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Physicochemical and Bacteriological Quality of Water from Storage Tanks in a Tertiary Institution in Rivers State, Nigeria

N. P. Akani, T. Sampson, G. C. Disegha & V. Vincent-Okwuosa · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Water quality analysis is essential in assessing the suitability of different water sources used for various purposes, including industrial and domestic uses. This study was therefore aimed at determining the physicochemical and bacteriological quality of water samples from diffe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i630355

Brief Study of the Immune System and A Large Sea of Pathogens and Other things Side A

Valdecir de Godoy Borges · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

And I will destroy any man who dares to abuse my trust, I promise that you will be mine (Queen 1973) We begin and brief study with this song to illustrate in a simple and interesting way because aimunology itself is something extremely interesting the flagship the captain this bo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i630354

Prevalence of Ascariasis among Children in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria

M. E. Okoh, I. W. Nyinoh, L. N. Utume & T. T. Terzunwe · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of ascariasis among children of 1-15 years old in Wadata, Wurukum, Northbank, Fiidi, and Modern market of Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria. Prevalence of Ascariasis among children was conducted between January to march 2020. A total...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i530353

Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B and C Viruses, and HIV among Antenatal Pregnant Women in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

Onwe, Reuben O., Maduka-Okafor, Charles C., Nwachukwu, Ebuka C. & Ike, Anthony C. · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Aim: Hepatitis B and C viruses and HIV infections remain major global health concerns as causes of high morbidity and mortality in developing countries. This study aimed at determining the prevalence of HBsAg antibody, anti-Hepatitis C and HIV 1 and 2 antibodies in antenatal preg...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i530352

Bacteriological and Physicochemical Quality Assessment of a Segment of Asa River Water, Ilorin, Nigeria

Fausat Abimbola Jimoh & Olatunji Matthew Kolawole · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

The existence of all living organisms depends on water resource which is continually polluted, and is therefore of public health importance. This study investigated river water samples for physicochemical and bacteriological quality of post-office segment of Asa river in Ilorin u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i530351

Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Clinical Isolates of Pseudomonas in Tertiary Care Centre of Kutch

Krupali Kothari & Dolly Solanki · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Aim: The current research was performed with an aim to discover the prevalence of ESBL producing P. aeruginosa and also to provide as a direct for doctors administration subjects by executing suitable infection control events as well as inventing an efficient antibiotic policy. M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i530350

Comparative effects of Lime and Garlic extracts on the Bacterial Load and Nutritional Quality of processed Shrimps (Penaeus notialis) from Sombreiro River, River State

K. C. Nwaogwugwu, B. J. O. Efiuvwevwere, O. K. Agwa & N. U. Nwogwugwu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Shrimps are highly valued worldwide. They deteriorate rapidly after harvest except preserved. This study was undertaken to determine the bacterial load and nutritional quality of shrimps subjected to 20% lime juice, 50% garlic extract and distilled water followed by smoking and s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i530349

Prevalence of Malaria at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Mumbai, India

Rashmita Das, Shilpa Patil, Kavita Balakrishnan, Chaitali Bhagat, Arunagiri Subramanian, Rajas Warke & Abhay Chowdhary · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Background: Malaria is caused by parasites of genus Plasmodium. It remains a major public health concern around the world. Though various diagnostic tools are available, there is an urgent need to use a more sensitive diagnostic method for early diagnosis to prevent unwanted outc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i530347

Effects of Methanolic Leaf Extracts of Daniella oliveri on Biochemical and Haematological Parameters of Albino Mice Infected with Plasmodium berghei NK 65

Muhammed Muazu, Karderam Bukar Dikwa, Deborah Madi Dibal, Muhammed Danjuma, Gideon Obaje Sunday & Yahaya Junaidu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

The rapid emergence and spread of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to Artemisinin derivatives and all the conventional antimalarial drugs necessitates the importance of ethnobotany, resulting in need to study the antiplasmodial potentials and the resultant effects of the methanol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i530348

Culture-Based Characterization of Bacteria Associated with Fish Pond Wastewater Undergoing Treatment Using Plants

C. C. Niyi-David, S. A. Wemedo, N. P. Akani & S. I. Douglas · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Fish pond wastewater management is one of the problems having the greatest impact on the environment. This untreated fish pond waste water contains organic materials, pathogenic microorganisms, nutrients and toxic compounds, which when discharged into the environment and it runs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i530346

Occurrences and AntibiogramPattern of Listeria monocytogenes in Vegetables Sold withinSokotoMetropolis, Nigeria

KafilatTemitope Mumuney, Abdulrahman Abdullateef & Auwalu Bala · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Listeriosisranks third in mortality among food-borne bacterial pathogens. The evaluation of antibiogram of Listeria monocytogenes in 5 different areas within Sokoto metropolis was performed in the study. A total of 50 (fifty) samples from cabbage, spring onion, tomatoes, lettuce,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i430344

Antibiotic Resistance of Bacteria of the Bacillus cereus Group Isolated from Attiéké, A Local Dish Sold in the Streets of the Town of Daloa (Côte d’Ivoire)

Kouassi Kra Athanase, Assohoun Marina Christelle Epouse Djeni, Kouassi Kouassi Clément, Coulibaly Ibourahema & Konate Ibrahim · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Bacillus cereus often causes problems in the food industry. It deteriorates the marketable quality of food. Bacillus cereus spores can withstand high temperatures and persist in finished or semi-finished products. The objective of this work was to assess the level of resistance t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i430343

Prolonged Usage of Herbicides Reduces Heterotrophic Aerobic Bacteria and Fungi Population and Alters Soil Physicochemical Parameters

Bello Marcus Oluyemi · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

The study aimed to examine the effect of commonly used herbicides on soil microbiota (bacteria and fungi) as well as its physiochemical properties. Topsoil (0 to 5cm depth) samples were collected from different plots at Ayepe, Iwaro Oka Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria with known prior...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i430342

Title Antibiogram of Key Microorganisms of Health Importance, Found on Different Species of Banana (Musa spp.)

C. J. Ugboma, C. A. Nzurumike & R. R. Nrior · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Aim: The aim of this study was to isolate, enumerate, identify and ascertain the antibiotic profile of the bacterial isolates associated with key body parts (Cut stalk, Tip, Endocarp, Vascular Tissue and Epicarp) of Banana fruits (Cavendish, Dwarf Cavendish, Red, Lady Finger and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i430341

In silico Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Analyses of SARS-CoV-2 in Mediterranean Basin

Ghaleb. M. Adwan · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Background: The novel human coronavirus disease COVID-19 has become the fifth reported pandemic since the global spread of 1918 flu and counted as the first documented coronavirus worldwide spread in the history. The COVID-19 was initially considered as a respiratory disease, but...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i430340