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Enhanced Biodegradation and Release Pattern of Heavy Metal from Spent Laptop Batteries using Pseudomonas and Bacillus Species in Freshwater

Renner Renner Nrior & Blessing Chika Nlem · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Aim: To evaluate Enhanced-Biodegradation and Release Pattern of Heavy Metal from Spent Laptop Batteries using Pseudomonas and Bacillus species in Freshwater Study Design: The study employs experimental design, statistical analysis of the data and interpretation. Place and Duratio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i230207

In vitro Antibacterial Activities of Honey Bee Extracts against Bacterial Isolates of Wound Infections

O. A. Ayodele, J. O. Aribisala, A. T. Oseni & M. K. Oladunmoye · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Microorganisms most especially bacteria, continue to develop resistance against antimicrobial agents; hence novel sources of antibiotics are urgently needed to reduce this problem. This study was carried out to investigate the antibacterial activities of ethanolic, chloroform and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i230205

Antibacterial Properties of Different Husk Extracts of Cocos nucifera (Linn) in South Western Nigeria

B. A. Erinle, A. O. Ajayi & O. R. Osuntokun · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Aim: The husk of coconut is part of drupe which have enormous benefit to humanity. However, what constitute the antimicrobial activity has not been fully investigated, and this is the basis for the study. Materials and Methods:  The husk of coconut collected from local growers su...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i230206

Application of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points on Harvested Mangrove Oysters (Crassostrea gasar) from Selected Sources in Rivers State

G. Emoghene, B. J. O. Efiuvwevwere & O. C. Eruteya · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the hazards associated with oyster from two communities in Rivers State and provides an insight at improving the safety of oyster through the application of the hazards analysis critical control points (HACCP) concept in processing freshl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i230203

Tuberculosis/HIV Co-infection among Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Gombe State, Nigeria

Lynn Maori, Kabiru Mohammed & Garba Ibrahim · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Background: Tuberculosis is a global health problem associated with high morbidity and mortality. Rapid diagnosis of tuberculosis is essential for early disease management. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that gradually attacks the immune system and the immune syste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i130202

Assessment of Microplastic Degrading Potential of Fungal Isolates from an Estuary in Rivers State, Nigeria

Janet Olufunmilayo WILLIAMS & Nosayame Thomas Osahon · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

The potential of fungi as bio degraders of micro plastic particles was assessed using standard microbiological and Fourier transformed Infra-Red (FTIR) spectroscopic analysis methods. The highest mean Total Heterotrophic fungal (THF) count of 4.24x104 cfu/ml was obtained with the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i230204

Prevalence of Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Nasal Cavities of MOUAU Students

Onyinyechi J. Omaba, Chukwuma G. Udensi, Blessing C. Uwakwe, Emmanuel K. Amanze & Ifunaya M. Okoh · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Aim: To determine the prevalence of multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from nasal cavity of MOUAU students. Methods: The nasal specimens were evaluated using standard microbiological techniques and methicillin resistance test was checked for all isolates of Staphy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i130201

Screening of Methanolic Extract for Antimicrobial Activity of Hyphaene thebaica L. Fruit Pulp from Sudanese Folklore

Emad M. Abdallah · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Aim: To evaluate the antimicrobial potential of the methanolic extract of the fruit pulp of Hyphaene thebaica (Doum), a famous natural product in Sudan. Methods: Agar-well diffusion test and minimum inhibition diffusion test (MIC). Results: The investigation revealed that the ext...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i130199

Evaluation of Microbial Loads and Physico-Chemicals of Cassava Mill Effluent Simulated Soil

Bassey Etta Agbo, Daniel Offiong Etim, Alfred Young Itah & Akan A. Brooks · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Evaluation of microbial loads and physico-chemicals of cassava mill effluent simulated soil was carried out using standard microbiological and biochemical techniques. This was to determine the effect of cassava mill effluent (CME) on rhizosphere microbial loads, physicochemical p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i130200

Prevalence of Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State Southwestern Nigeria

C. A. Ologunde, C. O. Anidiobu, V. O. Oluwasusi & T. M. Ilesanmi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are major devastating infectious diseases African countries and other regions of the world. TB is a potentially serious infectious bacterial disease that mainly affects the lungs. While HIV is a virus that attacks the body'...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v9i130198

Optimization of Pectinase and Protease Produced from Bacillus subtilis Isolated from Market Waste

C. Anab-Atulomah & E. Nwachukwu · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Aims: The objective of the study was to produce and optimize protease and pectinase from Bacillus subtilis isolated from market waste. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology (laboratory unit), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State Nigeria....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v8i330196

Assessment of Bacteria and Parasite Contamination of Dried Sliced Beef (Kilishi) Sold within Birnin Kebbi Metropolis, Kebbi State, Northern Nigeria

R. D. Jabaka, Queen Ododife, Attah D. Daniel, U. D. Nuhu, E. J. Doro, R. J. Jibo & G. K. Tanko · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Kilishi is a version of jerky that originated in Hausa land Nigeria. It is made from deboned cow, sheep or goat meat. The dried sliced beef (kilishi) is often left open in a basin thereby exposing it to flies, dust and other effects of the environment by so doing the product can...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v8i330197

Effect of Optimization Factors on the Production of Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles

C. Chi-Nwankwo, J. N. Ogbulie & C. O. Akujobi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

The recent discovery of silver nanoparticles and their production from Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli have enhanced optimization attempts. Extracellular biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using the Bacillus subtilis and Escherichia coli cultured supernatants was done ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v8i330195

Antiplasmodial Activity of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf in Swiss Albino Mice Infected with Plasmodium berghei NK 65

E. O. Dada & R. O. Adebayo · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

The study assessed the antiplasmodial activity of the ethanolic leaf extract of Cymbopogon citratus on chloroquine sensitive Plasmodium berghei in mice. Standard methods were used to determine the bioactive components of the leaf extract, acute toxicity test and antiplasmodial ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v8i330193

Global Trends of Emerging Infectious Diseases and the Impacts on Biodiversity: Spillover, Diversity and the Role of Bats in Evolutionary Relationships as Zoonotic Virus Reservoirs

Diniz Pereira Leite Júnior, Elisangela Santana de Oliveira Dantas, Gisela Lara da Costa, Ronaldo Sousa Pereira, Mário Mendes Bonci, Regina Teixeira Barbieri Ramos, Rodrigo Antônio Araújo Pires, Marcia de Souza Carvalho Melhem, Paulo Anselmo Nunes Felippe & Claudete Rodrigues Paula · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Introduction: It is possible that the evolution of man is associated with manifestations of microscopic beings that have accompanied him since ancient times. Emerging infectious diseases have been warning for decades that habitat fragmentation and degradation, antropization effec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2020/v8i330192