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The Impact of Antimicrobial Resistance on Co-INFECTIONS: Management Strategies for HIV, TB and Malaria

Ilesanmi Taiwo Ayomide, Lawal Olabisi Promise, Adegbesan Abiodun Christopher, Popoola Possible Okikiola, Akinola Dolapo Esther, Ani Charissa Favour, Okabeonye Sunday Agbo, Owusu-Ansah Sandra, Okeke Jennifer Chiagozie, ANI Chinaemerem Precious & Ugoagwu Kingsley Ugonna · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health problem, especially in the management of co-infections such as HIV, TB, and malaria. AMR occurs when a pathogen develops resistance against antimicrobial agents, which results in less effective treatments and contributes to incr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6326

Biological Control of Post-harvest Rot in Water Yam (Dioscorea alata L.) Using Antagonistic Fungi

Ezebo, R.O. & Okigbo, R.N. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Water yam tubers are staple food consumed in the South-Eastern Nigeria and are susceptible to microbial contamination in storage. This investigation focused on antagonistic potentials of saprophytic fungi, Cryptococcus nemorosus, Rhodotorula toruloides and Nakaseomyces glabratus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6325

Bacteriology and Physicochemical Analysis of Borehole Water in Some Hostels of a Tertiary Institution in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

T. Sampson, B. S. Baranu, T. A. Ekiamene & E. Ikpokpo · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Several factors influence the quality of water for human consumption. Most of these factors are more of anthropogenic origin than nature and thus exercises an untold health effect on the end-users of such water body. Bacteriology and Physicochemical Analysis of Borehole Water in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6323

A Comparative Study of the Rate of Helicobacter pylori infection Using Three Diagnostic Techniques among Patients in Rivers State

Buduka Blessing Meshack, Nwokah Easter & Enoch Smart Amala · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Background: Approximately 89% of gastric cancers are attributable to H. pylori infection, however, only 1 in 5 patients survive longer than 5 years after diagnosis. Evidence has shown that screening and eradication of H. pylori in young adults would be cost-effective and could pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6322

Evaluation of the Total Antioxidant Capacity of Three Selected Plants in Guyana

Bibi Ally-Charles, Ede Tyrell, Basil Dey, Karishma Jeeboo, Andrew Hutson, Obena Vanlewin, Charlan Abrams & Jamain Hatton · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the leaf extracts of three commonly used medicinal plants in Guyana, namely Brassica juncea (mustard), Struchium sparganophora (antsbush), and Psidium guajava (guava), for their total antioxidant capacity. Study Design: Experimental-based study....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6321

A Brief Introduction to Activities in the Parasitology Laboratory for Medical Students

Forman Erwin Siagian · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Aims: To revisited the basic of biosafety applied to our Parasitology laboratory and describe our simple student’s centered practicum guide and preparation for use by medical or other health cluster students for their laboratory class activity in faculty of Medicine with the reve...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6320

Antifungal Potential of Struchium sparganophora (Antsbush): A Promising Candidate for Treating Candidiasis and Cryptococcosis

Bibi Ally-Charles, Ede Tyrell, Shontel Archer, Vishmeta Seenarine, Tashanna Gomes, Joel Semple, Basil Dey, Andrew Boyle, Andrew Hutson, Obena Vanlewin & Karishma Jeeboo · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Aims: The incidence of Candidiasis and Cryptococcosis, and the emergence of acquired antifungal resistance have increased rapidly. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of S. sparganophora leaf extracts against C. albicans and C. neoformans; and to determine whether ther...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6319

Prevalence of Vibrio Species Isolated from Water Bodies in Buguma Community in Rivers State, Nigeria

Patmos Obu Angala, Chris Alfred Mbata & Tombari Pius Monsi · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Aim: To assess the prevalence of Vibrio species isolated from water bodies and stool samples in Buguma community in Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study with simple randomized sampling technique. Methodology: The study used a total of 80 samples c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6318

Etiological Agents of Superficial Surgical Site Infections among Post Operative Patients Attending a Teaching Hospital in Southeastern Nigeria

Divine Jacob Ottong, Onyekachukwu Izuchukwu Udemezue, Chidinma Princess Ezeamalu, Onyekachi Ijeoma Udemezue & Prisca Amala Okoye · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Surgical site infections (SSI) are infections at or around the site of incision where surgical procedure is conducted. It is a major cause of hospital morbidity, resulting in prolonged hospital stay, increased treatment costs, higher rates of re-operation, and even increased mort...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6316

Antagonistic Effect of Crude Bacteriocin Produced by Chungangia koreensis Strain CAU 9163 against Campylobacter spp.

B. C. Uzor & S.O. Umeh · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

This study aims to detect the antagonistic effect of crude bacteriocin produced by Chungangia koreensis strain CAU 9163, isolated from fermented cereal slurry (pap) and determine its inhibitory spectra against two species of Campylobacter, a leading cause of bacterial foodborne d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i6317

Prevalence and Treatment Outcomes of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Baluchistan, Pakistan

Darshna Kumari, Amber Javed, Afshan Siddiq & Sadia Ghousia Baig · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

About 20 species of the genus Leishmania are responsible for the illness leishmaniasis. It is an underappreciated parasite infection carried by vectors that causes a variety of diseases with different symptoms. There are several risk factors that contribute to its occurrence and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i5315

Evaluation of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Varieties for Yield and Chocolate Spot (Botrytis fabae) Disease in Western Tigray, Ethiopia

Assefa Abadi Kebede, Goiteom Araya, Yirga Belay Kindeya, Weres Negash Golla & Dargie Grmay · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Faba bean (Vicia faba L.) has an important pulse crop in Ethiopian. It is consumed in various forms and contributes to soil fertility improvement. However, its production and productivity are challenged by biotic and abiotic constraints. Chocolate spot is known as Botrytis fabae,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i5312

Evaluation of Agronomic Performance and Resistance to Cercospora (Cercospora sojina) Leaf Spot of Selected Soya bean Genotypes in Western Tigray, Ethiopia

Assefa Abadi, Goiteom Araya, Weres Negash, Yirga Belay, Fisha Baraki, Alem Atsbha & Dargie Grmay · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Aim of the current study was to evaluate soya bean genotypes for yield and yield traits and cercospora (Cercosporasojina) leaf spot disease under field condition. Field experiment was conducted at Humera district during 2018 cropping season using 16soya bean genotypes. Treatments...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i5313

Evaluation the Efficacy of Botanical Insecticides in Controlling Tomato Boll Worm (Helicoverpa zea) and Leaf Minor (Tuta absoluta) in WesternTigray, Ethiopia

Yirga Belay, Assefa Abadi, Asmelash Tuemay, Weres Negash, Alem Atsbeha & Mehari Kassie · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Aim of the study was to evaluate botanical insecticides to control tomato boll worm and leaf minor in western Tigray, Ethiopia. Field experiment was conducted during 2018/2020 in main crop growing season at Humera. A total of five treatments (Green miracle, Neembicidene, Melatoni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i5314