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Plasmodium falciparum Malaria and Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection among Students of Tertiary Institution (FUTA) Nigeria

Anu I. Ogundayomi · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2025

Aim: Plasmodium falciparum Malaria and Hepatitis B virus infections have been a major public health challenge particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where both diseases are endemic. Malaria, transmitted by female Anopheles mosquito, continues to be a major global health concern with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i4246

The Prevalence of Bovine Fascioliasis in a Slaughter Slab at Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

Odoya Ebube Manfred, Omoregie Similoluwa, Odijie Ehinome Gift, OrutuguLagley & Odoya Onisowurun Ruhuoma · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2025

Aims: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of bovine fascioliasis through examination of liver from slaughtered cattle and the analysis of fecal samples for the characteristics of eggs of Fasciola spp. at the Ekpoma slaughter slab in Edo State, Nigeria. Study Design: The s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i4245

Prevalence of Oesophageal Varices among Patients with Liver Cirrhosis in Southeastern Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa

Promise Udoka Asogwa, Gideon Ekene Anigbo & Geoffrey Okike Okorie · Asian Journal of Medical Principles and Clinical Practice · 2025

Aim: To determine the prevalence of oesophageal varices among patients with liver cirrhosis in south-east Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional analytical study. Place and duration: Enugu state university teaching hospital and University of Nigeria teaching hospital. From 2021...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmpcp/2025/v8i2362

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Chlamydia trachomatis Infection: A Cross-sectional Study among Biology Students at the University of Lomé

Mlatovi DEGBE, Yendube T. KANTATI, Akouvi Wotsa Mawuli AKAKPO, Amivi Tété-Bénissan & Kossi METOWOGO · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally, particularly among young adults. In Togo, epidemiological data on CT prevalence in university settings are scarce. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of CT...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i125999

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Elevated Intraocular Pressure among Patients Attending General Outpatient Clinic at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center Hospital (KCMC) 2024-2025

Mwalimu Nassoro, Andrew Makupa, Baraka Moshi & Mchikirwa Msina · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2025

Aims: To evaluate the prevalence and factors associated with elevated intraocular pressure among patients attending Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC) zonal referral hospital at general outpatient clinic, 2024-2025. Study Design: Hospital-based analytical cross-sectional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/or/2025/v20i6483

A Pattern of Surgical Procedures undertaken in the National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM) Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: A Retrospective Study

Aeliya Rukhsar, Saiyad Shah Alam & Gulamuddin Sofi · Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medical Research · 2025

Background: South Asia has been identified as the region with the highest unmet surgical need globally. Surgical disease in this region is often characterized by delayed presentation, advanced disease stage, and coexisting malnutrition, which collectively complicate treatment out...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jocamr/2025/v26i10721

Characterization of Swollen Shoot Disease and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Technology in Cocoa Farms in Gbazoa, Amaragui and Liliyo, Côte d'Ivoire

Syntyche Emmanuela Victoire AYE-ESSO, Sibirina SORO, Koffié KOUAKOU & Christophe Kouamé · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Objectives: The study carried out on swollen shoot disease in the Nawa region in Côte d’Ivoire aimed to monitor the early progression of this disease in cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) plantations rehabilitated using three innovative technologies. The goal was to reduce the damage cau...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i113898

Prevalence and Association of Chlamydia trachomatis and HIV Infections among Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Patients in Owerri, Nigeria

Ernest Chibuike Ohanu, Joel Burabari Konne & Golda Lugesi Ezeh · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a significant public health threat, with a well-established synergistic relationship between Chlamydia trachomatis and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). This co-infection enhances the transmission and severity of both...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6417

Prevalence and Antibiotic-resistant Patterns of Listeria spp. Isolated from Faeces of Dairy Cattle in Selected Areas of Bangladesh

Mithium Hussain Loveonnya, Mst. Tasmim Sultana, M. Rubaiyat Adnan, Sumiya Sultana Labanna, Alich Mondal, Md. Rakibul Hassan, Md. Rashedul Islam & Mahfuzul Islam · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2025

The study aimed to investigate the epidemiology and antibiogram of Listeria species isolated from dairy cattle of Bangladesh. Faecal samples (300) were collected aseptically from randomly selected dairy farms of Dhaka, Barishal, and Mymensingh divisions (100 from each) of Banglad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i111022

A Preliminary Assessment of Parasite Prevalence in Livestock Markets at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Komandan MANO, Sainta Laetitia Ronaldini OUADBA, Noellie Winkom KPODA, Yamba SINARE, Victor BANCE, Arouna KONATE, Roger OUEDRAOGO & Awa GNEME · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2025

A preliminary study was conducted from May to August 2022 to characterize gastrointestinal parasites and estimate their prevalence in three livestock markets (Tampouy livestock market, Tanghin livestock market and Ouaga-Inter livestock market) in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. A tota...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113300

Prevalence of Sickle Cell Trait among Voluntary Blood Donors: A Case Study of Kisumu Regional Blood Transfusion Centre, Kenya

Shiundu Meshack, Kipsang Fred, Kipleting Baiwo Hadan & Kaladze Juliet · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025

Sickle Cell Trait refers to the heterozygous form of Sickle Cell Disease. Those who voluntarily donate blood and have sickle cell trait can produce hemoglobin S and A properly. Regardless of a person's genetic status, Regional Blood Transfusion Centres can locate willing blood do...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i115990

Malaria in Pregnancy and the Associated Risk Factors amongst Women in Imo State, Nigeria

Onyekwere, K.P., Nwogwugwu, N.U. & Nwabueze, R.N. · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Malaria is a vector-borne illness that is caused by the Plasmodium Parasite. There are many Plasmodium species but only five affect human, of which Plasmodium falciparum is most deadly. Plasmodium falciparum is mostly found in Africa and is mostly the cause of malaria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111659

Prevalence of Ecto and Endo Parasite Incidence in Goats of Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, India

P. Murali, P. Silambarasan, S. Sridhar, P. Balamurugan, C. Sudharsan, K. Arulanandam, A.Latchumikanthan & S. Arunkumar · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Parasitic infections constitute a major constraint in the productivity of small ruminants and result in significant economic losses to livestock farmers in tropical countries like India. The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of endoparasites and ectoparasit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i113705

Evaluating the Antibiotic-Resistant Patterns of Zoonotic Escherichia coli in Guenon Monkeys and Humans at the Limbe Zoological Garden

Sylvie Nguedem Fonkowo, Bogheke Cillia, Percy Kuchonde, Jude Njilah, Nsame Siricious Berinyu & Lem Edith Abongwa · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Aims: The close phylogenetic relationship between humans and other primates creates high potential for pathogen exchange. Guenon monkeys, often found in close proximity with humans are potential reservoirs for bacteria. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Escherichia col...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i113672

Exploring Gender Differences in Child Sexual Abuse: Evidence from Adolescents in Port Harcourt

Gabriel-Job Nneka & Chimele Uchendu Adeyemo · Archives of Current Research International · 2025

Background: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is one of the severest forms of abuse in humanity due to its lasting effect on the child. The perpetrators are usually close acquaintances of the victims. This study aims to analyse the gender difference in the pattern of CSA among adolescents...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2025/v25i101564