Hepatitis B virus (HBV) co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus is a major public health problem especially in developing countries. In a descriptive study, the prevalence of HBsAg and HBV serotypes using antigen detection and PCR methods were evaluated among HIV patients...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/34285
Aims: To investigate the impact of Trona and woodash (alkaline tenderizers) on aniti-nutrient and nutrient content of Mucuna pruriens during fermentation. Study Design: Natural fermentation and fermentation using additives (4% Trona, GWA-Gmelina wood ash) was implored. Place and...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/34028
Aims: Staphylococcus species have been a major human pathogen of public health importance globally. This study was designed to evaluate the resistance pattern and plasmid profile of Staphylococcus species isolated from clinical and community settings. Methodology: Staphylococcus...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/33655
A field experiment was conducted at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, South West Nigeria, to determine the influence of Bradyrhizobium and mycorrhiza on growth, yield and phosphorus use efficiency of soybean (Glycine max L.) under manure application. The treatments...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/33084
Aim: This study is aimed at isolation, antibiotic susceptibility and plasmid study of Escherichia coli isolates from door handles in the study location. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Nasarawa State University, Keffi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/33612
Aims: The main goal of this work to investigate the fungicidal activity of some metallic ions and essential oils which were to be applied as alternative protective of synthetic fungicides for old manuscripts and documents. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Studies were conduct...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/33853
Chitin is a naturally occurring linear polymer of N-acetylglucosamine and the major structural component of fungal cell walls and exoskeletons of insects and arthropods. Chitinases are the enzymes that breakdown chitin to economically important derivatives and found in a range of...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/34084
The aim of the present study was to isolate bacterial associated with abattoir waste water, compost saw dust, soil and water samples from Ilaje Lake, Ondo State, Nigeria. The microbial isolates were identified using standard microbiological method. The bacterial isolates were scr...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/30911
Muhammad Ekhlas Uddin, Tanzina Akter, Md. Anowar Khasru Parvez, Shamsun Nahar, Safirun Pervin, Bishajit Debnath & Suvamoy Datta·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2017
Freshly squeezed fruit juice is a nutritious drink. Its appealing look and attractive taste make it a popular drink among many different aged people. But the risk due to fresh juice consumption is very important. Aims: The present study was undertaken to investigate the microbiol...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/33651
Soil bacteria are able to synthesize a wide range of metabolites with fungicidal activity. Nine bacterial isolates were obtained from the botanical garden of university of Calabar. Preliminary examination of isolates was carried out using morphological characteristics and Gram’s...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2017/33320