M. Y. Iliyasu, M. R. Sahal, T. Inusa, S. Ismail, R. D. Umar, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer, H. S. Musa, N. A. Isah & U. A. Mikaeel·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Background: Hepatitis B virus infection is a significant public health problem in the world and is more common among most vulnerable individuals such as pregnant women in developing countries. Design and Duration: This is a cross-sectional study involving pregnant women attending...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i12694
Background: Syphilis remains a public health problem in many parts of the world, including Nigeria, where is common during pregnancy. Design and Duration: This is a cross-sectional study involving pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Dogon Agogo Primary Health Centre, Jos...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2022/v43i231372
M. Y. Iliyasu, U. M. Askira, I. M. Tom, M. R. Sahal, S.Y. Dogonjeji, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer, H. S. Musa, S. M. Panda & A. B. Sama’ila·International Journal of Pathogen Research·2022
Background: Cryptosporidium is an etiologic agent of gastro-intestinal disorders and severe, profuse watery diarrhoea in immunocompromised patients, such as people living with HIV/AIDS. Aim: This study was carried out to determine the genotypic and phylogenetic characteristics of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpr/2022/v9i430230
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...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2020/v30i830254
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...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2023/v15i3287
Background of the Study: Degradation of wastes especially fruit waste is important because these wastes accumulate in the environment. The fruit wastes can be used to biosynthesize pectinase enzyme at a cheaper rate due its numerous industrial applications. The ability of Sacchar...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2023/v26i2601
Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common pathogenic inflammatory, distressing, and occasionally life-threatening condition that affects people of all ages and gender, mostly propelled by the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria. Cloves are used as spices in foo...
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Research Article10.9734/jamps/2022/v24i11588
M. Peter, M. Y. Iliyasu, M. M. Wali, M. R. Sahal, T. Inusa, S. Ismai’l, R. D. Umar, H. Tahir & Z. M. Kabeer·Biotechnology Journal International·2022
Aim: The study aimed to assess the bacterial load of in rectal swabs from cattle by isolating Enterococcus spp and Escherichia coli, and determining the multidrug-resistant pattern of the isolates. Study Design: The study is a clinical-veterinary laboratory investigation involvin...
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Research Article10.9734/bji/2022/v26i6666
Cryptosporidium parvum is a leading cause of diarrhoea among immunocompromised individuals, especially those living with HIV/AIDS. This study determined the Co-infection of Cryptosporidium parvum in respect to their CD4+ T-Lymphocyte count of HIV/AIDS Patients Receiving Antiretro...
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,...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2022/v33i330453
Background of Study: Rumen microorganisms are involved in the fermentation of substrates contained in the diet of the animals. Research on the isolation and identification of cellulase enzyme-producing bacteria is still widespread. Biodegradation by cellulolytic bacteria found in...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2022/v25i230264
Background of Study: Plant waste such as rice husk and groundnut shell are generated in large amounts, these waste presents a tremendous pollution to the environment. Worldwide, these wastes are often simply dumped into landfills and oceans or used as animal feeds. The recovery o...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2021/v31i930342
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...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i8518
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...
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Research Article10.9734/ejmp/2023/v34i41130
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...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2023/v33i11362
Background: Cryptosporidium species are intestinal parasites that infect both humans and animals; it causes cryptosporidiosis which usually resulted to diarrhea especially among those with impaired immunity. It was observed that enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) be ascert...
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Research Article10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i1430513
H. M. Ghazali, U. S. Haruna, A. Salisu, P. Moses, A. J. Na’Allah, A. Ahmad, B. I Olawale, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer & M. Y. Iliyasu·Microbiology Research Journal International·2026
Background and Aim: Palm oil is widely consumed in Nigeria, but poor handling, storage, and marketing conditions predispose it to fungal contamination and mycotoxin production, posing public health risks. This study aimed to phenotypically characterize mycotoxigenic fungi isolate...
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Research Article10.9734/mrji/2026/v36i51742
J. Yisa, T. Inusa, A. Salisu, S. J. Linus, U. N. Harrison, J. Davidson, S. Ismail, Z. M. Kabeer, A. J. Na’Allah, A. D. Muhammad, F. M. Ado & M. Y. Iliyasu·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Background: Herpes simplex virus type-2 (HSV-2) belongs to the Alphaherpesvirinae subfamily within the Herpesviridae family and causes genital herpes. Genital HSV infection is a pressing public health issue, with its global prevalence rising significantly over the past 40 years....
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101184
H. M. Atureta, U. S. Abdullahi, M. Abba, A. Salisu, P. Moses, S. Ismai’l, Z. M. Kabeer, A. J. Na’Allah, B. I. Olawale, A. Ahmad, H. H. Mali, P. A. Gbilekaa & M. Y. Iliyasu·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2026
Contamination of drinking water by pathogenic bacteria remains an important public health concern, particularly in communities that rely on multiple treated and untreated water sources. This study investigated the occurrence and molecular characteristics of Salmonella species iso...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i81155
H. M. Ghazali, U. S. Haruna, A. Salisu, P. Moses, T. Inusa, M. M. Wali, S. Isma’il, V. Agbo, R. D. Umar, A. J. Na’Allah, A. Ahmad, B. I. Olawale, H. Tahir, Z. M. Kabeer & M. Y. Iliyasu·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2026
Background: Palm oil is a major dietary staple in Nigeria, but its production, transportation, and sale under informal market conditions expose it to fungal contamination and potential mycotoxin accumulation. Mycotoxigenic fungi such as Fusarium, Aspergillus, and Penicillium have...
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Research Article10.9734/ejnfs/2026/v18i62071