Blood Establishments strive to provide blood and blood derivatives that are safe for transfusion. A recurrent concern is providing blood components that are free from bacterial contamination. Bacterial and fungal contamination of blood products is nowadays a major apprehension wh...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1781
Simone Pierrette Nguimbous, John Muthini Maingi, Alphonse Wafula Wanyonyi & Shem Peter Mutua Mutuiri·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Background: Globally, and particularly in less-developed countries, one of the principal factors associated with morbidity and mortality is infectious diseases. Over the years, the abuse and misuse of pharmaceutical products have caused an increase in resistant microbes, and cons...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1780
Aims: Microorganisms are everywhere including food. Food, although not sterile, must have the number of microbes present falling within the acceptable limit as prescribed by the World Health Organization and other regulatory bodies. Street-vended food and drinks are still a thriv...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i12778
B. Nworie, Martin, N. Oyibo, Okpanachi, N. Olokor, Amara, Mere, S. Chimuanya, M. Ayantse, Lubem, Odo Paul Chigozie & H. Oparaji, Emeka·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Pseudomonas sp was isolated from petroleum spilled soil using culture dependent techniques. The organism was confirmed Pseudmonas aeruginosa using molecular typing (PCR and sequencing). Lipase producing capability of the organisms was screened in an optimized culture broth in the...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i12777
Human trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by an anaerobic flagellated protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis that infects the human urogenital tract. The study is aimed that assessing the association between trichomoniasis and demographic para...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i12776
Dieye Baïdy, Diop Amadou, Niang Aïssatou Ahmet, Sonko Mouhamadou Abdoulaye, Sarr Habibou, Diallo Fatoumata, LO Gora, KA Roughyatou, Diop-Ndiaye Halimatou, Toure-Kane Coumba, Cisse Moussa Fafa, Sow Ahmad Iyane, Boye Cheikh Saad Bouh & Dia Mouhamadou Lamine·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Introduction: In developing countries, around 15% of children infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) have access to early diagnosis, and 28% are eligible for antiretroviral treatment (ART). The evaluation studies carried out in Senegal have been limited to children...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i12775
Aims: Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a Gram-positive bacillus attributed to zoonotic infections primarily. In humans they usually cause localized cutaneous infections namely erysipeloid, occasionally becomes diffuse and may lead to septicemia and endocarditis in opportunistic im...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i12774
Introduction: The importance of polyhydroxylalkanoate (PHA) producing bacteria is hinged on the basis that PHA itself possess environmentally advantages over synthetic plastics therefore, the proper identity of these bacteria is inevitable. Aim: To determine the bacteria identifi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i12772
Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon, Haziz Sina, Annatou Yakoubou, Bawa Boya, Scylax Azatassou, Christine N’Tcha, Agossou Damien Pacôme Noumavo, Funkè F. Assouma, Adolphe Adjanohoun & Lamine Baba-Moussa·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Aims: Infant mortality linked to infectious diseases remains a major public health concern, especially in the context of antibiotic resistance. This work aimed to study the potential pathogenicity of Escherichia coli strains isolated from the stools of children suffering from dia...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i12773
Dandruff, a common scalp condition affecting 50% of the world’s population, is mainly caused by the fungus M. globosa. In this study, the antifungal effect of M. citrifolia, commonly known as noni, was tested against M. globosa. M. citrifolia fruit, leaf, and stem contain phytoch...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i11771