Vol. 6 Issue 3 July-Sept 2026

Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Vulnerable Populations: A Review of the Risk Factors, Outcomes, and Implications for Public Health

Nzubechukwu Charles Azubuike1✉, Eze Constance Nonye2, Ifeanyi Uchechukwu Victor3, and Maamah Aida Rahman4

1Department of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Nnewi Campus). Anambra State, Awka, Nigeria 2Department of Biological Sciences, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, Illinois United States 3Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Delta State Hospitals Management Board, Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria 4Department of Biology, Eastern New Mexico University, United States

Microbial Science Archives, 6(3), 60–75. https://doi.org/10.47587/MSA.2026.6301

Biotherapy Strategies for Modulating the Gut Microbiome to Prevent and Treat Infectious Diseases

Nwankwu Chinaza Marycynthia1, Adolalom Obinna Tony2, Abiodun Michael Bolade3, Ochuele Dominic Agida4,5, Moses Adondua Abah4,5 and Micheal Oladosu Abimbola5,6

1Department: Biology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria 2Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria 3Department of Medicine and Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria 4Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria 5ResearchHub Nexus Institute, Nigeria

Microbial Science Archives, 6(3), 76–91. https://doi.org/10.47578/MSA.2026.6302

Climate-Driven Shifts in Malaria Vector Species Composition and Plasmodium Drug Susceptibility in West Africa: A Systematic Review

Ayoade Babatunde Olanrewaju1, Ochuele Dominic Agida2,3, Moses Adondua Abah2,3,Micheal Oladosu Abimbola3,4 and Favour Chidindu Ifeanyi2

1Department of Biology and Environmental Science, College of Arts and Sciences, University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut, USA 2Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria 3ResearchHub Nexus Institute, Nigeria 4Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State, Nigeria

Microbial Science Archives, 6(3), 92–103. https://doi.org/10.47587/MSA.2026.6303

Digital PCR Quantification of Plasmodium falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein 2/3 Gene Deletions in Malaria RDT-Negative Patients

Ayoade Babatunde Olanrewaju¹, Charles Obirinanwa², Ochuele Dominic Agida²,³, Moses Adondua Abah 3,4, Micheal Oladosu Abimbola4,5 and Jabir Hassan Abdullahi³

 ¹Department of Biology and Environmental Science, College of Arts and Sciences, University of New Haven, West Haven, Connecticut, USA ²Stockton University, New Jersey, United States. ³Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biosciences, Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria 4ResearchHub Nexus Institute, Nigeria 5Department of Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Science, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos State, Nigeria

Microbial Science Archives, 6(3), 104–115. https://doi.org/10.47587/MSA.2026.6304