Background: Snail mucin has been reported to contain agents with wound healing properties. Mucin obtained from the mucus of snails and epiphgram obtained from species of Achatina fulica and Archachatina marginata have also been reported to show antimicrobial properties. Snail species are abundantly available and widely consumed as a delicacy across Nigeria. Aim: To assess the antibacterial effects of mucus secretions from different snail types on bacteria isolated from clinically infected wounds.
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