African Journal of
Microbiology Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Microbiol. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0808
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJMR
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 5233

Full Length Research Paper

Molecular characterization of Listeria monocytogenes isolated from a ready-to-eat fermented milk and cereal product, Fura-de-Nunu

EZEONU Ifeoma M.
  • EZEONU Ifeoma M.
  • Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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ONONUGBO Chukwuebuka M.
  • ONONUGBO Chukwuebuka M.
  • Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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IKE Anthony C.
  • IKE Anthony C.
  • Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 03 March 2018
  •  Accepted: 18 May 2018
  •  Published: 21 May 2018

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