Second hand children socks were analysed for microbial contaminants. A total number of 50 samples were collected from three major markets in Makurdi metropolis namely; Wadata, Wurukum and Modern markets and were transported immediately to the laboratory in the Department of Biolo...
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Research Article10.9734/JALSI/2016/26754
Salmonella infections remain a major public health concern in developing regions, particularly among vulnerable populations such as Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in North-Central Nigeria. However, there is limited location-specific data on antimicrobial susceptibility patte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i2442
Cholera remains a significant public health concern in resource-limited settings, particularly among internally displaced persons (IDPs) who are exposed to poor sanitation, unsafe water, and overcrowded living conditions. This study investigates the prevalence and antimicrobial s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1416
Ogiri is a traditional African fermented condiment made from oil-rich seeds such as melon (Citrullus vulgaris) or castor oil seeds (Ricinus communis), used as a flavouring in sauces and soups. This study investigated the fermentation characteristics, nutritional composition, mine...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i42023
Background: Antibiotic resistance has remained a global concern. Food pathogens that carry resistance genes will cause public health threat irrespective of their pathogenicity, as this pool of resistance genes are disseminated via food chain. The antibiotic susceptibility of E. c...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2020/v23i730168
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli have been identified as an emerging foodborne pathogen which portends serious risk to human health. Cow milk and its products are potential sources of shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. A relatively small number from the family of shiga...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i630226
Wine was produced from must formulated by blending roselle calyces extract with pineapple juice at different ratios (v/v): A (100:0), B(90:10), C(80:20), D(70:30), E(60:40) and F(50:50). The must was pitched with Saccharomyces cerevisiae; primary and secondary fermentation lasted...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2020/v6i130073
This study investigated the prevalence of Klebsiella pneumoniae in Diabetic Foot Wounds in Selected Health Facilities across Three Senatorial Zones in Benue State, Nigeria. Diabetic foot wounds (DFWs) remain one of the most severe complications of diabetes mellitus, contributing...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1406
Diabetic foot wounds (DFWs) represent one of the most serious complications of diabetes mellitus and are frequently associated with bacterial infections that complicate treatment and increase the risk of amputation. Among the bacterial pathogens implicated in these infections, Kl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmpcp/2026/v9i1400
This study was carried out to measure the optimum condition for Bacteriocin production by Lactobacillus plantarum. Bacteriocin production with the candidate bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum NRIC 0383) was optimized by varying the incubation temperature and adjusting the pH of th...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2019/v27i630117
This study was carried out to determine the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized using goat milk against pathogens of selected vegetables. Synthesis of Silver nanoparticles was done using Goat milk, and characterized using Ultra Violet-Visible absorption spe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v25i430084