MALDI-TOF

Importance of Using Molecular Characterization of Fungal Species Identified in Superficial Mycoses in Togo

Efoé Sossou, Anne-Cécile Normand, Ameyo M. Dorkenoo, Arnaud Fekkar, Fiali A. Lack, Hélène E. Kamassa, Yendoube Kantchire & Renaud Piarroux · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2025

Aims: This study aims to measure the accuracy of routine techniques for identifying fungi in mycology laboratories in Lomé, Togo. Study Design: It was a descriptive-analytical study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out at the Mycology Laboratories of the Sylvan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2025/v35i51575

Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of MALDI-TOF for the Identification of Waterborne Pathogenic Bacteria

Tetty Aya Marie Pascale, Yao Djeha Rosine, Vakou N’dri Sabine, Yao Kouamé Eric & Coulibaly Kalpy Julien · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

The study focuses on the application of Principal Component Analysis (PCA) combined with MALDI-TOF MS (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization-Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry) for the identification of waterborne pathogenic bacteria in urban water networks. In this comprehen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i111494

Efficiency of EMB Medium Combined with MALDI-TOF in Isolating and Identifying Coliform Lactose Fermenters and Non-Lactose Fermenters from Wastewater

Tetty Aya Marie Pascale, Gnali Gbohounou Fabrice, Yao Djeha Rosine, Vakou N’dri Sabine, Yao Kouamé Eric & Coulibaly Kalpy Julien · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

In Côte d'Ivoire, the sewer network is largely underdeveloped, resulting in the absence or incompleteness of sanitation infrastructure in many urban and rural areas. This lack of infrastructure leads to untreated wastewater being frequently discharged into rivers and other source...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i81473