Momordica charantia, also known as Bitter melon or Bitter gourd, is a Cucurbitaceae plant that is widely grown in tropical and subtropical areas. It has a wide range of applications, including antibacterial, antidiabetic, anthelmintic, and antioxidant. Momordica charantia's antib...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230420
Background: Invasive candidiasis has been recognized as a major cause of mortality and morbidity in hospital settings across the globe. Aside from C. albicans, other Candida species (C. glabarata, C. parapsilosis, and C. tropicalis) associated with invasive candidiasis have been...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230421
Infection with Staphylococcus aureus has been considered a major problem in hospitals. The clinical importance of S. aureus isattributed to notable virulence factors and genetic diversity. The objective of this study therefore was to investigate the distribution of S, aureus viru...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230422
Snježana Hodžić, Amela Hercegovac, Nijaz Tihić, Darja Husejnagić, Aldijana Avdić, Merima Ibišević & Melisa Kadrić·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Aims: The aims of this study was to investigate the susceptibility of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates to antibiotics and essential oils - Origanum compactum, Origanum majorana and Thymus serpyllum. Study Design: Study incl...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230419
Primary Liver Cancer (PLC) is a global health burden, which is poorly addressed in developing countries. It is ranked the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with high incidence rates reported in Asia and Africa. Currently, in Kenya, there is an upward tren...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230418
Salamatu Abdulmalik Mohammed, Philip Anthony Vantsawa, A. A. Haroon, Karderam Bukar Dikwa, Adam Musa Bature & B. Sani Dari·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) are one of the world’s most important causes of physical and intellectual growth retardation. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence and transmission of soil-transmitted helminths among farmers living along the metropolitan section o...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230417
I. A. Azeez, A.M. Deji- Agboola, S. L. Owolabi, A. O. Boyejo, A. O. Issah, O. A. Buhari & M. F. Ikeola·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Aim: To determine the antimicrobial effectiveness of cocoa pod husk against P. aeruginosa. Study Design: An experimental research Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Microbiology, Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria, between J...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230416
COVID-19 vaccine like other vaccines is developed to produce acquired immunity against the virus which causes coronavirus disease. The spread of the virus led to quick study by various science laboratories all over the world on the preventive role and the mortality rate reduction...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230413
B-Dere is one of the communities in Ogoniland and a major oil producing area in Rivers State where oil exploration and production activities commenced 50 years ago and is now characterized by oil fields and installations that have remained dormant for several decades. Past spills...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230414
Aims: The objective of the study was to ascertain the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and ESBL prevalence of bacteria isolated from snacks. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology (Laboratory Unit) Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike. Methodology...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230415