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Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum Co-infections in Women of Childbearing Age: A Retrospective Study at the Sino-Gabonese Friendship Hospital in Franceville, Gabon

Hélène Ninette Ekomvone Ngoua, Blandine Behang O’byang épouse Edzang, Thiéry Ndong Mba, Arnaud Brice PAMBO-PAMBO, Assane Ndiaye & Hilaire Moundounga Kenguele · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2025

Backround: Mycoplasma hominis (Mh) and Ureaplasma urealyticum (Uu) co-infection represents a significant public health concern, increasing the risk of urogenital complications in adults. However, its prevalence and clinical effects remain poorly documented. This retrospective stu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i8475

Prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Its Impact on the Daily Lives of Schoolchildren in Public Schools in Morocco: A Cross-sectional Study

Khalid Astitene · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2025

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) usually occurs after traumatic occurrences that exceed the range of common human experience. The study investigates the prevalence of PTSD among schoolchildren in public schools in the city of Salé in Morocco. Our seconde objective for this st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/indj/2025/v22i4506

A Rare Case Report on Hepatic Neuroendocrine Tumour with Multifocal Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Jagadheeshwari. M, Keshavini. S, Barath Raj. R & K. Shailaja · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2025

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are uncommon cancers that arise from neuroendocrine cells and are typically found in the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and lungs. Hepatic involvement is usually due to metastases, though primary or widespread NETs of the liver are very uncommon an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i3439

Prevalence, Patterns and Factors Associated with Substance Use among Secondary School Students in Enugu South Local Government Area, Nigeria

Ronald I. Ndupu, Chinero Cordelia Mmamel, Chinemerem Gift Ndubuisi, Neboh Otito Jennifer, Lynda Adaora Nwodo, Seima Victor Godoz, Albert Olisaeloka Ugwoke, Chidera Obinna Okolie, Odera Onyinye Nwoye, Zimuzo Onyinye Onah & Kelechi Uzodinma Imediegwu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2025

Background: Adolescents make up a significant proportion of the Nigerian population. They are especially vulnerable to the exposure and usage of illicit substances/ drugs due to various socio-economic factors. Objective: This study evaluated the prevalence, patterns and factors a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2025/v46i71673

Prevalence and Demographic Analysis of Hepatitis B and C in Different Sectors of Al-Anbar Governorate During 2024

Mohammed Sabah Dawood, Rafi Khaleel Al-Ani, Maan Younus Saeed Kuba, Ismail Khaleefah Nawaf & Shihab Ahmed Thumil · Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · 2025

Background: The hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses are significant global health challenges. This is the first study covering the overall governorate to show the prevalence of the disease. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B and C among the Anbar population dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i8474

Prevalence and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Salmonella Species Isolated from Patients Attending Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano

Mujahid Musa, Saratu Bashir Aminu & Umar Faruok Ibrahim · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Typhoid fever is a disease of public health concern with high morbidity and mortality rates in developing countries like Nigeria. The treatment of typhoid fever is currently hamstrung by the emergence of Salmonella species strains resistant to antibiotics. Emergence of ESBL in MD...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4378

Assessment of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Risk Factors among Patients with Gastroenteritis in Sebha City, Libya

Ahmed A Khalaf, Abubaker H Ali & Laila T Sabei · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2025

Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is the most frequent bacterial infection in humans, affecting 50% of the population worldwide and representing the major pathogen cause of gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, and gastric cancer. Infection with H. pylori is a major public hea...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i4379

Prevalence of Tuberculosis among Persons with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Attending Mbarara City Council Health Center IV

Aron Sirengo, Michael Unata Iduh, Chukwuma J. Okafor & Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2025

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading opportunistic infection and cause of death among people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Co-infection complicates treatment outcomes and increases disease burden. This study aimed t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2025/v8i1215

Ecological Assessment of Parasites and Environmental Drivers in Native Freshwater Fishes of Punatsangchhu River, Bhutan

Kezang Wangmo & Ugyen Dorji · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2025

Fish parasites play a crucial role in the health and ecology of freshwater fishes; however, they are often overlooked. This study aims to determine the diversity and distribution of parasites in native freshwater fishes of Punatsangchhu and its tributary, Toebrongchhu, and examin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i3232

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus among Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Attending the University Medical Centre, Awka for Medical Examinations

Anyaegbu-Iheme, Chimalume, Okoye, Ebele Linda, Ezebialu, Chinenye Uzoamaka & Ugwu, Chineze Helen · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Hepatitis caused by Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a vaccine preventable disease but still highly endemic in Nigeria. Unsafe practices among students have heightened the risk of HBV transmission. Aim: The aim of the study was to conduct a cross-sectional study to determin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i71603

Prevalence and Determinants of Arterial Hypertension among Employees of the Headquarters of Architectural & Engineering Services Limited (AESL), Accra, Ghana: A Cross-sectional Study

Beryl M. A. A. Amofa, Sampson Opoku, Michael Mensah & Seth K. Amofa · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2025

Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) has remained a severe disease with increasing worldwide prevalence, leading to life-threatening complications for decades. Previous studies conducted in Ghana indicated that HTN prevalence cut across all professionals, regions and rural and urban...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2025/v23i71275

Comparing the Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Klebsiella pneumoniae in HIV-positive and HIV-negative Individuals Attending the Bamenda Station Polyclinic, Bamenda, Cameroon

Lem Edith Abongwa, Nshukwi Jude Njilah, Akomoneh Elvis Achondou, Bogheke Cillia & Gangue Tiburce · International STD Research & Reviews · 2025

The vulnerability of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients to opportunistic pathogens requires measures in monitoring the spread of antibiotic resistance (ABR). ABR to Klebsiella pneumoniae is an urgent threat to human health. This study aimed to determine the prevalence an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ISRR/2025/v14i2190

Prevalence of Parasitic Contamination of Solanum aethiopicum in Selected Markets in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

Rhoda Nwalozie, Precious Etinosa Ikpo & Chizi Amadi · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2025

Background: Fresh vegetables play crucial roles in a healthy diet and are widely consumed for their nutritional and medicinal value. However, in recent years, there has been a rise in the number of reported cases of foodborne illnesses caused by intestinal parasites associated wi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i3230

Prevalence and Associated Uropathogens among Apparently Healthy Students of a Tertiary Institution in South-East, Nigeria

Uchechukwu Gloria Nwankwo, Ebele L. Okoye, Sharon C. Okoro, Miriam C. Animba & Chinenye Uzoamaka Ezebialu · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are one of the most severe public health problems encountered, caused by a range of pathogens mostly bacteria, and others like yeast and mould. The infection could start as cystitis, disseminate to pyelonephritis and could result to com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i71602

Evaluation of Rubella Virus Serological Markers among Antenatal Clients Attending Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Sheidu, Mohammed Jamiu, Pennap, Grace Rendip Ishaku, David Ishaleku, Umahi, Emmanuel Onyekachi, Ibrahim Ismaila, Ozegya, Usman Danlami, Zeenat, Oyiza Muhammed & Khairat, Asabe Muhammed · Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth · 2025

Background: Rubella virus infection is a global health challenge that is vaccine preventable. It is one of the leading infections implicated in congenital defects especially in low-income communities with poor health infrastructure. This study assessed the prevalence of rubella v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpcb/2025/v8i1163