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
Ajongbolo Olayinka Abigail, Morakinyo Abraham Adebambo, Ezekiel Dauda Gambo, Adamu Muhammad Ibrahim, Paul Yiran Ntasin, Opajobi, Imoleayo T., Ibrahim Mohammed Baba, Umar Abubakar & Nenchin Mulime Ishaku·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2024
Water quality and human health have been strongly related to each other as water acts as a medium for the transmission of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms particularly Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli. This study aims at assessing physicochemi...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i7372
Natasha Nafisa Haque, Md. Ashraful Alam, Anthony Samit Baidya, Elina Akther Zenat, Chapol Kumar Roy, Md. Kamal Hossain & John Liton Munshi·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2024
Aims: The study aimed to identify the physicochemical property improvement and heavy metal scavenging potential of indigenous microalgae (Spirulina sp. and Chlorella sp.) of Bangladesh for treatment of textile wastewater disposed in the open environment. Study Design: The capaci...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i7373
Bladder inflammation, commonly brought on by a bladder infection, is known as cystitis. This sort of urinary tract infection (UTI) is widespread, especially in women, and is usually not as significant of a problem as it seems. Bacteria in the lower urinary tract are typically the...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i7371
Aim: To evaluate the antibiogram profile of Vibrio cholerae [V. cholerae] strains isolated from Cross River State environment. Study Design: The cross-sectional study was a completely Randomized design because it is flexible and yields maximum degrees of freedom for any experime...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i7370
Azo dyes are widely used colourants, possess array of colours and are generally recalcitrant to microbial degradation. This study aimed to isolate azo dyes degrading bacteria from soil; treat methyl red and crystal violet dyes using the isolates, and assess the phytotoxicity of t...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i7369
Salma Elfaki Modathir Mohammed, Razan Abdulkader Fadul, Yosria Mohammed Elsiddig, Susan Ali Zroog, Salma Osman Noorelhuda Mohammed, Sara Abdalla Ali Elhag, Nadar Bashir Moalim, Babbiker Mohammed Taher Gorish & Abdelhakam H. Ali·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2024
Objective: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of the main causative agents of nosocomial infections that has posed a major threat to those with compromised immune systems beside health care workers (HCWs) which may act as carriers. This study was aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i6368
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the third most common type of infection in humans globally. Gram-positive bacteria are said to be responsible for ten percent of urinary tract (UTI) infections. The study's goal was to profile gram-positive cocci-associated UTIs and...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i6366
Background: Inadequate indoor air quality poses significant challenges in school environments, stemming from factors such as overcrowded classrooms, insufficient ventilation, and substandard construction and maintenance practices. Bacterial and fungal contaminants in indoor air p...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i6365
Geraldine Micah Nworie, Anthony Nathaniel Umo, Ekom Ndifreke Edem, Ifeoluwa Abraham Adeagbo, Olajide Joseph Akinjogunla, Geoffrey Ekonugwem Uzono, Nyakno Friday Jimmy, Adejumobi Olawale Abiodun, Rachel Sylvester Okon & Ene Omenyi Bawonda·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2024
Background: Vegetables are essential part of people’s diet and are sometimes consumed raw and often without heat treatment or thorough washing, hence some studies suggested it serves as vehicle for the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms like Helicobacter pylori. The source...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i6364
This study isolated and identified microorganisms associated with pap and stored corn starch. This was done to help portray spoilage microorganisms associated with stored corn starch and pap. The study was achieved through laboratory analysis of pap sample and stored sample over...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i6363
Introduction: Fungi - associated respiratory Infections are serious health challenges that have become inextricably linked with handling of paper currencies in some countries of the world Dermici et al., [1]. Given the quantity of Old-worn-out and mutilated Naira notes in circula...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i5362