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The severe cases of COVID-19 observed in patients with hypertension and diabetes have created controversies as to why this was the case and the role of ARBs, and ACE inhibitors was not ruled out as a contributing factor since the induction of cough is one of their major side effects. Studies have...

A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted to detect the presence of E. coli in unprotected water wells of Chaona community in Mwachisompola area, Chibombo District. A total of 48 wells drawn from four villages were sampled from the study area and an exposure assessment was done by use of...

Pigs have been shown to be a reservoir for Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) including methicillin resistant strains which are collectively called Livestock- associated S. aureus (LA-SA) and Livestock-associated Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (LA-MRSA), respectively. These strains significantly...

Poultry houses accommodate substantial amounts of microorganisms which are carried by the dust present in these premises and the effects of this dust on humans and animal health is detrimental when inhaled. Extended Spectrum beta lactamases are a universal public health alarm which are frequently...

Hantavirus is a zoonosis which can be rodent borne and recently the global scene has seen the expansion of its geographical distribution. Hantavirus disease is notifiable in America, Europe and Asia but it is underreported in Africa despite recent studies revealing the seroprevalence of...

Staphylococci associated morbidities and mortalities have been on the rise in Malawi due to paucity of molecular AMR surveillance data critical for improved patient care. This retrospective laboratory-based study was conducted at Malamulo Hospital, a sentinel AMR surveillance site in Malawi under...

Raw milk provides a good environment for the growth of a wide variety of microorganisms including Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and can be a vehicle to transmit such pathogens to humans. The study aimed to investigate milk hygiene practices and characterize S. aureus/MRSA associated with the...

This study aimed to identify bacterial pathogens with zoonotic potential found in fish in Chirundu and Siavonga districts of Zambia. Accordingly, a total of 63 fish and 59 water samples from three fish farms (ponds and cages) were aseptically collected and bacteria isolated from the skin, gills,...

Fresh fish is one of the cheapest sources of proteins in the Zambian diet and widely consumed nationwide. Fresh fish harbours a number of spoilage bacteria and pathogens including V. cholerae which cause cholera in humans. Consumption of contaminated fresh fish has been linked to zoonotic...

Escherichia coli has been known as one of the most common bacteria found in the intestinal tract of human and warm blooded animals. It is the major causative agent of serious infections and a mediator of drug resistance through the production of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase enzymes(ESBL) that...