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Multi-mycotoxin exposure in Nigerian mothers and children: A biomonitoring study across agro-ecological zones

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Cynthia Adaku Chilaka *
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Jude Obidiegwu
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Augusta Chinenye Chilaka
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Oluseye Olusegun Onabanjo
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Marthe De Boevre
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Sarah De Saeger
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Angela Mally
DOI:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2026.182154delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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• High presence of mycotoxins was observed in samples irrespective of the study groups. • Zearalenone, aflatoxin M1, ochratoxin A & citrinin were most prevalent toxins found. • Overall, 75.6% of 586 biological samples contained at least one mycotoxin. • More than one mycotoxin was detected in 68.6% of all biological samples. • Urinary biomarkers revealed high zearalenone, aflatoxin M1, ochratoxin A in infants.
Keywords:
Biomonitoring
Breast milk
Human exposure
Infants/toddlers
Mycotoxin
Urine

Journal

Science of The Total Environment cover
Science of The Total Environment
IF:
8
Papers:
7.1W
Citations:
46.4W

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National Root Crops Research Institute
Scholars:
4
Papers: 4
Citations: 94
M
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Scholars:
70
Papers: 29
Citations: 0
F
Federal University of Agriculture
Scholars:
105
Papers: 45
Citations: 720
Q
queen's university belfast
Scholars:
746
Papers: 407
Citations: 0
G
ghent university
Scholars:
3.8K
Papers: 1.5K
Citations: 0
J
julius maximilian university of wurzburg
Scholars:
5
Papers: 4
Citations: 0
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