Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is a major global public health challenge, with Sub-Saharan Africa, including Mozambique, bearing the greatest burden. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for viral suppression, reducing mortality, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2453
Aim: The continued increase of multi-drug and antibiotic-resistant microorganisms has led to an increased effort to enhance cleaning and disinfection procedures in healthcare facilities. This study aimed to evaluate antimicrobial efficacy of antiseptics and disinfectants on clini...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2452
Fluoroquinolones remain one of the most successful and widely exploited classes of antimicrobial agents, but recent times, widespread use of fluoroquinolones in human and veterinary medicine, as well as their presence in the water, soil, and the environment, has led to a high and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2451
Second-hand clothing (okirika) is widely patronised in Nigeria, yet its direct skin contact and multi-user handling may facilitate microbial transmission and exposure to antimicrobial resistance. This study assessed the bacterial contamination of displayed second-hand items sold...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2450
This research study investigates the antibacterial potential of Murraya koenigii (commonly known as curry leaf) in albino rats experimentally infected with Escherichia coli O157, which is a pathogen known for its severe gastrointestinal and systemic complications. The study desig...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2449
Molecular detection of drug resistance was performed using the Line Probe Assay (LPA) with Hain Lifescience Genotype MTBDRplus and MTBDRsl kits, targeting mutations in the rpoB, katG, inhA, gyrA, gyrB, rrs, and eis genes. Analysis of rifampicin resistance (rpoB) showed that 94 ou...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2448
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a contagious viral disease of cattle with significant economic and animal health implications in sub-Saharan Africa. This study reviews and documents the incidence and epidemiological characteristics of LSD among cattle in Adamawa State, north-eastern...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2446
Malaria remains one of the most significant public health challenges globally, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. This study aims to assess knowledge and perception of malaria vaccine of care givers with under-five year old children in the southwest region of Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2447
This study investigated the effect of packaging material (glass vs. plastic) on the physicochemical and microbiological quality of freshly prepared orange and pineapple juices stored at ambient and refrigerated temperatures for a short term. Microbiological analysis revealed that...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2445
Diarrhoeal disease remains a major public health challenge and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality across age group in Nigeria. Despite global efforts by organizations such as the World Health Organization and UNICEF to reduce its burden through integrated Water, Sanitatio...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2444