Medicinal plants, as an effective source of traditional medicine, have genuine utility, and about 80% of the suburban population relies on plants as primary health care globally, especially in Africa, due to their availability and fewer complications. This study was designed to...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i10999
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic due to SARS-CoV-2 has progressed slowly in Africa, despite the alarmist predictions that were made. Vulnerable people are considered at risk of developing severe and complicated forms once they are infected. Despite relatively low reported COVI...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i101000
The search for novel antibiotics has long been a primary focus of biomedical research, with actinobacteria recognized as one of the most prolific sources of bioactive secondary metabolites. The genus Streptomyces is particularly well known for producing antimicrobial compounds th...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i10998
The study was undertaken to identify and prioritize the constraints faced by the sheep farmers due to endoparasitic infection because these endoparasitic infections among sheep negatively impact their productivity and reproductive efficiency, which in turn directly influences the...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9997
Anna Kaushik, Prety Rekha Narzary, Manasee Hazarika Ahmed, Akash Neog Thengal, Sukanya Saikia & Dhruba Jyoti Kalita·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Bombyx mori, the domesticated silkworm, relies on a robust innate immune system to defend against microbial threats, and a central component of this defense is the production of antimicrobial peptides. These short, cationic molecules provide broad protection through multiple mech...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9996
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a major global public health challenge, with a disproportionately high burden in sub-Saharan Africa. Due to high behavioral practices such as, drug injection, unprotected sex, multiple sex partner among students of higher learning, this s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9995
DIABANGOUAYA Delia Carmen, DJERI Bouraïma, GAMBOGOU Banfitebiyi, DIANTOM Agoura, MELILA Mamatchi & KAROU Damintoti·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Aims: To identify the microorganisms involved in spontaneous cocoa fermentation in Togo and to evaluate their impact on the quality of the derived product. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory of Microbiology and Food Quality Control (LAMICODA), University of Lomé, Togo and La...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9994
Fecal contamination of food crops poses significant public health risks, yet little is known about its occurrence in Catha edulis (khat), a widely consumed stimulant in Kenya. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with fecal coliform contamination of khat twigs at...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9993
Payel Kar, J B Rajesh, Chethan G E, S K Behera, Kalyan Sarma, Bedanga Konwar, Mimi Lalmangaihzuali, Sherry Carelyne Marwein, Kh. Thanila Rose, Jashima Debbarma & C Christen·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Aims: Aim of this report is to discuss about a canine Staphylococcal dermatitis case with its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment strategies. Presentation of Case: A seven-year-old female mixed breed dog was brought with complaints of severe itching over the whole-body area for one...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9991
Chimaobi, Charity Chinyere, Okoronkwo Chimaobi, Egwu-Ikechukwu, Modesta Mmaduabuchi, Ali Chioma Magareth, Adeshina Afusat Aina, Ugwuocha Chibuike Sunday & Ikwuakor Chinyere Geraldine·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Staphylococcus aureus especially some types of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus” (MRSA) is the major cause of both community and hospital acquired infection globally. us infections. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors, prevalence and antimicrobial s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9992
Brucellosis is a disease caused by facultative capnophilic, Gram-negative, intracellular bacteria belonging to the genus Brucella. Among the Brucella spp. Brucella canis is a significant infectious agent linked to abortion and infertility in canines. This bacterium poses a health...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9990
Urinary tract infection associated with catheter is the most common healthcare infection which can lead to complications and death. The study was done to investigate the antibiotic resistance profile, biofilm formation and molecular characteristics of Enterococcus spp. isolated f...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9989
Ene Chidiebere Brown, Akpa Winifred Chinwedu, Nweke Idakari Chinedu, Ene Ebele Chidiebere, Onoh Toochukwu Joan, Akpa Christain Obasi, Udochukwu Kingsley Nzube, Osuagwu Chioma Stella, Okparaoka Samuel Uchechukwu, Okparaoka Vivian Chisom & Onyeyili Ikemefuna Nnamdi·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2025
Mycology is a rapidly evolving field of science that has great potential to improve the understanding of fungi and their impact on the world. The review explores specific diagnostic methods employed in fungal diagnosis, tracing the evolution from traditional approaches to the mor...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9988
Probiotics are beneficial microbes, primarily from the genera Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, that play a pivotal role in promoting host health through nutritional, immunological, and physiological functions. As a result, there has been a significant increase in global researc...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9987
In general, the bio-priming of seeds using Plant Growth Promoting Bacteria (PGPB) enhances germination rates and fosters better seedling establishment. To capitalise on these advantages, a bio-priming experiment was carried out on barnyard millet seeds utilising five distinct liq...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2025/v25i9985