Effects of prenatal exposure to aflatoxin B1: a review

JVB da Silva, CAF de Oliveira, LNZ Ramalho - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced as secondary fungal metabolites. Among them, aflatoxin
B1 (AFB1) stands out due to its genotoxic and mutagenic potential, being a potent initiator of …

The aflatoxin situation in Africa: Systematic literature review

N Meijer, G Kleter, M de Nijs, ML Rau… - … Reviews in Food …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Contamination of African staple foods is a major issue for human and animal health,
nutrition, and trade. This review aimed to collect and synthesize the available evidence on …

Prevalence of aflatoxin-and fumonisin-producing fungi associated with cereal crops grown in Zimbabwe and their associated risks in a climate change scenario

J Akello, A Ortega-Beltran, B Katati, J Atehnkeng… - Foods, 2021 - mdpi.com
In most sub-Saharan African countries, staple cereal grains harbor many fungi and some
produce mycotoxins that negatively impact health and trade. Maize and three small grain …

Current status of mycotoxin contamination of food commodities in Zimbabwe

N Nleya, MC Adetunji, M Mwanza - Toxins, 2018 - mdpi.com
Agricultural products, especially cereal grains, serve as staple foods in sub-Saharan Africa.
However, climatic conditions in this region can lead to contamination of these commodities …

Biomonitoring and determinants of mycotoxin exposures from pregnancy until post-lactation in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected women from Harare, Zimbabwe

TC Murashiki, AJ Mazhandu… - Food Additives & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) heavily affects women from resource-limited
settings who are vulnerable to potentially harmful mycotoxins including aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) …

The role of mycotoxins in the human exposome: Application of mycotoxin biomarkers in exposome-health studies

S Marín, G Cano-Sancho, V Sanchis… - Food and Chemical …, 2018 - Elsevier
Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites produced by fungi that may contaminate different
foods intended for human consumption, resulting in a widespread exposure worldwide. The …

Association between anaemia and aflatoxin B1 and fumonisin B1 exposure in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected pregnant women from Harare, Zimbabwe

TC Murashiki, AJ Mazhandu, RBL Zinyama-Gutsire… - Mycotoxin …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and fumonisin B1 (FB1) are poisons that contaminate poorly
stored staple foods in resource-limited settings. Antenatal AFB1 and FB1 exposure may …

Aflatoxin B1 and fumonisin B1 exposure and adverse birth outcomes in HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected women from Harare, Zimbabwe

TC Murashiki, PT Munjoma… - Drug and Chemical …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and fumonisin B1 (FB1) are toxic secondary products of fungi
that frequently contaminate staple crops in resource-limited settings. Antenatal AFB1 and …

Mycotoxin exposure and adverse reproductive health outcomes in Africa: A review

UA Eze, MN Routledge… - World Mycotoxin …, 2018 - wageningenacademic.com
It is well established that mycotoxin exposure can have adverse effects on reproductive
health resulting to poor reproductive potential. The most studied mycotoxin in relation to …

Aflatoxin M1 in Africa: exposure assessment, regulations, and prevention strategies–a review

A Zinedine, J Ben Salah-Abbes, S Abbès… - … and Toxicology Volume …, 2021 - Springer
Aflatoxins are the most harmful mycotoxins causing health problems to human and animal.
Many acute aflatoxin outbreaks have been reported in Africa, especially in Kenya and …