Background: The microbial quality of private and community water supply from groundwater is mostly not monitored nor assessed by any established government agencies in Nigeria. Contamination by pathogenic and antimicrobial resistant microbial agent, and the potential of resistant...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i11398
Crude oil refining is a global insert responsible for the production of a wide array of petroleum based products crucial for various sectors including energy, transportation, and manufacturing. However, the artisanal form of crude oil refining, often characterized by its small sc...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i11397
Olabisi Promise Lawal, Ilesanmi Taiwo Ayomide, Asare Bernard Kwame, Adegbesan Abiodun Christopher, Dike Jennifer Ogochukwu, Okoye, Chrispin Arinze, Adefemi Oluwasegun Temitope, Daniel Ebubechi Obasi, Adewoyin Peter Bemigho, Igunma Aimuanmwosa Andrew, Cynthia Ndidiamaka Obi, Olaide Zainab & Enaburekhan Gift Eseohe·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2024
Background: Numerous studies have identified the presence of harmful microorganisms on inanimate objects. A woman’s handbag, commonly used as a personal and portable accessory, often harbors various microbes, including bacteria. This study aims to assess the prevalence, antibiog...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i11396
Recently, mecA-negative Staphylococcus aureus strains with decreased susceptibility to oxacillin and cefoxitin have been sporadically reported worldwide. They are called as borderline oxacillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (BORSA). Almost, more than 30% of such strains are oft...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i11395
Mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs) constitute an important class of small water-soluble ultraviolet radiation (UV)-absorbing compounds to counteract UV damages in algae and other organisms, and have potential applications in sun care products as the active ingredients. In this s...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10394
Aim: The spread of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (ARB) worldwide leads to difficult and prolonged treatment of diseases and causes significant damage to human health and the environment. In this study, the distribution of resistance genes was investigated in terms of country, pla...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10393
Cyanobacteria, being one of the earliest producers on the planet, have developed unique survival strategies. These uniqueness of cyanobacteria are drawing the attention of the scientists to study the properties of this organism for the goal of the pollution control. Due to indust...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10392
Aim: The aim of this study was to enhance bioremediation of crude-oil polluted soil through optimization procedures. Study Design: The Box-Benkhen coded values format and experimental design were used in the design of the study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10391
The production of waste has increased to such an extent that it generates hurdles in the daily lives of today, and as well serves as a medium for the transmission of disease causing microbial population. This study was aimed at assessing the Impact of Solid Waste Disposal on the...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10390
Chewing sticks are small twigs obtained from plant stems, measuring 12-25cm long and tied in bundles of 5-10. These twigs have been used for oral hygiene for many years, even before the invention of toothpaste, mouthwash, and mouth sprays. This study aims to determine the phytoch...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i10389
Background and Aim: Antibiotic resistance is often seen as a potential consequence of using antimicrobial agents. This issue has been observed in cases of long-term prophylaxis for UTI and in elderly patients with renal failure. The purpose of this study was to determine the prev...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9388
A research to investigate microbes present in roadside roasted plantain sold openly and freely in four different locations in Isoko North local government area, Delta State was analyzed. Samples were analyzed for bacteria and fungi using standard microbiological procedures. Five...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9387
Corn is an important food crop that forms a major meal plan in Nigeria. Its high nutritious value also makes it perfect for fungi to thrive and produce its metabolites. Mycotoxin is a fungi metabolite that is toxic to both humans and animals. This study aimed at isolation of fung...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9386
Introduction: Tigecycline is a unique tetracycline class of semi-synthetic, last-line broad spectrum antibiotic against multi-drug-resistant bacteria. However, recently, resistance to this antibiotic is on the rise. Aims: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of ti...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9385
Aim: Study determined the nasal colonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and associated factors among a cohort of nurses in a Sri Lankan Hospital. Study Design: A hospital based, cross-sectional study was conducted including nurses attached to different...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i9383