Background: Antimicrobial resistance in canine microbiota, influenced by antibiotic use in veterinary medicine and environmental exposure, poses a public health risk. Medicinal plants offer a potential multi-targeted approach to addressing antimicrobial resistance. Materials and...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11545
Background: Post-harvest deterioration of fruits and vegetables poses a major challenge for food preservation, particularly in Côte d’Ivoire. The development of biological solutions using local biological resources represents a promising approach to limiting these losses. Aims: T...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11543
Background and Aim: Herpes simplex virus type 2 is a globally significant cause of genital herpes and persists lifelong, with intermittent subclinical shedding driving ongoing transmission. During pregnancy, the infection is of major concern because of mother-to-child transmissio...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11544
Antimicrobial resistance has encouraged investigation of plant-derived compounds with potential antibacterial activity. This study examined the antibacterial potential of leaf extracts from Allium sativum (Garlic), A. tuberosum (Ganda), A. fistulosum (Sebilyeno), A. ampeloprasum...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11541
Public toilet environments may harbour bacteria with antimicrobial resistance and virulence-associated genes. This study assessed the antibiotic susceptibility and molecular characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli recovered from toilet bowls and seats in pub...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11542
Biofilm-forming potential and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production in hospital wards are of public health concern. The ability of bacteria to proliferate on surfaces may pose a threat to human lives. This study evaluated the biofilm-forming potential and extended-spectrum...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11540
Honey possesses antibacterial properties associated with its high sugar concentration, acidic pH, hydrogen peroxide production and bioactive phytochemicals. This study examined the growth-inhibitory activity of honey against selected bacterial isolates. Microorganisms were isolat...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11539
Fungal pectinases are extracellular enzymes associated with the degradation of pectic substances in plant tissues and have applications in biotechnological processing. This study assessed the pectinolytic activity of fungi isolated from spoiled fresh produce and examined the effe...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11538
Background: High-touch surfaces in healthcare facilities may serve as reservoirs for Staphylococcus aureus and contribute to the persistence and transmission of antimicrobial-resistant organisms within hospital environments. Aim: This study determined the occurrence and antimicro...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11536
Green tea, produced from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, is consumed worldwide because of its reported antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and health-promoting properties. Emerging evidence suggests that dietary components, including green tea polyphenols, may influen...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11537
Drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) undermines global TB control efforts, yet comprehensive phenotypic drug susceptibility data from South-Western Nigeria remain limited. Understanding local resistance patterns is essential for optimising treatment regimens and informing programmati...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11535
The need for environmentally sustainable enzyme extraction methods has increased due to the growing demand for industrial bioprocesses. In this study, slime from Achatina achatina combined with syringe-needle hydraulic pressure was used to lyse Saccharomyces cerevisiae cells and...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11534
Kunu-zaki is a traditional fermented cereal beverage valued for its accessibility but susceptible to microbial spoilage during storage. This study examined the effects of sodium benzoate (E211), potassium sorbate (E202) and their combination on the physicochemical, microbiologica...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11533
Background: Airborne microbial contamination in livestock farms and abattoirs poses significant public health, animal welfare, and food safety risks because of high animal density, inadequate ventilation, and processing activities that generate bioaerosols. Materials and Methods:...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i11532
Bread is one of the most widely consumed bakery products worldwide because of its nutritional value, affordability, and convenience. It is also a staple food and is recognised as a semi-perishable commodity. However, its high moisture content and nutrient composition make it high...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i10531