South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology

Effect of Soil Physicochemical Parameters and Seasonal Variations on the Occurrence of Keratinophilic Fungi of Murtala Amusement Park in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

U. I. Hamza, M. C. Emere & T. Bulus · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

Keratinophilic fungi are the prime cause of various mycotic infections among children. Murtala Amusement Park is one of the preferred recreation grounds in Minna. The aim of this research was to investigate the occurrence of fungal species at Murtala Amusement Park, Minna, with t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v1i1730

Prevalence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Abeokuta, Nigeria

O. A. Osinupebi, J. A. Osiyemi, A. M. Deji-Agboola, P. A. Akinduti, O. Ejilude, S. O. Makanjuola, N. O. Sunmola & E. O. Osiyemi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

This study examined the prevalence of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in clinical samples of patients in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria using standard recommended procedures. A total of 338 clinical specimens of Pus, Aspirate, Ear and Wound swabs were collected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v1i1718

Comparative Assessment of Starter Culture-Fermented Condiments Made from Seeds of Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon)

Fatimat O. Adebayo & Smart O. Obiekezie · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2018

Aim: This study was conducted to assess fermented condiments that were made from watermelon seeds, using isolated organisms from traditional fermentation as starter-cultures. Study Design: This is a laboratory-controlled experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Dept. of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2018/v1i1705