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Assessment of bacteriological quality and safety of raw meat at slaughterhouse and butchers’ shop (retail outlets) in Assosa Town, Beneshangul Gumuz Regional State, Western Ethiopia
Contaminated meat has been implicated in many cases of foodborne illness and poses serious challenges in developing countries. This study …
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Evaluation of the anti-infective potential of the seed endophytic fungi of Corchorus olitorius through metabolomics and molecular docking approach
Abstract Background Endophytic fungi are very rich sources of natural antibacterial and antifungal compounds. The main aim of this study …
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Increased bacterial taxonomic and functional diversity is associated with impaired rotavirus vaccine immunogenicity in infants from India and Malawi
The immunogenicity and effectiveness of oral rotavirus vaccines (ORVs) against severe rotavirus-associated gastroenteritis are impaired in low- and middle-income countries …
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Phytochemical analysis and anti-infective potential of fungal endophytes isolated from Nigella sativa seeds
Endophytic fungi, particularly from higher plants have proven to be a rich source of antimicrobial secondary metabolites. The purpose of …
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Optimizations of exopolysaccharide production by Fusarium nygamai strain AJTYC1 and its potential applications as an antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, and emulsifier
Abstract Background Exopolysaccharides (EPSs) produced by microbes are recognized as biomacromolecules of great significance. EPSs from fungi are widely used …
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Unveiling antibacterial and antioxidant activities of zinc phosphate-based nanosheets synthesized by Aspergillus fumigatus and its application in sustainable decolorization of textile wastewater
Abstract Background The development of an environment-friendly nanomaterial with promising antimicrobial and antioxidant properties is highly desirable. The decolorization potentiality …
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Salmonella enterica in farm environments in the Ashanti Region of Ghana
BACKGROUND: Salmonella enterica are important foodborne pathogens and the third leading cause of death among diarrheal infections worldwide. This cross-sectional …
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Improved production of lactiplantibacillus plantarum RO30 exopolysaccharide (REPS) by optimization of process parameters through statistical experimental designs
BACKGROUND: In investigating of (exopolysaccharide) EPS from unconventional sources, lactic acid bacteria have a vital role due to their generally …
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Towards unlocking the biocontrol potential of Pichia kudriavzevii for plant fungal diseases: in vitro and in vivo assessments with candidate secreted protein prediction
BACKGROUND: Plant fungal pathogens cause substantial economic losses through crop yield reduction and post-harvest storage losses. The utilization of biocontrol …
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Wastewater from healthcare centers in Burkina Faso is a source of ESBL, AmpC-β-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae
Abstract Background Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL), plasmid-mediated AmpC-β-lactamase and carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae have spread into the environment worldwide …
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Isolation and in-vitro characterization of extracellular phytase producing bacterial isolates for potential application in poultry feed
Abstract Background Phytase catalyses the breakdown of complex organic forms of phosphorous into simpler forms by sequential hydrolysis of phosphate …
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Hyaluronic acid production by Klebsiella pneumoniae strain H15 (OP354286) under different fermentation conditions
Abstract Background Hyaluronic acid (HA) has gained significant attention due to its unique physical, chemical, and biological properties, making it …
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Paralemnalia thyrsoides-associated fungi: phylogenetic diversity, cytotoxic potential, metabolomic profiling and docking analysis
Abstract Background Cancer continues to be one of the biggest causes of death that affects human health. Chemical resistance is …
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Antimicrobial and anti-aflatoxigenic activities of nanoemulsions based on Achillea millefolium and Crocus sativus flower extracts as green promising agents for food preservatives
BACKGROUND: Although the mechanism of action of nanoemulsion is still unclear, the modern use of nanoemulsions made from natural extracts …
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Panton-Valentine Leukocidin (PVL) genes may not be a reliable marker for community-acquired MRSA in the Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
BACKGROUND: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is linked to both nosocomial and community infections. One of the key virulence factors of S. …
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Dung beetle-associated yeasts display multiple stress tolerance: a desirable trait of potential industrial strains
BACKGROUND: Stress-tolerant yeasts are highly desirable for cost-effective bioprocessing. Several strategies have been documented to develop robust yeasts, such as …
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Occurrence of virulence determinants in vibrio cholerae, vibrio mimicus, vibrio alginolyticus, and vibrio parahaemolyticus isolates from important water resources of Eastern Cape, South Africa
BACKGROUND: Virulence determinants are crucial to the risk assessment of pathogens in an environment. This study investigated the presence of …
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Repurposing carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde, and eugenol as potential anti-quorum sensing agents against uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolates in Alexandria, Egypt
BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections represent one of the most frequent hospital and community-acquired infections with uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) being …
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Antimicrobial resistance profiles of salmonella spp. and escherichia coli isolated from fresh nile tilapia (oreochromis niloticus) fish marketed for human consumption
BACKGROUND: Salmonella spp. and pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli are among the major foodborne zoonotic pathogens. These bacterial pathogens cause …
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Molecular characterization and evolution of the resident population of some alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) isolates in Egypt
Abstract Background Alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) is an important virus affecting many vegetable crops in Egypt. In this study, virus …