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Prevalence of Skin Infections and their Association with Personal Hygiene Among Adults in a Rural Community: A Cross-Sectional Study in Dakshina Kannada

Yashoda Khandre1, P Akshatha Sharma2*, Myfanwy Joanne Dsouza3, Shrutakirthi Shenoi4, Shahul Hameed4, A S Inchara2, K Chethana5, Madadi Pragnya3

2026, 3(2), 62-67, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i2.26.29, Aug. 12, 2026

Introduction: Skin infections are a major public health concern in rural and underserved areas, where poor hygiene, overcrowding, and limited healthcare access contribute to their occurrence. Fungal, bacterial, and parasitic skin infections are common and largely preventabl…

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Green-Synthesized Copper Nanoparticles Derived from Fermented Foxtail Millet Polyphenols Exhibit Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Activity Against Ralstonia solanacearum

Maithili Acharya1, Manjula Shantaram1, 2*

2026, 3(2), 57-61, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i2.26.16, Aug. 12, 2026

Introduction: Ralstonia solanacearum is a destructive soil-borne bacterium responsible for bacterial wilt in several economically important crops, including tomato, potato, banana, and eggplant. The persistence of this pathogen and increasing concern regarding…

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Insights into Virulence and Pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A Comprehensive Review

Chaithra Malli1*, Saachi S Shetty2

2026, 3(2), 50-56, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i2.26.31, Aug. 12, 2026

Bacterial pathogens employ diverse virulence factors to establish infection, evade host defences and promote disease progression. This review examines the virulence strategies of two clinically significant human pathogens, Staphylococcus aureus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis, …

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The Goldilocks Zone in Advanced Neurorehabilitation: A Scoping Review on Optimal Challenge in Stroke Recovery

P G Krishnendu1, K B Riyas Basheer2*, Ismail Hazim1, K R Athul Krishna1, Subhashchandra Rai3

2026, 3(2), 38-49, 10.71325/ajjms.v3i2.26.14, July 2, 2026

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term motor disability worldwide, affecting approximately 80% of survivors. Neurorehabilitation aims to harness neuroplasticity to restore motor function; however, determining the optimal level of task difficulty to maximise moto…

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