Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are known to be sources of various antimicrobial metabolites that are harmless to humans. This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of LAB isolated from curdled milk in Burkina Faso against bacterial pathogens and toxigenic fungi and to in...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i71594
Anaïs Kady Coulibaly, Henri Sidabéwindin Ouédraogo, Aimée W. D. B. Guissou, Charles Parkouda & Aly Savadogo·Biotechnology Journal International·2026
Background: Fermented Zamné is a traditional condiment produced from Senegalia macrostachya seeds. Aims: This study aims to isolate and characterise predominant Bacillus-related bacteria from fermented Zamné and to evaluate their antimicrobial activity against selected indicator...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2026/v30i5908
Methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus is increasing and poses a serious threat to healthcare. This threat is particularly relevant to West African countries, where the circulation of multi-resistant pathogens and limited access to advanced antibiotics only serve to rein...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2768
Edwige R. Somé Tiodjio, Boureima Kagambèga, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Henri Sidabéwindin Ouédraogo, Bakary Tarnagda, Némata Kargougou, Fanta Guindo, François Tapsoba, Cheikna Zongo & Aly Savadogo·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Aims: To assess the hygiene practices, socio-economic determinants, and microbiological quality of Koura koura skewers sold in three cities of Burkina Faso, and to examine the relationships among vendor knowledge, socio-economic status, observed hygiene practices, and product con...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i5802