Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is prevalent among hospitalized male patients and is often complicated by multidrug resistance (MDR). Aim: This study determined the MDR profile of bacterial isolates from UTIs in hospitalized male patients at Faith Mediplex Hospital, Ben...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i5444
Hepatitis B virus (HBV), a vaccine-preventable infection, remains one of the leading causes of acute and chronic liver diseases. The resulting cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma were the main contributing factors to HBV burden. Hepatitis B is one of the main infectious diseas...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i5442
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that arises from cells in the glands, glandular ducts, and supporting glands of the breast. Histopathological examination is needed to establish a definitive diagnosis, determine the type of breast cancer, assess the histopathological grade, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i5441
Dengue fever is caused by the dengue virus, a Flaviviridae member, transmitted through Aedes Egypti mosquitos. Dengue virus causes dengue fever and can develop into dengue haemorrhagic fever and Dengue shock syndrome and can be fatal and life threatening. Kerala, a small state fr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i4439
Introduction: HIV Testing Service Integration refers to the process of embedding HIV testing and related services into the existing healthcare systems and other service delivery platforms. This approach ensures HIV testing is not provided in isolation but as part of a comprehensi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i4440
Dengue fever is a widespread viral infection endemic in tropical and subtropical regions. While its common manifestations include fever, headache, and musculoskeletal pain, gastrointestinal complications such as colonic perforation are exceedingly rare. Dengue is a viral disease...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i4438
Background: This study investigated the correlation of infections and phenotypic distribution of common blood types and haemoglobin genotypes among subjects in Rivers State, Nigeria. Aim: The aim was to assess genetic traits influencing health outcomes and infection susceptibilit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i4437
Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) with neurological involvement are rare but constitute an absolute medical emergency. Early diagnosis and the initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy are major challenges in their management. We report the results of an in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i4436
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health concern in many parts of the world, including Benue State, Nigeria, where agricultural communities are particularly vulnerable. This study aims to model the monthly mortality incidence of tuberculosis (TB) among farmers in Benue Sta...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i4435
Background/Aim: Microbial contamination in critical care and surgical units is a significant concern due to the potential for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which pose a serious threat to patient safety, especially in environments with immunocompromised individuals. Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i4434