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Microbiology Research, Volume 16, Issue 4

April 2025 - 15 articles

Cover Story: This review focuses on the microbial dynamics of cocoa fermentation, emphasizing the roles of yeasts, lactic acid bacteria (LAB), and acetic acid bacteria (AAB). These microorganisms interact in a well-defined succession, producing organoleptic compounds such as alcohols, organic acids, and esters, which are key to the sensory profile of cocoa. Advances in starter culture technology are highlighted, demonstrating how microbial control can enhance fermentation efficiency, reduce fermentation time, and improve the consistency of chocolate flavor. Patents related to cocoa fermentation further emphasize the growing interest in microbial management to meet market demands for high-quality, distinct chocolate. View this paper
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Articles (15)

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,769 Views
21 Pages

The Clonostachys genus is a saprophytic soil microfungus (Ascomycota). It exhibits significant ecological adaptability and plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of soil microorganisms. Species within this genus are natural antagonists of in...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
6,371 Views
17 Pages

The Complexities of Canine Monocytic Ehrlichiosis: Insights into Ehrlichia canis and Its Vector Rhipicephalus sanguineus

  • Joana Ferrolho,
  • Sandra Antunes,
  • Hugo Vilhena,
  • Sofia Anastácio,
  • Sérgio Ramalho de Sousa,
  • Gonçalo Frouco,
  • Bárbara Ferreira and
  • Ana Domingos

Canine monocytic ehrlichiosis (CME) is a highly infectious disease with zoonotic potential. Ehrlichia canis, the causative agent, is primarily transmitted by Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Tick infestation and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are serious human...

  • Article
  • Open Access
840 Views
13 Pages

YKL-40 and Lysosome-Associated Membrane Proteins as Potential Discriminative Biomarkers in Central Nervous System Infections

  • Maria Kazakova,
  • Yordan Kalchev,
  • Valentin Dichev,
  • Petya Argirova,
  • Kiril Simitchiev,
  • Mariana Murdjeva and
  • Victoria Sarafian

The aim of our study was to evaluate the discriminative value of gene and protein expression levels of the inflammatory marker (YKL-40) and lysosome-associated membrane protein 1 and 2 (LAMP-1 and LAMP-2) in patients with central nervous system (CNS)...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,755 Views
14 Pages

Antimicrobial Resistance in Swine and Cattle Farms

  • Bruna F. Pinto,
  • Sara A. M. Silva,
  • Inês C. Rodrigues,
  • J. M. Lopes-Jorge,
  • J. Niza-Ribeiro,
  • Joana C. Prata and
  • Paulo Martins da Costa

Antimicrobial resistance is increasingly becoming a serious public health issue. There is scientific evidence linking the use of antibiotics in livestock production to the emergence and spread of resistance in bacteria that are important for human he...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,011 Views
12 Pages

Epidemiological, Clinical and Phylogenetic Characteristics of West Nile Virus in Bulgaria, 2024

  • Kim Ngoc,
  • Ivan Stoikov,
  • Ivelina Trifonova,
  • Elitsa Panayotova,
  • Iva Trifonova and
  • Iva Christova

West Nile Virus (WNV), a mosquito-borne pathogen, is a growing public health challenge across Europe. Environmental and anthropogenic factors have led to the spread of the virus to higher geographic latitudes, as well as to increased viral circulatio...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,244 Views
15 Pages

Molecular and Epidemiological Analysis of Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Greek Tertiary Hospital: A Retrospective Study

  • Alexandra Myari,
  • Petros Bozidis,
  • Efthalia Priavali,
  • Eleni Kapsali,
  • Vasilios Koulouras,
  • Georgia Vrioni and
  • Konstantina Gartzonika

Carbapenemase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae is responsible for multiple serious infections with high mortality rates. K. pneumoniae carbapenemases (KPCs) are the most commonly isolated carbapenemases worldwide. To study the epidemiological and mole...

  • Article
  • Open Access
862 Views
16 Pages

The United States is facing outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in birds and dairy cattle, along with threats of African swine fever, classical swine fever, and foot-and-mouth disease. While the National Animal Health Laboratory Netwo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,307 Views
14 Pages

Bacterial Profile and Antimicrobial Resistance Pattern from Different Clinical Specimens at Uttara Adhunik Medical College Hospital, Dhaka

  • Mahfuza Nasrin,
  • Fahmida Begum,
  • Mohammad Julhas Sujan,
  • Hridika Talukder Barua,
  • Zakir Hossain Habib,
  • S M Shahriar Rizvi,
  • Aninda Rahman,
  • Alina Shaw,
  • Abul Hasnat and
  • Soo Young Kwon
  • + 10 authors

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global public health issue, leading to prolonged illness, increased morbidity and mortality, and rising healthcare costs. The effectiveness of antibiotics is diminishing due to the emergence...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,202 Views
23 Pages

Bacterial Foodborne Diseases in Central America and the Caribbean: A Systematic Review

  • Nicole Severino,
  • Claudia Reyes,
  • Yumeris Fernandez,
  • Vasco Azevedo,
  • Luis Enrique De Francisco,
  • Rommel T. Ramos,
  • Luis Orlando Maroto-Martín and
  • Edian F. Franco

Foodborne diseases (FBDs) represent a significant public health concern, particularly in regions like Central America and the Caribbean (CAC), where surveillance gaps due to a lack of resources, knowledge, and technical abilities hinder control over...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,420 Views
13 Pages

Antiprotozoal Activity and Selectivity Index of Organic Salts of Albendazole and Mebendazole

  • Miriam Guadalupe Barón-Pichardo,
  • Janeth Gómez-García,
  • David Durán-Martínez,
  • Oscar Torres-Angeles,
  • Jesús Rivera-Islas and
  • Blanca Estela Duque-Montaño

Infections from the protozoa Entamoeba histolytica (E. histolytica), Giardia lamblia (G. lamblia), and Trichomonas vaginalis (T. vaginalis) pose a public health issue, with albendazole and mebendazole serving as the second-line medications for treati...

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