Aim: To isolate and detect the antimicrobial resistance of some Gram-negative Bacilli Isolated from various sources in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Trans-Amadi and Rumuodo...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i130431
Abeer M. Abass, E. A. Muna, Y. A. Sabiel, Hind E. Ahmed, A. M. Abeer, O. A. Alia, Sana A. Abdelaziz & Ghada H. Abdelnabi·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Aim of the Study: To assess the bacterial contamination in drinking water sources in Khartoum/ Sudan. Place of Study: This study is done in collaboration between University of Khartoum and Central Veterinary Research Laboratory. Study Design: One hundred water samples were collec...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i130430
Dioscorea bulbifera is one of the under-utilized tubers in Nigeria both for food and medical purposes. Microbial changes during the fermentation of aerial potato after being subjected to different treatment were monitored using standard methods, the changes in microbial load and...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i130429
For quite a long time, mainly due to fewer treatment options, Clindamycin have been regarded as an alternative drug to effectively manage all Staphylococcus aureus infections. Strains with inducible clindamycin resistance (iMLSB phenotype) raise concerns because therapeutic failu...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i130428
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the concentrations of linear alkyl benzene sulphonate (LAS) that are non-toxic to bacteria in crude-oil polluted soil, and also effective in enhancing biodegradation of the hydrocarbons. Methodology: Seven concentrations (4, 8, 16, 32,...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i130427
Chromium (Cr) is toxic, mutagenic, carcinogenic, and harmful to most plants, animals, and bacteria inhabiting aquatic environments because it is motile, highly toxic, soluble in water and it is a good oxidizing agent and it is detrimental to cell membranes. Chromium remediation w...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i130426
Lem Edith Abongwa, Laurentine Sumo, Ntonifor Helen Ngum, Njoya Ngoucheme Muhammed, Mungwi Synthia Njiwale, Nembo Miriam Nakuh & Mughom Nora Nayah·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Aims: Vaccine hesitancy has been a longstanding and complex public health attitude amongst the population. Despite the numerous benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains a major problem. While the importance of vaccine hesitancy is widely acknowledged,...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i130425
Yogurt is one of the traditionally fermented dairy products which are usually prepared with lactic acid bacteria cultures containing Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. This starter culture could be prepared in addition to other bacteria as probiotics. Yoghur...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230423
Marie Antoinette Noumbissi Kenmegne, Landry Gounmadje Kengne, Steve Valdi Djova, Célestin Roger Ayangma & Maximilienne Ascension Nyegue·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Aims: The general objective of this work was to highlight the physiopathological and sociological factors linked to uro-genital infections with Mycoplasma hominis (Mh) and Ureaplasma urealyticum (Uu), in patients who come to the consultation at the Military Hospital Region N ° 1...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230424
Momordica charantia, also known as Bitter melon or Bitter gourd, is a Cucurbitaceae plant that is widely grown in tropical and subtropical areas. It has a wide range of applications, including antibacterial, antidiabetic, anthelmintic, and antioxidant. Momordica charantia's antib...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230420
Background: Invasive candidiasis has been recognized as a major cause of mortality and morbidity in hospital settings across the globe. Aside from C. albicans, other Candida species (C. glabarata, C. parapsilosis, and C. tropicalis) associated with invasive candidiasis have been...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230421
Infection with Staphylococcus aureus has been considered a major problem in hospitals. The clinical importance of S. aureus isattributed to notable virulence factors and genetic diversity. The objective of this study therefore was to investigate the distribution of S, aureus viru...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230422
Snježana Hodžić, Amela Hercegovac, Nijaz Tihić, Darja Husejnagić, Aldijana Avdić, Merima Ibišević & Melisa Kadrić·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Aims: The aims of this study was to investigate the susceptibility of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates to antibiotics and essential oils - Origanum compactum, Origanum majorana and Thymus serpyllum. Study Design: Study incl...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230419
Primary Liver Cancer (PLC) is a global health burden, which is poorly addressed in developing countries. It is ranked the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with high incidence rates reported in Asia and Africa. Currently, in Kenya, there is an upward tren...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230418
Salamatu Abdulmalik Mohammed, Philip Anthony Vantsawa, A. A. Haroon, Karderam Bukar Dikwa, Adam Musa Bature & B. Sani Dari·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are one of the world’s most important causes of physical and intellectual growth retardation. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence and transmission of soil-transmitted helminths among farmers living along the metropolitan section o...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230417