Public toilet facilities pose serious health threats to those accessing it, as they may be sources of infection to the users. Understanding the bacterial types and their virulence features such as biofilm production and resistance to antibiotics will aid in advancing control meas...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i4257
The crude extracts of Annona muricata and Jatropha tanjorensis leaves were investigated with the aim of determining the antibacterial activity, qualitative and quantitative properties, combination properties. Ethanol, petroleum ether and water (distilled) were used as solvents. A...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i4256
Emmanuel K. Amanze, Ogechukwu B. Ochomma, Chukwuma G. Udensi, Chizurum P. Christian, Chioma S. Dike, Joseph C. Okakpu & Chibuzo V. Nwokafor·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2022
Aim: The study is aimed at determining the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and production of Extended-spectrum Βeta-Lactamase (ESBLs) among Escherichia coli isolates from urine samples. Methods: A total of 35 samples of early morning mid-stream urine samples of about 10-15 m...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i4255
Vibrio is a genus of bacteria belonging to the family Vibrionaceae and is of epidemiological importance. This organism is commonly found in aquatic environments and is associated with water and food-related infectious disease outbreaks of public health concern globally. About 85%...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i4254
Aims: The study included the isolation, purification, cultural characteristics, antimicrobial activities and molecular identification of local actinobacterial strains isolated from different locations north of Iraq. Methodology: Oligotrophic medium supplemented with the antifunga...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i4253
The environment comprises of biotic and abiotic components interacting as a system. The environment also contains organic and inorganic minerals in optimal concentration required by living organisms for growth, development, and metabolic activities. Due to anthropogenic activitie...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i330302
Monkeypox (MPXV) is a viral infectious disease, capable of transmitting from animals to humans. It is a zoonotic virus responsible for causing the disease, and belongs to the same family (orthopoxvirus) as the smallpox virus. The first case of human monkeypox infection was record...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i330301
Background and Purpose: Malaria is potentially a severe disease caused by infection of red blood cells with protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium. Malaria is an important cause of death, illness in children and pregnant women, especially in Africa The present study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i330300
Food-borne diseases are the most serious international health issue, causing economic losses and health. The enteric bacteria are the most difficult bacterial contamination of raw and processed beef products worldwide. It is also the most prevalent type of food poisoning. Aim: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i330299
Aims: The purpose of this study was to detect some biological and serological factors in COVID-19 recovery patients, as well as their relationships with antibody levels 8 months after infection. Materials and Methods: 92 blood samples were obtained; 67 of them had COVID-19 infect...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i330298
The goal of this study was to isolate and identify Staphylococcus aureus from clinical and environmental sources. This study also looked at the prevalence and distribution of different virulence enzymes among its isolates. For this objective, 65 samples were collected and dispers...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i230296
Shango Patience Emmanuel Jakheng, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu, I. O. Abdullahi, Emmanuel William Jakheng, Chidimma Maureen Chukwueze, Gloria Chizoba Eze, Unyime Cosmas Essien, Chika Chizitelu Madekwe, Chinelo Chioma Madekwe, S. Vidya & Sunil Kumar·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2022
Chlamydia trachomatis also known as the “Silent Epidemic” is a major threat to the reproductive health of women. This study was aimed at determining the seroprevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis based one demographic factors among women attending clinics in Zaria metropolis, Kaduna...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i230295
The consumption of fresh vegetables has great health benefits. However, this has been linked to several food borne infections and disease outbreaks in the past because some of these vegetables have been identified as agents in the transmission of human food pathogens. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i230293
Aim: The antimicrobial activities of the ethanolic extracts of D. Stramonium pulp, seed and leaf against some medically important pathogenic microorganisms were studied. Methodology: The antimicrobial activities of the ethanolic extracts of D. Stramonium pulp, seed and leaf were...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i230292
Bacterial contamination of money acts as vehicle for the transmission of pathogenic and drug resistant organisms. This study was carried out to investigate the bacteriological quality and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of money bank cash-points and markets in Port Harcourt me...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i230291