Nkemdilim Clairelouise Okechukwu, Theophilus Kachi Udeani, Uzoma Chukwunonso Okechukwu, Ifeoma Esther Ani & Emmanuel Ogbonnia Ogudu·Asian Journal of Immunology·2026
Antimicrobial resistance among healthcare-associated pathogens remains a major challenge, particularly among long-term hospitalised patients who are frequently exposed to antimicrobial therapy and healthcare environments. This study investigated the prevalence, antibiotic resista...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1201
Cancer prevention is usually organised within human health systems, although important carcinogenic processes arise from shared biological, environmental, food-system and occupational exposures that cross species and administrative boundaries. This critical narrative review evalu...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1200
Celso Eduardo Olivier, Daiana Guedes Pinto, Ana Paula Monezzi Teixeira, Cibele Silva Miguel, Nicole Sartoreto Rocha, Alessandra Vieira de Oliveira, Luciana Sacilotto Carvalho, Raquel Acácia Pereira Gonçalves Santos, Jhéssica Letícia Santos Santana & Regiane Patussi Santos Lima·Asian Journal of Immunology·2026
Background: Clinical hypersensitivity to pollen and latex allergens has been studied and linked to hypersensitivity to a variety of fruits and vegetables, making this a complex field of study for respiratory, occupational, and food-allergic patients. Aim: To evaluate the potentia...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1199
S. K. Bello, A. Nyamve, I. H. Nkene, S. C. Hassan, R. P. Galleh & S. C. Tama·Asian Journal of Immunology·2026
Aims: This study examined the socio-demographic determinants of complete childhood immunisation coverage among caregivers in rural communities of Nasarawa State, Nigeria, over the period 2016–2025, with attention to trends, prevalence, associated caregiver-level determinants, and...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1198
Cancer development and progression are influenced by interacting biological, metabolic, immune, and psychosocial factors. Chronic psychological stress and obesity are potentially modifiable conditions that may contribute to a tumour-promoting environment through neuroendocrine ac...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1197
Oncogenic viruses are preventable or therapeutically tractable causes of a substantial and geographically unequal fraction of human cancer. Their biological diversity, from small DNA viruses to retroviruses and non-integrating RNA viruses, has produced distinct tumour phenotypes...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1196
Autoimmune conditions are chronic disorders characterised by fluctuating symptoms, lifelong treatment, and substantial lifestyle changes that may affect both physical and psychological well-being. This study aimed to examine the general physical and mental health of individuals d...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1195
Celso Eduardo Olivier, Daiana Guedes Pinto, Ana Paula Monezzi Teixeira, Cibele Silva Miguel, Alessandra Vieira de Oliveira, Luciana Sacilotto Carvalho, Nicole Sartoreto Rocha & Raquel Acácia Pereira Gonçalves Santos·Asian Journal of Immunology·2026
Background: Chromium compounds can elicit hypersensitivity reactions. No standardised laboratory assay is available to quantify the relative contributions of humoral and cellular mechanisms within an individual patient’s phenotype, apart from in vivo provocation testing. Aim: To...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1194
Linear growth during childhood is governed by the coordinated action of the growth hormone–insulin-like growth factor-1 (GH–IGF-1) axis, yet this endocrine system does not operate in isolation from the immune system. Chronic and acute inflammatory states, whether triggered by aut...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1193
Background: COVID-19 vaccination remains one of the most effective strategies for preventing severe illness and controlling the spread of the disease. However, vaccine hesitancy continues to undermine vaccination efforts in many communities, particularly in rural and semi-urban a...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1192
Immune checkpoint inhibitors have transformed the management of solid and haematological malignancies by restoring antitumour T-cell activity through blockade of cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4, programmed cell death protein 1, and programmed death-ligand 1. The same...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1191
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder primarily affecting the joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and eventual loss of function. Hepatitis B and C are liver infections caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) that can lead t...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1190
Background: Incomplete childhood immunization remains a major public health challenge in rural Nigeria, driven by both caregiver- and health system-related factors. This study assessed the determinants of complete childhood immunization using a community volunteer-driven interven...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1189
Background: In the clinical management of HIV, viral suppression is often the primary focus, yet the underlying immune architecture frequently remains in a state of disharmony. This study investigated the pro-inflammatory (IFN-gamma) and anti-inflammatory (IL-10) profiles of HIV-...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1188
M. Inchal Kaverappa, Suraj Manjunath Goudar, Bhoomika Prasanna Hiremath, L. A. Ramachandra Prasad, V. G. Shanmuga Priya & Chemmugil·Asian Journal of Immunology·2026
Aims: To develop a multi-epitope vaccine against Cryptococcus neoformans using computational immunoinformatics approaches for the prevention of cryptococcal meningitis. Study Design: Computational in silico vaccine design study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was perform...
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Research Article10.9734/aji/2026/v9i1187