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Goodluck Silas

Publications (5)

Molecular Identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among Persons Attending Teaching Hospital in Elele

Goodluck Silas, Williams Azibagir & Reuben Daniel Arayanziba · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis the bacteria usually attack the lungs, it can also attack other part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Over the years, the bacteria strain that cause tuberculosis (Mycobacterium tuberculosis)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i2487

Evaluating the Prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis among Symptomatic Individuals in Uyakama Community, Ahoada West, Rivers State, Nigeria

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i6438

Isolation of Bacteria and Fungi from the Droppings of Western House Martin (Delichon urbicum) in Elele, Nigeria

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i2420

Resistance Profile of Mycobacterial Strains Causing Cluster Pulmonary Infection in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Goodluck Silas, Ollor, Amba Ollor, Vivian Nkemkanma Agi, Easter Godwin Nwokah, G. N. Wokem & Amala Smart Enoch · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to profile the anti-microbial resistant of Mycobacterial strains causing cluster pulmonary infections in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional facility based. Place and Duration: This study was carried out in all the in tuberculosis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2022/v13i130286

Second-Line Drug Susceptibility Testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolates from Patients in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Goodluck Silas · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2022

Aim: To determine the second-line drug susceptibility testing of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from patients in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Study Design:  A cross sectional study was carried out in this research. Place and Duration of Study: Directly Observed Treatment Short-co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2022/v12i330274