Mechanic workshops constitute significant sources of soil pollution, primarily owing to automotive repair activities coupled with persistent discharge spent hydrocarbons, heavy metals, etc. The frequency of exposure impose selective pressures on indigenous microbial communities,...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111663
Background and Aims: A bacterial gastroenteritis commonly caused by Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni) and Campylobacter coli (C. coli) is known as campylobacteriosis. Among the most common bacterial infections associated with food poisoning, thermotolerant Campylobacter species ar...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111661
The initiative presents a manually operated agricultural sprayer that includes a weed removal feature, specifically designed for farming purposes. This advancement seeks to tackle various significant environmental and sustainability issues. By moving away from conventional engine...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i111662
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
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
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
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
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
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
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