Background: In Daloa, Côte d’Ivoire, the sale of pork barbecues has increased markedly over the past five years. The production and sale chain for these barbecues involves multiple handling steps that can introduce critical contamination points. Pork and personnel participating i...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111660
Background: Malaria is a vector-borne illness that is caused by the Plasmodium Parasite. There are many Plasmodium species but only five affect human, of which Plasmodium falciparum is most deadly. Plasmodium falciparum is mostly found in Africa and is mostly the cause of malaria...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111659
AY Bazata, AA Turaki, MB Danlami, B Aliyu, H Gulumbe, N Muhammad, SA Fana, MDA Bunza, UM Giro, ZM Kalgo, U Aminu, ZU Illo, SK Ahmad, LA Tsafe, YL Dabban, M Abdullahi, JB Danjuma & A Shamsuddeen·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Background: Schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection classified as a major neglected tropical disease, remains stubbornly endemic within the riverine communities of Kebbi State, Nigeria. Existing control efforts, centered on school-based mass drug administration (MDA), unintentiona...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111658
Aims: The medicinal herb Argemone mexicana L. possess significant medicinal values and being used to treat various infections. The research on exploring endophytic fungal diversity of the A. mexicana and their pharmacological applications remains limited. This study aimed to inve...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111657
Background: Environmental aeroallergens and dietary allergens significantly contribute to hypersensitivity reactions. Their impact in Basrah province residence remains unclear. Objective: Understanding local allergen patterns is crucial for effective management and treatment of a...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111656
Sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica (L.) Roxb.) is one of the most widely cultivated vegetables in the Cucurbitaceae family. It is highly nutritious, providing a good source of vitamins, iron, and essential minerals. The vegetable is light, easy to digest, and commonly used in a varie...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111655
Mah Alima Esther Traoré, Pingdwindé Marie Judith Samadoulougou-Kafando, Nabèrè Ouattara, Lèdgué Marie Virginie Kaboré, Mamadou Sanou, Adama Lodoun, Bazoin Sylvain Raoul Bazié, Pierre Zabré, Georges Zongo & Charles Parkouda·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Bixa orellana is a plant species that provides a natural dye traditionally used in Asia, America, and Africa. This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of the physicochemical, microbiological quality and the conditions of production of spices made from annatto (Bixa...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111654
Sampson Margret, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme, Christopher Chike A. Okereke, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Bagbi Loveday Elebari, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Osuji Chidubem Daniel, Ezejindu Cosmas Nnadozie, Chinyere Adanna Alinno, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi & Uchechukwu M. Chukwuocha·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Introduction: Schistosomiasis, caused by parasitic trematodes of the genus Schistosoma, remains a major public health challenge in many tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in communities with inadequate access to sanitation and safe drinking water. In Rivers State, Nig...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111653
The study aimed to develop β-carotene-enriched yoghurt and to investigate its efficacy on gut microflora associated with E. coli infection. The study was conducted in the Department of Biotechnology, Assam Agricultural University, for product development, and the animal test was...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111652
Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, a well-known anthracnose-causing pathogen, primarily reproduces asexually through conidia. However, the formation of Arthrospores, a less-characterized survival structures, was observed under nutrient-depleted conditions in C. gloeosporioides isola...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111651