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In-vitro Screening of Antimicrobial Activities of Ocimum gratissimum on Clinical Isolates

Ifeanyi Onyema Oshim, Evelyn Ukamaka Urama, Oluwayemisi Odeyemi, Augustina Nkechi Olise & Sunday Odeyemi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

This study was undertaken to evaluate  the antimicrobial activities of crude  ethanol and methanol extracts of the leaves of Ocimum gratissimum L. (scent leaf) on Escherichia coli, Klebsiella  pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus auerus and Candida albicans.The anti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v4i130095

Fosfomycin an Alternative for the Treatment of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Madiha Sattar, Farheen Mubashir, Urooj M. Ibrahim, Ahmad Raheem Buksh, Fraz Siddiqui & Saleem Hafiz · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Introduction: Fosfomycin an antibiotic having unique chemical structure possess broad-spectrum activity against numerous pathogenic organisms including both gram negative and gram positive bacteria including multi-resistant strains. In early 1970 this antibiotic was accepted in c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i430098

Heavy Metals Assessment of Groundwater Contamination around Waste Management Sites in Rivers State, Nigeria

D. Dappa, Benjamin, C. K. Wachukwu, G. N. Easter & O. A. Ollor · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Groundwater being the water present beneath the earth surface is a fresh water source due to its lower tendency to be polluted but stand the risk of contamination in recent times due to increase in industrialization, population and poor waste management. Hence the heavy metal ass...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i430094

Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Bacteria Isolated from Biofilms in Water from Groundwater Sources in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

A. O. Olalemi, F. T. Akinruli & V. O. Oluwasusi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

This study investigated the pattern of occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in biofilms in water from groundwater sources in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Water samples were collected from boreholes and wells within Ado-Ekiti metropolis over a period of 4 months (n = 100), and biofi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i430093

Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Analysis of Vernonia amygdalina and Psidium guajava Stems on Bacteria Associated with Dental Caries

M. K. Nata’ala, A. Y. Fardami, M. H. Dalhat, K. Sirajo, I. Bashiru, M. H. Usman & I. Mas’ud · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Background: Chewing stick has long been used in many parts of Africa and the Middle East as a means of oral hygiene. Dry stems or Roots of different plants have been used in the process. Stems of Vernonia amygdalina and Psidium guajava are among the commonly used plants in Nigeri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i430092

Antimicrobial Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Kunun-Zaki on Selected Clinical Pathogens

S. Amuche Evurani, A. Godwin, N. Ugwu Charity, C. Eze Chinelo & G. Okafor · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: To investigate the anti-microbial activity of lactic acid bacterial isolates from locally fermented Kunun-zaki beverage. Study Design:  The study was designed to study the anti-microbial effect of lactic acid bacterial isolates obtained from Kunun-zaki beverage. Place and D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i430091

Retracted: Occurrence of Multidrug Resistance Escherichia coli and Other Bacteria Species Associated with Urinary Tract Infection in Two Geopolitical Zones of Ondo State, Nigeria

Titilayo Modupe Waire, Timothy Olubisi Adejumo & Festus Abiose Olajubu · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common bacterial infection known to affect different parts of the urinary tract of both male and female. Escherichia coli has been found to be responsible for causing 80% to 90% of the infection. An investigation was carried out to determine the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i430090

An Over View of Dermatophytosis in Rabbits

Wisal, G. Abdalla · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection of the skin caused by dermatophytes-filamentous fungi which have ability to invade the epidermis and keratinized structure derived from it such as hair or nails. Rabbits are one of dermatophytes host; young rabbit below 12 months of age were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i330089

Studies on the Antibacterial Profile of Brysocarpus coccineus and Zanthoxylum piperitum

Ezeh, Chukwuemeka C., Dibua, Uju M., Ndefor, Joseph C. & Udoye, C. C. · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

The present study aims to evaluate the antibacterial profile of Brysocarpus coccineus and Zanthoxylum piperitum in Nigeria. The antibacterial efficacy of methanolic leaf extracts of Brysocarpus coccineus and Zanthoxylum piperitum was determined against six clinical isolates and t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i330088

Evaluation of Probiotic Potential of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Raphia Palm Wine (Raffia mambillensis)

Quentin Metsatedem Tongwa, Linda Manet, Hippolyte Tene Mouafo & Bertrand Tatsinkou Fossi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: The present study was undertaken to assess the probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria strains isolated from raphia palm wine (Raffia mambillensis O.) of the South West region of Cameroon. Study Design: The study site and sample were randomly chosen and the responses ass...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i330087

Anti-aging Activity of Xylaria striata in Drosophila melanogaster

Shi-Jun Yuan, Wei-Yi Li, Tian-Tian Jian & Yi Huang · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: To evaluate the application potential of Xylaria striata Pat. in anti-aging field. Methodology: Extracting the fruit body of X. striata by ultrasonic-assisted extraction method. In this study, Drosophila melanogaster was used as an anti-aging organism material. After feedin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i330086

Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Clinical Samples in Specialist Hospital, Sokoto

N. M. Bunza, A. A. Isah, M. D. Hafsat & U. I. Asiya · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: The study was to determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Staphylococcus aureus isolates against some conventional antibiotics. Study Design: Hospital based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Specialist Hospital, Sokoto M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i330085

Therapeutic Effect of Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Albino Rat Orogastricallly Dosed with Salmonella typhi

P. O. Gabriel, J. O. Aribisala, M. K. Oladunmoye, A. O. Arogunjo & O. B. AJayi-Moses · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

The therapeutic properties of Goya extra virgin olive oil in albino rats orogastrically dosed with Salmonella Typhi were accessed in this study. Both the in- vivo and in- vitro assays were used in assessing the antimicrobial activity of Goya extra virgin olive oil. Thirteen micro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i230084

Antibacterial Effects of Honey in Nigeria on Selected Diarrhoeagenic Bacteria

Justinah F. John-Isa, Tinuola T. Adebolu & Victor O. Oyetayo · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: This study is geared to evaluating honey as an alternative of conventional antibiotics to treat infections caused by the selected diarrhoeagenic bacteria. Place and duration of Study: Research laboratory of Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, Nigeria...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i230083

First Case of Qnr B6 and Qnr B7 Genes in Enterobacteriaceae Producing Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases in Abidjan, Côte D'ivoire

Gadou Victoire, Toty Abalé Anatole, Konan Fernique, Tiekoura Konan Bertin, Ouattara Mohamed Baguy, Guessennd Kouadio Nathalie & Djaman Allico Joseph · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study was to characterize fluoroquinolone resistance genes in enterobacteriaceae that produce extended-spectrum β-lactamases, isolated in Abidjan. Place and Duration of Study: Pasteur Institute of Côte d'Ivoire and research unit on emerging tropical infectio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2019/v3i230082