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Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Helminths Infection in Buffalo of New Alluvial Zone of West Bengal, India

Ruma Jas, Dhananjay Kumar, Soumitra Pandit, Surajit Baidya & Abhijit Nandi · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Aims: Epidemiology of naturally occurring gastrointestinal (GI) helminths was studied in buffalo of New Alluvial Zone of West Bengal and the role of different factors such as season, age, sex and rearing practices on prevalence was also recorded in the present study.  Methodology...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i3291

Prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii in Urine Samples of Pregnant Women in South-East, Nigeria

Echendu M. N., Ekuma U. O., Ihenetu F. C., Chikwendu C. I. & Nwabueze R. N. · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

Background: Pregnancy induces so many changes in the woman’s body that likely predisposes them to Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii which causes Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Aims: To determine the prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Acinetobacter baumannii...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i51446

Mitigating Challenges to Effective Management of Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS)

Nkiruka Lauretta Nwangene · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2024

Introduction: Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) refers to the collective effects of prolonged physical and cognitive impairments and mental health problems during or after the stay in intensive care unit (ICU). PICS significantly affect patients’ quality of life and ability to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2024/v22i61037

Prevalence of Schistosomiasis among Pupils of Umunya Central School, Oyi Local Government, Anambra State, Nigeria

Esiaba, G. C., Chikwendu, J. I., Obinwa I. C. & Okoye, F.C. · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2024

Background: Schistosomiasis is a disease of medical importance caused by the parasitic worm Schistosoma haematobium. It is responsible for morbidities such as blood and protein deficiency in those infected. The study on the prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis and contributor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2024/v13i3285

Epidemiology of Small Ruminant External Parasites: In the Case of Chemical Control Campaign in Welkait District, Tigray Region, Ethiopia

Berhe Leul, Afera Berihun & Kebede Etsay · Asian Journal of Research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences · 2024

A cross-sectional study and simple random sampling technique was conducted to determine the epidemiology of major external parasites and associated risk factors in small ruminants in Welkait, Western part of Tigray from November 2015 to may 2016. The collected data was analyzed u...

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A Cross-sectional Study òn Prevalence of Self Medication of Analgesics among Mechanics Working at Suame Magazine, Ghana

Priscilla Arthur-Norman, Desmond Asamoah Bruce Otu, Annabella Agyemang Aboagye, Rahel Adutwiwah Aboagye & Julia Ansong · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2024

Background: The misuse of analgesics is a growing concern globally, particularly among populations engaged in physically demanding occupations. Mechanics at Suame Magazine are frequently exposed to strenuous activities that can lead to various forms of body pain. This occupationa...

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Prevalence of Uropathogens and Associated Risk Factors in Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic in a Teaching Hospital in Awka, Nigeria

Nwankwo, U.G, Ezebialu, C.U, Ezeadila, J.O & Okoli Ikechukwu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2024

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the very serious common problems encountered in pregnancy, and it is associated with severe maternal and fetal risks which include maternal chorioamnionitis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, preterm birth, low birth weight, and increased perinatal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4819

Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis among Pupils in Semi-Urban Communities in Anambra State, Nigeria

B. C. Ikpeoha, D. N. Aribodor, I. S. Okwelogu, C. M. Okoye & W. C. Anyanebechi · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

Aim: This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among pupils in semi-urban communities in Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study was a cross-sectional, school-based study. Place and Durat...

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Prevalence of African Mosaic and Morphological Characterization of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Cranz) Varieties in Two Agroecological Zones of Cameroon

Heu Alain, Mboussi Serge Bertrand, Kone Nsangou Nourou Abdou, Dida Lontsi Landry Sylvere, Ngoh Dooh Jules Patrice & Ambang Zachée · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

The objective of this work is to conduct an epidemiological study of African cassava mosaic and to characterize the diversity of local cultivars in circulation in the monomodal and bimodal rainforest zones of Cameroon. Disease-related parameters (incidence and severity index) wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i62474

Prevalence and Some Virulence Factors of Salmonella spp Isolated from Pigs and Piggery in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Joel, Chimezie, Aleruchi, Owhonka & Akani, Nedie Patience · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Piggery habitats are a substantial reservoir and are frequently asymptomatic carriers of the bacterium, Salmonella. Salmonella can be shed in faeces, urine allowing infection to spread to other pigs and the environment. Therefore, there is a need to determine the prevalence and s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i5361

Prevalence of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Horticultural Fields of Assam Agricultural University: Jorhat Campus, India

Prerana Bhuyan, Gitanjali Devi, Reecha T Das & Sailen Gogoi · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

A random survey of the horticultural crops was conducted to assess the nematode community structure in the Experimental field of Department of Horticulture, AAU, Jorhat during Rabi and Kharif season, 2022-2023. Soil and root samples, representing 200 locations were examined. Anal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62038

Comparative Study on the Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasite between Wild and Pond Raised African Sharptooth Catfish Clarias gariepinus in Akwa Ibom State

Silas, I. I., Essien, E. A., Anietie, H. N., Inyang, S. X. & Akpan, A. E. · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2024

A comparative study on the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of Clarias gariepinus in selected location in Oron and Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. A total of one hundred (100) samples were used, fifty (50) each from the wild and concrete pond. The wild samples were collect...

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Assessment of Alcohol Use Control Programs in Secondary Schools in Lofa County, Liberia

Macklin Marvin Korvah · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2024

Introduction: As one of the leading risk factors for disease burdens in the modern era, alcohol consumption exacerbates health-related repercussions with likely threatening influences on morbidity and mortality. Alcohol use in Liberia is a relic that hems in the anthropological a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2024/v30i62017

Prevalence of Malnutrition and Associated Factors among HIV Seropositive Adults on Antiretroviral Therapy at the Regional Hospital, Buea, Cameroon

Bombey Mary-Flavie Nkanjo, Tendongfor Nicholas & Ebot Walter Ojong · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2024

Introduction: Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients and HIV which infects CD4 cells causes immune suppression which can further be worsened by poor nutrition. More than 37.7 million people are living with HIV...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijtdh/2024/v45i61540

Pilot Study; Estimating Sample Size for the Prevalence of Pre-Clinical Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction Using Two American College of Echocardiography Guidelines in a Semi-Urban Nigerian Population

Nneka Clara Udora, Ifeyinwa Jennifer Ajulufo, Edmund Ndudi Ossai & Emmanuel Chukwudi Ejim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2024

Aim: To estimate the sample size for the prevalence of pre-clinical left ventricular diastolic dysfunction using two American college of echocardiography guidelines in a semi-urban Nigerian population. Study Design: Cross sectional, population based. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i55422