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September 12, 2025International Journal of Pathogen ResearchOpen Access

Investigation of the Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Microorganisms on Surfaces of Mobile Phones from Some Ready-to-Eat Food Vendors in Imo State

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NCNwakire Everestus ChibuikeOUOdoemenam Amarachi UrsullaECEgbunonu Rosemary Chiamaka

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Laboratory-based analysis found significant microbial load on mobile phones among food vendors, suggesting hygiene improvements are needed.

Key Points

  • High microbial counts found on mobile phones, particularly among vendors dealing with ready-to-eat foods.
  • Total viable bacterial counts ranged from 3.2 x 102 cfu/swab to 6.4 x 102 cfu/swab; stronger contamination on smaller phones.
  • Isolates included Bacillus, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, and fungal species like Mucor and Aspergillus, indicating varied microbial presence.
  • Frequent phone use without hygiene could lead to disease transmission, emphasizing the need for better personal hygiene practices.

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Chibuike et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d41ed9713b0b5dfea67dc2https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpr/2025/v14i5394
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