Aims: The purpose of this research was to detect the Salmonella invA gene from chicken’s droppings in Southern Taraba, North East Nigeria. The invasive “invA” gene facilitates the invasion of epithelial cells by Salmonella isolates. Study Design: This study is experimental resear...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i4235
A lot of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) related deaths were reported in Yemen about what risk factors contributing to this excess death? Hodeidah governorate at Western part of Yemen exposed to COVID-19 pandemic like other governorates in Yemen, adding to the current chronic...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i4234
This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Aloe barbadensis Miller (Aloe vera) and Cymbopogon citratus (Lemongrass) extracts on pathogenic bacteria isolated from surface and ground water samples in Port Harcourt Metropolis. Samples of Aloe vera and Lemon grass were collect...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i4232
Measles virus is a highly infectious RNA virus belonging to the genus Morbillivirus in the family Paramyxoviridae. It causes measles, a respiratory disease that is one of the leading causes of childhood mortality worldwide. The virus has a pleomorphic structure and a genome consi...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i4231
Breast cancer has long been thought to be a concern in developed nations, but investigations have revealed that this is no longer the case, with breast cancer now affecting both developed and developing nations. Early identification and treatment among students may be challenging...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i3230
A single-stranded RNA virus of the Flaviviridae family, the Zika virus is mainly spread by Aedes mosquitoes. Zika virus infection was originally thought to be a mild and self-limiting illness when it was first discovered in Uganda in 1947. Infection in pregnant women, causes seri...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i3229
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern worldwide, as it can make many commonly used antibiotics ineffective against bacterial infections. AMR occurs due to the emergence of new and more resistant bacterial strains and the misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Therefore...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i3226
The right to water is a basic human right, but if the water is contaminated with microbes, it defeats the purpose of providing safe water and good health. Containers used to store water at home can be sources of microorganism. This study assesses the bacterial pollution of stored...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i3227
Ifeoma Priscilla Ezeugwunne, Charles Chinedum Onyenekwe, Joseph Eberendu Ahaneku, Gladys I. Ahaneku, Sochima Johnmark Obiekwe, Ikedichukwu Chibueze Ejiogu, Victor Nwabunwanne Oguaka, Ifeanyichukwu Samuel Ike, Obinna David Ibemere, Maryrose Onyinyechukwu Ikem & Chinonye Goodness Ezeugwunne·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2023
Apolipoproteins are a group of proteins that are found on the surface of lipoprotein particles and are involved in lipid metabolism. Lipoproteins are complexes of lipids and proteins that transport lipids in the bloodstream, transport triglycerides to peripheral tissues, and reve...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i3225
Olanrewaju Samson Odelola, Victor Olusegun Oyetayo, Ayodele Oluwayemisi Ogundare, Funmilola Oluyemi Omoya & Olugbenga Emmanuel Ajayi·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2023
Aims: This study was carried out to investigate the in-vitro antibacterial effect of the crude extracts of Corn (Zea mays) silks and husks on selected biofilm producing multi-drug resistant bacteria isolated from urinary catheter tips. Study Design: Experimental design. Place an...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i2224
Objective: Onion (Allium cepa L.) is a vegetable crop with an important economic asset for Cameroonian farmers. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of different formulations of K. senegalensis on late blight, the main onion disease in the department of Diamaré,...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i2223
Background: Laboratory infections can be classified as occupational and nosocomial infections. Laboratory-related infections are generally recognized as a potential risk for clinical laboratory workers. Some bacteria can survive longer on dry surfaces and more on wet surfaces tha...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i2222
Poultry waste are not properly disposed and most rural farmers make use of it as manure therefore poultry wastes may serve as source of enteric organism capable of infecting humans. The antibiotic resistance from these bacteria can be transferred to natural microbial community as...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i2221
Background: Soil-transmitted helminths are among the neglected tropical disease parasites of humans and one of the major public health burdens in developing countries, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that about 1.5 billion people are affected worldwide. Aims: The...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i2220
Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim, Joy Imuetinyan Ehiaghe, Oluwayemisi Odeyemi, Ajirioghene Anthonia Obroh, Evelyn Ukamaka Urama & Gabriel Okezie Chidiebere·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2023
Background: The rate of multidrug resistant bacteria is the most worrisome in the health setting because it often associates with nosocomial infection. Objectives: This present study aim at, evaluating the antibiotic pattern of multidrug resistance of Gram-negative extended betal...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2023/v12i1218