MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION OF SOME UNREGISTERED HERBAL MEDICINAL PRODUCTS (HMPs) SOLD IN Kaduna Metropolis.
Samuel Ambo Dennis,
Mathew Gideon
Abstract:In underdeveloped and developing nations, Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPs) are highly sought after for treating infections and diseases due to their availability and affordability. This study aims to assess the microbial contamination levels in select, commonly sought-after, inexpensive, and readily available NAFDAC uncertified Herbal products within Kaduna Metropolis. The findings reveal a significant bacterial count, notably ≥ 3.0 x 10^7 CFU/ml of S. aureus in S4, E. coli in S1-S4, Salmonella spp in S2, and … Show more
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