International Journal of Pathogen Research

Isolation and Antibiogram Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Automated Teller Machine (ATM) at Abuja Campus, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Innocent-Adiele H. C., Nkara N. D., Osuala O. J., Daokoru-Olukole, C. G., Okafor, O. F., Onu E. N., Cookey, T. I., Nwankwo, G. A., Mbah, E. I., Adim, C. C., Anagboso, M. O. & Okonko I. O. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

The growing use of automated teller machines (ATMs) has sparked worries about possible microbial contamination on ATM keypads, which might be harmful to the general public's health. This study examines the antibiotic resistance characteristics of the bacterial infections linked t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6261

Microbial Contamination of Infant Feeding Bottles and Caregiver Compliance to Disinfection and Sterilization Techniques, Pediatric Hospital, Libya

Huda Mohamed, Abdelmetalab Tarhuni, Hager Abbeid, Ainor Abdulati, Aisha Adel, Fatima Saleh & Wafa Abdullah · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

Introduction: Microbial contamination of infant feeding bottles imposes a big health issue that cause increase in the infant morbidity and mortality rate, and this infection can be resulted from poor hygiene practices and using inadequate cleaning and disinfection methods of feed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6259

The Prevalence of Candida Species among HIV-Positive Women in Aluu, Nigeria: A Call for Awareness

Cookey T. I., Ihejirika M. O., Osuala O. J., Onu, E. N., Amadi, B. O., Oketah, E. N., Adim, C. C., Innocent-Adiele H. C. & Okonko I. O. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

Background: The acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), which HIV brings on, is a major public health concern. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is still a pandemic. Only 2.1% of HIV cases worldwide are recorded in Nigeria. Usually, under the control of the immune system...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6258

Isolation and Identification of Fungi Associated with Fruit Rot Disease of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in the Southern Guinea Savannah, Nigeria

Gwa, V. I. & Lum, A. F. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

Rot disease is a major threat to tomato fruit production and postharvest handling in major tomato growing areas in Nigeria. Rotted tomato fruits were randomly collected from farmers’ farms for the purpose of isolation and identification of rot causing fungi in Tarka, Benue State,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6257

Multidrug Resistance in Klebsiella species Isolated from Liquid Herbal Remedies in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Chidi L. C. Ndukwu & Nedie P. Akani · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

Aims: Klebsiella are lactose fermenting, encapsulated, non-motile, oxidase-negative, gram negative rods; belonging to the family Enterobacteriaceae and the non-taxonomic group, coliforms. Klebsiella isolates numbering 109, recovered from three categories of liquid herbal medicine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6256

In vitro Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Nigella sativa against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Shendi Town, Sudan

Sundus Amer Hassan Abd El-Majeed, Mazin Babekir Musa Bashir, Haghamad Allzain Bulla, Alhaj Saad Mohamed Ahmed, Omran Musa Ahmed Saeed, Babbiker Mohammed Taher Gorish & Waha Ismail Yahia Abdelmula · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

Background: Augment of antibiotics resistance with development of new aggressive strains for the same disease is an international health problem. The ability of treating diseases is based on our ability to discover a new line of treatment with highly effectiveness and simple pote...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6255

First Serological Evidence of West Nile Virus among Individuals with Febrile Illness in a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Iheanyi Omezuruike Okonko, Ejovwokeoghene Joseph Omohwovo, Mary Uche Igwe, Solomon Offem Iyam, Blessing Jachinma Okonko & Euslar Nnenna Onu · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

Aims: West Nile Virus (WNV) infection can cause severe illness. Very little is known about the seroepidemiology of WNV infection in individuals with febrile illness in Nigeria and many other developing countries. This study was carried out to determine the seroprevalence of WNV i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6254

Gonorrhoeae must Compete with the Naturally Inhabitant of Microbial Community Right at the Outer Mucosal Surface to Authorize Infection

Lusia Sri Sunarti · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

Aim: to describe the competition between Neisseria gonorrhoeae with the naturally inhabitant of microbial community right at the outer mucosal surface to authorize infection. Discussion: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium N. gonorrhea. Off...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6253

Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Biofilm-producing Escherichia coli Strains from Water Sources Around Major Slum in Port Harcourt City, Nigeria

Kpormon L. B., Ogbonna, D. N., Wemedo, S. A., Williams, J. O. & Douglas I. S. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

Slum is characterized by uncontrollable development around urban areas, with huge settlements from migrants from the rural areas for greener pastures. This situation is associated with increasing environmental problems predisposing the inhabitants to public health problems. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6251

Hematological and Coagulation Features of COVID-19 Patients in Hodeidah, Yemen

Fuad Ahmed Balkam & Mohammed Amood Al-Kamarany · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

Background: The blood parameters are very important markers for the progression of COVID-19 infection and predicator for severity. Objectives: Therefore, the study aimed to describe the hematological and coagulation features of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i6252