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Diagnosis of a Suspected Rift Valley Fever Outbreak Using Capture IgM ELISA in the Sudan

Tamador M. A. Elhassan, M. E. Ahmed, M. E. Amira, M. B. Abdel Rahman, A. M. ElHussein, A. E. Karrar, A. I. Nahid, Y. A. Sabiel, A. S. Mohammed, M. A. Abdel Azzizz & I. H. Ahmed · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

During an unusual heavy rainfall season, in October 2007, a serological diagnosis was conducted using Rift Valley Fever (RVF) IgM  Enzyme Linked- Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) for detection IgM immunoglobulin in suspected outbreak of hemorrhagic fever in The White Nile, Gezira, Sin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41076

blaOXA-48 Carbapenem Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Clinical Isolates in Sudan

Salma Elnour Rahma Mohamed, Alfadil Alobied, Wafa Mohamed Hussien & Mohamed Ibrahim Saeed · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Carbapenems are the last resort of antimicrobial therapy, resistance to antibiotics specially carbapenems poses a global problem that may have devastating consequences on the community. We investigated 67 multidrug resistant clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for the pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/34964

Plasmid Profile and Multidrug Resistance in Escherichia coli Isolated From Swine in Aba Abia State Nigeria

Nwiyi, Paul Okechukwu · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Plasmid play a vital role in the emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria. A total of 90 isolates of Escherichia coli was recovered from 100 swab samples (neonate, piglet and adult pigs). The isolates were identified based on morphological and biochemical classification. Twenty...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/40666

Assessment of the Prevalence and Risk Factors of HBV AND HIV CO- Infections among HIV Infected Patients Attending ART Clinic in Port Harcourt

K. T. Wariso, O. E. Agbagwa, P. O. Igho & A. J. Igunma · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Background: HBV and HIV infection are both high prevalence infections in our society and often associated with chronic diseases, high morbidity and mortality. Both viruses share similar characteristics such as same route of transmission, the use of reverse transcriptase enzyme fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41433

Listeria Species Isolated from the Wastewater Samples of a Private and Tertiary Hospital in Ibadan and their Antibiotics Resistance Patterns

Olutayo I. Falodun & Motunrayo Janet, Amusan · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Introduction: In hospitals, a significant amount of water is consumed and equally, significant amounts of wastewater is disposed with high levels of contaminants, including disease-causing bacteria such as Listeria spp. have been found in wastewater effluent and surrounding fresh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/40753

Diagnostic Value of 16S rRNA Gene by PCR for Rapid Laboratory Diagnosis of Sepsis in Children

Maysaa El Sayed Zaki, Nermeen Abou El Kheir, Mohamed Mofreh & Bassem El Deek · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Background: Sepsis in children is a common health problem. Rapid laboratory diagnosis improves its prognosis by adequate therapy. Aim: The objectives of the present study were to compare the use of blood culture with detection of 16S rRNA by PCR for detection of bacterial pathoge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41657

High Rates of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Colonization of Domesticated Swine of Kabale District – Southwestern Uganda

Baguma Andrew, Atek Atwiine Kagirita, Owalla Tonny & Bazira Joel · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Background: S. aureus is a commensal mammalian pathogen which can establish itself as part of the skin flora. However, can eventually cause infections and invasive diseases in both hospital and community settings. Livestock-associated Methicillin-resistant S. aureus remains a maj...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41085

Studies of Bioactive Potentials of the Root Extracts of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. against Pathogens Implicated in Wound Infections

Paul Opeyemi Adeniyi, Oluwaseun Oyetunji Olasunkanmi, David Ayinde Akinpelu, Oludare Femi Ajayi, Joseph Omololu-Aso & Felix Oluwasola Olorunmola · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

This study was carried out at the Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, between April and October, 2014. It was designed to investigate the antimicrobial activities of the root extract of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. on some bacteria implicated in w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/40917

Probiotic Properties of Lipolytic Bacteria Isolated from Fermented Food and Dairy Products

Madhu Rathore & Kanika Sharma · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aims: Present study deals with the isolation and probiotic characterization of lactic acid bacteria purified from fermented food and dairy products. Study Design: This study designed to isolate, identify, and in vitro characterization (low pH/high bile salt tolerance, antibacteri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/40269

Occurrence of Multidrug Resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolated from Clinical and Environmental Samples in Ondo State, Nigeria

Ojokoh, Anthony Okhonlaye & Ojo, Martha Oluwatosin · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Introduction: Antibiotic resistant bacteria are threat to our community and hospital settings. Multi drug resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphyloccous aureus can cause a wide range of infections, including pneumoniae, urinary tract infection and bacteremia which can lead...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/40204

Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity of Herbal Extracts of Curcuma longa L., Careya arborea Roxb., Madhuca longifolia (Koenig) Macbr. and Punica granatum L.

T. S. P. Jayaweera, G. M. P. J. Bandara, U. N. N. Udawatta, H. A. D. Ruwanjith & H. A. D. Ruwandeepika · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aims: Development of multiple resistances against pathogenic bacteria has become a global concern at the moment. This problem has enforced scientists to search for new antimicrobial substances from various sources including medicinal plants. Hence the study was designed to determ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41159

The Effect of pH and Temperature on Phenol Coefficients of Two Common Disinfectants Using Clinical Isolates of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus

Chukwuebuka M. Ononugbo, Eleazar E. Reward & Anthony C. Ike · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aims: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of two disinfectants, Jik and Roberts, under use-conditions against some hospital isolates using their phenol coefficient.  The effects of pH and temperature on the phenol coefficients were also tested. Phenol coefficient st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/41376

Mutagenesis and Immobilization Effect on Exopolysaccharide Production by Weissella confusa and Lactobacillus delbrueckii

Racheal Oluwayemisi Ishola & Bukola Christianah Adebayo-Tayo · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Aims: This work aimed at investigating the effect of mutation and immobilization on EPS production and to characterize the EPS produced by L. delbrueckii and Weissella confusa. Study Design: To determine the effect of mutation using UV irradiation and immobilization using differe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/40686

Analysis of Fecal Coliform Levels at Watering Points along the Upper Reaches of River Isiukhu in Kakamega County, Kenya

Sarah Kindiki, Mario Kollenberg, Donald Siamba, Anthony Sifuna & Clabe Wekesa · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2018

Diarrheal diseases often attributable to poor sanitary conditions and fecal contamination of drinking water remain a leading cause of mortality for children younger than five years. Water contaminated with human faeces, for example from municipal sewage, septic tanks and latrines...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMB/2018/39522