Preamble: Plasmid curing has been a successful technique in reducing resistant bacteria and controlling antibiotic resistance which promote pathogenicity of an organism. Aim: This study is focused on screening resistant genes and plasmid curing profile reagent of Salmonella enter...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9384
Eze, Amarachi Rita, Onwa, Ndubuisi Collins, Dick, Joy Nzubechi, Okezie, Priscilia Ozioma, Uwaezu, Ozioma Stellamaris, Okezie, Prince Uzondu, Euslar, Nnenna Onu, Nomeh, Loveth O. & Ebe, Nathaniel B·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2024
Introduction: The human hand serves as a carrier of microorganisms, comprising both transient and normal flora. The present study aims at evaluating the efficacy of a commonly used antiseptic soap in reducing the bacterial load on the palms of some undergraduate students of Alex...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i8382
Orthodontic treatment can lead to significant changes in the oral microbiome, potentially resulting in dysbiosis associated with increased risk of gingivitis and caries. The complex hard-soft tissue structures in the mouth harbour a diverse bacterial community, with around 700 di...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i8381
Mosquito species are responsible for the transmission of many parasitic diseases and their control leads to the phenomenon of resistance to insecticides including temephos, mostly used by hygienic services. This article reports the results of studies conducted using WHO sensitivi...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i8380
Organisms of industrial use are often isolated directly from the environment, most times from the soil, air and water. Amylase producing bacteria and fungi were obtained and isolated from kitchen waste water samples gotten from different hostels and restaurant across Ile-Ife, Osu...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i8379
Measles is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable childhood disease in developing countries, with the highest incidence among children under 5 years of age. The emergence and recurrence of measles as an infectious disease affects high-risk groups and the number of cases and dea...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i8378
Dick, Joy Nzubechi, Jumbo, Ugonma Kendra, Eze, Rita Amarachi, Uwagwu, Samuel Oluwatoniloba, Okezie, Ozioma Priscilla & Okezie, Prince Uzondu·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2024
Introduction: Lactic acid bacteria, commonly found in fermented foods, are renowned for their potential health benefits, attracting significant attention for their possible contributions to human well-being. This study focuses on evaluating the probiotic potential of lactic acid...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i8377
Uropathogens are the causative agents of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Although, UTI can be treated with antibiotics but, the increasing prevalence of antibiotic-resistant uropathogens poses a major setback to the treatment of UTIs hence the need to search for alternative ther...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i7376
This study assessed the antibiogram and bacteriological assessment of raw meat sold in Owerri. Samples of fresh beef were taken from beef vendors from three (3) markets; Relief market, Ekeonuwa market and Amakohia market in Owerri, Imo State. Three samples each weighing 100g were...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i7374
Balsam Tagelsir Alsafi Hamid, Nusaiba Abdelrahman M. Hakim, Leila Mohamed A. Abdelgader, Ghanem Mohammed Mahjaf, Khalid Saeed Hammad, Tibyan Abdalmajed Altaher & Mubarak Ghaleb H. Al-hamodi·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2024
Background: Herbal medicinal products have been documented as a significant source for discovering new pharmaceutical molecules that have been used to treat serious diseases. It has been postulated that the geographical locations of the herbs affect the constituents of their esse...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i7375