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Assessment of Demographic Factors Associated with Falciparum Malaria among Hospital Patients in Zaria, Kaduna State Nigeria

Gideon Yakusak Benjamin, Benjamin Bartholomew, Jabir Abdullahi & Liman, Mubarak Labaran · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by parasites that belong to the genus Plasmodium. It is responsible for the death of millions of people worldwide. This study was aimed at assessing some demographic factors associated with falciparum malaria among hospital patients...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i330129

Antibiotics Susceptibility Study of Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Dry Catfish Sold in Some Open Markets in Zaria - Nigeria

Joseph O. Oko, Gbonjubola O. Adeshina & Josiah A. Onaolapo · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the antibiotics susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from dry catfish sold in some open markets in Zaria. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, from December...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i230127

Prevalence and Antibiogram of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from West African Mud Creeper (Tympanotonus fuscatus)

N. P. Akani, I. O. Hakam & T. Sampson · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

The menace of opportunistic infections arising from food contamination can be tackled with knowledge of agents effective against the etiologic agents. A bacteriological examination was carried out on Tympanotonos fuscatus (West African Mud Creeper) sold at different markets in Po...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i230126

Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attended on Antenatal Care Clinics in Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State

P. Alexander, M. M. Manyi & T. T. Mbagwu · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: This study is aimed at studying the prevalence of bacteriuria among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional studies of the prevalence of bacteriuria among pregnant women at ant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i230125

Groundnut Shell Infusion Agar as a Culture Medium for Moulds

Williams, Janet Olufunmilayo, Sokari, T. G. & Buekor, Grace · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: To carry out a Comparative mould analysis using groundnut shell infusion agar (GSA) and potato dextrose agar (PDA), as the control. Study Design: Laboratory-experimental design was used in this study. Place and Duration of Study: Soil samples were obtained from three differe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i230124

Isolation and Culture Dependent Characterization of Escherichia coli from the Sewage Waste Water of Lahore, Pakistan

Abida Bano & Basharat Ali · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: Infectious disease haemorrhagic uremic syndrome (HUS), present in sewage water, its cross contamination with drinking water may affect the community. This study was conducted to isolate the pathogenic strain of E. coli O157 from the sewage waste water of Lahore, Pakistan. T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i130122

Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Constituents and Antibacterial Activity of Crude and Purified Ethanol and Ethyl-acetate Extracts of Euphorbia hirta L. Whole Plant

A. T. Oseni, O. O. Olusola-Makinde & M. K. Oladunmoye · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: To study the phytochemical constituents and antibacterial efficacy of crude and purified Euphorbia hirta whole plant extract on Gram-positive bacteria isolated from otitis media. Study Design: Experimental Research design. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Department of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i130121

Growth, Yield and Seed Nutrient Quality of Soybean (Glycine max L.) as Affected by Organic, Biofertilizer and Synthetic Fertilizer Application

Dhanushi Samarakoon & Neelamanie Yapa · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Pot experiment was carried out in dry zone of Sri Lanka in the year 2015 with the aim of investigating the effects of organic manure, biofertilizers and synthetic fertilizer application on growth, yield and seed nutrient quality of soybean (Glycine max L.). Treatments were  field...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i130120

Isolation and Characterisation of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Raw and Fermented Milk

S. Aforijiku & A. A. Onilude · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

The aim of this study was to isolate and phenotypically characterised lactic acid bacteria (LAB) from samples of raw (cow, goat) and traditional fermented milk product (nono).The assessed characteristics of LAB as indexed in Bergeys Manual of Determinative Bacteriology are cellul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i1-230119

Association between Schistosoma mansoni Infection Rates in Humans and in Biomphalaria pfeifferi snails in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

J. I. Chikwendu, A. Onekutu, I. O. Ogbonna & E. U. Amuta · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease of medical importance. Intestinal schistosomiasis caused by Schistosoma mansoni is less wide spread than urinary schistosomiasis in Nigeria. A study was carried out in Akwanga, Nasarawa State to determine the association between S....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v5i1-230118

Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated in the Air of Some Public Toilets in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

Williams, Janet Olufunmilayo & Lumati, Jessica · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the major challenges facing the health sector. This study was aimed at investigating the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of bacterial isolates from indoor air of public toilets in motor parks with a view of developing an antibiogram. The st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v4i430116

Emergence and Re-emergence of Zika Virus; History and Current Trend

B. A. Ajide, A. A. Sobayo & M. M. Igbabul · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Zika virus is an emerging and re-emerging disease of medical and public health importance. The World Health Organization has already declared the virus a new emerging disease to be managed. The virus was first discovered in Uganda in the year 1947, and the last major outbreak was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v4i430115

Isolation of Serratia Marcescens from the Soil and In vitro Prodigiosin Production as Source of Antibiotic, Active against Oxacillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

B. C. Akin-Osanaiye, I. N. Aruwa & I. W. Olobayotan · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Background: Wide range of microorganisms produced secondary metabolites as microbial activities in extended habitats. Aims: The aim of this research is the extraction of the red colored pigment, prodigiosin from Serratia marcesens isolated from the soil and evaluate its antibacte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v4i430112

Bacteriological Assessment of Soil Treated with Pesticide and Herbicide in Birnin Kebbi Metropolis of Kebbi State, Nigeria

Joseph A. Famubo & Bunmi B. Oladunjoye · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

The present study was carried out on the effect of pesticides on soil microorganisms at half (x0.5) recommended rate (x1.0), and one and a half (x1.5). One commonly used insecticide Sniper as pesticide and herbicide Glyphosate were used on some physicochemical parameters and micr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v4i430114