Journal of Advances in Microbiology

Evaluation of the Production Processes of Different Brands of Sachet Water Sold in the Open Market in Ado-Ekiti, Southwest, Nigeria

G. O. Daramola, T. A. Kumoluyi, H. A. Edogun, A. Fadeyi, A. Awosanya, F. O. Adewumi, E. F. Akerele, O. Ogunfowokan, A. O. Ojerinde & A. A. Shittu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Life on earth is practically impossible without water, in fact, the presence of water on our planet is one of the critical factors that make life possible on earth. Apart from commercial, agricultural, industrial, domestic and sundry uses of water, humans, like other living organ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v19i130180

Risk Study of Hydrocarbon Impacted Surficial Soil at the Heavy Duty Diesel Generator Plant in Delta Park University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Ogochukwu Ann Udume & Gideon O. Abu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: To analyse the potential risk of hydrocarbon polluted surficial soil, from a heavy-duty generator plant at Delta Campus, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Study Design: Conceptual site model (CSM). Methodology:  A CSM was designed and applied prior to sample collection i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v18i430182

Prevalence and Antibiogram Characteristics of Bacteriuria and Cadidiuria among Indigenes of Selected Parts of Akure North, Ondo State

Ruth Ebunoluwa Bodunrinde, Olubukola Olusola-Makinde & Muftau Kolawole Oladunmoye · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and antibiogram characteristics of bacteria and fungi in urine samples of some selected towns in Ondo State, Nigeria. Study Design: Experimental design. Study Location: Urine samples were collected from patients visiting...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v18i430178

Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp Isolated from Post-weaned Piglet Faeces under Penicillin-streptomycin Combination Therapy (Penstrep®) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

A. N. T. Koné, N. K. N’gbesso, B. K. Guédé, M. B. Ouattara, F. K. Konan, A. Dadié & N. K. Guessennd · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: The current study was aimed at evaluating the antibiotic resistance profile of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp isolated from post-weaned piglets treated with penicillin-streptomycin combination therapy. Study Design:  Bacteriological study. Place and Duration of Study: L...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v18i430177

Phenotype and Molecular Characterization of Antibiotic Resistance of Salmonella spp. from Cattle in Abidjan District, Côte d'Ivoire

Coulibaly Kalpy Julien, Yao Kouame Rene, Dagnogo Komissiri, Tiekoura Konan Bertin, Koffi Kouassi Eugène, Ajayi Abraham, Djaman Allico Joseph, Dosso Mireille & Yapi Houphouet Felix · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: The overall objective of this study was to study antibiotic-resistant strains of Salmonella in livestock sales sites in the Abidjan district. Place and Duration of Study: Researchers team from Institute Pasteur of Ivory Coast and their students collected samples of cattle f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v18i430176

Antibiotic Susceptibility of High Vaginal Swab’s Isolates Obtained from the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State, Nigeria

E. Effiong, N. N. Ndukwe & Y. S. Wali · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Introduction: Bacterial vaginosis is caused by the invasion of the vagina by pathogenic microbiota with a unique adaptive strategy. Immunodeficiency and immune compromised female patients may have reported cases of this category of infections. Aims: This study evaluated the susce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v18i430175

The Biocontrol of Soil Transmitted Cercospora capsici with Lactobacillus plantarum

Oluwafemi M. Adedire, Ayotunde Pitan, Adekunle O. Farinu & Wuraola F. Ogundipe · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Microbial diseases of pepper (Capsicum species) are the most significant factors contributing to the loss of this economically important vegetable crop. Leaf spot disease caused by Cercospora capsici is one of the major constraints to pepper production in Nigeria. The disease is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v18i330173

Prevalence of Candida Species from Cases of Vulvovaginitis in Women using Contraceptives in Four Selected States of North Central Nigeria

Aleruchi Chuku, Adogo, Lillian Yami & Ajide Bukola · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis affects millions of women every year and in most developing countries such as Nigeria, vulvovaginal candidiasis is still received with little attention since it is considered to be a trivial disease.  Aim: The aim of this study is to determine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v18i330174

Comparative Effects of Conventional and Non-Conventional Flocculants and Disinfectants on Microbial Contaminants in Water Purification

F. B. Omiyale & F. O. Ekundayo · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

This work compares the effect of alum, a conventional flocculant to the bioflocculant isolated from Bacillus subtilis and Moringa oleifera seed powder (non conventional bioflocculants) and chlorine as disinfectant on microbial contaminants in water purification. Bioflocculant was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v18i330172

Plasmid Profile Analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Wound Infections in a General Hospital in Southern Nigeria

F. Z. Uyanga & I. A. Ibanga · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Background/Purpose: Open wound infection is a serious problem especially with extended-spectrum beta lactamase (ESBL) producing Gram negative bacteria such as P. aeruginosa. The purpose of this research was to identify open wound infections due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa and also...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v18i330171