Hazar Atif Mohamed Omer, Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim Holie, Tibyan Abd Almajed Altaher, Rahma Abdo Ahmed Osman, Khater Gh. H. AL-Hamoodi & Ghanem Mohammed Mahjaf·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2026
Background: Blood transfusion safety remains a major public health concern due to the risk of transfusion-transmissible infections (TTIs), particularly hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In Sudan, the ongoing armed conflict h...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i1484
Heavy metals are resistant to degradation and can remain in the environment, posing long-term risks to human health. This study aimed to isolate and characterize bacteria capable of utilizing heavy metals from dumpsites within Keffi Metropolis. A total of forty-eight (48) soil sa...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i1482
Background: The reuse of abattoir wastewater for irrigation in developing countries, including Nigeria, offers potential benefits for soil fertility but poses significant environmental and public health risks due to high microbial loads, nutrients, and heavy metals. Aim: This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i1483
High-throughput sequencing (HTS) has revealed widespread signals of unknown fungal taxa across diverse environments. However, interpreting these signals as hidden yeast diversity requires cautious, lineage-aware scrutiny. Several factors motivate this caution: broad surveys often...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i1481
Peeled fruits are fruits which the outer skin which is also called peels or rind have been removed. Most tropical fruits have thick and tough skin that protects them from the climate but are not edible. Fruits are enjoyed by many this could be because it is delicious and has a sw...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i1480
Background: Post caesarean section puerperal sepsis is a very challenging condition to the parturient and health care system. When this occurs in combination with wound sepsis, the burden can be devastating. Aims: To identify the microorganisms involved in post caesarean section...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i12479
Eziyi Iche KALU, Ugo Uwadiako ENEBELI, Faith Adamma KALU, Perfection Chinyere IGWE, Justin Junior KALU, Beauty Olamma KALU, Yakubu Joel CHERIMA & Agwu Nkwa AMADI·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
Aims: To determine the prevalence and independent determinants of depression, anxiety, and perceived stigma among informal caregivers of adults with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in Rivers State, Nigeria, to inform targeted psychosocial interventions. Study Design: Descript...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i12478
Food poisoning and other human health effects can arise from the consumption of pork, which despite being a valuable source of high quality protein and essential nutrients may harbor pathogenic bacteria if improperly handled. This study was carried out to evaluate and determine t...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i12475
Background: This study investigates the prevalence, and antibiotic resistance profiles of Escherichia coli isolated from fish, shrimps, crab, and water collected from the Malokun Sea, Ilaje, Ondo State, Nigeria. The aim was to assess contamination levels and antibiotic resistance...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i12476
Technological advancement, employment creation, and economic growth are all significantly influenced by the manufacturing industry. Systemic issues like low productivity, little innovation, and an excessive dependence on imported technologies still plague Nigeria's industry. This...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i12477
The rising interest in microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) has prompted the search for cost-effective substrates and efficient bacterial strains to enhance production. This study investigated river water as a source of EPS-producing bacteria and evaluated banana and yam peels as p...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i11474
Ojimba, Anastacia Okwudili, Eborah, Chukwuemeka Chibuzo, Obu, Sylvia Ifeoma, Ogunbor, Omokhaye Excel, Ugoeze, Francis Chinedu, Olabisi, Olatunde Felix, Emekekwue, Chinyelu Ifeoma, Akinkunmi, Ibukun Jacob, Afamefune, Judith Udoka, Edom, Assumpta Chinyere & Dibigbo-Ibeaji, Ndudi·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
Aim: The present study determines the patterns of sexually transmitted infections in Federal Medical Center Asaba in the past five years, with relation to their socio-demographic characteristics. Study Design: A five-year retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Federa...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i11472
Interactions between plants and microbes date back to the earliest stages of Earth’s history, and these relationships remain fundamental components of the planet’s biosphere. Microbes play essential roles in plant development by contributing to nutrient acquisition, metabolic pro...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i11473
Aims: The present study determined the physicochemical properties and bacterial composition of abattoir wastewater. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. Methodology: Physicochemical paramet...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i11471
Igwe, P.C, Nomeh, L.O, Chukwuemeka –Odi, L.C, Aniokete, U.C, Nweke, C.O, Paul-Igwe, F.O, Udu-Ibiam, E.O, Agbom, C, Emeruwa, A.P & Agbom, J.N·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
Water is a crucial necessity in public health, and the presence of healthy water directly impacts the overall quality of life, as it is an essential element for survival. The aim of this study was to assess the public health impact and antibiotic resistance patterns of bacterial...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i11470