“Prevalence, antibiotic resistance, virulence gene profile, and source tracking of Listeria monocytogenes strains”
Country of Study
Nigeria
Institution
University of Lagos
Expected Year of Completion
2024
Thematic Area
Life and Health Sciences
Education
Loveth is pursuing her PhD in Microbiology from the University of Lagos, in Nigeria, and works as a Quality Assurance Specialist at Hugo Technologies. She has an MSc in Immunology and Immunochemistry from the University of Benin and is expected to complete her studies in 2024.
Research Summary
Loveth’s research addresses gaps in understanding and tracking Listeria, a species of a disease-causing bacteria that can be found in moist environments. Although Listeria monocytogenes has been frequently isolated from vegetables, there is limited data on the prevalence of antibiotic resistance and virulence genes in these strains in Lagos, Nigeria. Her work is contributing to a better understanding of the genetic basis of antibiotic resistance and virulence in Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from vegetables. It provides insight into the prevalence and characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from vegetables, which can help to identify potential sources of contamination and develop control measures. This study is exploring the potential for using natural compounds, such as plant extracts, as alternative control measures for Listeria monocytogenes in Lagos. The outcomes of the research are significant for improving public health, food safety, and sustainability, and advancing our knowledge of this important foodborne pathogen in Nigeria.
Publications:
1. HEMATOLOGICAL AND IMMUNOMODULATORY ACTIVITY OF Ocimum basilicum
2. Antibacterial activity of Vernonia amygdalina leaf extracts against multidrug resistant bacterial isolates
