An infection that can be acquired in the hospital or other clinical settings is known as a health care associated infection. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. It is also one of the factors that contribute to the rising cost of hospital ca...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930496
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B and D antibodies among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti. Structured questionnaires were administered to obtain their socio- demographic dat...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930495
Aim: To assess the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Salmonella species isolated from ready-to-eat foods and food handlers in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in selected pla...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930491
Edith Brunelle Mouafo Tamnou, Mireille Ebiane Nougang, Claire Stéphane Metsopkeng, Manouore Njoya Awawou, Jean Samuel Eheth, Paul Serge Mbenoun Masse, Paul Alain Nana, Télesphore Sime-Ngando & Moïse Nola·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
The present study aims to assess the temporal variations of some biotic and abiotic biodegradation parameters of 2 polymers (LDPE and PP) by the bacteria P. aeruginosa and S. aureus at acidic, neutral, and alkaline pH under mesophilic conditions. LDPE and PP fragments were immers...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930489
Background: Thyroid hormones act on nearly every cell in the body including red blood cells. Thyroid hormones are also important to proper development and differentiation of all cells of the human body. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that destroys certain cells in...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930490
There is a growing need to develop a natural-based slow-release fertilizer for sustained nutrient delivery as a result of the challenges associated with the direct application of chemical fertilizers. In this study, two low crop residues, cassava mesocarp CM and coconut coir dust...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930488
Aim: To assess the antimicrobial susceptibility, Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and virulence genes of representative isolates in some selected sites of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Study Design: Case-controlled study. Place and Duration of Study: Selected places in Po...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930487
Background: The type of animal grazing method to be promulgated into the Federal Legal System has been an issue of controversy following incessant Farmers/Herdsmen clashes in Nigeria. The method to be adopted has to ensure a drastic reduction of common pathogens associated with t...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930486
This investigation was carried out to isolate, identify and screen for lipase producing fungal species present in the soil environment of Ilorin metropolis. Soil samples of approximately 200g each were collected randomly from eight different locations within the Ilorin metropolis...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930485
Introduction: Certain kitchen utensils used for food preparation can present significant risk because they are manufactured with materials such as aluminum, stainless steel and enamel that can be hazardous or contaminate food when heated. Aim: The aim of this study was to determi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930484
Aims: To describe the existence of microbial normal flora and its contribution to homeostasis, with emphasize on several major systems of the human body. Discussion: Normal microflora are a group of various microorganisms that reside in the bodies of all humans or animals. These...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i930483
Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) have been reported to be a component of the human and animal microbiome, functioning as probiotics. Their capacity to stick to the epithelial or mucosal surface is mostly dependent on receptor specific binding, charge, and hydrophobicity interaction. Mu...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830482
Aim: This study evaluated the effect of degradation of bacterial isolates from the feces of Bos tarus and fecal matter on crude oil polluted soil in a laboratory scale. Study Design: This study covered the isolation of bacterial consortium from the fecal matter of Bos tarus obtai...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830492
Aims: This study was to ascertain the bacteriological and physicochemical characteristics of fish pond effluents. Study Design: Waste water samples were collected from six (6) different ponds, three (3) earthen ponds (A, B & C) and three (3) concrete ponds (D, E & F). Pl...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830493
The increasing rate of Acinetobacter baumannii in recent time as a major pathogen associated with hospital acquired infections is burdensome. This has resulted to significant morbidity and mortality predominantly among the immunocompromised patients, prolonged hospitalization wit...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830480