Background: Accurate parasitological diagnosis is central to malaria case management. This study described malaria positivity detected by light microscopy and a histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) rapid diagnostic test (RDT) among children attending a primary health-care facility in...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i7515
Major health hazards are caused by microorganisms, and this is because of their presence everywhere. The eatery environment is of great concern, considering the exposure of food surfaces and food products to the unhygienic practices of the staff and the consumers. The essence of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3462
Malaria is an endemic disease caused by Plasmodium, which is transmitted through the female anopheles mosquitoes. It is a devastating disease that threatens productivity and the economy of endemic countries like Nigeria. The study aimed at the prevalence rate of malaria infection...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i3288
Foodborne diseases are a leading cause of illness and death worldwide, with diarrhoeal diseases constituting a substantial portion of the global burden. The aim of this research was to investigate the presence and distribution of diarrhoea-causing organisms (Salmonella and Shigel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i9573
The skin acts as a protective barrier against microbial and toxic agents; disruption of this barrier may permit bacterial contamination and infection. This study characterised the bacterial profile of postoperative wound specimens obtained from patients attending the University o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i4476