The rapid spread of acquired metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) among major Gram-negative pathogens is an emerging threat and a matter of particular concern worldwide. Carbapenems are among the few useful antibiotics against gram negative bacteria particularly those with extended s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230329
There is much concern on spread of pathogenic enteric bacteria and there resistance to commercially available antibiotics. There is a need for development of a new reliable drug for the treatment of diseases caused by these bacteria. This study determines the antimicrobial capabi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230327
Alonge Ivo Ebule, Valentine Ngum Ndze, Ngouana Kammalac Thierry, Guenou Etienne, Moche Mboudja Morel Ornella, Mboletieu Ateufo Aurelien, Noah Noah Dominique, Minna Maki & Kari Syrjanen·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Introduction: Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with an atrophic gastritis peptic and duodenal ulcer and gastric cancer. Patients with chronic renal diseases usually have dyspeptic symptoms. Several investigations have demonstrated an association between H. pylori infec...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230328
Background: IgG antibodies may serve as promising targets to detect and evaluate immune responses against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Both IgA and IgM antibodies target the spike protein’s receptor binding domain and are rapidly decayed, while IgG antibodies remain relatively stable fo...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230323
Alonge Ivo Ebule, Valentine Ngum Ndze, Ngouana Kammalac Thierry, Guenou Etienne, Ndja Heu Ines Vanella, Bouorewo Tchinda Naquine Nibeline, Noah Noah Dominique, Minna Maki & Kari Syrjanen·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a microaerophilic gram-negative bacterium that colonizes the gastric mucosa and provokes inflammation and immune responses throughout life with liberation of diversecytotoxique substances dependent on host. Infection to H. pylori h...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230324
Cédric Sima Obiang, Rick Léonid Ngoua Meye Misso, Elvis Otogo N’Nang, Joseph Privat Ondo, Guy Roger Ndong Atome, Louis Clément Obame Engonga & Edouard Nsi Emvo·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Two plants used in traditional medicine from Gabon were studied. The aim of this study was to study the biological properties and phytochemical analysis of Cylicodiscus gabunensis Harms and Morinda lucida Benth. These extracts were subjected to antimicrobial (diffusion, dilution)...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230325
Alonge Ivo Ebule, Valentine Ngum Ndze, Ngouana Kammalac Thierry, Lebongo Belayang Marie, Mbopiwou Nforen Ismaila, Sonkwe Phalone Aurelli, Longdoh Anna Njunda, Noah Noah Dominique, Marie Claire Okomo Assoumou, Paloheimo Lea & Kari Syrjanen·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2021
Background: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are associated with significant chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Gastric inflammation is a precursor to many gastrointestinal disorders including, peptic ulcer disease, atrophic gast...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230326
Aims: Antibiotic therapy in poultry is alleged to spread multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria. This study seeks to correlate antibiotic treatment in poultry with the occurrence of multiple bacterial resistances to critically important antibiotics and also determine the potentia...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230322
Allium sativum, commonly known as ‘garlic’ has long been used as an antibacterial agent that can actually inhibits growth of infectious agents and at the same time protect the body from the pathogens. This study was conducted to determine the antibacterial activity of soap from g...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i130320
Forty eight isolates were randomly isolated from fermented red sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and white sorghum-based (Sorghum vulgare) gruel and evaluated for their probiotic abilities. Forty five out of the forty eight isolates were Gram-positive, catalase negative and non-sporulati...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i130321