Tridax procumbens. Linn is a well-known medicinal plant found all over India. It contains flavonoids, alkyl esters, sterols, pentacyclic triterpenes, fatty acids and polysaccharides, and various chemical constituents naturally. The extracts obtained from Tridax leaves promote wou...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6439
Goodluck Silas, Nwakulite Arvin, Williams Azibagir, Reuben Daniel Arayanziba, Sonrandein Ditimi B, Stephen O. Nanighe, Joel Okoro, Benjamin Precious Eki, Pelessai Godbless & Porbeni Faith Oyinbrakemi·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs; they can also attack other parts of the body. Over the years, the bacteria strain that causes tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis) has developed a lot of resistanc...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6438
This review aims to assess the extent of microbial contamination in over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, highlighting the importance of quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Microbial contamination in OTC drugs poses significant risks to public health, particularly as these p...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6437
Fagbemi Oluwaseyi Ajibola, Raji Umar Aderogba, Amina Suleiman Kamsalem, Justice Abugri, Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman, Mastapha Lawal, Alabi Oyinkansola Adebola, Olowodasa Taiwo Emmanuel & Lessly Kyei Poku·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
The human gut microbiota plays a crucial role in regulating a wide array of physiological processes, including digestion, immune function, and metabolism. Disruptions to the balance of this microbial community, known as dysbiosis, have been linked to various chronic diseases, suc...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i5436
Prison inmates are often tagged “the forgotten ones” and are among the populations with high risk for dangerous and contagious diseases. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among Nigerian Correctional Service, Maximum Security Custodia...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i5435
Aims: To determine the antimicrobial potency of lactic acid bacteria isolated from fermented food products. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. Methodology: Lactic acid bacteria were isol...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i5434
This research was aimed to evaluate the antifungal activity of Ocimum gratissimum on fungal isolates from salon equipment in Rivers State, Nigeria. Most barbing equipment are contaminated by fungi due to unproven methods of cleaning and sterilization. This research was carried ou...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i5433
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) pose a significant public health burden, particularly among hospitalized female patients. Multidrug resistance (MDR) among UTI pathogens complicates treatment, necessitating continuous surveillance. Objectives: This study aimed to isola...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i5432
Since the identification of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in 1981, approximately 85.6 million people have been infected with HIV, resulting in 40.4 million deaths. As of 2022, 53% of the 39 million people living with HIV are women and girls. Despite the advent of anti...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i4430
Aims: This study focuses on the biosynthesis of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and zinc oxide (ZnO) bimetal nanoparticles using Leucas aspera L. flower extract and their evaluation for antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. Study Design: This study follows an experimental laboratory-...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i4429
The effectiveness of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Aspergillus niger and the consortium of these two bioremediants in remediating soils polluted with crude oil was studied. Soil samples were contaminated with different levels of crude oil (4%V/W of crude oil -0.2kg/5kg of soil 80,000kg...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i4428
The uncontrolled release of petroleum hydrocarbons negatively impacts many of our soi1 and water resources. Treatment using in-situ biological methods can prove to be efficient and cost effective for the cleanup ofthese pollutants. This study evaluates the potential of water hyac...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i4427
This study aimed to evaluate the enhanced bioremediation of degreasers: Aquabreak and Teepol polluted wetland soil using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Pseudomonas putida. It employs laboratory-scale experimental designs, statistical data and interpretation. The wetland soil samp...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3425
Aims: This research aims at establishing the possibility of making wine from sweet potato residues under aerobic and anaerobic fermentation regimes. Study Design: Instruments were autoclaved, and sweet potatoes were grinded into paste, which was thereafter liquefied by α-amylase...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i4426
Background: Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) species are the major cause of foodborne infection. Aim: To analyze antimicrobial-resistant genes found in non-typhoidal Salmonella species in food and stool samples in Port Harcourt using molecular methods. Study Design: This was a cros...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3424