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Wine is a product of fermentation of fruits by microbes. Banana is a general term embracing a number of species or hybrid in the genus Musa of the family Musaceae. It is a seasonal and highly perishable fruit, which can be available all year round. This study was designed to identify the organisms r...
Smoke-drying remains a sure fish processing-cum-preservation method in Nigeria. However, concerns persist about products microbiological safety afterwards particularly when sold in open markets. This study assessed the microbiological quality of smoked-dried Clarias gariepinus (Catfish) and Ethmalos...
Cocoa (Theobroma cacao L., Malvaceae) is a perennial tree crop, which over the years been negatively affected by black pod disease which is caused by Phytophthora megakarya. This is a major pathogen responsible for black pod disease in cocoa, significantly reducing the yield and threatening cocoa pr...
Cholera remains a significant public health concern worldwide, particularly in developing countries like Nigeria. It has the potential to cause widespread fatalities, spread rapidly, and disrupt travel and trade. This study aimed to characterize Vibrio cholerae isolated from stool samples of patient...
The growing threat of drug resistant bacteria, particularly Staphylococus aureus, has become a pressing concern for global public health. Garlic (Allium sativum L.) widely used for culinary and medicinal purposes, is known for its broad spectrum antimicrobial activity, primarily due to the presence ...
Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a major cause of foodborne illness and invasive infections, particularly in low-resource settings. This study aimed to identify and characterise Salmonella enterica isolates from human, animal, and environmental sources in Lagos, Nigeria, using Matrix-Assisted Laser...
Urogenital tuberculosis (UGTB) is a significant public health concern in Nigeria, where tuberculosis (TB) is endemic. Despite its importance, UGTB remains a neglected and underdiagnosed condition, leading to delayed diagnosis, inadequate treatment, and poor health outcomes. This review aims to provi...
This study investigates the evaluation of multidimensional antimicrobial efficacy of extracts of Lawsonia inermis against multidrug-resistant selected pathogens. Antimicrobial assays of the two extract of Lawsonia inermis (aqueous and ethanolic) demonstrated against bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus, ...
Kocuria species are Gram-positive, catalase positive and coagulase-negative cocci that were not previously associated with human infections; but have recently emerged as human pathogens. These organisms have been implicated in different infections including urinary tract infections (UTIs), mostly in...
This study examined gut fungi and haematological parameters in 20 patients with varying blood glucose levels separated into diabetic (≥7.0 mmol/L, n=9), pre-diabetic (5.6-6.9 mmol/L, n=8), and normal (3.9-5.5 mmol/L, n=3) groups. Fungal species and haematological parameters were analyzed using molec...
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