Comoé Koffi Donatien Benie, Solange AKA-GBEZO, Moussa Konate, Koffi Maïzan Jean Paul Bouatenin, Kraidy Athanase Otchoumou, Aya Carole Bonny, Kossa Marie Josée Yao, Anoh Xavier Kouamelan, Nohya Delvina Okondza, Dissinviel Stéphane Kpoda, Koua Atobla, Nathalie Guessennd, Camara Fatoumata Épouse Fadika & Adjéhi Dadie·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
The production and marketing of kola nuts are affected by health-related constraints despite their socio-economic and cultural importance. This study aimed to identify health risk indicators associated with Cola nitida nuts consumed in Côte d’Ivoire. A total of 150 nuts, comprisi...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i91786
Skin wounds and abscesses are important health and welfare concerns in dromedary camels, and Staphylococcus aureus is frequently associated with suppurative lesions. This study characterised camel-derived S. aureus using phenotypic testing, antimicrobial susceptibility profiling...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i91784
Aims: The consumption of raw milk, although widespread, is a major public health concern due to the risk of contamination by pathogenic microorganisms. The aim of this study was to characterise the Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from raw cow’s milk in Côte d’Ivoire. Meth...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81777
Hospital effluent is widely described as a hotspot for antimicrobial resistance, yet the term hotspot is often used without distinguishing concentration, absolute load, clinical relevance, mobility, selection pressure, temporal variability or downstream exposure. This critical na...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81773
Background: Diabetic foot infections are a major public health concern and are frequently complicated by multidrug-resistant bacteria. Staphylococci, particularly methicillin-resistant strains (MRS), are among the most commonly encountered pathogens. Aim: This study aimed to dete...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81774
Background and Aim: Tchakpalo is an emblematic traditional beer within Benin's brewing heritage, and its artisanal production processes may favour contamination by potentially pathogenic and spoilage bacteria. This study evaluated the antibiotic resistance profiles and selected v...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81772
Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic Gram-negative bacterium associated with healthcare-related infections and environmental persistence. Its ability to develop antimicrobial resistance is an important public health concern in clinical and environmental settings...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i71764
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain an important obstetric concern because physiological changes during pregnancy increase susceptibility to bacterial colonisation and may contribute to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Aims: This study determined the prevale...
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Research Article10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i61397
Cyanobacteria are among the oldest oxygenic photosynthetic organisms on Earth and occupy an extraordinarily broad range of ecological niches, from marine and freshwater systems to extreme terrestrial habitats. Their capacity to withstand intense ultraviolet radiation, desiccation...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i71761
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
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
Background: Bovine mastitis remains a primary global challenge for the dairy sector, representing one of the most economically taxing diseases. Bacterial-induced intramammary infections, in particular, result in significant financial deficits driven by diminished milk yields, com...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41728
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global public health threat that undermines the effective treatment of infectious diseases. The increasing prevalence of resistant bacterial strains has reduced the efficacy of commonly used antibiotics, resulting in treatme...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i41725
There is an increasing concern on the rising trend of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among bacterial isolates from seafood. The misuse and overuse of antibiotics in aquaculture, livestock farming, and human medicine have accelerated the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bact...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i31724
Faridah Mobolanle Banwo, Daniel Ossai, Matthew Babalola, Aishatu Muhammad Malami, Chinwe Justice-Alucho, Chinonso Gerald Udensi, Ezinne Tiffany George, Sandra Chibuzor Olisakwe & Jonathan Gebechukwu Areji·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is no longer simply a hospital problem; it has spread to communities, animals, and the environment, posing a significant public health risk. Its capacity to resist common antibiotics stems from the acquisition of resistance genes...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i31717