Background: Vegetables are important part of the human diet, but they can also serve as carriers of intestinal parasites, especially when grown, handled, or sold under poor sanitary conditions. This study evaluated parasitic contaminations on fresh vegetables across major local m...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1433
Primary Health Care (PHC) is considered to be the foundation of a proper functioning health system and it has been accepted worldwide as a cost-saving approach to better population health results, especially among population groups who are at risk, like women of childbearing age...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1431
Identification and characterization of Schistosoma species in freshwater are crucial for understanding the transmission dynamics of schistosomiasis and implementing effective control measures. This study aimed to molecularly identify and characterize Schistosoma species in freshw...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1432
Aim: The study assess the nutritional impact of intestinal parasitic infections on schoolchildren in Mashi Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional study carried out between February to July 2024. Methodology: Four hundred schoolchildren were...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1430
Rhynchophorus phoenicis larva has long been recognised in Ogbia as an alternative source of food among the low-income rural population to prevent malnutrition. However, the habit of consuming the larva without any form of processing can serve as a source of zoonotic spread. There...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1429
Milk is a nutritionally complete food pivotal to food security and rural livelihood in Nigeria. Goat milk is valued for its digestibility and nutrient dense, while cow milk remains widely consumed due to production volume. Despite these benefits, traditional handling practice whi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1428
Aims: Amoebiasis remains a significant cause of diarrheal disease in regions with limited sanitation. In this study, we aimed at investigating the prevalence and genetic diversity of Entamoeba histolytica strains circulating in the Buea Health District. Study Design: A cross-sect...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1427
Aims: to reveal effective plant-based mosquito repellent products as personal protection. Discussion: Mosquitoes are among the most annoying hematophagy insects affecting human population. Mosquitoes are key vectors for severe diseases like malaria, dengue, lymphatic filariasis,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1426
Aims: The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Trichoderma koningii in combination with Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (Glomus claroideum) application in the control of Meloidogyne arenaria (Neal) infecting fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) in Calabar. Study design: The ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i1425
Background and Purpose: Dermatophytes represent a clinically significant group of filamentous fungi characterized by their unique ability to metabolize keratin, the primary protein component of skin, hair, and nails. Conventional diagnostic approaches for identifying these fungi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i6424