Cholera, a highly contagious disease caused by Vibrio cholerae, poses a severe public health threat, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited access to clean water and adequate sanitation. Symptoms such as acute watery diarrhoea, vomiting, and muscle cramps can...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12403
The increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ARSA) poses a significant public health threat, especially in environments with high human contact such as tertiary institutions. This study was justified by the need to address the role of fomites as vector...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12402
Susceptibility to TB disease rises on mutations in cytokine receptors which ultimately lead to defective signaling and alter the immune surveillance and bacterial killing. Therefore, this study was undertaken to investigate the association between cytokines and anti-TB drug resis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12401
Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex display relatively static genomes and 99.9% nucleotide sequence identity. Studying the evolutionary history of such monomorphic bacteria is a difficult and challenging task. Therefore, this study was undertaken to investigate the clonal diversit...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12400
Oguh Collins Egwu, Peter Kukeunim Ukeh, Zephaniah Jesse Cegbeyi, Nkem Usha Eze-Ugbogulu, Oyigbo Gladys Nneka, Mohamed Dumbuya, Chindo Ibrahim Bisallah, Michael Ochigbo Onyilo, Patrick Bidi Gimba, Jiya Samuel Ndagi, Abbah Okpachi Christophere & Sebastian Yennan·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Lassa fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic fever illness caused by Lassa virus which is zoonotics, or animal-borne. The virus is a member of the arena virus family, which is an RNA single-stranded virus. Ribavirin therapy is use for treatment and the antiviral abilities of ribavir...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12399
Aim: The current study was aimed at determining the antibiotic resistance pattern and associated risk factors of P. aeruginosa isolated from wound among patients in kefii metropolis, Nigeria. Study Design: The investigation was a cross-sectional study which utilized random sampli...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12398
Ali Moussa Mahaman Laouali, Maïga Soumaïla, Zonon Hamadé, Bonsa Edmond, Ouédraogo Leithisia, Boncoungou Kadiatou, Badoum Giselle & Martial OUEDRAOGO·Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases·2024
Purulent tubercular pleural effusion is a severe form of tuberculosis. Tubercular coinfection with Citrobacter freundii in purulent pleural effusion is rarely described in the literature. Early recognition of this pleural coinfection and appropriate management are necessary for b...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12397
Urinary tract infection (UTI) remains the most common bacterial infection in humans despite the widespread availability of antibiotics. Exteded spectrum beta-lactamase production is an important mechanism of antibiotic resistance in the Enterobacteriaceae. Antibiotic resistance i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i12396
Background & Objective: Bloodstream infections (BSIs) are critical healthcare-associated infections that lead to high morbidity and mortality, requiring rapid diagnosis and effective antimicrobial treatment. The increasing prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11395
Identifying the microorganisms responsible for illnesses and infections is crucial for accurate diagnosis, which is an essential aspect of providing medical care. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems can enhance drug discovery, epidemiological monitoring, prediction of antibiotic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrid/2024/v15i11394