Sickle Cell Trait refers to the heterozygous form of Sickle Cell Disease. Those who voluntarily donate blood and have sickle cell trait can produce hemoglobin S and A properly. Regardless of a person's genetic status, Regional Blood Transfusion Centres can locate willing blood do...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i115990
Background: Malaria is a vector-borne illness that is caused by the Plasmodium Parasite. There are many Plasmodium species but only five affect human, of which Plasmodium falciparum is most deadly. Plasmodium falciparum is mostly found in Africa and is mostly the cause of malaria...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111659
Parasitic infections constitute a major constraint in the productivity of small ruminants and result in significant economic losses to livestock farmers in tropical countries like India. The present study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of endoparasites and ectoparasit...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i113705
Aims: The close phylogenetic relationship between humans and other primates creates high potential for pathogen exchange. Guenon monkeys, often found in close proximity with humans are potential reservoirs for bacteria. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of Escherichia col...
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Research Article10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i113672
Background: Child sexual abuse (CSA) is one of the severest forms of abuse in humanity due to its lasting effect on the child. The perpetrators are usually close acquaintances of the victims. This study aims to analyse the gender difference in the pattern of CSA among adolescents...
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Research Article10.9734/acri/2025/v25i101564
Background: Chlamydia trachomatis and bacterial vaginosis are common reproductive tract infections associated with adverse reproductive health outcomes. Understanding their prevalence and distribution among young adult women is critical for effective screening and intervention. O...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i5402
Background: Cattle play a crucial role in the agricultural economy of Bangladesh, serving as a primary source of livestock for both farming and dairy production. Gastrointestinal parasitism is a world-wide concern in cattle. The objective of this study was to investigate the gast...
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Research Article10.9734/ajravs/2025/v8i4377
McHenry Stephen, Obed Joy Mesan, Kumbugu Dan-Barry Ashlameh, China Wolbe, Oguchukwku Harry Ifeacho, Augustine Enenche, Bello Adabe, Duguru Mary, Felix Agnes Uduh, Abdulrahaman Adelodun Lukman, Okpe Mathew, Udeh Eberechukwu Njideka, Job Luvo Alphia, Yahaya Baba Adamu, Okeke Edith & Malu A.O·International Research Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology·2025
Background: Helicobacter pylori is seroprevalent globally (about half of the world). It’s a cause of both gastric and extra-gastric conditions. Nigeria has one of the highest prevalences in the world. Demonstrating the presence of an active organism is very important, as not all...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2025/v8i1133
Carbapenems are the beta-lactams of choice for treating infections caused by multi-drug resistant klebsiella pneumoniae and are also regarded as a last resort for the treatment of potentially fatal health-care-associated infections. However, carbapenem resistance has been widely...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i101638
Aims: This study assessed prevalence, risk factors and species diversity of intestinal parasites among primary-school pupils in Port Harcourt. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Methodology: Stool specimens from 208 pupils were examined by direct wet mount and formol-ether co...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i4242
Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Uchechukwu Madukaku Chukwuocha, Uzochukwu Godswill Ekeleme, Nwikasi Kiaka, Chimezie Christian Iwuala, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Sokiprim Akoko & Mboi Stanley Samuel·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2025
In Nigeria, schistosomiasis remains an important public health concern, particularly among riverine communities where frequent human-water contact makes transmission easier. In Rivers State, this study examined the degree of exposure and water contact in relation to Schistosoma i...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i5398
Aims: This study aims to describe the temporal trend and prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTb), among suspected tuberculosis patients attending Tuberculosis Centre, ERCC Medical Centre, Alushi, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: E...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i9491
Background: Nigeria has a high prevalence of hypertension, which is costly to treat and has serious complications. The changes in hypertension trends require regular surveillance to design and implement effective control strategies. Objective: This study was designed to examine t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i91163
The health of both humans and animals is seriously threatened by emerging and re-emerging diseases. These illnesses put a strain on the nation's public health system, which in turn affects its economy. One of the factors contributing to the emergence of new diseases and the persi...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i92312
Background: Plasmodium falciparum remains the predominant cause of malaria morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite control interventions, malaria burdens in urban centres such as Port Harcourt persist, driven by ecological, socio-economic, and healthcare access fac...
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Research Article10.9734/sajp/2025/v8i3241