Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the very serious common problems encountered in pregnancy, and it is associated with severe maternal and fetal risks which include maternal chorioamnionitis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, preterm birth, low birth weight, and increased perinatal...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4819
Soil contains a great diversity of microorganisms, including bacteria which are known to be drivers of soil ecosystem functions. This study was aimed at investigating the bacterial communities in bulk and rhizosphere soil of Fusarium wilt-infected plantain (Musa paradisiaca). Phy...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4817
Victoire Kom Fotso, O’Neal Dorsel Youté, Anselme Michel Yawat Djogang, Steve Carole Ditchou Nganso, Esther Guladys Kougang, Blandine Pulcherie Tamatcho Kweyang, Julius Nwobegahay, Adolarice Nana Feukeu, Valere Igor Deumi Monthé, Vanessa Ornella Alactio Tangueu & Pierre René Fotsing Kwetche·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Background: Waste is a source of potentially dangerous microorganisms for users of healthcare facilities, and its accumulation is a risk factor for infectious agent dissemination. Objective: The first aim of the present study was to identify and quantify aerobic bacteria around s...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4818
This study was aimed at the isolation and molecular characterization of bacteria associated with catfish from culture and wild environments. Samples of gills of Arius heudelotii and Claris gariepinus fishes of economic value from the New Calabar River Choba and earthen ponds from...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4816
Malaria remains a major infectious disease ravaging the tropical part of the world with more deleterious effects on tropical low- and middle-income nations. Aside from the complications, secondary infections by bacteria have become rampant; hence, the need for the antibacterial p...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4815
Plants' ubiquitin-26S proteasome degradation system (UPS) is involved in the signal transduction of numerous cellular functions, including pathogen-triggered host immunological responses. Pathogens that attack create effectors that are translocated into host cells and disrupt def...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4814
Twelve Trichoderma spp. isolated from different locations in Uttar Pradesh, India. Internal transcribed spacer (ITS) amplification and sequencing were used to identify isolates of Trichoderma that showed 99–100% identification with Trichoderma harzianum, Trichoderma asperellum, a...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4813
Eko, Kefas Osayi, Ngwai,Yakubu Boyi, Nkene, Istifanus Haruna, Abimiku, Rejoice Helma & Datok, Danladi Walong·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Aims: This Study is aimed at studying the Antimicrobial Resistance profile of Uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolated in Garaku, Keffi and Mararaban-gurku Healthcentres, Nasarawa-West Senatorial District, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Study Design: is a survey research. Place and Dura...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4812
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), an infectious airborne bacterium primarily impacting the lungs and instigating a chronic inflammatory response, persists as an enduring menace. This study aims to evaluate the interplay between MTB infection and associated risk factors in Rive...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i3810
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), is a significant public health concern in Nigeria, with varying prevalence across different regions. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of MTB infection and its association with socio-demographic variables in R...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i4811
Microbial investigation of live poultry birds were carried out in three different locations (Aluu, Elioparanwo and RSU) in Ikwerre, Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas, Rivers State, Nigeria. In this study a total of 125 samples of muscle (25), breast (25), intest...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i3808
In order to provide a straightforward, affordable, and environmentally friendly process for the synthesis of metallic nanoparticles, scientists are turning to natural ways like employing plant extract in response to rising antimicrobial resistance and the desire for novel biocida...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i3809
Punika Chaisemsaeng, Jatuporn Khamsong, Suriya Sophakhayang, Phongpan Cherdjerm, Rapeepun Prajuntasan & Panorjit Nitisuk·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2024
Primary screening of epiphytic and endophytic yeasts, the majority yeast was found from rhizosphere soil (21 isolates, 31.81%), and 5 antagonistic yeasts can have inhibited the growth of mycelia of C. capsici up to 60%. Efficacy of five antagonistic yeasts were screened under pla...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i3807
Pea root rot caused by Fusarium solani f. sp. pisi has been observed as an alarming problem in pea growing regions of Himachal Pradesh and poses major constraints in pea cultivations. The alcoholic leaf extracts of four plants viz., Eupatorium adenophorum, Eucalyptus sp., Vitex n...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i3805
A laboratory experiment was conducted with two new generation herbicide pyrazosulfuron ethyl treatments, namely, recommended dose 15 g a.i. ha-1 (RD) and 30 g a.i. h-1 (2RD), carfentrazone ethyl 25 g a.i ha-1(RD), 50 g a.i. ha-1 (2RD) along with control (without herbicide) applie...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2024/v24i3806