Microbiological Characterization and Pathogenicity Assessment of Bacteria Isolated from Medicinal Plant Powders Sold in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Kouamé Kouassi Bernadin, Coulibaly Kalpy Julien, KINTOSSOU Kouamé Ambroise, Vakou N’dri Sabine & Koné Mamidou Witabouna · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2025
Introduction: Medicinal plant powders are widely used in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in Côte d’Ivoire, as accessible alternatives to conventional medicine. However, their informal trade, often lacking sanitary regulation, promotes microbial contamination. This study aimed to i...