Laris Michael Dan-Houron Bejendo, Héritier Obed Lango, Clotaire Donatien Rafaï, Christelle Luce Bobossi, Serge Gbazi, Wanh-Ingo Hissein Hereidebona, Bokia Coretha Baguida, Moynam Heredeibona, Boniface Koffi & Ernest Lango-Yaya·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Introduction: HIV‑1 remains a major public health issue, with a prevalence of 3.5% in the Central African Republic. Dolutegravir (DTG)-based regimens are recommended as first-line therapy due to their high efficacy and resistance barrier, yet virological failure persists, influen...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51746
Background: Soil fungi from diverse and understudied environments such as Akure, Nigeria, represent a promising yet underexplored source of novel antibiotic-producing microorganisms with potential applications against antimicrobial resistance. Aim: The emergence and spread of ant...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51744
Background: The widespread use of antibiotics in human healthcare, animal husbandry, and agricultural practices constitutes a major source of selective pressure that facilitates the emergence, persistence, and proliferation of antibiotic-resistant strains. Continuous exposure to...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51745
Hussaini Salisu, Mudassir Iliyasu, Mudassiru Salihu, Bahira Bello Yabo, Jafar Usman, Abdullahi Yasmin, Mudassir Abubakar Baba & Murtala Hamidu·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Water quality is essential for life, but contamination from heavy metals and antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in aquatic environments poses serious risks to human health and ecosystems. This study evaluated the microbiological quality of untreated water sources fed into in Sok...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51743
H. M. Ghazali, U. S. Haruna, A. Salisu, P. Moses, A. J. Na’Allah, A. Ahmad, B. I Olawale, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer & M. Y. Iliyasu·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Background and Aim: Palm oil is widely consumed in Nigeria, but poor handling, storage, and marketing conditions predispose it to fungal contamination and mycotoxin production, posing public health risks. This study aimed to phenotypically characterize mycotoxigenic fungi isolate...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51742
Among the mycotoxins of health and economic importance, aflatoxins hold a prominent place. This study aims to determine the chemical composition of the essential oils of Melaleuca leucadendra and Melaleuca quinquenervia, and to evaluate their effectiveness in the in vitro control...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51741
Carbapenem resistance among uropathogens is a growing public health concern due to the spread of carbapenemase genes such as blaNDM and blaOXA-48, which reduce the effectiveness of last-line β-lactam antibiotics. This study investigated the presence of these genes in bacteria iso...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51740
Hériter Obed Lango, Romaric Lebon Bondom, Laris Michal Dan Houron Benjendo, Collins Tanuis, Eddy Kinganda Lusamaki, Benjamin Biallé, Héritier Jephté Lango, Serge Gbazi, Elvis Mapoka, Simon Pounguiza, Christelle Luce Bobossi, Stéphanie Judith N’Yetobouko, Coretha. B. D Baguida-Bokia, Moynam Ekte Heredeibona, Henri Saint-Claver Djiemer, Boniface Koffi, Mathieu Groussin, Ernest Lango-Yaya & Wilfried Sylvain Nambei·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
The recent MPXV epidemic in Africa revealed significant viral diversity and complex transmission dynamics, warranting a sub-regional genomic study. We analysed 1,630 high-quality MPXV clade Ia genomes from seven Central African countries, revealing the complex and concurrent circ...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51739
Background & Aims: Age-related variation in the gut microbiota complicates biomarker discovery for pancreatic cancer. This study aimed to identify microbial taxa with minimal age dependence that are associated with pancreatic neoplasia and to develop a practical quantitative...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41737
Background: Typhoid and paratyphoid are global diseases among the major public health concerns in developing countries, including Cameroon, especially in areas where tap water is not widely available. Understanding the burden and risk factors contributing to the transmission and...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51738
Background: Antibiotic resistance in Enterobacteriaceae is a major global threat, particularly in hospitalized children, where it leads to difficult-to-treat infections and prolonged hospital stays. The gastrointestinal tract serves as a key reservoir for transmission, and limite...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41736
Carrots are an essential food crop in Côte d'Ivoire; however, their shelf life is limited by dehydration and fungal decay. Given the health risks associated with chemical preservatives, identifying biological conservation alternatives is crucial. This study evaluated the capacity...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41734
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are recognized for their broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties against foodborne bacteria, including E. coli, S. aureus, and B. subtilis. This study investigated whether AgNPs at varying concentrations (0.10%, 0.25%, 0.50%) could enhance the antimic...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41735
Abdoulaye Makanera, Taliby Dos Camara, Fatoumata Koné, Moise Koi Koivogui, Mariam Condé, Oumar Souaré, Bintou Konaté, Alpha Oumar Barry & Kounady Fatoumata Camara·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide, particularly affecting pregnant women. Objective: The aim of the present study was to describe the bacteriological profile and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of uro...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41733
Introduction: In Togo, limited data exist on the implementation of biosecurity and bio-preservation practices in animal production systems, particularly in grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus) farming. This study aimed to describe the level of intestinal microbiota contamination...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41729