Extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL’S) are a rapidly growing group of β-lactamases which have the ability to hydrolyze third generation antibiotics such as Cephalosporins and Aztreonam. The aim of this study is the determination of virulence genes in ESBL- producing Escherichia....
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10757
Coulibaly Adja Mansagna, Coulibaly Ibourahema, Ouattara Mohamed Baguy, Tiekoura Konan Bertin, Guedé Kipré Bertin, Toty Abalé Anatole, Konan Kouadio Fernique, Mariko Safiatou Tenin. Soumahoro, Nathalie Kouadio Guessennd & Le GER-BMR·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Lactobacillus contribute to the organoleptic quality of foods during the fermentation process in which they are involved. They also have the ability to inhibit the growth of undesirable germs by producing metabolites such as bacteriocins. The aim of this study was to isolate and...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10756
Several studies have shown that most condiments consumed in Nigeria today are fortified with chemicals that alter the nature and stripped the natural immunological adjuvants designed by nature to protect the body system. Several condiments have been developed from fermented foods...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10754
Several studies have shown that most condiments consumed in Nigeria today are fortified with chemicals that alter the nature, and negatively affect organs and cells. Several condiments have been developed from fermented foods in order to control this ugly situation and to produ...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10755
Charu Jain, Nikita Birhman, Swati Sinha, Anshdha Shah, Shukla Das, N. P. Singh, Poonam Mathur, Narendra Singh Mogha & Divya Kashyap·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Introduction: Dengue fever, a mosquito borne illness, have grown to pose a serious danger to public health systems in developing nations. The Dengue virus (DENV), a member of the Flavivirus genus has four serotypes that cause the disease which range in severity from subclinical i...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10753
Bashir Muhammad, Momodu Idris Babatunde, Umar Adamu Musa, Abdullahi Tanimu Bindawa, Jennifer Johnny, Mu’azzam Hassan Aliyu, Sufyan Chiroma Salihu, Ayuba Isiyaku, Katimu Yusuf & Musa Sale Makeri·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Introduction: Chikungunya is a re-emerging arthropod-borne viral disease that displays a large cell organ tropism, and causes a broad range of clinical symptoms in humans. The virus is listed on the WHO blueprint priority pathogens. However, Chikungunya is a neglected tropical di...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10752
Jonathan Okokon Ekanem, Alfred Young Itah, Uduak Ndubuisi-Nnaji, Patience Uche-awaji Gabriel, Mkpoikanke Ibanga Raphael & Mary Ufon Godswill·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Most communities in the oil rich Niger Delta find it difficult to access to potable water due to constant pollution of their natural water sources. The sole aim of this study was to examine the microbiological and physicochemical qualities of the Estuary water at Utaewa to ascert...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i10751
Aim: The aim of this research was to optimize the production of bioethanol from a select second generation feedstock (yam peels). Methodology: Bioethanol was produced from yam peels using Box Behnken Design (BBD). The independent variables selected for optimization of bioethanol...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i9750
Claire Stéphane Metsopkeng, Nola, Moïse, Geneviève Bricheux, Florence Donnadieu, Paul Alain Nana, Isabelle Ripoche, Nehemie Donfagsiteli Tchinda, Gabriel A. Agbor, Nana, Paul Alain, Pierre Chalard, Télesphore Sime-Ngando, Tchinda, Nehemie Donfagsiteli, Moïse Nola & Bricheux, Geneviève·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2023
Background and Objectives: Typhoid fever and cholera are two major health challenges in many developing countries. The use of extracts of the plants Moringa for their treatment is often done without perfect knowledge of the antimicrobial properties of each part of plant. This stu...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i9749
Background: Respiratory tract infections (RTI) form a major part of common ailments encountered by a general physicians hailing from a developing country. Antibiotics are used for treating any infection but inappropriate use of antibiotics lead to development of multidrug resista...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2023/v23i9748
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