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Schistosomiasis and One Health: Tackling a Snail-Borne Threat to Humans, Animals, and Ecosystems
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, is a debilitating water-borne disease caused by parasitic blood flukes […]
How Global Change Contributes to the Spread of Infectious Diseases
The dynamics of infectious disease transmission are shaped by a complex interplay of environmental, biological, […]
Chikungunya: Mosquito-Borne Viral Disease
Chikungunya (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne viral disease marked by sudden onset fever and severe joint […]
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): A Global Health Threat
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a clinically significant bacterial pathogen that has developed resistance to multiple antibiotics, […]
Healthy Habits to Help Prevent Flu
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, […]
Monkeypox (Mpox) infection
Mpox, caused by the monkeypox virus, is a viral infection with symptoms like rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Transmitted through contact with infected individuals, animals, or materials, it can be severe, especially for immunocompromised individuals. Preventive measures include vaccination and avoiding physical contact. Diagnosis involves PCR testing, and treatment includes supportive care.
Zoonotic Diseases
Zoonotic diseases lie at the interface of human activity, animal ecology, and environmental change. Their persistence and increasing […]
The Place of Statistics in the Study of Epidemiology
Statistics occupies a central and indispensable position in the study of epidemiology. It serves as […]
Impact and Cost of Antimicrobial Resistance on Public Health and the Economy
Antimicrobial agents (antibiotics in particular) have helped countless numbers of people worldwide owing to their […]
Antimicrobial (Antibiotic) Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly antibiotic resistance, has emerged as one of the most consequential challenges […]
The Triangle of Epidemiology (Epidemiological Triad)
The triangle of epidemiology, also known as the epidemiological triad, is a fundamental model used in epidemiology […]
Cross-Sectional Study
A cross-sectional study is a descriptive observational epidemiological research design used to investigate the prevalence […]
Indicator Organisms
Indicator organisms are microorganisms used as biological markers to assess the microbiological quality, hygienic status, […]
History of Antibiotics
The history of antibiotics is a remarkable chapter in modern medicine. It is marked by […]
Immunization: Importance in Disease Prevention and Public Health
Immunization is the process through which an individual is made immune or resistant to an […]
ADENOVIRUS INFECTION
Adenoviridae are a diverse group of viruses that infect humans and a wide range of animal […]
WHO Global Principles for the Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals Intended for Food
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as a formidable challenge at the intersection of animal health, […]
Botulism: A Public Health Menace
Botulism is a rare yet life-threatening neuroparalytic illness caused by toxins produced by the anaerobic, […]
Core Epidemiologic Functions: Strengthening Surveillance, Investigation, and Public Health Response
Epidemiology is the foundational science of public health, providing the methods and evidence needed to […]
Yellow Fever Infection
The yellow fever virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa and South […]
Zika virus Infection
Key facts about zika virus infection Zika virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus that was first […]
Chikungunya Infection
Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease first described during an outbreak in southern Tanzania in […]
Significance and Applications of Microorganisms
Microorganisms, often referred to as microbes, are microscopic living organisms that cannot be seen with […]
MALARIA
Malaria is an insect-transmitted parasitic disease characterized by recurrent episodes of fever and anaemia (loss […]
Pasteurization
Pasteurization is a controlled heat treatment process in which food is exposed to a specific […]
Epidemiological Studies: Key Concepts, Designs, Methods, and Applications
Epidemiological studies are a foundational component of public health research, providing systematic methods to investigate […]
Introduction to Parasitology
Parasitology is the study of parasites and their interaction with other organisms (i.e. their hosts). […]
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PARASITIC DISEASES
Public health is a branch of medical sciences that primarily deals with the surveillance, control, […]
Historical Milestones in Epidemiology and Public Health
Epidemiology is the scientific study of the distribution, patterns, and determinants of health-related events in […]
Epidemiology: Public Health Importance and Applications
History of epidemiology The history of epidemiology reflects humanity’s long-standing effort to understand the causes, […]
INTRODUCTION TO BACTERIOLOGY LAB
Bacteriology is simply defined as the scientific study of bacteria. Pathogenic bacteriology thus, is the […]
Founder’s Autobiography
Dr. Chika Ejikeugwu is a microbiologist and currently serves as a Research Fellow in the […]
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Exploring Careers in Microbiology: What Microbiologists Do and Where They Work!
As microbiologists, we have the opportunity to shape the world through the thoughtful and innovative […]