Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a significant global health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where it contributes substantially to maternal and neonatal morbidity. There is an increased risk of vertical transmission and other adverse events from...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1142
Background: The prevalence of different types of gastric polyps varies by geographical location and predisposing factors, such as Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori) infection and autoimmune gastritis. The incidence of fundic gland polyps has significantly increased with the widesprea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i31366
Salmonellosis constitutes a significant public health problem among internally displaced persons (IDPs), largely due to overcrowded living conditions, inadequate sanitation, unsafe water supplies, and restricted access to healthcare services. This study investigated the prevalenc...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2443
Illicit drugs use is a significant problem worldwide, with substances like cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine causing harm to individuals and communities. The study examined the knowledge of risk factors of illicit drugs use and its prevalence among students in university of Po...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrimps/2026/v15i1371
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a growing health challenge worldwide and is associated with significant complications. Anaemia is another chronic medical condition that is associated with T2DM and adds to the complications associated with it. We conducted this stud...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36092
Chlamydia trachomatis infection is among the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infections globally, with young women disproportionately affected due to biological susceptibility and the often-asymptomatic nature of infection. In Nigeria, routine screening among universit...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i2488
Azeez O. Ibrahim, Ndifreke UDONWA, Afiong Oboko OKU, Shuaib Kayode Aremu, Yetunde Olusola AKINOLA, Olanrewaju Olawale MUSBAU, Oluwaserimi Adewumi Ajetunmobi, Omotayo Folorunsho AFOLAYAN, Olusegun Emmanuel GABRIEL-ALAYODE & Wasiu Adegbenga AJETUNMOBI·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2026
Adequate control of blood pressure (BP) remains a significant way to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with hypertension. Barriers such as distance to facilities, affordability of healthcare services, and cultural beliefs have been shown to negatively impact rural pop...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i36087
Chinyere Adanna Alinno, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Christopher Chike (A.) Okereke, Sampson Margret, Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Chidinma (O.) Akanazu, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Stanley Samuel Mboi, Osuji Chidubem Daniel, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Uchechukwu (M.) Chukwuocha & Uzochukwu (G.) Ekeleme·South Asian Journal of Parasitology·2026
Schistosomiasis remains a public health concern in various communities in Nigeria, contributing to morbidity and mortality. This research investigated schistosomiasis in vulnerable populations among school-children aged 5-16 years in shoreline communities, Rivers State. Using a c...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1266
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health problem in Nigeria despite expanded diagnostic coverage. Understanding the epidemiological distribution of TB and associated factors is essential for strengthening control strategies. Generating region-specific, facility...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i31726
Tick infestation is a major constraint to cattle health and productivity in tropical and subtropical regions. The present study was conducted to determine the prevalence, associated risk factors and species composition of ticks infesting cattle at the Livestock Farm Complex of Na...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23694
Background: Schistosomiasis remains a significant public health burden in Nigeria, particularly in rural communities with limited access to potable water. Despite global efforts to control morbidity, Nigeria continues to bear the highest burden of the disease in Africa, with mill...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1264
Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis the bacteria usually attack the lungs, it can also attack other part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Over the years, the bacteria strain that cause tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i2487
Mastitis is a multifactorial, economically detrimental inflammatory disease of the mammary gland, characterized by physical, chemical and bacteriological changes in milk along with pathological alterations in glandular tissue. The present investigation was undertaken to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23664
Background and Aim: Glaucoma is a frequent eye condition in which the optic nerve, which connects the eye and the brain, is injured. Glaucoma poses a serious public health concern since it is the second biggest cause of blindness worldwide, and this blindness is usually irreversi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrop/2026/v9i1144
Background: Fasciolosis and schistosomiasis are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) responsible for waterborne diseases of animals and humans in Cameroon. Objective: Malacological and parasitological studies were conducted from August 2022 to February 2023 to determine the abundan...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2026/v47i21720