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Impact of Different Chemically Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles on Nosocomial Infection

Mohamed Abdel-Raouf, Hisham M. Aldeweik, Mohamed S. Albannan, Mohamed M. Zaki, Ahmed E. Abdelkader & Dalia Moemen · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: Nosocomial infection (NI), or so-called hospital-acquired infection, is one of the most important problems facing us and the world at this time. This study aims to investigate the effect of minimum inhibition concentration of Ag-NPs on isolated bacteria from nosocomial infec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i330146

Optimization for Oxalic Acid Production by Aspergillus niger Using Response Surface Methodology

D. M. Chioma & O. K. Agwa · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: To optimize selected process variables for oxalic acid production by Aspergillus niger using Response surface methodology. Study Design:  Central composite design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Microbiology, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i330145

Isolation and Characterization of Phosphate Solubilising Rhizobia Nodulating Wild Field Pea (Pisum sativum var. abyssinicum) from Southern Tigray, Ethiopia

Aklil Gebremedhin, Fassil Assefa & Anteneh Argaw · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Hypothesis: Phosphorus is the second limiting nutrients next to nitrogen as well as the least mobile element in the soil. This nutrient is one of the major constraints for low productivity of wild field pea in the study site. Hence, the development of environmental friendly and e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i330144

Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Acid Producing Bacteria from Selected Oilfield Environments within the Niger Delta

W. F. Briggs, H. O. Stanley, G. C. Okpokwasili, O. M. Immanuel & C. J. Ugboma · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Acid producing bacteria are considered an important group of corrosive bacteria that have economic importance to petroleum industry. In this research, acid producing bacteria were isolated from produced water sample collected at ten (10) oil field environments within the Niger De...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i330143

Prevalence of Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Childhood Diarrhoea in Mukuru Slums, Nairobi- Kenya

Soi K. Samuel, Ngeiywa M. Moses & Too J. Emily · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Diarrhoea in young children continues to be a major public health concern in developing countries, including Kenya. Poor sanitation among other factors can predispose a child to diarrhoea. Therefore, the present study sought to determine the prevalence of enterobacteriaceae isola...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i330142

Antimicrobial Activities of Different Soaps on Selected Human Skin Pathogens

Olakunle D. Teniola, Veronica Temitayo Folounsho, Pelumi S. Ogunlusi, Ayomikun E. Aderounmu & Adebukunola M. Omemu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: To evaluate the antimicrobial activities of various branded soaps against selected microbes present on the normal and infected skin. Study Design:  Experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biological sciences (Ondo State University of Science and Tech...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230141

Application of Response Surface Methodology for Optimizing the Production of Bioethanol from Calabash (Crescentia cujete) Substrate Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae

N. U. Nwogwugwu, G. O. Abu, O. Akaranta & E. C. Chinakwe · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: The study employed the Response surface methodology (RSM) model to optimize ethanol production from Calabash (Crescentia cujete) pulp juice using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Study Design: The Calabash pulp was squeezed with muslin cloth, and vacuum filtered to clear solution b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230139

Multi-drug Resistance Pattern of Staphylococcus aureus from Paediatric Ward, General Hospital, Ikot-Ekpaw, Mkpat Enin LGA, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria

I. A. Ibanga, O. D. Akan, F. Z. Uyanga, E. C. Mantu & M. Asuquo · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: This study evaluated the Multi-drug resistance (MDR) pattern of Staphylococcus aureus from a paediatric ward and was conducted using standard clinical microbiological procedures. Location and Duration of Study: The study was carried out on infant samples collected from the P...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230140

Serological Epidemiology of Foot-and-mouth Disease among Sedentary Mixed-species Herds in Adamawa Region, Cameroon

Silas Lendzele Sevidzem, Abdoulmoumini Mamoudou, Jacques François Mavoungou, Ikoum Dalida, Mohammadou Bouba, Oumarou Lebale, Hiol Victor Dermy, Rodrigue Mintsa Nguema, Zinga-Koumba Christophe Roland, Acapovi-Yao Geneviève Lydie, Simon Dickmu & Garabed Rebecca · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is an economically important viral disease of domestic animals and wildlife. High circulation occurs during outbreaks but little is known about the current transmission dynamics in sedentary cattle and sheep herds. To investigate on this, samples from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230138

Microbial Gimics: Strategies of Successful Pathogenicity by Staphylococcus aureus

Ifeoma Nwokediuko & Samuel Adeniyi Adeleye · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen associated with a variety of clinical diseases. It is the leading cause of wound infections, skin infections, respiratory infections as well as device-related infections. This review comprehensively covers the virulence determinants...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130136

Comparative Study on Physicochemical Parameters Study of Oil Polluted Sites and Hydrocarbon Degradation Potentials of Heterotrophic Bacteria in Southern Nigeria

R. N. Akwukwaegbu, P. O. Okerentugba, G. C. Okpokwasili, H. O. Stanley & C. J. Ugboma · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

In this study, hydrocarbon degradation potentials of heterotrophic bacteria isolated from oil-polluted soil were examined; Samples were collected from Sakpenwa, an oil producing community in Tai LGA of Rivers State. The amounts of hydrocarbon in the soil samples were determined u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230137

Gut Microbiota Dysbiotic Pattern and Its Associated Factors in a Cameroonian Cohort with and without HIV Infection

Simon Eyongabane Ako, Eric Achidi Akum, Jules Clement N. Assob, Céline Nguefeu Nkenfou, Pokam Thumamo Benjamin, Enoh Jude Eteneneng, Cho Frederick Nchang & Mbanya Gladice Mbanya · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: To compare the gut microbiota dysbiotic pattern between the HIV-negative individual and HIV-positive patients with /or without first-line ARV and cotrimoxazole prophylaxis treatment through culture-dependent technique. And additionally to access the associations of gut micr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130135

Isolation, Identification and Antibiogram of Salmonella from Cloacal Swabs of Free Range Poultry in Nsukka, Nigeria

Olovo, Chinasa V., Reward, Eleazar E., Obi, Scholastica N. & Ike, Anthony C. · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: Poultry is a common source of antibiotics resistant Salmonella in humans. This study aimed to isolate and identify Salmonella in free range chicken and turkey in Nsukka, Nigeria and to determine the antibiotic resistance profile of the isolates. Study Design, Area and Durati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130133

Immunoinformatics Approach Identified Two Highly Conserved B and T Cell Epitopes, LEASKRWAF and DSPLEASKRWAFRTG, for Effective Vaccine Design against Ebola and Marburg Viruses

Md. Shahadat Hossain, Hasan Al. Reza & Mohammad Shahnoor Hossain · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aims: Ebola and Marburg viruses cause fatal hemorrhagic fever in both human and non-human primates. Absence of any licensed vaccine has further deteriorated the problem. In the present study, we aimed to design potential epitope based vaccines against these viruses using computat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130134

Changes in Microbial Population Numbers during Composting of Some Organic Wastes in Greenhouse

E. C. Chinakwe, U. N. Nwogwugwu, V. I. Ibekwe, I. N. Nwachukwu, C. E. Ihejirika, C. J. Ofoegbu, P. O. Chinakwe & O. K. Mejeha · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: This study identified and enumerated microorganisms associated with the composting of some organic wastes using the plate count method Study Design: The wastes were allowed to decompose for 70 days in greenhouse using the modified windrow method of composting. Standard metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130132