was carried out to investigate the prevalence of tuberculosis and associated socio-economic determinants among patients attending Immanuel General Hospital in Eke...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4373

Allergenic Properties of Hair Portion of House Dust Mites

Edho Yuwono, Jessica Levina, Ronny & Forman Erwin Siagian · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Aims: to propose the house dust mite’s hair or setae contribution of causing allergy in vulnerable people, and starting with its biological positioning among other insect. Discussion: House dust mites (HDM) are allergenic arthropods for atopic individuals.  The most common specie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4372

Synthesis of Eco-friendly Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) by Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus for Combating Antibiotic Resistance and Boosting Antioxidant Activity

Ragala Venkata Nandha, Maheswari Paulraj, A. R. Heamchandsaravanan, Divyapriya Dhayalan, Chellappan Selvaraju & Prabu Dhandapani · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an imperative global health threat, prompting the need to design novel therapeutic options. In this work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were biosynthesised from Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus using a green synthesis method. Characterisation was ensu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4371

A Survey of Ectoparasites Infestation of Pigs in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Nwadike, C. C, Nwenu, U. W, Nnatuanya, I. O, Okeke, O. A, Ishar, C. O, Okpani, I. S & Afoemezie, P. I · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Ectoparasite infestation is a major problem faced by pig farmers which is often associated with a huge economic loss and decreased yield in production. This cross-sectional study was undertaken to survey ectoparasites present in three selected farms in Awka, Anambra State, and th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4370