Pregnant women are important people in society. As such, their health condition is paramount. Healthy babies reflect the health condition of fetus in the womb and the mother. In Nigeria, pregnant women consult local midwives for the purpose of their health and that of their unbor...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i9747
Water plays a vital role in maintaining human health but due to an increase in industrialization, urbanization and other anthropogenic activities, surface water pollution is on an increase. This research was carried out to investigate the microbiological and physicochemical statu...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i9746
Colour is a fundamental and most likely one of the primary attributes to be observed by the human senses, making it an essential part of human life and culture. This study investigates the bioproduction and potential application of bacterial pigments obtained from abattoir wastew...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i8742
Streptomyces clavuligerus is a member of the Actinobacteria family primarily known for its production of clavulanic acid antibiotic. The need for identification of new antimicrobials led to the identification of volatile components of S. clavuligerus metabolites using GC-MS. The...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i8741
Natural products are alternatively used in the control of pests and diseases because they are highly available, cheap and environmentally friendly. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) belongs to the Leguminosae family and subfamily Fabaceae. Its native to Africa, Asia and S, America. Ta...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i8740
L. plantarum is a known member of the lactic acid bacteria that possesses antimicrobial activities. Organic acids, hydrogen peroxide and bacteriocins have been majorly identified as the contributors to its antimicrobial activity. The present study sought to employ the GC-MS tec...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i8739
As a result of infectious organisms' development of antibiotic resistance, using antibiotics to treat infectious diseases has become more challenging. This study was undertaken to study the antibiogram of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia isolated from Nworie river in Imo...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i7737
Tobias Agada Ikoyi, Uju Uchenna Ashien, Banyonga Saidu Bobzom, Ime Aniema-Abasi Wilson, Ukemeobong Aniefiok Akpabio & Chidimma Rosemary Obi-Anyaorah·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the antibacterial efficacy of Jatropha curcas leaf extract against some isolates associated with surgical wounds. Study Design: This was a hospital-based study conducted in 2017 in the Department of medical microbiology unit of Bingham u...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i8738
B. A. Bamkefa, O. A. Fatoki, O. Abiola-Olagunju, A. Duyilemi-Olaniyi, A. S. Abeeb, K. O. Adediran & O. O. Ajogbeje·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Aim: This study sought to evaluate the mycoflora associated with sorghum retailed in some selected markets in Ibadan metropolis and assessing the risks associated with their consumption. Methodology: Sorghum samples were obtained from Sango, Oja Oba, Ojoo, Bodija and Orita market...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i7735
Aim: This study evaluates the effects of bacteriocin produced by Lactobacillus rhamnosus on cutaneous wound healing in mice. Study Design: Randomized experimental design was employed in the study from June-September, 2022. Methodology: Probiotic L. rhamnosus was isolated from non...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i7734