Vol. 39, No. 2 (2025) Dec 2025
As the economic burden of treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) is gravely increasing due to multi-drug resistance (MDR) among uro-pathogens, the search for new sources of antimicrobial compounds including bacteriocins has been a priority recently. This study therefore, evaluated the antibacteria...
Vol. 39, No. 2 (2025) Dec 2025
Abstract: Urogenital infections caused by Candida species (candiduria) are a growing public health concern, exacerbated by the rise of antifungal-resistant strains. This necessitates the search for novel, effective antifungal agents, with medicinal plants being a promising source. Ethanol, chlorofor...
Vol. 39, No. 2 (2025) Dec 2025
Mamuda K*,
Ahmadu I.,
Aliyu, M.S,
Suleman, M,
Ibrahim A. K,
Song M. A,
Garba B. Y,
Aminu D. A,
Dan-Inna M. Z.,
Mathew G
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading infections that cause death worldwide. The emergence of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis is of great concern for National TB control programmes wich hinders the control of tuberculosis; therefore it has become important to screen infected patients for...
Vol. 39, No. 2 (2025) Dec 2025
Vegetables are vital dietary components, supplying essential nutrients for human health. However, their safety can be compromised by various contaminants. This study assessed the microbiological, parasitological, and heavy metal contamination of ten commonly consumed vegetables— Telfairiaoccidentali...
Vol. 39, No. 2 (2025) Dec 2025
Yellow mombin is an underutilized indigenous fruit characterized by unique flavor and high sugar content making it suitable for exotic wine production though fermentation. This study was aimed at exploiting the fermentative capability of palm wine Saccharomyces cerevisiae in the production of wine a...
Vol. 39, No. 2 (2025) Dec 2025
Cytokines, play a crucial role regulating the immune response and coordinating the communication between cells of the immune system and other tissues. The co-infection of HIV/HCV in patients compared to mono infections has been discovered to have reduced anti-inflammatory cytokines in peripheral blo...
Vol. 39, No. 2 (2025) Dec 2025
Universities were potential hubs for SARS-CoV-2 transmission in Nigeria; however, empirical data on the infection burden among students have been limited. The study assessed the seroprevalence of SARS‑CoV‑2 and associated factors among undergraduates at a public University to inform educational and ...
Vol. 39, No. 2 (2025) Dec 2025
The demand for an alternative to inorganic fertilizer is steadily increasing due to the drawbacks associated with its usage. The utilization of digestates has gained significant recognition recently due to their remarkable benefits even after being applied to the soil. Hence, this investigation aime...
Vol. 39, No. 2 (2025) Dec 2025
Plesiomonas shigelloides is an emerging pathogen commonly found in aquatic environment that had been implicated in diverse gastrointestinal diseases. This study evaluated the incidence of Plesiomonas shigelloides and their antibiogram pattern in fish storage water, fish and fish seller’s towel swab....
Vol. 39, No. 2 (2025) Dec 2025
Suya, a popular Nigerian skewered meat (pH 5.7–7.2; aw 0.98–0.99), is a low-acid, high- moisture food that is highly susceptible to microbial contamination. Pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., and Staphylococcus aureus pose severe public health risks in developing regions, where con...