Journal of Advances in Microbiology

Diospyros mespiliformis Hochst. Leaves and Stem Bark : Antibiofilm Activity in the Management of Oral Infections

Vincent Ouedraogo, Félix Taswaogo Ouedraogo, Wendkouni Leila Marie Esther Belem-Kabré, Ablassé Rouamba, Eli Compaoré, René Dofini Magnini & Martin Kiendrebeogo · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Background: Oral diseases remain a major global health problem, with a disproportionately high burden in developing countries. Bacterial biofilm formation contributes to the persistence of oral infections and can reduce the effectiveness of conventional antimicrobial treatments....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101196

Isolation and Characterization of Obtained Gluconacetobacter from Beetroot juice and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria from Rhizosphere of Beetroot

Pratik Sachin Kakade, R.A. Karande, D. P. Deshmukh & S. J. Waghmare · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Phosphorus availability is a major factor influencing plant growth, while beneficial bacteria associated with plant tissues and the rhizosphere can contribute to nutrient mobilisation. Gluconacetobacter and phosphate-solubilising bacteria are of particular interest because of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101193

Investigation on Effect of Different Agro-wastes on Growth and Yield of Milky Mushroom (Calocybe indica)

Pooja. V. Allannavar, S. J. Waghmare, R. A. Karande, D. P. Deshmukh, S. B. Mahajan & Sujit. Kailas. Satpute · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Milky mushroom (Calocybe indica) is a tropical edible mushroom capable of converting agricultural residues into edible biomass. This study evaluated the suitability of different agro-waste combinations for milky mushroom production during 2025–2026 at the Department of Plant Path...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101191

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Enteric Bacteria in Ready-to-Eat Abacha Vended at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

I. M. Wilcox, B. Chuks Dike & G. A. Uzah · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Aim: This study assessed the microbiological quality, prevalence, antimicrobial resistance profile, and molecular identity of enteric bacterial isolates recovered from ready-to-eat Abacha vended at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101192

Spatial Distribution of On-Site Sanitation Facilities and Seasonal Bacteriological Quality of the Honi River, Nyeri County, Kenya

Mengo Ezekiel Marigi, Lucas Mogaka & Vitalis Too · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

This study assessed the spatial distribution and proximity of household on-site sanitation facilities to the Honi River and determined seasonal and spatial variation in the bacteriological and physicochemical water quality of the Honi River. Sixty household sanitation facilities...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101190

Determinants of Hemoglobin Levels at Antenatal Enrollment: Impact of Malaria Infection and HIV among Pregnant Women in Bamenda, Northwest Cameroon

Yannick-Duclair Tchinde, Lem Edith Abongwa, Mabu Maxim Bindamu & Helen Ngum Ntonifor · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Malaria and HIV remain major contributors to maternal anemia in sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated the relationship between malaria burden, HIV status, and hemoglobin levels and identified predictors of anemia and malaria among pregnant women at antenatal enrollment in B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101187

Efficacy of a Single Dose of Albendazole (400mg) against Soil Transmitted Helminth Infections amongst Pre-School and School Aged Children in Bamenda, North West Region Cameroon

Warra Abongwe Sidney Tamufor, Anota Damian Anong, Cleopas Nfor Njomekah Kilo, Fotso Nick Kouokam & Ngum Helen Ntonifor · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

To monitor anthelmintic drug efficacy, the World Health Organization recommends measuring the reduction in the number of eggs excreted in stool after drug administration. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of a single dose of albendazole (400 mg) against STHs amongst pre-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101188

Isolation and Characterization of Obtained Azospirillum and Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria from Rhizosphere of Barnyard Millet

Sujit Kailas Satpute, R. A. Karande, D. P. Deshmukh, S. J. Waghmare, S. B. Mahajan & Pooja. V. Allannavar · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

This study aimed to isolate and characterise Azospirillum and phosphate-solubilising bacteria from the rhizosphere of barnyard millet cultivated in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India. Twenty rhizospheric soil samples were collected from Hatkanangale, Karveer, Kagal and Shirol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101189

Microbial Contamination of Dishwares and Dishwashing Water in Tertiary Institution Restaurants: Implications for Food Safety and Public Health in Offa, Nigeria

C. A. Olafimihan & A. S. Awe · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2026

Background: Foodborne diseases attributable to contaminated food-contact surfaces constitute a major public health burden in developing countries. Dishware and dishwashing water in institutional food-service settings represent critical but understudied transmission vectors for pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i91183

Molecular Characterization of Herpes Simplex Virus Type-2 (HSV-2) among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care in Some Hospitals within Bauchi Metropolis

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....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2026/v26i101184