The long history of use of coliforms as indicators of microbiological quality of water and food materials constitutes a veritable rationale for the ascertainment of the microbiological status of locally brewed, liquid herbal remedies, commercially hawked and widely consumed withi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i930386
Background: Urinary tract infection is one of the most frequently acquired infections in both community and hospitals and is common among the adolescents and the old genders. Aim: To determine the prevalence of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteriuria among pregnan...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i930383
Malaria is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in tropics and subtropics region with Nigeria accounting for the highest proportions in Africa. This is accompanied with emerging resistance to available drugs, posing it a public health concern. This study is aimed at determini...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i930382
Aims: This study investigates the microorganisms associated with hospital wastewaters collected from the Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, during the wet and dry seasons. Study Design: This project was a cross sectional descriptive study in which subjects were h...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i930381
This study focused on the isolation, Characterization and screening of lactic acid bacteria and yeast for use as starter culture in order to eradicate the problem of excessive microbial contamination and the presence of mycotoxins. Lactobacillus plantarum and Saccharomyces cerevi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i930379
Aim: To isolate plant growth promoting Bacillus strains from maize roots and to characterize using molecular methods, the strain with greatest potential for plant growth promotion. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Applied Microbiology and Brewing, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univers...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i930380
The contamination of water is a serious environmental problem as it adversely affects the human health and the biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems. The organisms that inhabit the water space use oxygen for metabolic activities and the blocking of the water surface of the river by...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830378
The aim of this work was to evaluate the microbial load of pap samples made from three commonly utilized cereal grains namely: maize (Zea mays), millet (Pennisetum typhoideum) and guinea corn (Sorghum bicolor). Exactly 2 kg each of the aforementioned grains was steeped in 1000 ml...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830376
P. C. Oriji, D. O. Allagoa, C. Ikoro, O. I. Oguche, V. K. Oriji, C. E. Unachukwu, A. E. Ubom & G. Atemie·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Background: Puerperal sepsis is a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries, Nigeria inclusive. It complicates 1% – 8% of all deliveries, and is responsible for 15% of maternal deaths. Objective: To determine the incidence of puerpe...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830377
Ericoid mycorrhizal (ERM) fungi and related fungal root endophytes do form symbiotic associations with roots of ericaceous plants. These groups of fungi can have profound impact on community of plants in soil environment. Studies conducted on Hymenoscyphus ericae revealed that H....
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i830375