Background: Microbial contamination of administrative offices in healthcare settings plays an important role in the spread of infection among patients, visitors, and healthcare workers as a result of a deficiency of cleaning and disinfection practices. Aim: To evaluate the rate o...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i2347
Aims: to describe aspects of specific health promotion which will strengthening parasitic infection prevention and control practices. Discussion: Health promotion is a dynamic and continuous process of enabling people to have increase control over and to improve their own health...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i1344
Ikede Rex Ehizojie, Ukpa Susan Paulinus, Mantu Eno Chongs, Omagha Rachel, Salami Matthew Oluwafemi, Barnabas Favour Obioma, Nduke Suzana Joseph, Obogo Julia Mandu, Amalu Paul Chima, Ezeama Juliet Chika, Oraekeyi Nkiruka Perpetua, Abok Ajang Jacob, Aniekan Enobong Akpadiaha, Umoren Asian Micheal, Umoh Ofonmbuk & Abdullahi Sadiya Osabonya·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2025
Shuttle door handles as fomites are contributing to the spread of infections, by harboring and retaining pathogens for extended periods. The microbial transmission of infection via shuttle door handles constitutes a major threat to public health especially in the developing count...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i1343
This study assessed the microbial load and diversity in smoked tilapia fish sold in Kure Market, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria. A total of 40 samples were analyzed using standard microbiological methods. The results revealed a mean bacterial colony count ranging from 120 ± 13.03 to...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i1342
Despite large number of chickens in Nigeria, contribution to national economy or benefit from this sector of activity is very limited due to diseases and management, out of which chicken coccidiosis is a leading problem. Coccidiosis is a major problem in the farm with inadequate...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i1341
Background: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are global public health problem and pose a significant burden on public health in Nigeria, necessitating research efforts to combat these diseases. This study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of publications on...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i1339
Waste dumpsites could serve as reservoir for the transmission of antimicrobial resistant pathogenic microorganisms. The antibiogram of bacteria and fungi isolated from medical and non-medical dumpsites was investigated. Soil samples from the dumpsite of University of Port Harcour...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i1340
Background: Antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa poses a significant challenge in urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly in hospital settings. Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the molecular profile of antibiotic-resistant P. aeruginosa strains isolated from...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i1338
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent health issue, with Escherichia coli being the primary causative agent. This study aimed to isolate, identify, and evaluate the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of uropathogens Escherichia coli (UPEC) from ambulatory patients with sus...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i1337
Escherichia coli is the most frequently isolated pathogen of urogenital infections. Its virulence gives it the ability to evade host defences and develop resistance to antibiotics. The aim of this work is to detect virulence factors and correlate them with antibiotic resistance....
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i1336