Background: Spore-forming bacteria such as Bacillus and Clostridium are well-known for their ability to endure extreme conditions and are significant contributors to hospital-acquired infections. Their spores enable them to resist heat, disinfectants, and environmental stressors....
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i51571
Lipases are important hydrolytic enzymes with numerous industrial applications and economic impact. Lipase producing microorganisms were isolated from freshly produced palm oil produced in Akure, Nigeria. The microbes were assessed for lipase production potential using submerged...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i51570
This study provides a concise comparative analysis of Ganoderma and Shiitake mushrooms, emphasizing their phytochemical profiles and antimicrobial properties. Both species were found to contain significant bioactive compounds, including phenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, and polysa...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i51569
The debilitating nature of infectious diseases has drastically reduced the health standard of individuals in the society. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of Helicobacter pylori infection on the immunoglobulins and interleukins of infected patients at Nnewi North,...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41568
Cedric Fossi Tchinda, Karyom Djim-Adjim-Ngana, Daouda Ismaila, Lucrece Olivia Njike Tchana, Gael Njini Nfor, Genevieve Andoseh, Gaizirene Egoume Feudjieu, Sonia Gayap Matchuenkam, Kikie Josiane Essola, Armelle D. Tchamgoue & Gabriel Agbor Agbor·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Background: Nosocomial infections, particularly sepsis, represent a major public health challenge, especially in hospital settings where hygiene practices may fall short. The use of mobile phones by medical staff can act as a vector for pathogen transmission, thereby increasing t...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41567
The Fowl adenoviruses (FAdVs) are ubiquitous in nature and found worldwide and is often isolated from asymptomatic chickens. FAdVs are known to cause many important diseases in poultry like Inclusion body hepatitis (IBH), Hydropericardium syndrome (HPS), Hepatitis hydropericardiu...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41566
Aims: Kiosks are informal restaurants that are rapidly growing in Côte d'Ivoire, offering a variety of meals. This study focuses on the food safety practices of vendors and customers at these kiosks, as well as the microbiological load of the most sold dish, "spaghetti." The aim...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41565
Ukpa Susan Paulinus, Barnabas Favour Obioma, Omagha Rachel, Mantu Eno Chongs, Salami Matthew Oluwafemi, Nduke Suzana Joseph, Obogo Julia Mandu, Amalu Paul Chima, Ezeama Juliet Chika, Oraekeyi Nkiruka Perpetua, Abok Ajang Jacob, Ikede Rex Ehizojie, Aniekan Enobong Akpadiaha, Umoren Asian Micheal, Ukoh Ofonmbuk & Ali Amina Hassan·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Introduction: Zobo drink is a red non-alcoholic local beverage made from different varieties of dried petals of Roselle calyx through aqueous extraction. It is rich in protein, calcium iron and other antioxidants. The increase in Religious and health campaign against alcoholic be...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41563
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...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41564
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...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i41562