Food microbiology laboratories generate large volumes of antimicrobial susceptibility testing data, yet the analytical conventions they apply were largely inherited from clinical bacteriology. The cumulative antibiogram, designed to inform empirical therapy for hospital patients,...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i8519
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common medical conditions associated with diabetes mellitus across all age groups. Most cases are caused by uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC). Inappropriate antibiotic use has contributed to the emergence of multidrug-resist...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i8518
Background: Antimicrobial resistance among urinary Escherichia coli isolates can reduce the effectiveness of commonly used antibacterial agents. Aims: This study examined antibiotic susceptibility and the presence of tetracycline-resistance genes in E. coli recovered from urine s...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i8517
Soy milk is a nutritious plant-based beverage widely consumed because of its affordability, health benefits and suitability as an alternative to dairy milk. However, its rich nutrient composition makes it highly susceptible to bacterial contamination when it is produced under poo...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i7516
Background: Accurate parasitological diagnosis is central to malaria case management. This study described malaria positivity detected by light microscopy and a histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) rapid diagnostic test (RDT) among children attending a primary health-care facility in...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i7515
Helicobacter pylori remains one of the most prevalent bacterial infections affecting the Nigerian population, with reported seroprevalence figures among the highest documented globally. Despite this burden, the relationship between infection, clinical outcome, and health system r...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i7514
Background: Salmonella species are important public health pathogens associated with bloodstream infections, particularly in settings where sanitation and healthcare access may be limited. Aims: This study evaluated the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Salmonella spp. isolate...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i7513
Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a central component of safe and high-quality healthcare. Healthcare-associated infections remain an important public health concern because they contribute to morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospitalisation, antimicrobial resistance and i...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i7512
Streptococcus pneumoniae remains a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Nasopharyngeal carriage in children is a precursor for invasive pneumococcal disease and serves as a reservoir for community transmission. Although pn...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i6511
Razafimahatratra Fidson, Bonne Chance Davidine Sebastienne, Ramanampisoa Voahanginirina Emma, Ratsimbazafy Jaona Heriniaina, Razafindrazanakolona A. Daniel, Andrianjato Tartin & Fatiany Pierre Ruphin·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2026
Introduction: Access to safe drinking water remains a major public health challenge in rural areas of Madagascar, where groundwater sources are widely used despite limited information on their quality. This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical and bacteriological quality o...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i6510
Chinonyerem Q. Odinkemere, Uzochukwu G. Ekeleme, Chinelo Nebe, Stephanie Akunna Adiruo, Christopher Chike A. Okereke, Ugonma Winnie Dozie, Chidinma O. Akanazu, Juliana Chinyere Omire, Ikwuagwu, Vivian O, Nkachukwu Faith Ngozi, Joy Adaku Mbachu, Asuzu, Eleanor Nneka, Elijah A. Otutu, Lilian Ugwulor, Adindu Kalu, Victor Simeon-Ahaotu, Mbalya Jude Rabo & Ifeoma Uche Ude·South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology·2026
Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is a strategy aimed at optimizing the use of antimicrobials to fight against resistance. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, practices, and challenges of antimicrobial stewardship among nurses at the University of Benin Teaching Ho...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i6508
Earthworms are vital ecosystem engineers that play fundamental roles in soil formation, nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and the maintenance of soil fertility. Their ecological importance has led to the widespread adoption of vermiculture and vermicomposting techno...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i6509
Clostridium botulinum is a Gram-positive, obligate anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium that produces botulinum toxin. It is one of the most potent neurotoxins known and this toxin causes botulism, a rare but life-threatening neuroparalytic disease characterized by descending flacc...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i6507
Introduction: Infectious diseases remain one of the major public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, where environmental, socio-economic and infrastructural limitations hinder disease prevention and control. Among the most prevalent and clinically significant are malaria, ty...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i5506
Background: Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) remains an important paediatric pathogen, and Hib-containing vaccines have substantially reduced invasive Hib disease; however, the effect on nasopharyngeal carriage and concurrent antimicrobial resistance patterns remains relevant...
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Research Article10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i5505