Deterioration of maize is mainly affected by moisture content, temperature, relative humidity, storage conditions period of drying and method, fungal growth, and insect pests. The growth of Aspergillus flavus in maize is facilitated by hot and humid conditions and they pose a maj...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/35561
S. A. M. S. N’chott, M. O. Koffi, T. Kangah-N’goran, A. Sylla, K. Horo, S. Kacou-Ngazoa, A. Kacou-N’douba, H. Faye-Kette & A. J. Djaman·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Aims: Performing diagnosis in patients with lower respiratory tract infection is still challenging and is only achieved in half of the cases by conventional methods in Côte d'Ivoire. A few works concerning the etiologies of severe pneumonia were carried out in spite of methods o...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42687
Rubella is an infectious and generally mild childhood viral disease. The disease is of public health importance because infection acquired during early pregnancy often results in foetal abnormalities termed congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). This study was undertaken to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39740
Alex Tchuenchieu, Jean -Justin Essia Ngang, Carmen Pop, Sylvain Sado Kamdem, Ancuta Rotar, François -Xavier Etoa & Elena Mudura·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Aims: This study aimed at assessing the relationship between the initial antimicrobial activity of carvacrol and its effect at sub-lethal concentration when used for low thermal treatment of fruit juices. Place and Duration of Study: Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Univer...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42424
Aim: To evaluate environmental bacteria isolates from a government health institution and their antimicrobial profile. Place and Duration of Study: The sampled location was the mini Mile 3 Model Primary Health Centre, Port Harcourt, Nigeria for three months (January-March). Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42833
This study was carried out to determine the physicochemical and bacteriological quality at various points of the Ogoloma-Okrika River. Using composite sampling method, a total of 5 samples were collected at 5 different points (human excrem...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/41978
Objectives: The oral flora is a complex ecosystem characterized by numerous bacterial species and changes to the levels of these bacteria in health, disease, and dental treatments such as orthodontics. Although some studies have documented changes in periodontal pathogen burden d...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42698
Aims: To solubilize rock phosphate in presence of agriculture wastes by microorganisms and produce fermented solution rich with soluble phosphate. Study Design: The effect of agriculture wastes, rock phosphate concentrations and culture conditions on rock phosphate solubilization...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/41624
Desmond O. Acheampong, Richard Opoku, Christian K. Adokoh, Alex Boye, Ernest A. Asiamah, Francis A. Armah, Mawuena K. Tsegah & Samuel B. Adomako·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Background: In most African countries, including Ghana, treatment of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection is based on syndromic management owing to lack of laboratory equipment and resources in primary care facilities where most patients first visit. Aim: The aim of this study was...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/42157
Microbial and sensory properties of bread fortified with mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus and Calocybe indica were investigated. The bread was prepared with baking formula of 56% wheat flour, 36% water, 3.4% sugar1.6% shortening, 1% skim milk powder, 1% salt, and 1% yeast. Mushroom...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/32233