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Antimicrobial Potential of Carvacrol and Its Effect at Sub-lethal Concentration during Low Thermal Pasteurization of Fruit Juices

Alex Tchuenchieu, Jean -Justin Essia Ngang, Carmen Pop, Sylvain Sado Kamdem, Ancuta Rotar, François -Xavier Etoa & Elena Mudura · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aims: This study aimed at assessing the relationship between the initial antimicrobial activity of carvacrol and its effect at sub-lethal concentration when used for low thermal treatment of fruit juices. Place and Duration of Study: Faculty of Food Science and Technology, Univer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/42424

Evaluation of Indoor Air for Bacteria Organisms and their Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles in a Government Health Institution

S. A. Wemedo & V. K. Robinson · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aim: To evaluate environmental bacteria isolates from a government health institution and their antimicrobial profile. Place and Duration of Study: The sampled location was the mini Mile 3 Model Primary Health Centre, Port Harcourt, Nigeria for three months (January-March). Metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/42833

Quality Assessment of River Water in Ogoloma-Okrika

H. O. Stanley & V. Alali · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

This study was carried out to determine the physicochemical and bacteriological quality at                        various points of the Ogoloma-Okrika River. Using composite sampling method, a total of 5                   samples were collected at 5 different points (human excrem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41978

Prevalence of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Fusobacterium nucleatum among Clinical Orthodontic and Non-Orthodontic Saliva Samples

Jason Klingler, Ching Shen & Karl Kingsley · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Objectives: The oral flora is a complex ecosystem characterized by numerous bacterial species and changes to the levels of these bacteria in health, disease, and dental treatments such as orthodontics. Although some studies have documented changes in periodontal pathogen burden d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/42698

Optimization of Rock Phosphate Solubilization in Submerged Cultures Containing Some Agro-Industrial Residues

Khadiga A. Abou-taleb, Shimaa A. Amin, Hemmat M. Abdelhady & Zahra H. Tayeb · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aims: To solubilize rock phosphate in presence of agriculture wastes by microorganisms and produce fermented solution rich with soluble phosphate. Study Design: The effect of agriculture wastes, rock phosphate concentrations and culture conditions on rock phosphate solubilization...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41624

Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Kumasi, Ghana

Desmond O. Acheampong, Richard Opoku, Christian K. Adokoh, Alex Boye, Ernest A. Asiamah, Francis A. Armah, Mawuena K. Tsegah & Samuel B. Adomako · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Background: In most African countries, including Ghana, treatment of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection is based on syndromic management owing to lack of laboratory equipment and resources in primary care facilities where most patients first visit. Aim: The aim of this study was...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/42157

Assessment of Microbial and Sensory Properties of Bread Fortified with Mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus and Calocybe indica)

V. O. Oyetayo & R. R. Oyedeji · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Microbial and sensory properties of bread fortified with mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus and Calocybe indica were investigated. The bread was prepared with baking formula of 56% wheat flour, 36% water, 3.4% sugar1.6% shortening, 1% skim milk powder, 1% salt, and 1% yeast. Mushroom...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/32233

Resistance Pattern and Plasmid Profile of E. coli Isolated from Diarrhoeic Children in Selected Health Centres in Sokoto, Nigeria

Bello Rabiu Alkali, Kabiru Mohammed, Saraja Ahmodu Opaluwa, Zainab Najim, John Ochei & Saheed Ladipo Kakako · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aim: The resistance pattern and plasmid profile of E. coli was evaluated in this study. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was carried out. Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted in Specialist Hospital; Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital; and Women and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41007

Development of a Competition Model for Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguis in Mixed Culture: A Mathematical Analysis

Md. Kamrujjaman & Mohammad Shahnoor Hossain · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

A competitive mathematical model for the growth of Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguis is developed in this study. The main goal of this paper is to investigate the roles of two different growth laws: The logistic growth and the Smith growth to determine the competitio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41344

Antimicrobial Potential of a Rare Actinomycete Isolated from Soil: Crossiella sp.-EK18

O. M. Adeyemo & A. A. Onilude · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aim: The aim of this work was to screen for important broad-spectrum antimicrobial metabolites-producing species of Actinomycetes from the uncultivated soil of Ekiti State, Southwestern,            Nigeria. Methodology: Ten uncultivated or barren soil samples each of 20 g were co...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41989

Assessment of Antiplasmodial and Anti-anaemic Activities of Hoslundia opposita, an Ivorian Medicinal Plant

Karamoko Chérif Moustapha, Tuo Karim, Touré André Offianan, Béourou Sylvain, Attemene Dago Serge David, Gnondjui Alloh Albert, Yao Serge Stephane & Bidié Alain Dit Philippe · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the antiplasmodial and anti-anaemic activities of different extracts of Hoslundia opposita Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out from March to November at Institut Pasteur of Côte d’Ivoire. Methodology: Extracts of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41897

Comparison of Growth and Development of Pleurotus florida against Wastes from Animal Origin

Siddhant ., O. P. Ukaogo, Mahesh Kumar & Shyam Singh · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Two wastes from animal origin, viz., human hairs and egg shells were evaluated for different manifestations of white oyster mushroom, Pleurotus florida. The mushroom utilized both the substrates for their growth and sporophore formation. The mycelial growth was significantly (P=0...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/42270

Determination of the Bacterial Community Structure in a Crude Oil-inundated Tropical Soil Using Next Generation Sequencing Technique

T. Sampson, C. J. Ogugbue & G. C. Okpokwasili · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aim: To identify the community composition of a crude oil impacted soil in Gbarain Kingdom of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Study Design: A crude oil-impacted soil sample (0-10 cm depth) was collected from Etelebuo-Ogboloma, flow station in Yenagoa L.G.A. of Bayelsa State and taken to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41605

Antibiofilm Activity of Ethanolic Extracts from Nypa fruticans and Pleurotus ostreatus against Produced Water Biofilm

H. O. Stanley, E. Okhuahesogie & C. J. Ugboma · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Introduction: Microorganisms adhere to various surfaces by means of biofilms which make them resistant to antibiotic treatment. The antibiofilm activity of the ethanolic extracts from Nypa fruticans and Pleurotus ostreatus were tested against biofilm attached on Polyvinylchloride...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/39568

Characterization and Multiple Antibiotic Resistance of Bacterial Isolates Associated with Fish Aquaculture in Ponds and Rivers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

David N. Ogbonna & Mandu E. Inana · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

The transfer of resistant organisms through consumption of contaminated fish and shell fish poses a substantial risk of environmental contamination because of the practice of using medicated feeds to treat pens or cages. However, antibiotics used for animals either for therapy or...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41073