Background: Multidrug resistance refers to the ability of bacteria to withstand multiple classes of antibiotics, complicating antibiotic therapy. In clinical practice, it is therefore crucial to understand the resistance profiles of the pathogens commonly implicated in specific c...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81778
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
Emmanuel Chijioke Onwujekwe, Jerry Okechukwu Orji, Chibuzor Nwadibe Eze, Emmanuel Tobechukwu Ugwuoji & Emmanuel Arinzechukwu Onovo·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Garri is a fermented cassava product in which cyanogenic glycosides may remain a food-safety concern when processing is inadequate. This study evaluated cyanide remediation and cassava-mash valorisation during garri production using Lactococcus lactis (PX273919). Bacterial isolat...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81775
Tuberculosis (TB) remains an important public health concern, and timely laboratory diagnosis is essential for effective case detection and disease control. This cross-sectional study assessed TB diagnostic laboratory capacity in selected laboratories within Meru Municipality, M...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81776
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
Spot blotch, caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana, is one of the most destructive foliar diseases limiting wheat productivity, particularly under the warm and humid conditions of the Indo-Gangetic Plains. The present study was conducted during the 2024-25 Rabi season at the Norman E....
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81771
Cooked ready-to-eat fermented cassava products (akpu/fufu) are widely consumed in Nigeria because they are affordable and constitute an important source of dietary energy. However, contamination during processing, storage, transportation, and marketing may compromise their microb...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81770
Phytoremediation is an emerging technology for cleaning crude-oil-contaminated soil. The aim of this study was to test the leguminous plant Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. for its efficiency in remediating soil polluted with 0.5%, 1.0%, 1.5% and 2.0% (w/w) crude oil and its abilit...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i81769