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Multi-resistant Bacteria to Antibiotics in Hospitals: The Case of Neonatology Services of the University Hospitals Centers of Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Afran Sidje Arlette, M’bengue Gbonon Valérie, Tiekoura Konan Bertin, Kipré Guédé Bertin, Toty Abalé Anatole, Konan Fernique, Guessennd Nathalie, N’guetta Assanvo Simon-Pierre & Dosso Mireille · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Background: Multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR) represent a global health scourge. Their emergence in hospital services complicates the clinical management of infections caused in particular in immunocompromised persons. The objective of our work was to evaluate the prevalence of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3290

Bioremediation Potential of Algae (Chlorella vulgaris) in Crude Oil Contaminated Sediment

C. J. Ugboma, R. R. Nrior & M. E. Igbudu · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Aim: To evaluate the bioremediation potential of algae (Chlorella vulgaris) in crude oil contaminated sediment. Study Design: The study employs three (3) experimental designs using flat rubber, statistical analysis of the data and interpretation makes up the study design. Place a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3289

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Salmonella among Food and Food Vendors in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Wemedo S. A., Janet Olufunmilayo WILLIAMS & Doctor Ledum Ndem · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Salmonella contamination in ready-to-eat food is seen as a health risk, and improper food processing puts customers at risk. This study therefore was carried out to investigate the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of Salmonella isolated from food vendor’s hands...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3288

Phenotypic Characterization of Virulence Factors in Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella typhi Serovars Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Bauchi Metropolis

I. Titus, M. Y. Iliyasu, M. R. Sahal, R. D. Umar, M. M. Wali, S. Ismai’l, V. Agbo, A. F. Umar & E. B. Agbo · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Background: Typhoid fever is one of the most common infectious diseases in developing countries including Nigeria. Globally, typhoid fever is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in many regions of the world. People most at risk for serious complications due to Salmonell...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3287

Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Prescription and Indicators in a Tertiary Healthcare Center in Southern Nigeria

A. T. O. Awopeju, N. I. Robinson, L. N. Ossai-Chidi, A. A. Jonah, M. A. Alex-Wele, I. L. Oboro, C. D. Okoli, C. C. Duru, R. Ugwu, L. E. Yago-Ide, N. I. Paul, K. T. Wariso & O. K. Obunge · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Background: Antimicrobial stewardship programmes are interventions which have been developed to address irrational and inappropriate use particularly in health care centers. Antimicrobial stewardship programmes involve a set of activities which promote appropriate use of antimicr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3286

Screening of Antimicrobial Activity of Poly Herbal Extracts against Bacterial Pathogens Causing Gastroenteritis in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

Mbithe P. Kiteme, Benson O. Onyango, Eric C. Njagi & Fredrick O. Ogolla · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Herbals   have been used for decades to treat gastrointestinal infections across the world, including in Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. Crude extracts from herbs have long been prescribed by traditional healers for treatment of typhoid, cholera, and shigellosis. However, the effect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i2284

Study of Aflatoxin Content and Bacteriological Assay of Garri Collected From Ado–Ekiti in Ekiti State

T. R. Omodara & O. T. Fajilade · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Introduction: The majority of people in Nigeria consume Garri, as it is known there. It can be consumed by mixing it with cold water, sugar, or milk to make a snack, or by reconstituting it with hot water to make a thick paste that can be eaten with soup or stew. However, the lac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i2283

Epidemiology of Malaria Parasite and Intestinal Helminths among Children Attending Specialist Hospital and Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto Metropolis

K. Mohammed, M. U. Iduh & S. Muhammed · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Background: Co-infection of Malaria parasite and intestinal helminths is a serious global problem with increasing morbidity and mortality rate especially in the developing countries and it occurs among all age groups and gender. Despite the fact that this disease affects all age...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i2282

Assessment of Bacterial Load in Urban Wastewater in Drainage Canals in the Cities of Abidjan, Bouake and Yamousoukro, Côte d'Ivoire

Diaby Aboubakar Sidik, Bagré Issa, Gbonon Valérie Carole, Yao Kouamé Eric, Coulibaly Kalpy Julien, Vakou N’dri Sabine, Dosso Mireille & Djaman Allico Joseph · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

The microbiological quality of urban wastewater presents important environmental, health and political challenges. The lack of a water treatment system leads to a lack of knowledge about the variability of the microbiological quality of wastewater in the major cities of Côte d'Iv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i2281

Isolation of Fungal Species and Aflatoxin Detection from Grinded Cereals Sold in Dutsin-Ma Metropolis

Khalifa Jamil Saleh, Z. Theophilus Samuel & Ahmad Bello Salim · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Aflatoxins are the most common and potent mycotoxins produced mainly, by Aspergillus species, often found contaminating cereals. This study was aimed at isolating fungal species and detecting aflatoxins from grinded cereals sold in Dutsin-ma metropolis of Katsina State, Nigeria....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i1280

Prevalence and Antibiogram of Rothia mucilaginosa and Staphylococcus spp Isolated from Oral Cavity of Students in a Tertiary Institution

N. P. Akani, S. C. Amadi, P. N. Barika & A. A. Akintola · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Bacteremia and systemic infection caused by Rothia mucilaginosa and Staphylococcus spp are uncommon and their resistance to antibiotics are becoming overwhelming. Hence, this study was carried out to investigate the prevalence and antibiogram of Rothia mucilaginosa and Staphyloco...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i1279

Evaluation of Cefoxitin Disc Diffusion and Chromogenic Agar in the Detection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

A. I. Umar, I. Garba & A. M. Ganau · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has a worldwide distribution and is an important cause of clinical and epidemiological problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of some phenotypic methods for the detection of methicillin resistant S. aureus...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i1278

Emergence of Raoultella ornithinolytica Producing Beta Lactamase Enzyme in Different Clinical Specimens in Erbil City

Fattma A. Ali, Ahmed Akil Khudhair Al-Daood, Gazang Shakir Ibrahim, Chra Ahmed Abdulla, Halas Muhammmed Assad & Dlaram Wali Muhammed · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Background: Raoultella ornithinolytica should never be regarded as merely a saprophytic bacterium that occasionally contaminates bronchial lavage or other deep respiratory samples or surgical sites is an underreported, emerging hospital-acquired infection and is particularly rela...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i1277

Antibiogram of Staphylococcus Species Isolated from Some Abattoirs in Rivers State, Nigeria

Hope Barine Deidei, Owhonka Aleruchi, Danagogo Lawson Stephenson & Gote Yirabari Igoni · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Foodborne contamination especially by Staphylococcus species is of concern as many isolates of the genus have been reported for their multidrugs resistance. The study was aimed at determining the antimicrobial resistance of Staphylococcus species isolated from abattoir. A total o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i1276