Concerns about first generation bioethanol's impact on the food chain and biodiversity have shifted research to second generation (2G) bioethanol technologies. The 2G-bioethanol is made from lignocellulosic biomass, which is more sustainable and does not harm food security or the...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830481
Tuberculosis is a public health problem especially in developing countries, including Nigeria. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in HIV patients attending Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A t...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830479
Citric acid production using agro-waste as cheap carbon source helps in waste management and reduction in cost of production. The study was aimed at optimizing citric acid production from corncobs as substrate was amended with copper ions. Corncobs were collected, air dried, mill...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830477
Background: Malaria and anemia among children especially those that are <5 years of age are still diseases of public health concern. This study was designed to determine the effect of malaria on the anaemia status of under five children attending a health facility in Yola, Ada...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830478
Aim: To estimate antibody titres to Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) among vaccinated medical students. Study Design: Cross sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Study was done in the Department of Microbiology, Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B.G. Naga...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830475
Background: Body fluids obtained from sterile body sites are expected to be devoid of any pathogenic or commensal microorganisms. The cause of infected body fluids could be any pathological agents or skin contaminants harbored from intensive care units. This study identifies comm...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i830476
Introduction: Tuberculosis is a disease condition caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Several predisposing factors such as Age, Sex and overcrowding may have affected the prevalence of tuberculosis in various locations including Bayelsa State and other parts of the world. Aim:...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i730474
Aim: The study was aimed at antibiotic susceptibility studies on Escherichia coli O157: H7 isolated from vegetables sold at Sokoto Central Market, Northwestern, Nigeria. Study Design: The study is a cross-sectional study involving sampling of vegetables sold at Central Market, So...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i730473
Caleb Ndako Angulu, Sadiq Umar Maryam, Godiya Peter Mamman, Innocent Apameio Jesse, Agholor Kin & Yakubu Mahmud·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Fluoroquinolones are widely used most effective medication, systemic antibacterial that have long been used against respiratory and Urinary Tract Infections. Fluoroquinolones are effective against both aerobic and anaerobic gram positive and negative bacteria, most especially Sal...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i730472
Aim: The aim of this study is to screen and determine the biodegradation potential of the endophytic bacteria isolated from roots and leaves of mangrove plants. Methodology: In this work were isolated, identified and screened endophytic bacteria from roots of Rhizophora mangle, A...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i730471
Hepatitis infections are global public health concern more especially hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections which can easily be transmitted from mothers to newborn babies through contact with body secretions. This research was conducted to investigate the...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i730470
Background: Gastritis is an inflammation of the protective lining of the stomach which has been a global burden in the past decades. It can be caused by irritation, excessive alcohol use, chronic vomiting, stress, or the use of certain medications such as aspirin or other anti-in...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i730468
V. Obike-Martins, M. S. Fashola, N. C. Oji, V. O. Nwaugo, F. U. Uchenna, I. N. Okwy-Irokanulo & E. Enya·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Background: The demand for wood and wood products for use in construction and building has resulted in a surge in sawmilling activities especially in Nigeria with resultant incessant emissions into the environment. Aims: This study was therefore aimed at investigating the air qua...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i630469
Adaeze Nnedinma Achugbu, Jude Ejiofor Amadi, Kenneth Udeh Ekwealor, Onyekachi Omaka & Odira Johnson Oledibe·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2022
Contamination of maize by toxigenic fungi is the process that occur yet in the field. Aflatoxin contamination in several foodstuffs has been a recurrent problem. This study is aimed to evaluate the effect of selected fungicides in the control of aflatoxin-producing fungi affectin...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i630467
Management of industrial effluents is one of the major challenges affecting developing nations of the world. Many of these industries release their effluents indiscriminately into the environment without proper treatment, which has caused a great health hazards to the environment...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2022/v22i630465