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A. F. Umar

Publications (9)

Enumeration of Salmonella Species Isolated in Ready–to–Eat Fruits Vended in Bukuru Market, Jos South, Plateau State

M. S. C. Ramyil, A. F. Umar, T. Inusa, M. Y. Iliyasu, T. O. Ogundeko, C. S. S. Bello, A. P. Bassi & E. B. Agbo · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2023

Background: Despite control measures to curtailed salmonella fruit contamination over the years, pathogenic disease outbreaks caused by the ingestion of Salmonella contaminated fresh-cut-fruits pose a significant problem to human health by the consumption of fresh and minimally p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i11362

Incidence of Multi-Drug Resistant among Diarrhoeagenic Children 0-60 Months with Non-Typhoidal Salmonella Organisms Isolated in Selected Hospitals of Bauchi State Metropolis

Ijudai Jasada, A. F. Umar, E. Agbo & Omammegbe Abdulrahman · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2022

Background: Salmonella non-typhoidal is associated with various gastrointestinal diseases with a significant increase in antibiotic resistance. Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health challenge, which has accelerated by the overuse of antibiotics, causes severe infecti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2022/v12i430284

Detection of Multi-drug Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis among Suspected Patients in Northeastern Nigeria

B. A. Haruna, F. Tahir, A. F. Umar, Mohammad M. Ibrahim, H. J. Balla, Askira M. Umoru, Isyaka M. Tom, Abdullahi Aliyu & Abdurrahman Abubakar · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2019

Aim: We determine the prevalence of TB and MDRTB within the study population. Methodology: The sampling consists of 192 (54.4%) males and 161 (45.6%) females.  Ziehel Neelsen staining method was used for the detection of Acid Fast Bacilli (AFB) in the sputum samples collected. Ri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2018/v1i329618

Molecular Detection of Quinolone and Aminoglycoside-Resistant Genes in Multidrug-Resistant Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Isolated from Diabetic Patients with Urinary Tract Infection in Bauchi Metropolis

S. Isma’il, T. Inusa, M. Y. Iliyasu & A. F. Umar · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common medical conditions associated with diabetes mellitus across all age groups. Most cases are caused by uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC). Inappropriate antibiotic use has contributed to the emergence of multidrug-resist...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i8518

Phenotypic Detection and Multidrug-Resistant Profiling of Escherichia coli Isolated from Diabetic UTIs Patients in Bauchi Metropolis, Bauchi State, Nigeria

S. Isma’il, T. Inusa, M.Y. Iliyasu & A. F. Umar · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2026

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect people of all ages and sexes and are common infections that may cause inflammation, substantial discomfort, and, occasionally, fatal complications. Their treatment is increasingly complicated by antimicrobial resistance. Escheric...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpr/2026/v15i4475

Genotypic Detection and Characterization of Adhesins in Clinical Escherichia coli Isolates

M. Y. Iliyasu, I. Mustapha, H. Yakubu, H. M. Shuaibu, A. F. Umar, E. B. Agbo, A. Uba & Y. Y. Deeni · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2020

Background of Study: Many virulence determinants contribute to the pathogenicity of Gram negative bacteria, like Escherichia coli, which is the most common cause of many infections worldwide such as urinary tract infection (UTI), profuse diarrhoea and septicaemia. Aim: To determi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i830254

Phenotypic Characterization of Virulence Factors in Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella typhi Serovars Isolated from Clinical Specimens in Bauchi Metropolis

I. Titus, M. Y. Iliyasu, M. R. Sahal, R. D. Umar, M. M. Wali, S. Ismai’l, V. Agbo, A. F. Umar & E. B. Agbo · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2023

Background: Typhoid fever is one of the most common infectious diseases in developing countries including Nigeria. Globally, typhoid fever is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in many regions of the world. People most at risk for serious complications due to Salmonell...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3287

Antibacterial Activity of Composite Mixture of Senna siamea Leaves and Tamarind Pulp Extracts on Multidrug Resistant Salmonella typhi

Z. M. Kabeer, M. Y. Iliyasu, M. H. Abdulrazak, H. S. Musa, M. N. Yakubu, A. Salisu, A. H. Idris & A. F. Umar · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2022

Background: For many years, antimicrobial chemotherapeutic approach have been challenged by drugs resistant bacteria such as Salmonella associated with gastrointestinal infections. To overcome these effects, several attempts by herbalists and traditional healers were in progress,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2022/v33i330453

Antibacterial Activity of Lawsonia inermis Leaf Extracts against Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa from Infected Wounds

A. H. Idris, Z. Haruna, M. Y. Iliyasu, M. R. Sahal, T. Inusa, A. Salisu, S. Isma’il, R. D. Umar, Z. M. Kabeer, H. Tahir, H. S. Musa & A. F. Umar · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2023

Background: Wound infection comprises numerous different organisms that have the ability to surface colonization of wounds. Multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the pathogenic bacteria associated with wound infections. Aim: This study isolated and identified multi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i41130