G. O. Daramola, B. E. Olofu, H. A. Edogun, A. O. Ojerinde, O. D. Ajayi, A. Fatoki, A. Egebbi, O. O. Jegede & O. O. Ogunfolakan·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Viral hepatitis is a serious disease of the liver that can have grim prognosis in the absence of early and appropriate medical intervention. Globally, an estimated two billion people are reported to have been infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) and out of this, more than 350 mi...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1130404
The increase in multidrug resistance pathogenic bacteria and decrease in efficiency of existing antibiotics is a serious global health concern which call for development of new alternative medicine and continuous research for new classes of antimicrobial agents that can be effect...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1130402
Caroline Barituka Ganabel, Confidence Kinikanwo Wachukwu, Samuel Douglas Abbey & Easter Godwin Nwokah·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Aim: This study aimed to assess the quality of drinking water in some hydrocarbon-impacted Ogoni communities. Study Design: The study employ a cross-sectional and analytical design using stratified sampling method. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Laboratory Sci...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1130403
Chinenye Nnenna Ugwu, Thaddeus Harrison Gugu, Ezinwanne Nneoma Ezeibe, Chinekwu Sherridan Nwagwu, Paul Achile Akpa & Anthony Amechi Attama·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Consumers’ demand for minimally processed fresh minimally fruits and vegetables owing to their reputation of being convenient, fresh, nutritive, healthy, and cheap has been on the increase over the years. Contamination of these commodities during processing has been reported and...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1130401
The cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao L) is a persistent perennial crop in tropical regions whose production period is sufficiently spread out over the whole year. As a result, it offers pathogens conditions for survival without real disruption of their life cycle. Symptoms of cocoa...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1130400
Lewis D. Levai, Rauwitta O. Afoh, Yannick Tah, Ekwa Y. Monono, Lewis Enow, Fossi B. Tatsinkou, Jane-Francis K. Akoachere & Vincent P. K. Titanji·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Heaps of cocoa beans and mucilage placed within plantain leaves in Ekona, Fako Division of the South West Region of Cameroon was studied to isolate and identify bacteria playing a lead role during natural fermentation process. All experiments were performed at JP Johnson Biotechn...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1130399
Voko Bi Rosin Don Rodrigue, Assohoun-Djeni Nanouman Marina Christell, Coulibaly Bakary & Kouassi Kouassi Clément·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Aim: The study was conducted to evaluate the physicochemical and microbiological parameters that could contribute to the depreciation of the quality of unfermented palm sap used for infant feeding. Study Design: A survey was conducted in 20 villages and camps to determine if the...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1130397
Ismael Acosta Rodríguez, Erika Enriquez Domínguez, Adriana Rodríguez Pérez, Juan Fernando Cárdenas González, Víctor Manuel Martínez Juárez & Juana Tovar Oviedo·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Recently, the removal capacity of different heavy metals from sites contaminated by low-cost materials has been studied, with promising results. These adsorbents include dead microorganisms, clay minerals, agricultural waste, industrial waste, and other materials. The objective o...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1130398
This study was aimed at the isolation and characterization of a microbial strain capable of producing glucose isomerase. Microbial strain was isolated from soil using starch casein agar as a differential media. The isolated microbial strain was capable of producing glucose isomer...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1030396
L-form bacteria with modified or no cell walls are a special group of bacteria derived or induced from cell walled forms following suppression of their rigid cell wall. They have been used to establish non-pathogenic symbioses with a wide range of plants. These L-form-plant symbi...
Open access
Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1030395