Muoneke, Ezinwanne Scholastica

Assessment of The Bacterial Contamination of Second-Hand Clothing Sold in Eke Awka Market, Anambra State, Nigeria

Anyaoha, Victoria Ihedinachi, Muoneke, Ezinwanne Scholastica & Anyamene, Chris Okwudili · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Second-hand clothing (okirika) is widely patronised in Nigeria, yet its direct skin contact and multi-user handling may facilitate microbial transmission and exposure to antimicrobial resistance. This study assessed the bacterial contamination of displayed second-hand items sold...