Escherichia coli that produce the Shiga toxin (STEC) has become one of the most significant foodborne pathogens linked to serious illnesses. Our study was aimed to detect the existence, antimicrobial profiles, and virulence repertoire of different STEC serotypes from fecal sample...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1788
Bioactive compounds are found throughout the cherry fruit and these compounds give the fruits their antimicrobial properties. The objective of this study was to determine the mineral profile of M. emarginata for four maturity stages. The mineral potassium (K), phosphorus (P), and...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1787
In this study, the immuno-positivity of HIV among long, short distance drivers and ordinary drivers in different motor parks in Choba and Rumuokoro community Rivers State was investigated for their retroviral status. A total of 81 commercial drivers between the ages 30-56 while 1...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1786
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oil seed crop in the world belonging to the Leguminosae family. It is one of the essential food and cash crops of our country. In India, a large number of diseases attack groundnut [1]. Among soil borne diseases, stem rot or white m...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i12785
Lettuce is one of the most popular and consumed vegetables in the world. It could be contaminated with Salmonella spp. which would lead to food poisoning. The objective of this study was to quantitatively assess the risk of salmonellosis linked to the consumption of lettuce produ...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1783
Almou Abdoulaye Alio, Yaou Chaibou, Rabiou Maman Moustapha, ALIO SANDA Abdel-Kader, Sabo Haoua Seini & Sadou Hassimi·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Market gardening is an income-generating activity that is developing more and more in large African cities due to the strong demand for consumption in households and hotels. Market gardening has become a new profession and plays an important role in the supply of fresh vegetables...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1784
The study was aimed at determining the microbial air quality and antimicrobial susceptibility of dumpsites within Rivers State University. The samples were collected from 5 different dumpsites and 10 meters away using the plate sedimentation method. Petri dishes containing cultur...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1782
Blood Establishments strive to provide blood and blood derivatives that are safe for transfusion. A recurrent concern is providing blood components that are free from bacterial contamination. Bacterial and fungal contamination of blood products is nowadays a major apprehension wh...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1781
Simone Pierrette Nguimbous, John Muthini Maingi, Alphonse Wafula Wanyonyi & Shem Peter Mutua Mutuiri·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Background: Globally, and particularly in less-developed countries, one of the principal factors associated with morbidity and mortality is infectious diseases. Over the years, the abuse and misuse of pharmaceutical products have caused an increase in resistant microbes, and cons...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i1780
Aims: Microorganisms are everywhere including food. Food, although not sterile, must have the number of microbes present falling within the acceptable limit as prescribed by the World Health Organization and other regulatory bodies. Street-vended food and drinks are still a thriv...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i12778