The present study assesses antibiotic resistance trends among patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in the southern coastal region of Tamil Nadu, India. A total of 250 clinically confirmed DFU patients aged ≥30 years with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus and Wagner Grade 1–...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i3539
Stair rails are exposed surfaces that are often handled by various individuals who are assessing story buildings. This frequent use by different person makes it prone to contamination by various pathogenetic and non-pathogenic micro-organism. Many microorganisms play essential ro...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i3538
Lassane ZOUNGRANA, Arsène AG OUEDRAOGO, Souade F. DJIMA, Solo TRAORÉ, Adébayo Alassani, Christèle NJ OUEDRAOGO, Lassina SERE & Ismaël Diallo·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2026
Introduction: Since its discovery in 1983, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has remained a major public health problem worldwide, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, despite the "Test and Treat" strategy to achieve the 95-95-95 targets set by UNAIDS. Objective: The pr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i3537
Background of the Study: Aeromonas hydrophila are gram negative bacilli. They are mostly found in aquatic environments like fresh water, lakes, wastewater, mud water and even drinking water. Aeromonas species are considered as opportunistic waterborne pathogens responsible for ac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i3535
Arsène G. Ouedraogo, Richard Sawadogo, Fatou Sidibé, Abdoulaye Sawadogo, Arouna Gnamou, Salamata Sanfo, Hamadé Zonon, Yacouba Sore, Nassirou S. Chaibou, Sib Toh, Eric A. Diendéré, Mamoudou Savadogo, Apoline K. Sondo & Ismaël Diallo·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2026
Introduction: Fever is a common, polymorphic, and nonspecific symptom that poses a diagnostic challenge in tropical countries where multiple infectious agents co-circulate. In Burkina Faso, the main reported cause remains malaria. In Burkina Faso, studies have shown that the caus...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i3536
Maria Kamal, Sze Chiang Lui, Then Moli Othayamoorthy, Mohd Ihsani Mahmood, Agnes Huei-Hwen Foo, Nik Khairulddin Nik Yusoff, Ke Juin Wong, Jeyaseelan P Nachiappan, Juan Loong Kok, Andrea Yu-Lin Ban, Hui Lynn Khoo, Thiyagar Nadarajaw, Hafizah Zainuddin, Chee Kong Tan, Noor Hafiza Noordin, Noorul Afidza Muhammad, Raja Aimee Raja Abdullah, Baizura Jamaluddin, Janet Yeow Hua Hong, Saiful Rijal Muhammad, Zuraidah Abdul Latif, Zainah Shaikh Hedra, Tengku Saifudin Tengku Ismail & Asiah Kassim·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2026
Aims: To describe the characteristics of children who succumbed to tuberculosis (TB) in Malaysia. Study Design: Retrospective record review with cross-sectional interview. Place and Duration of Study: All Malaysian hospitals with reported TB mortality among children, between Jan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i3534
Introduction: The study is a systematic review focusing on the contamination of hands and how it results in the spread of infectious diseases, as well as health risks and challenges associated with it. Method: We systematically reviewed studies published using keywords and short...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i2532
Mpox has re-emerged as a global public health concern since 2022, yet Philippine-specific evidence on its epidemiology, surveillance, and preparedness remains fragmented. This systematic review synthesized available evidence on mpox occurrence, surveillance practices, laboratory...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i2531
Danjuma Adda, Obed Tiwah John, Tomen E. Agu, Rijimra Ande, Helmina Bantar, Edward Yibon, N. A. Akpan, Bilkisu Saleh Usman & Aishatu Usman Tanko·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2026
Aims: To evaluate the outcomes of integrating a family-centered hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening and linkage-to-care model into antenatal care (ANC) services as part of an elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) program across ten Nigerian...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i2530
Back ground: HBV in pregnancy is relatively more difficult to manage. The pooled prevalence rates of HBV among pregnant women in Africa was reported as 5.89%. and 6.77%.in the year,2024. Aim: This study was aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors to HBV infection among...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i2529
Bed sheets and pillowcases are not often regarded as a source of pathogenic microorganisms with severe health implications. The purpose of this study was to isolate and identify bacteria from the hostel of tertiary students' bed sheets and pillowcases. A total number of 160 bed s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i2528
Alassane Sarr, Viviane Marie Pierre Cissé-Diallo, Papa Latyr Junior Diouf, Daouda Thioub, Khardiata Diallo-Mbaye, Louise Fortes & Moussa Seydi·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2026
Background: The syndemic interaction between tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 remains poorly characterized in high TB-burden African settings. This study investigates the clinical and epidemiological features of TB–COVID-19 co-infection in Senegal. Methods: We conducted a multicent...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i2527
Background: The effectiveness of pregnant women to avoid malaria, especially in areas where malaria is endemic, knowledge of intermittent preventative therapy in pregnancy (IPTp) is essential. Raising awareness entails educating women on the advantages, security, and requirements...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i2526
Eunar Enrique López Camargo, Melissa Figueroa Cucurachi, Yolotzin Guadalupe Vite Pérez, Valentina Bauzá Franco, Francisco Augusto Arvea Barrios & Roberto José May Contreras·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2026
Background: Sepsis is one of the leading causes of hospital admission worldwide, with a mortality risk of 10-40%. In severe cases, organ dysfunction and mortality are common. Cases of sepsis of pulmonary origin are frequent in hospital settings. Aim: To know the organic function...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i2525
Introduction: Despite the viral etiology of influenza, antibiotics are most often inappropriately prescribed. The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of antibiotic prescription during influenza-like illnesses. Materials and Methods: We conducted a prospective d...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2026/v17i1524