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Common Isolates and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Urine Samples among Patients Attending a Tertiary Health Institution in South Nigeria

Obu, Sylvia Ifeoma, Edet, Samuel Eno, Ojimba, Anastacia Okwudili, Ugoeze, Francis Chinedu, Osiatuma, Victor Azubuike, Johnson, Mfon Udo, Asiodu, Anthony Uchenna, Akinkunmi Ibukun Jacob, Jisieike, Obianuju Nkemjika, Olabisi, Olatunde Felix, Emekekwue, Chinyelu Ifeoma, Eborah, Chukwuemeka Chibuzo, Edom, Assumpta Chinyere, Afamefune, Judith Udoka & Ude, Daniel Nnamdi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Aim: To identify the main isolates in Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns in Federal Medical Centre Asaba as a guide to developing corresponding antibiogram to support empirical treatment of these infections. Study Design: A three - year ret...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1414

Co-infection of Newcastle Disease and Avian Colibacillosis in a 4-week-old Broiler Flock in Maiduguri, Nigeria

Francis Enenche Ejeh, Jallailudeen Rabana Lawal, Akange-Ejeye Nguavese Emmanuella, Laleye Agnes Tinuke, Olaolu Olushola Samuel, Jonathan Musa Dagare, Mohammed Usman Sajo & Abdul-Dahiru El-Yuguda · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Newcastle disease (ND) and avian colibacillosis (AC) outbreak occurred in a 200-bird commercial broiler flock in Maiduguri, Nigeria. Despite vaccinations, the flock experienced a 60% morbidity and 45% mortality rate. Symptoms observed among the flock included weakness, inappetenc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1413

Bioreactor-based Bioremediation of Degreaser-Contaminated Soil: A Study on Microbial Synergy and Nutrient Amendments

Janet Olufunmilayo WILLIAMS, Renner Renner Nrior & Nnemelu, Immaculata Ifunanya · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Aim: The aim of this study is to enhance the bioremediation of degreasers used in upstream sectors of Nigeria Petroleum Industry using Bacteria (Pseudomonas and Bacillus species) grown in Bioreactor. Study Design: This study employs experimental designs, Randomized Block Design T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1412

Widespread Occurrence of Antibiotic Resistance Genes in Bacterial Isolates from River Ala in Akure, Nigeria

Okunade, S. O. & Olalemi, A. O. · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2025

Antibiotic resistance genes can be naturally occurring in bacteria or can be acquired through horizontal gene transfer. This study investigated the antibiotic resistance genes in bacterial isolates from River Ala. Water samples were collected bi-weekly over a period of 24 weeks f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2025/v19i1411

Antimicrobial Activities of Palm Kernel Oil (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) and Castor Oil (Ricinus communis Linn.) on Uropathogens

Rita Ngozi Nweke, Bernard Uzoma Nweke & Precious Chidimma Onyeka · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Aim: This study investigates the antimicrobial activities of castor bean oil and palm kernel oil against uropathogens, focusing on their potential as alternatives for treating urinary tract infections. Study Design: This study is a cross sectional research. Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12410

Assessment of Microbial Contamination and Antibiotic Resistance Profiles of Bacteria on Nigerian Currency Notes: Implications for Public Health and Antimicrobial Resistance

Olaleye E.T., Raheem T.Y., Olowe B.M., Adesina F.C. & Moshood W.K · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Background: Many microbes have been associated with the contamination of Naira notes, and most of these microbes have shown high resistance to antimicrobials, with different resistance profiles including multidrug-resistant (MDR), extensively drug-resistant (XDR), and pandrug-res...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12409

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Extended-spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli from Poultry Flocks in Benin City, Nigeria

EDENAGBON Peter Osamamwande, ANI Chinaemerem Precious, OLAIDE John Bolarinwa, OLALEDE Victor Damilare, Okabeonye Sunday Agbo, ODODIKE Glory Ozioma, ISMAILA Emmanuel Oluwasegun, ADENAIKE Kimberly Adebisi, OKOYE Chrispin Arinze & KAYODE Abisola Aluko · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

People working in proximity to chickens farms or markets are at greater risk of developing antimicrobial resistance from Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL-EC) due to its zoonotic potential.   The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12408

Prevalence of Occult Hepatitis B Infection among People Living with HIV/AIDS in Rivers State

Lawson Stephenson Danagogo & Rhoda Nwalozie · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Background: Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) has become a significant health concern, especially among individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Determining the prevalence of OBI among this population is crucial for informing targeted screening and intervention strategies. This study a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12407

Economic Evaluation of Prudent Antibiotic Usage Campaigns: Enhancing Healthcare Quality and Reducing Costs

Benny Lumban Radja & Endang Sri Lestari · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Background and Objective: Irrational use of antibiotics is a major cause of antibiotic resistance and increases healthcare costs. Promoting the prudent use of antibiotics in hospitals is an essential effort to improve the quality of antibiotic use among healthcare workers. This s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12406

Relationships between Waters Quality and Mosquito Presence and Abundance: A PCA-Based Study in Souk el Arbaa, Morocco

A. Kbibch, Kh. EL Khokh, Y. Larhbali, Aalama Fatima, Y. El Guamri, H. Darif & D. Belghyti · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

The degradation of the natural environment with urbanization and ruralization leads to the creation of new areas favorable to the proliferation of mosquitoes, which explains the generally considerable dispersion. The objective of our statistical study is to highlight how the qual...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12405

Molecular Detection of Integrons I and II in Some Clinical Isolates from Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri, Nigeria

Ndu, Ijeoma Festa & Festus, Nathaniel Jack · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Aim: This study aimed at detecting the integron-integrase I and II gene in Gram negative bacteria. Study Design: Cross-sectional and descriptive study design were utilized in this study. Place and Duration of Study: Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital Okolobiri and Niger Del...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12402

Treated Wastewater by Selected Microalgae for Irrigation

Gehan Salem, Amany Hamad, EL-Shaymaa E. Mussa & Mona Ghazal · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Water is a major natural resource that supplies our demands in a precise manner. We must conserve and utilise every drop of water. Irrigation is considered the primary user of freshwater. Irrigation of land accounts for about 80% of overall freshwater usage. Reusing treated waste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12403

In vitro Evaluation of Antifungal Activities of Zingiber officinale (Ginger) and Allium sativum (Garlic) Extracts on Fungal Isolates from Tinea Capitis

Rita Ngozi Nweke, Clara Idara Eleazar, Emmanuel Okwudili Nwafor & Bernard Uzoma Nweke · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Aim: To evaluate the in-vitro antifungal activities of garlic and ginger extracts against fungal isolates from Tinea capitis. Study Design: This was cross-sectional research. Place and Duration of Study: Scalp scrapping samples were collected from village primary school children...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i12404

Study of Antibiotic Sensitivity of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Women with Urinary Tract Infection

Zahraa Ayid Ahmed · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

UTIs, or urinary tract infections, are among the most prevalent infections in the world. It is estimated that 7% to 10% of UTIs are caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antibiotic resistance levels in P. aeruginosa isolates from UTIs are often greater than in E. coli isolates. So, t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i11401

Antibiogram of Bacteria Isolated in Raw Milk Sold in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria

Innocent, I.G., Yaakugh, B.J., Kuleve, M.I., Suleiman, M., Dafur, G.S., Adamgbe, M.I., Doris, T.O. & Ezechukwu, G.C. · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

The antibiogram profile of bacteria isolated from raw milk source in Makurdi, Benue State. Samples were collected in six different areas where raw milk are sold and were analyzed. The most frequently identified bacterium was Escherichia coli, which constituted 72(32.4%) followed...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i11399