Vivian Ukamaka Nwokedi, Bostock Chinecherem Okafor, Okabeonye Sunday Agbo, Victor Chiedozie Ezeamii, Chinaemerem Precious Ani, Fatimah Adeola Mustapha, Oluwaseun Gideon Shoyebo, Evelyn Foster- Pagaebi & Dike Blessing Chinyere·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2025
Background: Infectious diseases continue to pose significant public health threats globally, with numerous outbreaks such as COVID-19, Ebola, and Zika resulting in high morbidity and mortality. These outbreaks underscore the limitations of conventional, fragmented health systems...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3368
Felix Keneolisa Asogwa, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Augustine Oluchukwu Asogwa, Celestine Obiora Ugwu, Detu Martins Ikpechukwu, Kingsley Chidiebere Ndu & Linus Odinakachukwu Nsude·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2025
Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host. Their impact on drug bioavailability and efficacy, particularly in gastrointestinal disorders, has gained considerable interest. This paper explores how probiotics...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3367
Kinetic and thermodynamic parameters for viral replication and depletion were given less attention in the literature. The activation energies for viral replication (e.g., 135—167 kJ/mol), clearance (119.1—137.3 kJ/mol), and cell death (e.g., 119.5—137.8 kJ/mol) were lower earlier...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3366
Much attention has been paid to the genetic composition and molecular biology of viral particles, infection, and micro-anatomical impacts that culminate in fatalities; vaccines have been in continuous development and production; less attention is paid to the fundamental issues of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3365
Malaria and Hepatitis B Virus co-infection during pregnancy is a significant public health issue causing increased morbidity and mortality among pregnant women and poor birth outcomes in new born babies. This cross-sectional study was aimed at determining the prevalence of malari...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3364
Poultry refers to an industry that nurtures all kinds of birds which are economically useful to humans, but adversely affecting the well-being of the environment. Therefore, it is imperative for Microbiological Survey on Poultry droppings, soils, and water of poultry farm in Elel...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3363
Atmospheric transport plays a crucial role in the dispersal of bacteria and the transmission of airborne pathogens, which can significantly affect ecosystems, human health, and agricultural productivity. This study focuses on the microbiological assessment of bioaerosolic bacteri...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3361
Aim: This study aims to analyze the microbiological profiles of bacterial infections in 516 patients, focusing on the distribution of pathogens, the prevalence of single vs. mixed infections, and the impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on treatment strategies. Study Design:...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3362
Background and Objectives: Poliovirus, a highly infectious viral disease, has been a major public health concern in Nigeria. Despite the country’s successful eradication of wild poliovirus in 2020, outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 continue to pose signif...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3360
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and their resistant genes in African salad commonly consumed in West Africa. Background: The rising prevalence of foodborne infections poses a serious challenge due to the development of antimicr...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3359
Obiukwu, B. C., Okere, S. G., Agbugba, C. O., Merenini, I. F., Lela, J., Otty, N. U., Opara, M. C., Duru, C. C. & Evans, U. I.·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2025
This study was done to evaluate the level of compliance with good hygiene practices in slaughterhouses, to assess the microbiological quality and investigate the risk factors in some selected abattoirs in Owerri North L.G.A., Imo State. Standard microbiological techniques were ad...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i3358
Hepatitis B and C virus infections are one of the most widespread health problems in the world, especially in health care workers (HCWs), and constitute the major threat that challenges the health system in developing countries. Therefore, the present work aimed to find out the p...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i2357
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection that affects approximately 70% of individuals during their lifetime, with approximately 47 million women aged 15 years and older at risk of developing the disease in Nigeria. Studies have revealed that HPV...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i2356
Aims: to refresh the memory regarding OHS implementation in the Parasiology clinical lab. Discussion: around 380,000 workers or 13.7% of the 2.78 million workers die from work-related accidents and diseases. Furthermore, >374 million people are injured, wounded or become ill a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i2355
Domestic water sources in off-campus student hostels around the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, harbor antibiotic-resistant and virulent bacteria with significant public health implications. Our study examined 72 bacterial isolates from six hostels in Choba, Aluu, Alakahia,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i2354