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Potential Pathogenicity of Escherichia coli Isolated from the Stools of Healthy Children Suffering from Diarrhea Admitted to Hospitals in Southern Benin

Durand Dah-Nouvlessounon, Haziz Sina, Annatou Yakoubou, Bawa Boya, Scylax Azatassou, Christine N’Tcha, Agossou Damien Pacôme Noumavo, Funkè F. Assouma, Adolphe Adjanohoun & Lamine Baba-Moussa · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Aims: Infant mortality linked to infectious diseases remains a major public health concern, especially in the context of antibiotic resistance. This work aimed to study the potential pathogenicity of Escherichia coli strains isolated from the stools of children suffering from dia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i12773

The Effect of Morinda citrifolia Ethanolic Extract against Malassezia globosa Obtained from the Scalp of Individuals between the Ages of 18-24 in Georgetown, Guyana

Xabisa Hamilton & Sirpaul Jaikishun · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Dandruff, a common scalp condition affecting 50% of the world’s population, is mainly caused by the fungus M. globosa. In this study, the antifungal effect of M. citrifolia, commonly known as noni, was tested against M. globosa. M. citrifolia fruit, leaf, and stem contain phytoch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i11771

Synthesis and Antibacterial Potency of Some 3-methyl-2-oxo-1,2-dihydroquinoxaline-6- sulfonohydrazone Derivatives

Festus O. Taiwo, Olawatayo E. Abioye, Craig A. Obafemi & David A. Akinpelu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Studies on the synthesis of some sulfa quinoxaline has generate a considerable reputation as a result of their outstanding biochemical properties. This recent study was designed to prepared some sulfa quinoxaline hydrazone derivatives and studying their antimicrobial potency. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i11779

Quality of Drinking Water Points in Ntui (Centre Region, Cameroon) Based on the Abundance Dynamics of Bacteria of the Genus Aeromonas

Olive Vivien Noah Ewoti Ewoti, Blandine Pulcherie Tamatcho Kweyang, Rodrigue Mboene Mboene, Lucie Leme Banock & Moïse Nola · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

A study to assess the microbiological quality of drinking water in the town of Ntui was carried out from February to July 2022. The microbiological quality was assessed by monitoring the abundance dynamics of bacteria of the genus Aeromonas isolated from surface and ground water....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i11770

Isolation and Susceptibility of Microorganisms Responsible for Asymptomatic Antenatal Bacteriuria

Kousar Parveen, Sikander Ali Sial, Sandhia Kumari, Arooj Ali, Irum Akound & Amir Ali Akhound · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Aim & Objective: Determination of prevalence, bacterial profile and antibiotic sensitivity of microorganisms responsible for asymptomatic UTI during pregnancy. Methodology: The type of study is cross-sectional, Prospective type, was conducted at the PUMHS for Women Nawabshah...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i11769

Evaluation of Phytoremediation, Physicochemical and Heavy Metal Assessment of Crude Oil Polluted Soil Using Pseudomonas and Bacillus spp, Rivers State, Nigeria

Jaja, Soba Emmanuel · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Crude oil exploration has been beneficial to our economy but detrimental to our environment with the artisanal `refineries further compounding the challenge. This research was aimed at investigating the phytoremediation, physicochemical and heavy metal assessment of crude oil pol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i11768

Research for the Presence of Pesticides in Fish from the Sassandra and Bandama Rivers in the Localities of Bouafle, Guessabo and Soubre, Ivory Coast

Foba Foba Stéphane Isaac, Coulibaly Ibourahema, Konan Kouakou Ahossi, Coulibaly Adja Massagna & Kouassi Kra Athanase · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Aims: This study aims to investigate the presence of pesticides in fresh fish caught in the Sassandra and Bandama rivers of the Sassandra-Marahoué district. Study Design:  Fish is an important source of protein, the quality of which depends on many actions carried out directly or...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i11767

Antimicrobial Profiling of Resistant Genes in Bacteria Isolated from Drinking Water Sources in Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria

Inyingierefagha Moses Wilcox, Sokari, T. G., Akani, N. P. & Amadi, L. O. · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

The global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) necessitates a profound understanding of its dynamics, particularly in environmental reservoirs such as drinking water sources. The aim of the study was to identify the presence and variety of antibiotic-resistant genes (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10766

Isolation and Characterization of Bacteriophage against Drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Sajib Kumar Saha, Md. Ashiqur Rahman, Md. Sultan Mahmud, Md. Taijul Islam, Md. Nazmul Islam, Sadia Islam, Shohanur Rahaman, Anika Zafreen, Md. Raihanul Islam & Md. Sujon Ali · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most successful pathogens due to its vast arsenal of virulence factors, including anchor proteins, secreted toxins and enzymes, polysaccharides, and immune system modulators. Bacteriophages are viruses that specifically target and infect bacter...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10763

Endophytic Bacillus aerophilus from the Leaves of Azadirachta indica as a Potential Biocontrol against Staphylococcus aureus

Peter Kasyula Mwendwa, Anncarol W. Karanja & John M. Maingi · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Aims: The study entailed isolation and identification of Bacillus aerophilus in the leaves of young Azadirachta indica plants, establishing the antimicrobial activity of the endophyte against Staphylococcus aureus, and screening for phytochemicals. The study investigated the pote...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10762

Dissemination of Multidrug-Resistant, Extensively Drug Resistant and Pandrug-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates among In-Patients and Out-Patients in a Multi-Profile Health Care Settings

Beatrice Ngozi John-Onwe, Ugonna Cassandra Aniokete, Francis Amadi Ibiam, Ikemesit Udeme Peter, Chidinma Stacy Iroha & Ifeanyichukwu Romanus Iroha · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is one of the most life-threatening pathogens, especially in healthcare settings, and a main contributor to multi-drug resistance (MDR), extensive-drug resistance (XDR), and pan-drug resistant (PDR) phenotypes. However, there is limited data on the degree o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10761

Characterization and Antibacterial Activity of Soil Actinomycetes from Diverse Land Use Systems in Meru South, Eastern Kenya

Judith M. Gitari, Moses M. Muraya, Benson O. Onyango & John M. Maingi · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Aim: The increasing emergence and global spread of antibiotic-resistance by microorganisms pose a severe public health threat. Continuous exploration of different environments is required to find new sources of antibacterial compounds. Therefore, the study isolated, characterized...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10760

In-silico Analysis of Newcastle Disease Virus Strains from Outbreaks in Zaria and Kano of Nigeria

Mohammed Usman Sajo, Bello Usman, Musa Kalim Adam, Mubarak Sambo, Maman Moutari Souley, Olusegun Adesina Fagbohun & Lawal Sa’idu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Introduction: Newcastle Disease (ND) is the major constraint to poultry production in developing country like Nigeria. Numerous outbreak cases of ND have being reported frequently even in vaccinated farms. The large antigenic disparity of the Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV) and pot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10759

Safety Concerns on Microbes Associated with Fresh and Smoked Fish Sold in Igbokoda Fish Market, Nigeria

Olagunju Johnson Adetuwo, Kehinde Tope Adegbehingbe & Omodara Tolani Rachael · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2023

Fishes are important source of food for human globally because man gets a lot of minerals, vitamins, lipids and proteins from fishes and theirs products. Microbiological quality of fish is important to public health as indicative parameters to ensure safe consumption of fish by m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10758