Aim: The spread of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (ARB) worldwide leads to difficult and prolonged treatment of diseases and causes significant damage to human health and the environment. In this study, the distribution of resistance genes was investigated in terms of country, pla...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10393
Cyanobacteria, being one of the earliest producers on the planet, have developed unique survival strategies. These uniqueness of cyanobacteria are drawing the attention of the scientists to study the properties of this organism for the goal of the pollution control. Due to indust...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10392
Aim: The aim of this study was to enhance bioremediation of crude-oil polluted soil through optimization procedures. Study Design: The Box-Benkhen coded values format and experimental design were used in the design of the study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10391
The production of waste has increased to such an extent that it generates hurdles in the daily lives of today, and as well serves as a medium for the transmission of disease causing microbial population. This study was aimed at assessing the Impact of Solid Waste Disposal on the...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10390
Chewing sticks are small twigs obtained from plant stems, measuring 12-25cm long and tied in bundles of 5-10. These twigs have been used for oral hygiene for many years, even before the invention of toothpaste, mouthwash, and mouth sprays. This study aims to determine the phytoch...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10389
Background and Aim: Antibiotic resistance is often seen as a potential consequence of using antimicrobial agents. This issue has been observed in cases of long-term prophylaxis for UTI and in elderly patients with renal failure. The purpose of this study was to determine the prev...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9388
A research to investigate microbes present in roadside roasted plantain sold openly and freely in four different locations in Isoko North local government area, Delta State was analyzed. Samples were analyzed for bacteria and fungi using standard microbiological procedures. Five...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9387
Corn is an important food crop that forms a major meal plan in Nigeria. Its high nutritious value also makes it perfect for fungi to thrive and produce its metabolites. Mycotoxin is a fungi metabolite that is toxic to both humans and animals. This study aimed at isolation of fung...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9386
Introduction: Tigecycline is a unique tetracycline class of semi-synthetic, last-line broad spectrum antibiotic against multi-drug-resistant bacteria. However, recently, resistance to this antibiotic is on the rise. Aims: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of ti...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9385
Aim: Study determined the nasal colonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and associated factors among a cohort of nurses in a Sri Lankan Hospital. Study Design: A hospital based, cross-sectional study was conducted including nurses attached to different...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9383