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Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection with Respiratory Diseases in Cameroon Patients, Using GastroPanel® Serological Biomarkers (Pepsinogen I; Pepsinogen II; Gastrin-17; Helicobacter pylori IgG)

Alonge Ivo Ebule, Valentine Ngum Ndze, Ngouana Kammalac Thierry, Guenou Etienne, Ndja Heu Ines Vanella, Bouorewo Tchinda Naquine Nibeline, Noah Noah Dominique, Minna Maki & Kari Syrjanen · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Introduction: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a microaerophilic gram-negative bacterium that colonizes the gastric mucosa and provokes inflammation and immune responses throughout life with liberation of diversecytotoxique substances dependent on host. Infection to H. pylori h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230324

Biological Properties and Phytochemical Analysis of Fractions and Total Extracts of Cylicodiscus gabunensis Harms and Morinda lucida Benth

Cédric Sima Obiang, Rick Léonid Ngoua Meye Misso, Elvis Otogo N’Nang, Joseph Privat Ondo, Guy Roger Ndong Atome, Louis Clément Obame Engonga & Edouard Nsi Emvo · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Two plants used in traditional medicine from Gabon were studied. The aim of this study was to study the biological properties and phytochemical analysis of Cylicodiscus gabunensis Harms and Morinda lucida Benth. These extracts were subjected to antimicrobial (diffusion, dilution)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230325

High Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection, Atrophic Gastritis and Hypochlorhydria in HIV-Positive Cameroonians Tested by Serological Stomach-Specific Biomarkers (GastroPanel®)

Alonge Ivo Ebule, Valentine Ngum Ndze, Ngouana Kammalac Thierry, Lebongo Belayang Marie, Mbopiwou Nforen Ismaila, Sonkwe Phalone Aurelli, Longdoh Anna Njunda, Noah Noah Dominique, Marie Claire Okomo Assoumou, Paloheimo Lea & Kari Syrjanen · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Background: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) are associated with significant chronic inflammation of the gastric mucosa. Gastric inflammation is a precursor to many gastrointestinal disorders including, peptic ulcer disease, atrophic gast...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230326

Antibiotic Treatment and Antibiogram Profiles of E.coli Isolated from Selected Poultry Farms in Ido-Ekiti

A. O. Oluyege & K. O. Ojo · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Aims: Antibiotic therapy in poultry is alleged to spread multiple antibiotic resistant bacteria. This study seeks to correlate antibiotic treatment in poultry with the occurrence of multiple bacterial resistances to critically important antibiotics and also determine the potentia...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i230322

Antibacterial Activity of Soap Formulated from Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Extract

John Lloyd Bernaldez & Manuela Cecille G. Vicencio · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Allium sativum, commonly known as ‘garlic’ has long been used as an antibacterial agent that can actually inhibits growth of infectious agents and at the same time protect the body from the pathogens. This study was conducted to determine the antibacterial activity of soap from g...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i130320

Probiotic Potential and Genomic Evaluation of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fermented Sorghum-Based Gruel

Oluwabukola Atinuke Popoola, Abiodun A. Onilude, Hadiza Rasheed-Jada & Oyekanmi Nashiru · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Forty eight isolates were randomly isolated from fermented red sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) and white sorghum-based (Sorghum vulgare) gruel and evaluated for their probiotic abilities. Forty five out of the forty eight isolates were Gram-positive, catalase negative and non-sporulati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i130321

Phytochemical Analysis and Anti-Tuberculosis Activity of Extracts of Detarium senegalense Bark and Root

Kazeem Toyosi Olatunji, Adamu Aliyu, Yakubu Ya’aba, Shehu Busu Mohammed & Peters Oladosu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Tuberculosis [TB] remains one of the major global health threats leading to morbidity and mortality. Detarium senegalense J. F. Gmelin belongs to a group of medicinal plants that are used by traditional medicine healers for the treatment of venereal diseases, urogenital infection...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i130318

Urinary Tract Infection in Omani Children: Etiology and Antimicrobial Resistance. A Comparison between First Episode and Recurrent Infection

Mohamed El-Naggari, Sharef Al-Mulaabed, Fatma Rabah, Ahmed B. Idrees, Zakaria Al Muharrmi & Ibtisam El Nour · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Aims: The aims of this study were identification of the causative organisms, uropathogens’ resistance, and extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing bacteria in primary and recurrent urinary tract infection. Study Design: A retrospective study included Omani children, less than 14...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i130319

Kinetic Study on Biogas Production from Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) Waste and Its Blend with Animal Manure Using Logistic Function Model

Christian C. Opurum · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

This research paper aimed to evaluate the kinetics of anaerobic digestion (AD) of mixtures of cabbage waste (CW) with (Poultry dropping (PD) and Cow dung (CD). The study was conducted in 10L bio-digesters for 35 days under mesophilic conditions (25 - 35OC). Logistic function equa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i130317

Anaerobic Digestion of Corn Stover for Improved Biomethane Yield: Effect of Organic Nitrogen Sources (Soybean Curd Residue and Fish Waste)

Christian C. Opurum & F. J. C. Odibo · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

The present study investigated the effect of organic nitrogen sources, soybean curd residue (SCR), and fish meal (FW) on the anaerobic digestion of corn stover for biomethane production. The bioreactors were seeded with the corn stover (corn cob and corn sheath), soybean curd res...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i130316

Variation in Biofilm-Forming Potential of Staphylococcus aureus from Clinical and Non-Clinical Sources

K. Otokunefor, J. J. Jesutobi & O. E. Agbagwa · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Introduction: Biofilm forming ability has been described as a potential marker of pathogenicity, particularly in Staphylococcus aureus. These biofilms are notable as an important contributor to virulence abilities, further aiding the producing strain in long term survival and res...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i130314

Survey on Rice Blast and Morphological Characterization of Magnaporthe oryzae oryzae

Z. Nazifa, F. M. Aminuzzaman, K. Akhter, M. K. Rehena & L. Laila · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Aims: To survey and study morphological characterization of rice blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae oryzae (MoO) that has become a major factor limiting rice yield throughout the world. Study Design: Complete Randomized Design (CRD). Place and Duration of Study: Mycology Laborato...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i130315

Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL): An Early Dual Biomarker in Diagnosis of Ascitic Fluid Infection and Acute Kidney Injury in Liver Cirrhosis in a Tertiary Centre, Egypt

Dalia Kamal Nassar, Mohammed Fouad Elkenawy, Mohammed Mahmoud El-Naggar, El-Sayed Abdul-Maksoud Khalil & Ghada Ibrahim Barakat · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the ascitic Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) as a diagnostic biomarker for bacterial translocation or bactDNA translocation in ascites of cirrhotic patients and to evaluate the urinary NGAL for identifying renal dysfunctio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230313

Foodborne Diseases and Intoxication in Nigeria: Prevalence of Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Salmonella, Shigella and Staphylococcus aureus

Samuel Ekene Odo, Chidiebere Francis Uchechukwu & Ugochi Rita Ezemadu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

The prevalence of foodborne diseases in Nigeria is alarming despite efforts by Government and Non-governmental Organizations to prevent the spread of foodborne pathogens. Health and socio-economic implications of foodborne diseases are enormous, including loss of productivity and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230312

Comparative Study on Effectiveness of Commercial Antibiotic Discs in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria

Mercy I. Aboh, Yakubu Ya’aba, Shehu B. Mohammed & Peters O. Oladosu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2021

Clinically, antimicrobial susceptibility testing results provide guidance in the choice of antimicrobial agents in patient care. The accuracy of results from antimicrobial susceptibility testing can be affected by multiple factors including the media, antimicrobial discs or prepa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i1230311