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Helicobacter pylori Infection and Association with Anaemia in Cameroon Patients, Using GastroPanel® Serological Biomarkers (Pepsinogen I; Pepsinogen II; Gastrin-17; Helicobacter pylori IgG)

Alonge Ivo Ebule, Valentine Ngum Ndze, Ngouana Kammalac Thierry, Nken Ester, Noah Noah Dominique, Minna Maki & Kari Syrjanen · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) together with chronic atrophic gastritis have also been associated to extragastric manifestations including neurological, dermatological, ocular, cardiovascular, metabolic, allergic diseases and hematologic disorders. Several studies...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i330330

Serological Profile of Convalescent COVID-19 Patients at an Infectious Diseases Hospital in Nigeria

Adeola Fowotade, Temitayo Oluwaseun Fasuyi, Ewean Chukwuma Omoruyi & Temitope Oluwagbenga Alonge · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230323

Antibiotic Treatment and Antibiogram Profiles of E.coli Isolated from Selected Poultry Farms in Ido-Ekiti

A. O. Oluyege & K. O. Ojo · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

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...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230322

Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL): An Early Dual Biomarker in Diagnosis of Ascitic Fluid Infection and Acute Kidney Injury in Liver Cirrhosis in a Tertiary Centre, Egypt

Dalia Kamal Nassar, Mohammed Fouad Elkenawy, Mohammed Mahmoud El-Naggar, El-Sayed Abdul-Maksoud Khalil & Ghada Ibrahim Barakat · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the ascitic Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as a diagnostic biomarker for bacterial translocation or bactDNA translocation in ascites of cirrhotic patients and to evaluate the urinary NGAL for identifying renal dysfunctio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230313

Foodborne Diseases and Intoxication in Nigeria: Prevalence of Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Salmonella, Shigella and Staphylococcus aureus

Samuel Ekene Odo, Chidiebere Francis Uchechukwu & Ugochi Rita Ezemadu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

The prevalence of foodborne diseases in Nigeria is alarming despite efforts by Government and Non-governmental Organizations to prevent the spread of foodborne pathogens. Health and socio-economic implications of foodborne diseases are enormous, including loss of productivity and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230312

Comparative Study on Effectiveness of Commercial Antibiotic Discs in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria

Mercy I. Aboh, Yakubu Ya’aba, Shehu B. Mohammed & Peters O. Oladosu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Clinically, antimicrobial susceptibility testing results provide guidance in the choice of antimicrobial agents in patient care. The accuracy of results from antimicrobial susceptibility testing can be affected by multiple factors including the media, antimicrobial discs or prepa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230311

Salmonella Serotypes Isolated from Beef Carcass Samples from Eswatini

B. N. Dlamini, C. Mudyanavana, T. H. Gadaga & M. T. Masarirambi · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Aim: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Salmonella serovars isolated in beef carcasses slaughtered in Eswatini from 2017 to 2020. Methods: Data analysed was officially recorded microbiological data from 2017 to 2020. Sterile broth moistened swabs were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230309

Changes in Acid-pH Resistance of Food Spoilage and Pathogens Spore-Forming Bacteria in Cameroonian Indigenous Sorghum-Based Acidic Beers before and after Sublethal Thermal Stresses

James Ronald Bayoï, Roger Djoulde Darman & Francois-Xavier Etoa · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Fermented alcoholic beverages play a major role in the socio-cultural lives of people of Northern Cameroon. However, reports of shelf-life and health problems associated with indigenous sorghum-based alcoholic beverages are a major call for concern. This study aimed to highlight...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230308

Citric Acid Production from Waste Substrate by Using Some Fungi

Shrishti Sharma, Suruchi Parkhey, Ashish Saraf & Sachin Das · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Citric acid is one of the most commonly used and easily available multifunctional organic acids. This is widely used in different industrial applications. Citric acid is 2hydroxyl 1,2,3 propanetricarboxylic acid. It is present in many fruits and vegetables. Citric acid is usually...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230307

Assessment of Physicochemical and Microbiological Quality of Table Water Sold in School Campuses of the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Stephenson Danagogo Lawson, Abiye Anthony Ibiene, Victoria Amadi, Stella Ogbonnie Enyinnaya, Lasbry Chidi Nnodim & Gift Atumatuchukwu Uzah · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Water is the elixir of life which is essential for proper metabolic processes to take place. The quest for cheap and readily available source of potable water has led to the emergence of sachet and bottle water which the sale and consumption continue to grow astronomically and ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230306

Percentage Bioremediation Assessment of Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) and Mucor racemosus in Hydrocarbon Contaminated Soil

D. N. Ogbonna, S. A. Ngah, R. N. Okparanma, O. Ule & R. R. Nrior · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2020

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess Percentage Bioremediation of Spent Mushroom Substrate (SMS) and Mucor racemosus in hydrocarbon contaminated soil Place and Duration of Study: A portion of Rivers State University demonstration farmland in Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Mile 3 Diobu are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230305

Diversity of Endophytic Fungi of Psidium guajava (Myrtaceae) and Their Antagonistic Activity against Two Banana Pathogens

Eric Ngalani Tchamgoue, Sandrine Aimée Youte Fanche, Bruno Lenta Ndjakou, Florentina Matei & Maximilienne Ascension Nyegue · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2020

Aims: The present study was carried out to determine the diversity of endophytic fungi that colonize the leaves of Psidium guajava, and to evaluate their antagonistic activity against Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense and Mycosphaerella fijiensis which are the two main phytopathog...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1130304

Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumonia Isolated from Patients Admitted in Tertiary Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia

Enas Sh. Khater, AbdAlazim A. AlFaki & Shehata Said Abd Elmoaty · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2020

Background: Carbapenem-resistant klebsiella pneumoniae is an emerging threat worldwide causing high rates of morbidity and mortality Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of carbapenem-resistant K. pneumonia (CRKP), associated risk factors, type of infections caused by CRKP and their a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1130302

Biocompatibility Effect of Bradyrhizobium japonicum and Trichoderma Strains on Growth, Nodulation and Physiological Traits of Soybean (Glycine max L.) under Water Deficit Conditions

Sahar El- Nahrawy, Mohssen Elbagory & Alaa El-Dein Omara · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2020

In the future, drought are expected to increase, affecting the productivity of crops sensitive to water scarcity. Through N2-fixation process, soybean is capable of achieving its nitrogen demands, however, this process is inhibited under drought stress conditions. Therefore, it i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1130300

Effect of Pullulanase Debranching and Retrogradation on Resistant Starch Yield and Glycemic Index of Garri

F. C. Ogbo & N. C. Nwozor · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2020

Aims: This research is aimed at developing a method of processing to increase the quantity of resistant starch in garri and reduce its glycemic index using pullulanase-producing Bacillus subtilis organism. Place and Duration of Study: Department of applied microbiology and brewin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1130301