Introduction: Diarrheal diseases remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years old, particularly in developing regions such as Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Aim: This study aimed to molecularly characterize bacteria in diarrheic stool samples fro...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31554
Aim: To assess ultraviolet radiation microbial deactivation and impact of different types of packaging during the storage of dried cocoa beans. Study Design: Quasi experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, University of Yaou...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31553
Aims: The study aimed to report the occurrence of ESBL-Escherichia coli from pigeons. Study Design and Place and Duration of Study: A total of 16 Samples were collected including eight from residential and eight from commercial pigeon houses from February to July 2024 in Lomé's G...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31551
In recent years, fungal endophytes are being studied extensively for their crucial role in plants growth promotion as well as their role in antagonistic activity against many plant pathogens. In the present investigation, focus was made to study fungal endophytes, to isolate and...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31552
This study investigates the impact of bio-priming with Azospirillum, Pseudomonas fluorescens, Phosphorus solubilizing bacteria (PSB), and Potassium solubilizing bacteria (KSB) on seed quality parameters of rice (Oryza sativa L.). Bio-priming is a sustainable agricultural practice...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31550
Papa Aly Thiam GUEYE, Cheikh FAYE, Aissatou SOW Ndoye, Pasca Elie Engo, Mame Diarra Ba, Souleymane Aïdara, Moustapha Mbow & Mame Cheikh SECK·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Introduction: Streptococcus agalactiae or Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a commensal bacterium of the female reproductive tract that can be pathogenic in newborns. The objectives of this present study were: to determine the rate of vaginal carriage of GBS in pregnant women, the a...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31549
Aims: The effective use of companion trees in agroforestry systems could improve the health and productivity of cocoa trees by understanding the interactions they promote. This study aims to decipher the characteristics of arbuscular mycorrhizal communities in the roots and soil...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31548
Background: Food additives are commonly used to improve the color, taste, aroma, texture, and nutritional quality of processed foods. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the artificial food colors carmoisine and tartrazine on the intestinal microbiota of ra...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31547
Papa Aly Thiam GUEYE, Cheikh FAYE, Aissatou SOW Ndoye, Pasca Elie Engo, Souleymane Aïdara, Mame Diarra Ba, Moustapha Mbow & Mame Cheikh SECK·Microbiology Research Journal International·2025
Introduction: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the 3rd most common healthcare-associated infection. In sub-Saharan Africa, treatment is often probabilistic. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of this type of infection at the Ouakam Military Hospital and to deter...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i31546
Aim: To identify and assess the etiological agent responsible for caprine mastitis in a doe, analyse the antibiotic sensitivity and provide suitable treatment. Study Design: Clinical examination and microbiological analysis, followed by antibiotic sensitivity testing. Place and D...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i21544