G. O. Daramola, H. A. Edogun, A. O. Ojerinde, A. A. Agbaje, O. Ogunbola, O. O. Ajala, A. Egbebi & E. F. Akerele·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Use of Condom and Knowledge of Own HIV Status among Undergraduates of Ten Tertiary Schools in Ekiti and Ondo States Southwest, Nigeria Bearing a burden of 66.7% of all global cases, HIV infection has become a major health challenge in Africa in general and sub-Sahara Africa in pa...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/40205
Inherent Bacterial Diversity and Enhanced Bioremediation of an Aged Crude Oil-contaminated Soil in Yorla, Ogoni Land Using Composted Plant Biomass Aim: Inherent bacterial diversity and enhanced bioremediation of an aged crude oil-contaminated soil (ACOCS) in Yorla, Ogoni land wer...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39917
Production and Broad Characterization of a Spirulina platensis Dry Powder Grown in Bubbled Columns Aims: The aim of this work was to show the feasibility of growing Spirulina platensis in bubbled photo-bioreactors in a defined medium and after recovery and drying processes, to ob...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39995
A. M. Deji-Agboola, N. O. Sunmola, J. A. Osiyemi, S. O. Makanjuola, P. A. Akinduti, O. Ejilude & E. O. Osiyemi·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is one of the strains of E. coli responsible for E. coli-associated diarrhea outbreaks world-wide due to the consumption of contaminated foods. Cattle and their environment have been incriminated as the most important sources of pathogenic...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39834
Sharon Bamanya, Martha Nakaye Mubiru, Bashir Mwambi, Justus Mucungunzi, Dahir Ali Hersi, Christine Atuhairwe & Ivan Mugisha Taremwa·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Aim: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of intestinal candidiasis among people living with human immune deficiency virus (PLWHIV) attending Kisoro district Hospital in Western Uganda. Study Design: This was a cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39366
J. A. Osiyemi, O. A. Osinupebi, P Akinduti, O. Ejilude, S. O. Makanjuola, N. O. Sunmola & E. O. Osiyemi·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2018
Antibiotic Resistance Profile of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Abeokuta, Nigeria A considerable increase in infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has caused a high rate of morbidity among the populace with huge economic loss and...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39800
Biostimulatory Effect of Cassava Peel Waste on the Indigenous Fungi in Atrazine-impacted Soil The biostimulatory effect of cassava peel waste on the indigenous fungi in atrazine-impacted soil was assessed over a period of seven (7) weeks. The study site was at the Teaching and Re...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/40088
Effect of Sub Minimal Inhibitory Concentration Cetylpyridinium Chloride on Biofilm Formation and Hydropyobicity of Streptococci and Actinomycetes Background and Objectives: If the antimicrobial agent is not administered continuously, the concentration of the antimicrobial agent n...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39738
Background and Objectives: When an antimicrobial agent is removed after the treatment of bacteria for a short period, it takes a long time for the bacteria to return to normal growth, despite the reduction in the antimicrobial agent concentration. This phenomenon is referred to t...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39739
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi Isolates from Patients Attending Health Care Facilities, Ebonyi State, Nigeria Aim: To determine the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Salmonella enterica Serovar Typhi (called Salmonella Typhi hencefor...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMB/2018/39802