Aim: The study employed the Response surface methodology (RSM) model to optimize ethanol production from Calabash (Crescentia cujete) pulp juice using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Study Design: The Calabash pulp was squeezed with muslin cloth, and vacuum filtered to clear solution b...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230139
Aim: This study evaluated the Multi-drug resistance (MDR) pattern of Staphylococcus aureus from a paediatric ward and was conducted using standard clinical microbiological procedures. Location and Duration of Study: The study was carried out on infant samples collected from the P...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230140
Silas Lendzele Sevidzem, Abdoulmoumini Mamoudou, Jacques François Mavoungou, Ikoum Dalida, Mohammadou Bouba, Oumarou Lebale, Hiol Victor Dermy, Rodrigue Mintsa Nguema, Zinga-Koumba Christophe Roland, Acapovi-Yao Geneviève Lydie, Simon Dickmu & Garabed Rebecca·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2019
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is an economically important viral disease of domestic animals and wildlife. High circulation occurs during outbreaks but little is known about the current transmission dynamics in sedentary cattle and sheep herds. To investigate on this, samples from...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230138
Staphylococcus aureus is a major human pathogen associated with a variety of clinical diseases. It is the leading cause of wound infections, skin infections, respiratory infections as well as device-related infections. This review comprehensively covers the virulence determinants...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130136
In this study, hydrocarbon degradation potentials of heterotrophic bacteria isolated from oil-polluted soil were examined; Samples were collected from Sakpenwa, an oil producing community in Tai LGA of Rivers State. The amounts of hydrocarbon in the soil samples were determined u...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i230137
Simon Eyongabane Ako, Eric Achidi Akum, Jules Clement N. Assob, Céline Nguefeu Nkenfou, Pokam Thumamo Benjamin, Enoh Jude Eteneneng, Cho Frederick Nchang & Mbanya Gladice Mbanya·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2019
Aims: To compare the gut microbiota dysbiotic pattern between the HIV-negative individual and HIV-positive patients with /or without first-line ARV and cotrimoxazole prophylaxis treatment through culture-dependent technique. And additionally to access the associations of gut micr...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130135
Aim: Poultry is a common source of antibiotics resistant Salmonella in humans. This study aimed to isolate and identify Salmonella in free range chicken and turkey in Nsukka, Nigeria and to determine the antibiotic resistance profile of the isolates. Study Design, Area and Durati...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130133
Aims: Ebola and Marburg viruses cause fatal hemorrhagic fever in both human and non-human primates. Absence of any licensed vaccine has further deteriorated the problem. In the present study, we aimed to design potential epitope based vaccines against these viruses using computat...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130134
E. C. Chinakwe, U. N. Nwogwugwu, V. I. Ibekwe, I. N. Nwachukwu, C. E. Ihejirika, C. J. Ofoegbu, P. O. Chinakwe & O. K. Mejeha·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2019
Aim: This study identified and enumerated microorganisms associated with the composting of some organic wastes using the plate count method Study Design: The wastes were allowed to decompose for 70 days in greenhouse using the modified windrow method of composting. Standard metho...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130132
The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of the inoculation of the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus (AMF) Claroideoglomus etunicatum on the development of Salicornia ramosissima subjected to five treatments: water, desalinator reject, reject plus one dose (7 g) of NaCl,...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i430130
There are major concerns about rising levels of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This is due to the difficulties in treating the infections which they cause and .the ease with which they spread in hospitals. This has necessitated the continuous search for alter...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i430131
Kumbish, Peterside Rinle, Oladele, Sunday Blessing, Esievo, King Akpofure Nelson, Ibrahim, Najume Doguwa Giginya, Ahmed, James Saidu, Moses, Gyang Davou, Rimfa, Amos Gambo, Choji, Tobias Pwajok Peter, Ugbe, Aondona Dominic, Anueyiagu, Deborah Mojisola, Atam, Sunday Kelvin, Shekaro Audu & Barde, Israel Joshua·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2019
Aim: Newcastle disease (ND) is one of the most important avian diseases. Virulent strains of Newcastle disease virus (NDV) have the potential of rapid spread, and may cause serious economic impact and international trade restrictions for the poultry industry. The objective was to...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i430129
Background: Antibiotic resistance is becoming a pivotal concern for public health accelerating the search for new antimicrobial molecules from nature. The prevention and treatment of infectious diseases by applying products from marine organisms, especially Cyanobacteria as a pot...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i430128
K. Zikora Anyaegbunam, L. Ogara Amaechi, C. AnyaegbunamTito, O. Oniwon Wisdom, C. Ogechukwu Henrietta, S. Cosmas & I. Ofoefule Sabinus·Journal of Advances in Microbiology·2019
Antibiotics resistance is currently one of the major challenges in the health care system. The antimicrobial properties of some herbs have been used in the treatment of infectious diseases as well as disinfection of surfaces. This in a way helps overcome microbial resistance aris...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i430127
Agroforestry systems are progressively integrated by small farmer holder to mitigate agricultural production charge and contribute to sustainable agriculture by restoring and maintaining sandy soil fertility. A greenhouse experiment was carried out to test the nodulation level of...
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Research Article10.9734/jamb/2019/v16i330126