Aims: Isolation and identification of rhizospheric bacteria with antifungal potential against four postharvest rot fungi of apple fruits were investigated. Study Design: Completely Randomized Design (CRD) laid out in 10 (rhizospheric bacteria) by 4 (rot fungi) factorial, replica...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3423
Water pollution by heavy metals poses significant environmental and health risks, particularly in regions with high anthropogenic activities. This study evaluated the bioremediation potential of Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus fumigatus for heavy metal removal from water sample...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3422
The impact of soybean waste (SBW) and pigeon dropping (PD) in the bioremediation of crude oil polluted soil was investigated. Uncontaminated soil sample was collected from the Rivers State University Research FarmLand. Furthermore, soil sample was contaminated with 5% bonny-light...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i3421
Goodluck Silas, Nwakulite Arvin, Ilerhunmwuwa Isoken Adesuwa, Nwankwo Ihechukwu Chimeri, Ekemejero Godbless, Williams Azibagir, Stephen Odo Nanighe, Benjamin Precious Eki, Eunice Ayamaere Lelei Suoteigha & Pelesai Godbless·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
The Western House Martin, scientifically known as Delichon urbicum is a small migratory passerine bird in the swallow family. It is the most prevalent house bird found in Elele Rivers State Nigeria. Sparrow is differentiated from Delichon urbicum by the type of nest they build as...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2420
Background: Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic infection that poses significant public health concerns. It is endemic in various regions of Asia, notably in India. It contributes to pyrexia of unknown origin and has the potential to cause life-threatening multisystem disease. Ob...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2419
Background: Nigerian currency notes act as fomites and thus can transmit pathogenic microorganisms from one person to another. Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacteria isolated from Nigerian currency notes circulat...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2418
Water is an essential component of all life forms. Its unavailability and inaccessibility are a major concern in developing countries and areas of clean water scarcity. Wastewater treatment is essential for managing water pollution, protecting public health, and maintaining a s...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2417
Background: The problem of antibiotics usage against bacterial infection is the modifications of such antibiotics by the bacteria thereby rendering them ineffective. Extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing bacteria invading wound infections may lead to long term hospitaliz...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2416
Background: One of the most common causes of nosocomial infection is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antimicrobial resistance has expanded globally as a result of profound changes in microbial genetic ecology caused by the indiscriminate use of antimicrobials. Objective: The aim of study...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1415
Obu, Sylvia Ifeoma, Edet, Samuel Eno, Ojimba, Anastacia Okwudili, Ugoeze, Francis Chinedu, Osiatuma, Victor Azubuike, Johnson, Mfon Udo, Asiodu, Anthony Uchenna, Akinkunmi Ibukun Jacob, Jisieike, Obianuju Nkemjika, Olabisi, Olatunde Felix, Emekekwue, Chinyelu Ifeoma, Eborah, Chukwuemeka Chibuzo, Edom, Assumpta Chinyere, Afamefune, Judith Udoka & Ude, Daniel Nnamdi·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
Aim: To identify the main isolates in Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns in Federal Medical Centre Asaba as a guide to developing corresponding antibiogram to support empirical treatment of these infections. Study Design: A three - year ret...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1414
Francis Enenche Ejeh, Jallailudeen Rabana Lawal, Akange-Ejeye Nguavese Emmanuella, Laleye Agnes Tinuke, Olaolu Olushola Samuel, Jonathan Musa Dagare, Mohammed Usman Sajo & Abdul-Dahiru El-Yuguda·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2025
Newcastle disease (ND) and avian colibacillosis (AC) outbreak occurred in a 200-bird commercial broiler flock in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Despite vaccinations, the flock experienced a 60% morbidity and 45% mortality rate. Symptoms observed among the flock included weakness, inappetenc...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1413
Aim: The aim of this study is to enhance the bioremediation of degreasers used in upstream sectors of Nigeria Petroleum Industry using Bacteria (Pseudomonas and Bacillus species) grown in Bioreactor. Study Design: This study employs experimental designs, Randomized Block Design T...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1412
Antibiotic resistance genes can be naturally occurring in bacteria or can be acquired through horizontal gene transfer. This study investigated the antibiotic resistance genes in bacterial isolates from River Ala. Water samples were collected bi-weekly over a period of 24 weeks f...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1411
Aim: This study investigates the antimicrobial activities of castor bean oil and palm kernel oil against uropathogens, focusing on their potential as alternatives for treating urinary tract infections. Study Design: This study is a cross sectional research. Place and Duration of...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12410
Background: Many microbes have been associated with the contamination of Naira notes, and most of these microbes have shown high resistance to antimicrobials, with different resistance profiles including multidrug-resistant (MDR), extensively drug-resistant (XDR), and pandrug-res...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12409