Antimicrobial resistance among Gram-negative bacteria, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa, remains a major public health concern and has prompted increased interest in alternative antimicrobial agents derived from medicinal plants. Persea americana (avocado) seed contains phytoc...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i4468
Benjamin Onyebuchi Osuji, Chidinma Stacy Iroha, Ismaila Danjuma Mohammed, Ikechukwu Jude Ebenyi, Oforbuike Okeh, Ikemesit Udeme Peter & Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Iroha·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2026
Background: Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS) have evolved from commensals to significant opportunistic pathogens, primarily due to their capacity for biofilm formation and the acquisition of multidrug resistance (MDR) genes. In low-resource settings, meat processing surfac...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i4466
Background: Mosquito-borne diseases remain a major global public health challenge, necessitating environmentally sustainable vector-control strategies such as biosurfactant-based disruption of mosquito larval and pupal development in aquatic habitats. Aims: To reveal the effectiv...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i4465
Malaria is a blood infection commonly caused by protozoan that primarily affects and subsequently destroys the red blood cells (RBC), by releasing an endotoxin which triggers inflammatory reaction. Malaria and hypertensive disorders are common diseases in Nigeria that often claim...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3464
Background: Cow dung is the waste product of cattle. It contains undigested herbivorous material, which is processed in the cow's gut by symbiotic bacteria residing in the rumen. It is a rich organic material that harbours diverse microbial communities, including both beneficial...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3463
Background: Urinary tract infections are common bacterial infections, primarily caused by Escherichia coli, and increasing antibiotic resistance has driven interest in cranberry-derived phytochemicals as potential alternative antimicrobial agents. Aims: To evaluate the antibacter...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3461
Major health hazards are caused by microorganisms, and this is because of their presence everywhere. The eatery environment is of great concern, considering the exposure of food surfaces and food products to the unhygienic practices of the staff and the consumers. The essence of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3462
Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease worldwide and may substantially worsen outcomes in people living with HIV (PLHIV). Data on HIV/HCV co-infection in Cameroon particularly in the North West Region, are limited. Aim: This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3460
Background: Jatropha multifida is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional medicine, yet its biochemical composition, antimicrobial efficacy, nanoparticle potential, and molecular targets remain insufficiently explored in an integrated framework. Aim: This study was designed...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3459
Wound infections increase the chances of wound dehiscence and delay wound healing. This study investigated the bacterial species isolated from wound swabs and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns among patients in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3458
Background: Dog-mediated rabies is a neglected zoonotic disease endemic in Nigeria, causing fatal encephalitis. Despite being fully preventable through timely post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), human deaths persist due to gaps in animal vaccination and healthcare access. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3457
Dipylidium caninum is a zoonotic cestode commonly found in dogs and cats but rarely reported in humans. Recently, increasing human-animal interactions and poor environmental sanitation have contributed to the emergence of human infections. This study aimed to investigate the emer...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3456
Onchocerciasis remains a public health concern in rural farming communities in sub-Saharan Africa, with a significant health impact. This community-based cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence and risk factors associated with onchocerciasis among farmers in three communiti...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i3455
Surgical site infection (SSI) is a threat to global health security. The unending search and demand for effective, non-toxic and readily available raw materials to treat surgical site infections is ineluctable. The study aimed at assessing the in vitro antibacterial activity of b...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2454
Introduction: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection is a major global public health challenge, with Sub-Saharan Africa, including Mozambique, bearing the greatest burden. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential for viral suppression, reducing mortality, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i2453