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HIV Seroprevalence and Associated Factors among Inmates in Bamenda Central Prison: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Northwest Region (NWR) Amidst the Socio-political Crisis

Lem Edith Abongwa, Forwang Lisette Nkengbeza & Antoine Kada Sanda · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Introduction: People in prison have multiple vulnerabilities to Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other infections. Although the number of HIV infections has decreased worldwide, this trend is high in closed settings like prisons, making the HIV pandemic a major global healt...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41564

Isolation, Identification and Characterization of Salt and Temperature Tolerant Pusillimonas sp.: STT-K15 with Biocontrol Potential First Time Reported from Tomato Rhizosphere Soil

Satyam, AM Navale, V.K. Bagul & Anuradha Ojha · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

The present study focused on the isolation, identification and characterization of salt and temperature-tolerant rhizobacteria isolated from the rhizosphere soil of tomato. A total of 138 isolates were obtained from the rhizosphere of tomato plants grown in the laboratory of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41562

Isolation and Identification of Bacteria from Microplastic-Polluted Soil from Three Geopolitical Zones in Osun State, Nigeria

Oladipupo, O.A., Sindiku, O. & Olowe, B.M. · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Plastic pollution has become a pressing environmental concern due to its widespread presence and persistence in terrestrial ecosystems. This study isolated and identified the microplastic-degrading bacteria from plastic-polluted soils in Osun State, Nigeria. Soil samples were col...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41561

Probiotics in Poultry Farming and their Effects on Gut Microbiota, Immunity and Productivity: A Review

Bruna Brasil Oliveira, Saul de Campos de Melo Almeida, Arthur Costa Pereira Santiago de Almeida, Lívia Ribeiro da Silva, Yamina Coentro Montaldo, Tania Marta Carvalho dos Santos & João Manoel da Silva · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Poultry farming in Brazil is one of the agricultural activities that is gradually evolving, making the country the third largest producer and exporter of chicken meat in the world. Antibiotic supplementation has traditionally been used to stabilize the intestinal microbiota, acce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41560

Assessment of the Association between Gross and Histopathological Lesions of Chronic Respiratory Disease and Molecular Detection of Mycoplasma gallisepticum by PCR in Chicken

Sharath Kumar B, Ravikumar P, Girish B.C, Shivakumar M.C, Naveen Kumar G.S, Sheela P, Shilpa V.T & Satheesha S.P · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aim: To study the gross & histopathological lesions in suspected cases of chronic respiratory disease and to correlate the gross chronic respiratory disease (CRD) lesions & molecular detection of Mycoplasma gallisepticum by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Methodology: Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41559

Prevalence of Listeria species and Growth Potential of Listeria monocytogenes in Typical Nigerian Traditional Street Foods

Joy Iyabo. OKINEDO, Bernard Onyekweli EJECHI & Okiemute Emmanuel. IDISE · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aims: Listeriosis is a deadly disease associated with foods contaminated by Listeria species particularly L. monocytogenes (Lm). Listeriosis has been under-reported in Africa especially from consumption of typical street foods. The investigation was therefore directed at determin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41558

Analysis of the Microbiological Quality of Drinking Water from Wells and Boreholes in the City of Mongo (Chad)

Mablahi Amina Kanika, Imar Djibrine Soudy, Oumalkher Youssouf Adam, Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, Ahmat Izadine Gassi, Alhadj Markhous Nazal & Assad Mahamat Issa · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Water is an essential mineral compound that plays an important role in life, health, and human dignity. Due to the absence of the Chadian Water Society (STE) networks in certain neighborhoods, households are forced to source water from other places, such as wells and boreholes. ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41557

Antibacterial Activity of Ziziphus Spina-Christi Leaf Extract and Its Effect on Gene Expression of Some Virulence Factors of Some Pathogenic Bacteria

Saleh Abed Alwahed Mahdi · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Given the increasing frequency of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, other antimicrobial therapies have to be looked at. The antibacterial activity of Ziziphus spina-christi leaf extract against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae is evaluated in this work using disk diff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31555

Molecular Characterisation of Enteric Bacteria in Diarrhoeic Stool Samples of Children Less than Five Years in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Agi, V. N & Mbata, C. A · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Introduction: Diarrheal diseases remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years old, particularly in developing regions such as Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Aim: This study aimed to molecularly characterize bacteria in diarrheic stool samples fro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31554

Assessment of the Antimicrobial Properties of Ultraviolet Radiation Application and Different Types of Packaging during the Storage of Cocoa Beans

Marc Vincent Maheneck, Abraham Nkoue Tong, Jean Justin Essia-Ngang & Sylvain Leroy Sado Kamdem · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aim: To assess ultraviolet radiation microbial deactivation and impact of different types of packaging during the storage of dried cocoa beans. Study Design: Quasi experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31553

Fecal Carriage of Beta-Lactam-Resistant Escherichia coli Through Pigeon Droppings (Columba palumbus) in Lome, Togo

A. B. W. Siliadin, M. B. Diallo, K. D. Ananivi, T. Sama, L. Gahimbare & M. Salou · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aims: The study aimed to report the occurrence of ESBL-Escherichia coli from pigeons. Study Design and Place and Duration of Study: A total of 16 Samples were collected including eight from residential and eight from commercial pigeon houses from February to July 2024 in Lomé's G...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31551

Morphological Characterization of Fungal Endophytes Isolated from the Leaves and Roots of Banana Plants (Musa sp.)

Bendangsenla, Susanta Banik, N. Tiameren Ao, Hijam Shila Devi, C. S. Maiti, Tiaienla & E. Lireni Kikon · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

In recent years, fungal endophytes are being studied extensively for their crucial role in plants growth promotion as well as their role in antagonistic activity against many plant pathogens. In the present investigation, focus was made to study fungal endophytes, to isolate and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31552

Effect of Bio-Priming on Seed Quality Parameters of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

R. Ravinder Rao Yadav, S. Vasundhara, B. Rupesh Kumar Reddy & M. Raveendra Reddy · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

This study investigates the impact of bio-priming with Azospirillum, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB), and Potassium solubilizing bacteria (KSB) on seed quality parameters of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Bio-priming is a sustainable agricultural practice...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31550

Streptococcus agalactiae: Vaginal Carriage, Associated Risk Factors and Antibiotic Susceptibility in Pregnant Women Received at Ouakam Military Hospital Laboratory, Senegal

Papa Aly Thiam GUEYE, Cheikh FAYE, Aissatou SOW Ndoye, Pasca Elie Engo, Mame Diarra Ba, Souleymane Aïdara, Moustapha Mbow & Mame Cheikh SECK · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Introduction: Streptococcus agalactiae or Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a commensal bacterium of the female reproductive tract that can be pathogenic in newborns. The objectives of this present study were: to determine the rate of vaginal carriage of GBS in pregnant women, the a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31549

Mycorrhizal Interaction between Companion Trees and Cocoa Trees (Theobroma cacao L.) in Traditional Agroforestry Systems in Côte d’Ivoire

AMANI Yves Frédéric Cyriak, M’BO Kacou Antoine Alban, CHÉRIF Mamadou, Kone Daouda & KOUAME Christophe · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aims: The effective use of companion trees in agroforestry systems could improve the health and productivity of cocoa trees by understanding the interactions they promote. This study aims to decipher the characteristics of arbuscular mycorrhizal communities in the roots and soil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31548