Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) poses a major threat to many crops worldwide, but its presence in Mali had never been confirmed. In this study, leaf samples from peanut plants exhibiting stunting, chlorosis, and concentric ring spots suspected of being infected with TSWV were co...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51121
The present investigation was carried out to standardize the activation process of sodium persulfate for its antimicrobial application against selected foodborne pathogens, namely Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella typhimurium. In this study, sodium persulfat...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i61122
The increasing demand for sustainable agriculture has highlighted the importance of optimizing liquid biofertilizer formulations and understanding microbial growth kinetics to enhance the stability, viability, and effectiveness of plant growth-promoting bacteria. This study addre...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51119
Fitness centers facilitate frequent skin-to-surface contact, creating environments favorable for microbial proliferation and transmission. Despite these risks, microbial contamination remains largely unexplored in the Caribbean, particularly in rural regions. The objective of thi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51120
Boyvin Lydie, Yayé Yapi Guillaume, Séri Kipré Laurent, Allico Jean Maurel, Kassogué Enélou, Douhou Gounougoueyé Williams & Djaman Allico Joseph·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a significant global public health issue, second only to respiratory infections, and are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Bacterial pathogens are the primary etiologic agents of UTIs, which can affect both...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51118
Background and Aims: Senecio biafrae is an important leafy vegetable valued for its nutritional and medicinal uses in West Africa. However, it is highly prone to fungal spoilage during handling and storage, which reduces quality and may pose health risks through possible mycotoxi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51116
Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infects over 90% of the global adult population and is causally implicated in several malignancies, including Burkitt's lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Despite its substantial disease burden, no approved antiviral therapy or pr...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51117
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, continues to pose a significant global health burden, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Despite the availability of standardized chemotherapy, TB treatment remains complicated due to prolonged therapy durati...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51114
Iyman Binti Fayaz, Mohammad Mateen Zehgeer, Syed Akram Hussain, Mudasir Ali Rather, Rizwan Ahamad, Harsham Najmaana, Shabu Shoukat & Qazi Shehriyar Sahib·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Nipah virus (NiV) infection is an emerging zoonotic disease transmitted to humans via infected animals (such as bats), or food contaminated with saliva, urine, and excreta of infected animals. According to the WHO R&D Blueprint for Epidemics, Henipavirus nipahense (also known...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51115
Introduction: Some Communities in Okitipupa LGA depend on streams for drinking water, exposing them to E. coli risks—a fecal indicator pathogens. Investigating its incidence is essential to quantify contamination levels, identify pollution sources and protect public health as stu...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51113
Background: Biofilms are structured bacterial communities that enhance microbial survival and significantly contribute to persistent, antibiotic-resistant infections in clinical settings. Aims: This study aimed at investigating the interaction between Salmonella spp. and Bacillus...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51112
Post-harvest anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum musae is a major constraint to the storability, marketability and profitability of banana. The present investigation assessed the effectiveness of selected post-harvest treatments in controlling anthracnose, extending shelf life a...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51110
Bloodstream infections are serious, often life-threatening conditions caused by bacteria in the blood, leading to sepsis, organ failure, and high mortality worldwide, especially in children and developing countries. Their treatment is increasingly complicated by antimicrobial res...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51111
The subungual environment beneath acrylic nails provides favorable conditions for microbial growth and contamination; consequently, inadequate hand and nail hygiene may pose significant health risks. This study aimed to assess the microorganisms present beneath acrylic nails. The...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51109
M. H. Khan, Uttam Kumar Sahu, Brijesh Kumar, Neeraj Srivastava, Pratyanshu Srivastava, Aadhithya Muthuswamy Jayaprakash & Renu Sharma·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Sexed semen technology has emerged as an important reproductive tool for improving genetic progress and herd structure in dairy production systems. Field performance of sexed semen artificial insemination was evaluated in cattle (n = 840) and buffalo (n = 319) under smallholder d...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i51108