Microbial contamination of herbs marketed to HIV-infected people in Nairobi (Kenya)

Microbial contamination of herbs marketed to HIV-infected people in Nairobi (Kenya)

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Herbal products are used by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals regardless of safety or efficacy concerns. In this study, we examined the microbiological quality of herbal preparations marketed to HIV-infected individuals. A convenience sample (N = 24) of herbal products was obta...

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Main Authors: Lydia Kaume, Jerald C. Foote, Edward E. Gbur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2012-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
Subjects:
microbial contamination
herb safety
medicinal herbs
botanicals
herbal use
Online Access:http://archive.sajs.co.za/index.php/SAJS/article/view/563

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