Introduction: Escherichia coli, an indicator of feacal contamination has been proven to be the cause of several disease outbreaks in countries and continents around the world. Aim: To determine the genotypic variants of Escherichia coli present in Oyun River and provide informati...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330228
The hygiene status of most abattoirs and retail outlets in Nigeria is very poor, and it contributes to the unacceptable level of bacteria load in beef, and poses a health risk to consumers. This study examined the bacteriological analysis of beef production chain in Birnin Kebbi...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330229
Aims: The control of Bacillus spores plays an important role in quality assurance and safety of processed foods. Their growth can be avoided by either sterilization or pasteurization in combination with a lowering of pH (≤ 4.6) or water activity (aw < 0.90) or with the combine...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330227
A fish pond with recommended water quality will produce healthy fishes. Fish ponds with poor water quality will cause fish mortality and outbreak of diseases to fish consumers. Physicochemical analysis was done using standard analytical methods, the total bacterial count was dete...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330226
Introduction: Amylase, cellulase and protease are known for hydrolyzing starch, cellulose and protein respectively and these enzymes can be produced by microorganisms. A single bacterium with potential of producing amylase, cellulase and protease will be an organism of high indus...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330224
Carbapenem-resistant Gram negative bacteria in healthcare setting is an important medical problem and a major threat. These Gram negative bacteria are rapidly spreading worldwide. Clinical bacteria isolates were obtained from clinical samples Urine, High Vaginal Swab (HVS), Wound...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330223
The capability of microorganisms to utilize spent oil in polluted soil from some major auto mechanic workshops in Port Harcourt metropolis as the sole source of carbon and energy was studied. Soil samples were collected from three (3) Auto mechanic workshops (Mile 3 Mechanic Vill...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i330222
Bloodstream infections are augean diseases characterized by a high morbidity and mortality, related with the lag in administration of the first adequate anti-infectious agent. Clinical and epidemiological data guide the clinicians towards empirical anti-infectious treatments whos...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i230219
The sensory characteristic can be quantified and defined by the use of the descriptive profile. A different cultivar of yam can be used for the production of poundo yam. The standard of a product is determined by the evaluation and its acceptability by a taste panelist. Four cult...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i230220
The resistance of bacteria to vancomycin has made the treatment of some infections more difficult to handle. The aim of this study was to isolate and molecularly characterize vancomycin resistant bacteria in selected well water with a view of determining the level of resistance i...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i230221
Aim: The present study was carried out to isolate actinomycetes from rhizospheric soil of Curcuma longa and Zingiber officinale and evaluate their antifungal potential. Methods: Actinomycetes were isolated from the rhizosphere soil of two Zingiberaceae plants (Curcuma longa and Z...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i230214
A. N. Egbuji, A. Chukwuedo, L. N. Shedua, J. K. Gyallak, L. N. Swomen, N. C. Obene, U. K. Akachi, H. C. Ngwu, K. O. Idahor, M. Muhammad & L. U. Enurah·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2020
One hundred and fifty (150) unvaccinated 6 weeks old cockerel were divided into six groups of 25 birds each. Pre-vaccination haemagglutination inhibition (HI) mean titers values of 21.4, <21, 21 <21 21 and 21.6 were observed for groups A, B, C, D E and F respectively. Two...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i230217
Orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) is a promising root crop due to its high β-carotene content which could help to reduce vitamin A deficiency (VAD). However, it is a less utilized perishable crop. In order to use OFSP tubers, incorporation with other flours in processing and bak...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i230218
Defined are the physicochemical properties of four healing non-thermal and thermal spring waters in the area of Sliven District, Bulgaria. The spring waters from the given four water sources are characterized by microbiological indicators and the pathogenic micro-organisms in the...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i230213
This study aims at assessing the Antibacterial activity of Aframomum melegueta against Urinary Tract bacteria. The study was carried out at the Microbiology department laboratory of the Federal University of technology, Akure, Ondo state, Nigeria, between February and June, 2018....
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2020/v20i230212