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Indigenous Microbes, Potent Solutions: Antimicrobial Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Burkina Faso Curdled Milk and Genetic Insights into Bacteriocin Production

Henri Sidabéwindin Ouédraogo, Halfane Lehmane, Ganamé Abasse Ouédraogo, Ismaël Hoteyi & Aly Savadogo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are known to be sources of various antimicrobial metabolites that are harmless to humans. This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of LAB isolated from curdled milk in Burkina Faso against bacterial pathogens and toxigenic fungi and to in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i71594

Isolation and Characterization of Multifunctional Plant-Growth-Promoting Bacteria from Indigenous Sahiwal Cow Dung for Sustainable Agriculture

Puneet Pathak, Shashi Prabha Yadav, Anil Kanaujia, Shivcharan, Divyanshu Dubey & Surbhi Sharma · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

India, with its rich livestock diversity, has indigenous cow breeds such as Sahiwal. These native breeds have evolved resilience to climatic stress and nutritional scarcity, yet remain underutilized due to low milk yield. This study explores an alternative valorization strategy b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i71593

Isolation and Biochemical Characterization of Escherichia coli and Other Enterobacteriaceae from Smoked and Dried Fish in Chad

Abdoullahi Hissein Ousman, Kagambèga Boureima, Somé Tiodjio R. Edwige, Dieni Ibonye, Savadogo Aly & Abdelsalam Tidjani · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aim: To evaluate the microbiological safety of traditionally processed fish products in Chad, with a focus on identifying and characterizing potential pathogenic and indicator bacteria. Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Conducted at the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i71591

HPV Infections among Women in the Community

Niokhor Ngobe SENE, Ousmane THIAM, Mba ElHadji Bambo DIAKHABY, Mouhamadou Mamoune NDIAYE, Mahamat Saleh Chérif ALI, Aïssatou Ahmet NIANG, Moustapha FALL, Habibou SARR, Assane Dieng, Mame Coumba DIARRA, Ngaisiry MBAYE, Hawa SY, Ajda Alimatou CISSE & Seynabou LO · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, analytical study to determine the prevalence and risk factors for HPV infection in rural areas. A total of 62 women with a median age of 37 years were included, with a higher proportion of married women (96.8%). Genotypic detection was per...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61590

Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) History among Sexually Active Youth During Papillomavirus Infection in the Republic of Congo

Roch Bredin BISSALA NKOUNKOU, Estelle Géraldine ESSANGUI SAME, Loick Pradel KOJOM FOKO, Austin Mas NGOULOU NTSIBA, Elisée EMBOLO ENYEGUE, Luc Magloire Anicet Boumba, Fabien Roch NIAMA & Carole Else EBOUMBOU MOUKOKO · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

The present study was conduct a study to correlate Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), which are caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites, with exposure to HPV infection. Papillomavirus infection is the most wide spread Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) in young women. Th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61589

Quantitative Analysis of Tea Farming Soil Using Trichoderma as a Biocontrol Agent

Priyakshi Bakatial & Mausomi Madhab · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

An experiment was been done using tea garden soil under three different treatments: Control – untreated soil, S+T – soil treated with Trichoderma, S+T+VC – soil treated with Trichoderma and vermicompost. A method called serial dilution was done to count the number of microorganis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61588

Physicochemical and Molecular Characterization of Biosurfactant-Producing Bacteria Isolated from Hydrocarbon-Impacted Aquatic Environments within the Niger Delta of Nigeria

C. D. Onwukwe, H.O. Stanley & C. J. Ogugbue · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

The Niger Delta is one of the world’s most significant hydrocarbon-rich regions, harbouring vast oil reserves that have been exploited for decades. Oil exploration in Nigeria's Niger Delta has led to extensive hydrocarbon contamination, severely impacting aquatic ecosystems and n...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61585

Production of Glucoamylase from Fungi using Agro Residues as a Substrate

WILLIAMS, K.F, SYLVANUS, M & CHIOMA, D.M · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Enzymes have been used in the production of consumables such as cheese, wine, beer, and vinegar, as well as in the development of products such as leather and linen. The discovery of fermentation processes over the latter part of the previous century, explicitly aimed at the prod...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61586

Microbiological and Biochemical Characterization of Plant Based Vegan Curd

Vansh Kaushik, Robin Kumar Pundir & Rekha Yadav · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Curd is a traditional food which is high in nutrition and helps in boosting immunity. Curd has-been consumed worldwide and has health gut bacteria that fights against harmful pathogenic bacteria. Curd is coagulated using milk. Since some people experience lactose intolerance, pla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61587

Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Salmonella spp. Strains Isolated from the Vegetable Food Chain in Niamey, Niger

Alio Almou Abdoulaye, Abdel-Kader Alio Sanda, Maman Moustapha Rabiou, Yaou Chaibou, Alio Mahamadou Fody, Djalifa Hamidou Seybou, Haoua Sabo Seini & Hassimi Sadou · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Background: Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection in both humans and animals caused by various Salmonella isolates. The overall aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and antibiotic resistance profile of Salmonella isolates isolated from four (4) types of raw vegetabl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61584

Isolation and Characterization of Fungal Strains from Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Machoiron (Chrysichthys nigrodigitatus) Fish in Taabo Lake, Kossou Lake, and Tagba Lagoon of Grand Lahou, Côte d’Ivoire

Rosly Sahi Bolou, Ettien Léon Hamian, Konan Jean Raymond Kouadio, Irène Ahou Kouadio & David Koffi Akaki · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

This study aimed to isolate and characterize fungal strains contaminating freshwater fish (Tilapia and Machoiron) in three water bodies in Côte d'Ivoire: Lake Taabo, Lake Kossou, and the Tagba Lagoon in Grand-Lahou. A total of 120 samples were collected during four seasonal campa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61583

Epidemiological Profile of Rubella in Pregnant Women in the City of Conakry, Republic of Guinea

Taliby Dos Camara, Mounaida Rachid, Fassou René KOLIE, Ambourati ASSANE, Jacob CAMARA & Sanaba Boumbaly · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Introduction: Rubella is a generally benign contagious viral disease that mainly affects children and young adults. However, it can cause serious congenital malformations when women are infected early in pregnancy. Objective: To contribute to the diagnosis of rubella in pregnant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61582

Maxillary Actinomycosis in a Crossbred Cow: A Case Report on Diagnosis and Treatment under Resource Constraints

Mageswary. R, C. Sowbarneya, S. Rathnapraba, R. Rishikesavan, S. Chithradevi, M. Sivakumar & S. Chandra Sekar · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Bovine actinomycosis, or lumpy jaw, in cattle is caused by Actinomyces bovis, which produces chronic rarefying osteomyelitis of facial masticatory bones. This leads to painful swelling, dysphagia, and weight loss, significantly impacting the animal's health and productivity. A 3....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i51579

Epidemiological Profile of Measles Rash in the City of Greater Conakry, Republic of Guinea

Taliby Dos Camara, Ambourati ASSANE, René Fassou KOLIE, Mounaida Rachid, Jacob CAMARA & Sanaba Boumbaly · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Measles and rubella are highly contagious viral infections for which there is no effective antiviral treatment. Objective: To contribute to surveillance efforts as part of the elimination of measles and rubella in Guinea. Methods: This is a prospective, descriptive, and analytica...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i51580

Antimicrobial Activity of Pterocarpus santalinoides, Crescentia cujete, and Azadirachta indica Leaf Extracts on Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamases (ESBL) Producing Escherichia coli

Ikwuagwu, Vivian O, Akujobi C. O, Chinakwe E. C, Ekeleme U. G, Ugenyi L. C & Ohaeri E · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aim: The study investigates the antimicrobial activity of three selected plant leaf extracts—Pterocarpus santalinoides, Crescentia cujete, and Azadirachta indica on extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing E. coli in clinical isolates from wound and stool specimens. Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i61581