The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ARSA) poses a significant public health threat, especially in environments with high human contact such as tertiary institutions. This study was justified by the need to address the role of fomites as vector...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12402
Susceptibility to TB disease rises on mutations in cytokine receptors which ultimately lead to defective signaling and alter the immune surveillance and bacterial killing. Therefore, this study was undertaken to investigate the association between cytokines and anti-TB drug resis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12401
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex display relatively static genomes and 99.9% nucleotide sequence identity. Studying the evolutionary history of such monomorphic bacteria is a difficult and challenging task. Therefore, this study was undertaken to investigate the clonal diversit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12400
Oguh Collins Egwu, Peter Kukeunim Ukeh, Zephaniah Jesse Cegbeyi, Nkem Usha Eze-Ugbogulu, Oyigbo Gladys Nneka, Mohamed Dumbuya, Chindo Ibrahim Bisallah, Michael Ochigbo Onyilo, Patrick Bidi Gimba, Jiya Samuel Ndagi, Abbah Okpachi Christophere & Sebastian Yennan·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever illness caused by Lassa virus which is zoonotics, or animal-borne. The virus is a member of the arena virus family, which is an RNA single-stranded virus. Ribavirin therapy is use for treatment and the antiviral abilities of ribavir...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12399
Aim: The current study was aimed at determining the antibiotic resistance pattern and associated risk factors of P. aeruginosa isolated from wound among patients in kefii metropolis, Nigeria. Study Design: The investigation was a cross-sectional study which utilized random sampli...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12398
Ali Moussa Mahaman Laouali, Maïga Soumaïla, Zonon Hamadé, Bonsa Edmond, Ouédraogo Leithisia, Boncoungou Kadiatou, Badoum Giselle & Martial OUEDRAOGO·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Purulent tubercular pleural effusion is a severe form of tuberculosis. Tubercular coinfection with Citrobacter freundii in purulent pleural effusion is rarely described in the literature. Early recognition of this pleural coinfection and appropriate management are necessary for b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12397
Urinary tract infection (UTI) remains the most common bacterial infection in humans despite the widespread availability of antibiotics. Exteded spectrum beta-lactamase production is an important mechanism of antibiotic resistance in the Enterobacteriaceae. Antibiotic resistance i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12396
Background & Objective: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are critical healthcare-associated infections that lead to high morbidity and mortality, requiring rapid diagnosis and effective antimicrobial treatment. The increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11395
Identifying the microorganisms responsible for illnesses and infections is crucial for accurate diagnosis, which is an essential aspect of providing medical care. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems can enhance drug discovery, epidemiological monitoring, prediction of antibiotic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11394
Forwah Jacques Ndeh, Akpan, Idongesit Samuel, Otti Chidiebere Joel, Ebot Walter Ojong, Edeani Bobby David, Ochie Johnson Mba, Korzerzer Samuel Vershima, Ezea Prosper Chiazam, Joshua Obase-Otumoyi Ofor, Okorie Ebubechukwu Obasi, Immaculate Ihuoma Ekeagba & Umah Victor Umah·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Background: Cameroon is a developing nation and has been enlisted among the several countries in sub-Sahara Africa that is situated between West and Central Africa to be experiencing the recurrent cholera outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO), Cameroon health authorities...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11393
Dengue epidemics has been increased both horizontal and vertical structure across the country since 2006, and hence, urgent need for GIS based dengue surveillance for epidemic control and management in the nation. The dengue epidemic cases and the mortality caused by dengue has b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11392
Background: Sepsis is life-threatening organ dysfunction, and a global issue, with incidence and mortality are around 49 M cases in 2017. Annual sepsis incidence from Pakistan is around 1600-2500 per 100, 000 cases with high mortality of approx. 30%. This huge mortality among sep...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11391
Ismaël Diallo, Jacques Zoungrana, Abdoulaye Sawadogo, Eric A. Diendéré, Hamado Zonon, Abdoul G. A. Ouédraogo, M. SAVADOGO & Smaïla Ouédraogo·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Aims: With the aim of improving the diagnosis of tuberculosis in patients living with HIV, we set out to evaluate the contribution of the TB-LAM urine test to the diagnosis of tuberculosis in PLWHA in Burkina Faso, in real life. Methodology: The study was conducted in the Infecti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11390
Viviane Marie Pierre Cisse, Ndeye Maguette Fall, Alassane Sarr, Khardiata Diallo Mbaye, Hadiara Bèye, khadija Barro, Ndeye Aissatou Lakhe, Aminata Massaly, Aboubakar Sidikh Badiane, Assane Diouf, Daye Ka, Louise Fortes, Sylvie Audrey Diop, Cheikh Tidiane Ndour, Masserigne Soumaré & Moussa Seydi·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Aim: The aim of this study was to identify the main infections and opportunistic infections in hospitalized patients living with HIV and to determine the hospital lethality rate. Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective, descriptive study of patients hospitalized in the inf...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11389
Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) is a strategy to optimize antimicrobials and prevent the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Pharm.D. students are future Clinical pharmacists who play a key role in promoting rational use and implementing AMS programs. Only a few studies...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11388