Pseudomonas oryzihabitans is a gram-negative bacillus usually isolated from cases of bacteremia, CNS infections, catheter associated infections or any device related infections, sinusitis, wound infections, skin infections especially in immunocompromised patients in a hospital s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i530457
Aims: This study examined the microbial flora contamination of the Ghanaian paper currency notes and its antibiotic-resistance in Ejura Municipal, Ashanti Region, Ghana. Study Design: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study designed to assess the profile of microflora contami...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i530458
Onautshu Odimba Didy, Asumani Kamusose Martin, Ramazani Kuminga Chirack, Akwakwa Hopla Gabriel & Etobo Kalunga Jean Pierre·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Purpose: The present study evaluates the antifungal activity of essential oils of Curcuma longa and Eucalyptus globulus on strains of Lasiodiplodia theobromae and Pseudocercospora fijiensis in the Kisangani region (DR Congo). Methods: The essential oils were obtained after extrac...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i430456
The search for antimicrobial agents from natural sources such as diverse plant species against foodborne pathogens has less side effect than chemically synthesized compounds. In this study, antimicrobial activity of ethanolic extract, hot and cold aqueous extracts of Vernonia amy...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i430455
Aims: This study was conducted to determine the mycobiota of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius phyllosphere using metagenomics. The phyllosphere, which is the above-ground (aerial) part of plants, is colonized by different microorganisms some of which may be pathogenic to plants and also...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i430454
Fermentation of quinoa by probiotics provides higher nutritional value and can be considered as a significant source of bioactive compounds and alive probiotics for the human body. Moringa leaves powder (MLP) at the levels of 0.25 and 0.50 % were used as an additional prebiotic s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i430451
Aims: This study examined the comparative study of otitis media and its antibiotics susceptibility pattern in a cohort of HIV positive and negative patients. Study Design: A survey and laboratory analytical method was employed in the study. While a survey research design was used...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i430452
Onosakponome, Evelyn Orevaoghene, Nyenke, Clement Ugochukwu, Abah, Austin Edache & Okafor Roseanne Adah·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Urban and peri-urban areas are considered to be at lower risk of malaria compared to rural areas because of improved housing, higher socioeconomic status, improved environmental sanitation, and a limited number of breeding sites for mosquitoes. Reports have shown that there is an...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i430450
Gora Lo, Assane Dieng, Awa Ba-Diallo, Marieme Samb, Alioune Tine, Serigne Mbaye Lo Ndiaye, Farba Karam, Habsa Diagne-Samb, Safietou Ngom-Cisse, Aissatou SOW Ndoye, Halimatou Diop-Ndiaye, Coumba Toure-Kane, Aïssatou Gaye-Diallo, Souleymane Mboup, Cheikh Saad Bouh Boye & Makhtar Camara·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Background: The emergence and spread of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii are critical in hospitals, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs), which represents a public health concern worldwide. In this study, we investigated the molecular epidemiology of multi-drug...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i330449
Water is one of the most important commodity, which is essentially required for the survival of all types of life, including sustenance of ecosystems and bio-diversities. Human wellbeing hinges around availability of sufficient qualitative and quantitative water affordability for...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i330448