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The Effect of Dentures’ Overnight Soaking in Distilled Water: A Mycological Pilot Study

Georges Aoun, Pamela Aoun & Wissam Sharrouf · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Introduction: In order to keep their dentures clean and properly stored, patients generally soak them in water at night. Candida albicans is a commensal yeast fungus that colonizes dentures, and in some conditions, it becomes an opportunistic pathogen and causes fungal infections...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v11i130262

Seroprevalence of Cattle Brucellosis in Al Gadarif State – Eastern Sudan

Hafiz G. A., Hamad H. A., Hussam Aldeen Mustafa Abdalrazig Bilal, Raghad A. H. Onsa, Selma K., Maha Kh & Ali Abdelgani Elgadal · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Aims: This study was conducted to determine the seroprevalence of bovine brucellosis in Al Gadarif state -Eastern Sudan- and to evaluate the sensitivity of RBPT, mRBPT, and milk ring test for serodiagnosis of bovine brucellosis. Study Design: Collect serum and milk samples and ap...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v11i130261

Malaria Parasitemia and Anemia among Pregnant Women Attending General Hospital, Enugwu-Ukwu, Southeastern Nigeria

Pauline U. Umeanaeto, Chukwujindu Odagwe, Ifenna C. Onwuagana, Kindness C. Irikannu, Ginika L. Onwuachusi, Justina C. Akulue & Stella C. Afulukwe · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Women has been reported to be more susceptible to malaria parasites infection during pregnancy. The disease causes severe anemia in pregnancy sometimes resulting to maternal morbidity and mortality in many parts of the world including Nigeria. A study to determine malaria parasit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v11i130260

Susceptibility of the Dengue Vector Aedes aegypti to Various Insecticides in Lahore, Pakistan

Shumaila Nargus · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Objective: Present studies were carried out to examine the susceptibility of larvae and adults of Aedes aegypti (Ae. aegypti) from laboratory and field populations of Lahore city against four major groups of commonly used insecticides; Imidacloprid 5% SC, phenyl-pyrazoles* (fipro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i430259

Occurrence, Physicochemical Properties and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Enteric Bacteria Isolated from Well Water in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria

Funmilayo Olanike Alajo & Felix Akinsola Akinyosoye · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Aims: TheoCcurrence and antibiotic resistance patterns of enteric bacteria isolated from well water sources and their physicochemical profile was ascertained in this study. Molecular analysis of the bacterial isolates from well water samples was conducted via polymerase chain rea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i430257

Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis in Urine Samples of Women Attending Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Southeastern Nigeria

N. V. Elosiuba, K. F. Obiagwu, P. U. Umeanaeto, K. C. Irikannu, G. L. Onwuachusi, I. E. Obiefule, C. O. Aniefuna, C. B. Chukwubude & C. I. Nzeukwu · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Trichomonas vaginalis is transmitted sexually in humans affecting both male and female genital tracts. A cross sectional study to determine the prevalence of T. vaginalis infection among women attending Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH) Awka, Anamb...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i430258

Antibacterial Screening of Jatropha tanjorensis against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa

N. E. Ewa-Udu, F. C. Nwanebu, H. O. Stanley & I. W. Okereke · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

The crude extracts of Jatropha tanjorensis were investigated with the aim of determining the antibacterial activity, qualitative and quantitative properties, the best solvent used for extraction, the most active ingredients and the organism that is most susceptible to them. Ethan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i430255

Medicinal Plants Used for Treatment of Gastrointestinal Infections in Tharaka-Nithi County

Kiteme M. Purity, Onyango O. Benson, Njagi C. Eric & Ogolla O. Fredrick · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Health care is a basic need to humans which can only be achieved with medicines with high efficacy against disease causing pathogens. Globally, gastrointestinal infections are major health concern particularly to travelers since over 60% visiting tropical and subtropical regions...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i430254

Global Therapeutic Intervention on Malaria

Augusta Nkiruka Onugha, Chukwunonyerem Chika Ogwunga, Mercy Ngozi Madubuike & Okechukwu Charles Josephat · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Malaria is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by distinct species of a single-celled parasite called Plasmodium sp. However, an infected adult female Anopheles sp. mosquito that feeds on blood is responsible for the transmission of malaria.  In the year 2020, approximately...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i330252

Isolation of Contaminating Bacteria from Aqueous Solution of Contact Eye Lenses

Abdelhakam H. Ali, Abdulwahab A. Fadil M., Susan Ali Zroog & Babbiker Mohammed Taher Gorish · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Background: Contact lenses have been widely used as an alternative to spectacles both in developed and non-developing countries. However, under certain circumstances, adverse responses can occur during contact lens wear and several microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, and fr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i330251

Group a Rotavirus Detection in Calves and Piglets from Honduras and Panama

Annabelle Ferrera, Lurys Bourdett-Stanziola, Doris Quan, Manuel Cuevas-Abrego & Armando A. Durant-Archibold · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

The epidemiology of animal rotaviruses infection and their association with illnesses in humans remains unknown in Central America and the world. In this study, we performed a genotyping of rotavirus strains by RT-PCR for-G (VP7) and P (VP4), in samples of diarrhea in calves and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i330250

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Three Plant Defense Stimulators on the in vitro Growth of Mycosphaerella fijiensis, Causal Agent of Black Sigatoka Disease of Banana

Dan Gbongué Lucien Gogbeu, Kouakou Désiré N’goran, Dramane Kone, Tanoh Hilaire Kouakou & Daouda Koné · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

The study aimed at controlling the mycelial growth and germination of Mycosphaerella fijiensis in Petri dish by using three plant defense stimulators. Approximately, 2 mL of each stimulator (Vacciplant®, Callel® and calliete®) were added to the different M. fijiensis culture medi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i330249

Isolation of Listeria monocytogenes from Raw Meat Sold in Nasarawa State

J. O. K. Abioye, Olokun Alexander Lanzema & Gwaze Rejoice Danladi · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Listeriosis is an emerging infection with major public health concerns worldwide because of occurrence of associated food-borne outbreak and significant risk of mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to isolate Listeria monocytogenes in raw meat samples in selected markets in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i330248

Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) Resistant genes in Salmonella species Isolated from Ready-to-eat Foods and Food Handlers in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria

Ndu, Ijeoma F., Nwokah, Easter G., Ollor, Amba O. & Wachukwu, Confidence K. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Aim: To assess the Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) resistant genes in Salmonella spp isolated from ready-to-eat foods and food handlers in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria. Study Design:  A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i230247

Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology of Jatropha gossypiifolia L. (Euphorbiaceae): Bioactivities and Future Direction

A. L. Utshudi, R. O. Oleko, C. T. Kayembe, D. O. Onautshu, E. M. Kitete, E. M. Lengbye, B. M. Mbala & P. T. Mpiana · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Background: The Plant of Jatropha gossypiifolia is known for their many biological activities including anticoagulant, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and other. Aim: To carry out recent informations regarding phytochemistry, ethnopharmac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v10i230246