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Assessment of Bacteriological and Antibiogram of Uropathogens among Students in the Faculty of Health Sciences, Imo State University, Owerri

Chibuenyim Maxwell Enwerem, Joy Nkeiruka Dike- Ndudim & Chizaram Winners Ndubueze · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

The  Assessment of bacteriological and antibiogram of uropathogens among students in the faculty of Health Sciences, Imo State University, Owerri with the aim to determine the prevalence of the isolates and to test which antibiotic has the greatest antagonistic activity against t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i230223

First Report of Phytophthora sansomeana (E.M. Hansen) Causing Leaf Blight of taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) in South Eastern Nigeria

F. N. Ugwuja, N. V. Chiejina, K. I. Ugwuoke, F. E. Akanwa, A. K. Onifade & M. Tatfeng · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Leaf blight and corm rot of taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) caused by Phytophthora colocasiae Raciborski is the most disparaging disease of taro inducing severe losses in yield and quality of taro corms. Investigations were carried out in Umudike in 2016 and 2017 to determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i230221

Seroprevalence of Human Papillomavirus Type 16 Immunoglobulin G Antibodies (HPV 16-IgG) among Women Attending General Hospital Kagarko, Kagarko Lga, Kaduna State

Joy Nkeiruka Dike-Ndudim, Sunday Olaniran Ayodeji, Chizaram Winners Ndubueze & Chidinma Ursula Uwandu · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

A large majority of cervical cancer (more than 95%) is due to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The HPV type 16 account more than half of cervical cancers Worldwide. This study investigated the sero-prevalence of HPV-16 IgG antibodies among women attending General Hospital Kagarko,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i230220

Phytochemical Profile and Antibacterial Photodynamic Activity of Centella asiatica L. (Apiaceae), Citrus grandis L. (Rutaceae) and Zanthoxylum gilletii De Wild. (Rutaceae) Leaves Extracts

Adam A. Ikey, Giresse N. Kasiama, Carlos N. Kabengele, Michel L. Kapembo, Etienne N. Matshimba, Juvenal Bete, Jason T. Kilembe, Clément L. Ikoto, K. N. Ngbolua, Damien S. T. Tshibangu, Dorothée D. Tshilanda & Pius T. Mpiana · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Aims: The objective of this study was to determine the phytochemical profile of Centella asiatica, Citrus grandis and Zanthoxylum gilletii leaves, in solution and the thin layer chromatography chemical screening and to evaluate the antibacterial photodynamic activity of the speci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i230219

Prevalence of Anaemia and Pulmonary Mycoses in Immunocompromised Subjects: A Review of Nigeria Perspective

Nseobong Godwin Akpan & Anthony John Umoyen · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Anaemia and mycoses are being diagnosed with increasing frequency among immuno-compromised subjects. Fungal respiratory infections are important causes of mortality and morbidity among immuno-compromised individuals. The goal of this research was to systematically review the prev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i130218

Phytochemical Screening and in vitro Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Phyllanthus muellerianus (Kuntze) Exell from Kasaï Oriental (DRC) on a Few Bacterial Strains

M. M. Musuasua, O. N. Kabena, L. K. Kalanda, B. G. M. Kangudia, D. B Mutembue, D. M. Y. Masens & P. T. Mpiana · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Aims: To carry out a preliminary phytochemical study and to evaluate in vitro the antibacterial activities of aqueous extracts of different parts of P. muellerianus, a plant widely used traditionally in Kasai Oriental to treat various pathologies including several bacteriosis. St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i130217

Management of COVID-19 Infection in a Context of Countries with Limited Resources: Case of the University Hospital Center of Renaissance (UHCR) in N’Djamena, Chad

Mahamat Ali Bolti, Hamit Mahamat Alio, Adamou Abassi, Sory Traoré, Oumaima Djarma, Henry Fissou, Joseph Mad-Toingue, Assi Constant & Ali Mahamat Moussa · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Introduction: The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of patients admitted for Covid-19 in the department of Covid-19 of the University Hospital Center of Renaissance (UHCR) of N’Djamena in Chad. The pandemic of the sickness of Covid-19 constitutes a re...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i130216

Intestinal Parasite Infections among Food Vendors at Awkuzu, Nigeria

J. I. Chikwendu, V. N. Elosiuba, R. E. Ikeh, F. C. Ezeala, U. C. Ngenegbo & A. E. Onyido · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Intestinal parasites have been known to cause severe symptoms of malnourishment and abdominal pains as well as impairment of physical and mental development especially in children. Poor hygiene among food vendors is a major risk factor for human infections with protozoan cysts, h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i130215

New Records of an Insect Species from Decomposed Animal Feces that Carry Pathogenic Bacteria on Human

Ho Ngoc Nha Yen, Doan Ngoc Phuong Chau, Huynh Hong Phien, Bui Van Tron, Nguyen Van Ngon, Tran Van Be Nam, Nguyen Huu Thuan & Tran Thanh Men · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2022

Insects are introduced as the largest group of animals in the animal kingdom. There is always a risk of disease outbreaks from insects that greatly affects people's health. Hundreds of thousands of species have been determined, whereas many others remained unnamed and unidentifie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i130214

Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus sciuri Isolated from Apparently Healthy and Hospitalized Patients in Ekiti State, Nigeria

O. O. Ogunfolakan, Olowe O. A., S. S. Taiwo, G. O. Daramola, B. T. Bamigboye, A. H. Egbebi, A. T. Okunlola & A. M. Olaniyan · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

The emergence of microbial resistance to antibiotics on daily basis has become a major global challenge. The increasing prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections among hospitalized and non-hospitalized patients due to emergence of unique communit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v8i430213

Detection of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Production in Escherichia coli Isolated from Cattle Faeces in Owo Metropolis

O. A. Adeluwoye-Ajayi, F. M. Thomas & R. R. Awoniyi · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Escherichia coli which synthesize extended spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) have been implicated in severe human diseases. There is substantial evidence that cattle faeces have a role in developing and spread of multidrug-resistant pathogens, raising public health concerns. The st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v8i430212

Proximate Composition and Parasitic Contamination of Hibiscus sabdariffa Seed Cake (Roselle Seed Cake): A Soup Condiment Produced by North-Western Community, Nigeria

D. D. Attah, Y. M. Sanyinna, N. T. Isyaku, M. K. Kele, N. A. Ridwan & B. A. Emmanuel · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Background: Soup condiments are edible food items which are added to dishes, used as thickeners for soup and also as food supplements such as sauce that is added to food to impact specific flavours. They are abundantly produced in Nigeria especially in North-Western part of the c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v8i430211

Prevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) among Antenatal Clinic Attendees in Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

J. C. Ndubuisi, Mohammed Aisha, Chris Akunneh Wariso & D. C. Ejiofor · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

The aim of this research was to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B virus (HBsAg) among antenatal clinic attendees in Massaka, Karu Local Government Area of Nassarawa State, North Central Nigeria. Formal consent was obtained from the State Hospital Board to carry out the surv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v8i430209

Microbial Quality and Aflatoxin Levels of Bread and Flour Products Vended in Akure Metropolis, Ondo State, Nigeria

Anthony Kayode Onifade & Margaret Olaide Akande · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Aim: This study evaluated the microbial quality characteristics of bread and flour-made products vended for human consummation in Akure metropolis. Methods: The sample products including bread, buns, puff puff, meat pie and cake collected from different locations were analysed us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v8i430210

Agricultural Waste Annona squamosa L. Peel and Seed Extract: Biosynthesis of Hand Sanitizer Gel against Skin Pathogens

Nguyen Thi Hieu Trang, Nguyen Van Lai & Duong Quoc Khanh · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2021

Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are being recommended as an infection prevention measure for COVID-19. Washing hands is a simple matter to eliminate and minimize germs on the hands with water and by adding certain ingredients, the use of hand sanitizer becomes must in recent circum...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2021/v8i330207