Journal of Advances in Microbiology

Immunoinformatics Approach Identified Two Highly Conserved B and T Cell Epitopes, LEASKRWAF and DSPLEASKRWAFRTG, for Effective Vaccine Design against Ebola and Marburg Viruses

Md. Shahadat Hossain, Hasan Al. Reza & Mohammad Shahnoor Hossain · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: Ebola and Marburg viruses cause fatal hemorrhagic fever in both human and non-human primates. Absence of any licensed vaccine has further deteriorated the problem. In the present study, we aimed to design potential epitope based vaccines against these viruses using computat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130134

Changes in Microbial Population Numbers during Composting of Some Organic Wastes in Greenhouse

E. C. Chinakwe, U. N. Nwogwugwu, V. I. Ibekwe, I. N. Nwachukwu, C. E. Ihejirika, C. J. Ofoegbu, P. O. Chinakwe & O. K. Mejeha · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: This study identified and enumerated microorganisms associated with the composting of some organic wastes using the plate count method Study Design: The wastes were allowed to decompose for 70 days in greenhouse using the modified windrow method of composting. Standard metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130132

Influence of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungus in the Development of Salicornia in Saline Water

K. A. V. da Silva, J. P. Oliveira, J. G. Fernandes & A. S. Messias · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the inoculation of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF) Claroideoglomus etunicatum on the development of Salicornia ramosissima subjected to five treatments: water, desalinator reject, reject plus one dose (7 g) of NaCl,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i430130

Antibacterial Effects of Methanol Extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum L on Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Isolated from Urine

Chinaza Onwubiko & Chinweizu Ejikeme Udobi · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

There are major concerns about rising levels of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This is due to the difficulties in treating the infections which they cause and .the ease with which they spread in hospitals. This has necessitated the continuous search for alter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i430131

Clinico-pathological and Immunohistochemistry of Newcastle Disease in Indigenous Chickens and Some Wild Birds in Plateau State, Nigeria

Kumbish, Peterside Rinle, Oladele, Sunday Blessing, Esievo, King Akpofure Nelson, Ibrahim, Najume Doguwa Giginya, Ahmed, James Saidu, Moses, Gyang Davou, Rimfa, Amos Gambo, Choji, Tobias Pwajok Peter, Ugbe, Aondona Dominic, Anueyiagu, Deborah Mojisola, Atam, Sunday Kelvin, Shekaro Audu & Barde, Israel Joshua · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: Newcastle disease (ND) is one of the most important avian diseases. Virulent strains of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) have the potential of rapid spread, and may cause serious economic impact and international trade restrictions for the poultry industry. The objective was to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i430129

Evaluation of Antimicrobial Potential of the Marine Cyanobacterium, Rivularia mesenterica

Mirjana Skočibušić, Sandra Lacić & Zorica Rašić · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Background: Antibiotic resistance is becoming a pivotal concern for public health accelerating the search for new antimicrobial molecules from nature. The prevention and treatment of infectious diseases by applying products from marine organisms, especially Cyanobacteria as a pot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i430128

Antibacterial Activity of Fresh Red and White Onion (Allium cepa) Extract against Some Drug Resistant Bacteria

K. Zikora Anyaegbunam, L. Ogara Amaechi, C. AnyaegbunamTito, O. Oniwon Wisdom, C. Ogechukwu Henrietta, S. Cosmas & I. Ofoefule Sabinus · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Antibiotics resistance is currently one of the major challenges in the health care system. The antimicrobial properties of some herbs have been used in the treatment of infectious diseases as well as disinfection of surfaces. This in a way helps overcome microbial resistance aris...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i430127

Competitiveness among Rhizobia for Nodulation of Introduced Leguminous Tree Gliricidia sepium in a Sub-Saharan Sandy Soil

Adama Diouf, Malick Ndiaye, Mame Arama Fall-Ndiaye & Tahir Abdoulaye Diop · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Agroforestry systems are progressively integrated by small farmer holder to mitigate agricultural production charge and contribute to sustainable agriculture by restoring and maintaining sandy soil fertility. A greenhouse experiment was carried out to test the nodulation level of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i330126

Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing, Plasmid Detection and Curing of Clinically Isolated Enterococcus Species

G. A. C. Ezeah, M. C. Ugwu, A. O. Ekundayo, O. F. Odo, O. C. Ike & R. A. Akpe · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE) are a major medical concern globally. Their significantly greater prevalence and the ability to transfer resistance to vancomycin from other bacteria made them an object of interest and intense research. The isolates of Enterococcus sp. were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i330125

Investigations on Bacteriological Quality of Tap Water Sources within the University of Port Harcourt

H. O. Stanley, C. J. Ugboma & P. C. Uzoaru · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

In this study, the sanitary quality of tap water sources within the University of Port Harcourt was investigated in order to determine its suitability for drinking and other domestic applications. Eight composite samples of tap water were collected from Eight different locations...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i330124